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Today's Topics:
1. Ni-Cd Batteries on Satellites (Pedro Converso)
2. AO-92 at 1900utc this morning local (johnv@????????.????
3. Thank you AMSAT from a beginner (Isaac C)
4. Re: Thank you AMSAT from a beginner (Don KB2YSI)
5. Tracking SSB Birds (Coy Johnson)
6. Re: Ni-Cd Batteries on Satellites (Diane Bruce)
7. Fwd: Tracking SSB Birds (Michael Walker)
8. Re: Fwd: Tracking SSB Birds (John Brier)
9. amsat-bb attachments (Zach Metzinger)
10. Ni-Cd's on Satellites and MASS advantage! (Robert Bruninga)
11. Re: Fwd: Tracking SSB Birds (Hasan al-Basri)
12. Re: AO-92 at 1900utc this morning local
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
13. Re: Fwd: Tracking SSB Birds (walterh@????.????
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:56:55 -0300
From: Pedro Converso <pconver@?????.???>
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Ni-Cd Batteries on Satellites
Message-ID:
<CANTZqKm=mQwqCHALUDejdihcNi9J3WmWcQ_T74hFyvYYRY0Abg@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
LO-19 (aka LUSAT) after 30 years in space is emitting day and night a
strong carrier.
What is amazing that after over 2 millions charge/discharge cycles its
vintage NI-CD batteries are still able to receive and hold charge.
It is known that Lithium based batteries usually halve charge capacity
after +/- 400 cycles, probably you noticed that on your portable
device. https://batteryuniversity.com/_img/content/lithium2.jpg
This is just a comment for future satellite plans if long duration is
part of the objective.
73, lu7abf, Pedro
------------------------------
Message: 2
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:04:19 +0000 (UTC)
From: "johnv@????????.???? <johnv@????????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 at 1900utc this morning local
Message-ID: <1709865644.5349387.1584137059880@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Thank you both N6IA, Doug and WD9EWK, Patrick for the contacts this morning.
?? I got a couple of new grids. ? But, (there always a But)? I forgot to
turn on the tape recorder and I mist the complete call of the young lady
with the KJ7K??.????
Even with hearing aids I still need the back up.
If someone has the callsign , please let me know.
And I hope everyone and their families are well as you read this on the
bulletin board.
Thank you,
John
N7AME
Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not
see.
------------------------------
Message: 3
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 06:19:28 -0400
From: Isaac C <shorenicehere@?????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Thank you AMSAT from a beginner
Message-ID:
<CAHHZQ2nVC2Kkb47tyLi1NnOBSoRyNyDc0HF8A9OTa0UPnCOw1g@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
A short note to all those here who helped and advised me. I started from
scratch 5 weeks ago with the goal of learning about LEO satellite
communication.
And after studying and listening for 4 weeks, I just recorded my first QSL
through SO-50 using my 5w HT and handheld antenna. From here in NC to
Missouri, through a satellite repeater is remarkable.
>From my very first email to this BB, I have been graciously responded to by
many of you, including very helpful members, several VP's, group leaders,
and I even got to meet an AMSAT ambassador. Because of this warm welcome, I
joined AMSAT.
My future goal is to assist young people to learn about satellites, ISS and
STEM, starting with my 11 yr old granddaughter who tests for her license
next week.
Thanks to all of you for a great AMSAT organization.
Isaac
W4ITC
Wilmington, NC
FM14
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 07:03:48 -0400
From: Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi@?????.???>
To: Isaac C <shorenicehere@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Thank you AMSAT from a beginner
Message-ID:
<CAAJiE8O3wdfRW3PvVKXa2PcjdbD9wxm0DGkdveqE0=9RmuZ1KQ@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Awesome Isaac!
Welcome to the birds, it can be very rewarding!
On Sat, Mar 14, 2020, 06:20 Isaac C via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> A short note to all those here who helped and advised me. I started from
> scratch 5 weeks ago with the goal of learning about LEO satellite
> communication.
> And after studying and listening for 4 weeks, I just recorded my first QSL
> through SO-50 using my 5w HT and handheld antenna. From here in NC to
> Missouri, through a satellite repeater is remarkable.
>
> From my very first email to this BB, I have been graciously responded to by
> many of you, including very helpful members, several VP's, group leaders,
> and I even got to meet an AMSAT ambassador. Because of this warm welcome, I
> joined AMSAT.
>
> My future goal is to assist young people to learn about satellites, ISS and
> STEM, starting with my 11 yr old granddaughter who tests for her license
> next week.
> Thanks to all of you for a great AMSAT organization.
>
> Isaac
> W4ITC
> Wilmington, NC
> FM14
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
------------------------------
Message: 5
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 08:51:33 -0500
From: "Coy Johnson" <k5bcn@??????????.???>
To: <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking SSB Birds
Message-ID: <2381C23C401A47E6A1FC89703654B65C@?????????>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
Hello: My name is Coy, Call, K5BCN EM34
I just got into Satellites about 5 weeks ago.
I have really been enjoying the FM Birds, but having Trouble Tracking the
SSB Birds.
I have A new Icom 9700 Radio.
The Birds seem to Just run off and leave me . My radio won?t Track fast
enough.
I open the Cat window and put the Speed on X10, and that helped some, but
still not fast enough.
As you can already see that I?m new to this, But would like to work the SSB
Birds.
I need to talk to someone who has an Icom 9700 , that can track the SSB Birds.
I?m using SATPC32.
I would like any help I can get.
I do Belong to AMSAT
I?m having fun, but would be more fun If I could Track the SSB Birds.
Thanks 73?s Coy K5BCN EM34
------------------------------
Message: 6
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 09:49:10 -0400
From: Diane Bruce <db@??.???>
To: Pedro Converso <pconver@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Ni-Cd Batteries on Satellites
Message-ID: <20200314134910.GD61119@?????.??.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 06:56:55PM -0300, Pedro Converso via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> LO-19 (aka LUSAT) after 30 years in space is emitting day and night a
> strong carrier.
>
> What is amazing that after over 2 millions charge/discharge cycles its
> vintage NI-CD batteries are still able to receive and hold charge.
>
> It is known that Lithium based batteries usually halve charge capacity
> after +/- 400 cycles, probably you noticed that on your portable
> device. https://batteryuniversity.com/_img/content/lithium2.jpg
>
> This is just a comment for future satellite plans if long duration is
> part of the objective.
Super capacitors are very quickly maturing and are a possiblity in future
missions.
https://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/whats_the_role_of_the_supercapacit
or
Also from 2018
https://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/design/will-supercapacitors-supersede-b
atteries-2018-11/
If a satellite was limited to use only in Sunlight with a small supercap
for periods in eclipse to hold config etc. this might be a practical
solution now. It's a rapidly changing field.
>
> 73, lu7abf, Pedro
73, VA3DB, Diane
--
- db@???????.??? db@??.??? http://www.db.net/~db
------------------------------
Message: 7
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:32:50 -0400
From: Michael Walker <va3mw@??????????.???>
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Tracking SSB Birds
Message-ID:
<CA+33ts5OY60bkj=r4RHJt0zhfzgPR1+AFb9RBjX4p2bVXVwEfg@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Hi Coy
*** To the admins -- it would be incredibly helpful if we could include
screen shots with emails. It would really help with explaining things.
Can we get the overall size of the email payload increased? ***
Make sure you have your IC-9700 set up correctly. SSB/CW in the CAT menua
should be set to about 30 or so. Leave the speed a x1.
(insert screen shot here -- oh, that doesn't work) LOL
In the upper left of SatPC32, look for the window with all the single
letters in it. Click on the C so it is C+ (not C-)
Does the display brightness flip back and forth as the commands are set to
the radio? If so, that is good. If not, that isn't good.
First, test on the beacon. Make sure you can hear it and the pitch sounds
about the same during the pass. If that works, then you have that part set
correctly (at least to get going).
Not all hams follow the same procedure and they will continue to slide
across the passpand. They are not following the 'one true rule' :).
I hope that helps some.
Mike va3mw
On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 10:09 AM Coy Johnson via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> Hello: My name is Coy, Call, K5BCN EM34
> I just got into Satellites about 5 weeks ago.
> I have really been enjoying the FM Birds, but having Trouble Tracking the
> SSB Birds.
> I have A new Icom 9700 Radio.
> The Birds seem to Just run off and leave me . My radio won?t Track fast
> enough.
> I open the Cat window and put the Speed on X10, and that helped some, but
> still not fast enough.
> As you can already see that I?m new to this, But would like to work the
> SSB Birds.
> I need to talk to someone who has an Icom 9700 , that can track the SSB
> Birds.
> I?m using SATPC32.
> I would like any help I can get.
> I do Belong to AMSAT
> I?m having fun, but would be more fun If I could Track the SSB Birds.
> Thanks 73?s Coy K5BCN EM34
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
------------------------------
Message: 8
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:52:25 -0400
From: John Brier <johnbrier@?????.???>
To: Michael Walker <va3mw@??????????.???>
Cc: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Tracking SSB Birds
Message-ID:
<CALn0fKNTLgAws_bmq_6AFiS+QskkM0-O1T9kFuUvUzT56AAW8w@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
https://imgur.com is a free image host you can use as an alternative to
attaching images.
73, John Brier KG4AKV
On Sat, Mar 14, 2020, 12:35 Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
wrote:
> Hi Coy
>
> *** To the admins -- it would be incredibly helpful if we could include
> screen shots with emails. It would really help with explaining things.
> Can we get the overall size of the email payload increased? ***
>
> Make sure you have your IC-9700 set up correctly. SSB/CW in the CAT menua
> should be set to about 30 or so. Leave the speed a x1.
>
> (insert screen shot here -- oh, that doesn't work) LOL
>
> In the upper left of SatPC32, look for the window with all the single
> letters in it. Click on the C so it is C+ (not C-)
>
> Does the display brightness flip back and forth as the commands are set to
> the radio? If so, that is good. If not, that isn't good.
>
> First, test on the beacon. Make sure you can hear it and the pitch sounds
> about the same during the pass. If that works, then you have that part set
> correctly (at least to get going).
>
> Not all hams follow the same procedure and they will continue to slide
> across the passpand. They are not following the 'one true rule' :).
>
> I hope that helps some.
>
> Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 10:09 AM Coy Johnson via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> > Hello: My name is Coy, Call, K5BCN EM34
> > I just got into Satellites about 5 weeks ago.
> > I have really been enjoying the FM Birds, but having Trouble Tracking the
> > SSB Birds.
> > I have A new Icom 9700 Radio.
> > The Birds seem to Just run off and leave me . My radio won?t Track fast
> > enough.
> > I open the Cat window and put the Speed on X10, and that helped some, but
> > still not fast enough.
> > As you can already see that I?m new to this, But would like to work the
> > SSB Birds.
> > I need to talk to someone who has an Icom 9700 , that can track the SSB
> > Birds.
> > I?m using SATPC32.
> > I would like any help I can get.
> > I do Belong to AMSAT
> > I?m having fun, but would be more fun If I could Track the SSB Birds.
> > Thanks 73?s Coy K5BCN EM34
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
------------------------------
Message: 9
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 11:53:38 -0500
From: Zach Metzinger <zmetzing@?????.???>
To: Michael Walker <va3mw@??????????.???>, Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???>, AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] amsat-bb attachments
Message-ID: <FA6F398F-976A-4D34-8C26-CBF783C1ADF4@?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
On March 14, 2020 11:32:50 AM CDT, Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
>*** To the admins -- it would be incredibly helpful if we could include
>screen shots with emails. It would really help with explaining things.
>Can we get the overall size of the email payload increased? ***
Mark me down as opposing this action. I've watched email go from
information-filled posts with some real thought behind them to just a bunch
of screenshots (multi-megabytes) or worse.
There are plenty of free hosting sites (https://imgur.com/ for example) for
this type of content. Many email clients will automatically retrieve these
images and display them in-line.
--- Zach
N0ZGO
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:53:25 -0400
From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga@????.???>
To: amsat bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Ni-Cd's on Satellites and MASS advantage!
Message-ID:
<CALdCfN+OeGMe9h_X+fLJUeYvkuB9mszWGFBxwA2nLtFLQ3fnmw@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
We have used NiCds on all of my 4 satellites with no battery problems.
They are robust, and survive all student mistakes and require no Battery
management system when paired with a matching solar panel design. IE, as
th batteries approach full charge is the same point where the solar panel
voltage maxes. Also NiCd's can be safely overcharged at 10% indefinitely
with no concern. (you only get an hour in the sun and then 35 minutes
eclipse)...
Yes, they are twice as heavy as Lithium, but the advantages FAR outweigh
the criticality of Lithium concerns and complexity of the BMS and total
failure on overcharge or undercharge.
And MASS is an advantage! PSAT and BRICSAT-1 are identical 1.5U cubesats
launched at the same time in May 2015. But PSAT with big C cell NiCd's was
made heavier with lead ballast to 2.3kg. BRICSAT (1.7 kg) with lightweight
Lithiums has already decayed in November. PSAT is predicted to last 2 more
years! Same thing for identical RAFT and MARSCOM cubesats back in 2006.
RAFT was ballasted up and lasted TWICE as long as MARSCOM.
For comm satellites, there is no reason to come in under mass. Always
ballast up to the maximum the launcher will allow!
Bob, WB4APR
On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 5:58 PM Pedro Converso via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> LO-19 (aka LUSAT) after 30 years in space is emitting day and night a
> strong carrier.
>
> What is amazing that after over 2 millions charge/discharge cycles its
> vintage NI-CD batteries are still able to receive and hold charge.
>
> It is known that Lithium based batteries usually halve charge capacity
> after +/- 400 cycles, probably you noticed that on your portable
> device. https://batteryuniversity.com/_img/content/lithium2.jpg
>
> This is just a comment for future satellite plans if long duration is
> part of the objective.
>
> 73, lu7abf, Pedro
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
------------------------------
Message: 11
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:31:06 -0500
From: Hasan al-Basri <hbasri.schiers6@?????.???>
To: Michael Walker <va3mw@??????????.???>, AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Tracking SSB Birds
Message-ID:
<CAM4UQf0od8ULkp-VpO-M8cRiPEEAdw+CtwpurYoVYg84OQ6eDQ@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Someone needs to work with Coy off list and perhaps on the telephone. If
you aren't familiar with the SATPC32 interface, it can be quite daunting.
I don't use it, or I would call him or have him call me.
He needs help, badly. I heard and attempted to work him this morning on
one of the linear birds and he was all over the place desperately trying,
but not properly configured.
I called him and each time he replied, he was in a different place, so we
could not make any progress.
Please, someone familiar with SatPC32 get him on the phone and talk him
through it with the screens in front of each of you...or have him install
TeamViewer and do it for him.
73, N0AN
Hasan
On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 11:35 AM Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> Hi Coy
>
> *** To the admins -- it would be incredibly helpful if we could include
> screen shots with emails. It would really help with explaining things.
> Can we get the overall size of the email payload increased? ***
>
> Make sure you have your IC-9700 set up correctly. SSB/CW in the CAT menua
> should be set to about 30 or so. Leave the speed a x1.
>
> (insert screen shot here -- oh, that doesn't work) LOL
>
> In the upper left of SatPC32, look for the window with all the single
> letters in it. Click on the C so it is C+ (not C-)
>
> Does the display brightness flip back and forth as the commands are set to
> the radio? If so, that is good. If not, that isn't good.
>
> First, test on the beacon. Make sure you can hear it and the pitch sounds
> about the same during the pass. If that works, then you have that part set
> correctly (at least to get going).
>
> Not all hams follow the same procedure and they will continue to slide
> across the passpand. They are not following the 'one true rule' :).
>
> I hope that helps some.
>
> Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 10:09 AM Coy Johnson via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> > Hello: My name is Coy, Call, K5BCN EM34
> > I just got into Satellites about 5 weeks ago.
> > I have really been enjoying the FM Birds, but having Trouble Tracking the
> > SSB Birds.
> > I have A new Icom 9700 Radio.
> > The Birds seem to Just run off and leave me . My radio won?t Track fast
> > enough.
> > I open the Cat window and put the Speed on X10, and that helped some, but
> > still not fast enough.
> > As you can already see that I?m new to this, But would like to work the
> > SSB Birds.
> > I need to talk to someone who has an Icom 9700 , that can track the SSB
> > Birds.
> > I?m using SATPC32.
> > I would like any help I can get.
> > I do Belong to AMSAT
> > I?m having fun, but would be more fun If I could Track the SSB Birds.
> > Thanks 73?s Coy K5BCN EM34
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
> Opinions
> > expressed
> > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> > AMSAT-NA.
> > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
> program!
> > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> >
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
------------------------------
Message: 12
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 17:51:12 +0000
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@??????.???>
To: "johnv@????????.???? <johnv@????????.???>, AMSAT
<amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-92 at 1900utc this morning local
Message-ID:
<CAN6TEUdLnBA-YHzXdF8BjyDcT7_cqGhD=6Y_LNMTbCgu8aK9GQ@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Hi John!
The pass around 1900 UTC yesterday... I think you are referring to an
AO-91 pass at that time. Washington state was well represented, with
you and a few others who showed up. Thanks for the contact!
I have posted my recording from that pass, and other passes I worked
yesterday from the DM51/DM52 boundary in southeastern Arizona, in my
Dropbox space:
http://dropbox.wd9ewk.net/
Go to the "Satellite_Audio-2020" folder, and scroll down. Look for a
file with a name starting with "20200313-1856UTC-AO91".
As for that other station, I think you are looking for KJ7KOJ, who was
in CN87.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @?????? or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK
On Fri, Mar 13, 2020 at 10:05 PM johnv--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
wrote:
> Thank you both N6IA, Doug and WD9EWK, Patrick for the contacts this
> morning. I got a couple of new grids. But, (there always a But) I
> forgot to turn on the tape recorder and I mist the complete call of the
> young lady with the KJ7K??.
>
> Even with hearing aids I still need the back up.
> If someone has the callsign , please let me know.
> And I hope everyone and their families are well as you read this on the
> bulletin board.
>
> Thank you,
>
> John
> N7AME
>
>
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:55:21 -0500
From: <walterh@????.???>
To: "'Hasan al-Basri'" <hbasri.schiers6@?????.???>, "'Michael Walker'"
<va3mw@??????????.???>
Cc: 'AMSAT BB' <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Tracking SSB Birds
Message-ID: <019101d5fa32$1d8c9940$58a5cbc0$@????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
I just worked with him a little while ago on my Zoom channel, so he's all
set up now with SatPC32.
We are just waiting now for a good enough pass for him to light up the bird. ?
Walter/K5WH
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From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???> On Behalf Of Hasan al-Basri via
AMSAT-BB
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 12:31 PM
To: Michael Walker <va3mw@??????????.???>; AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: Tracking SSB Birds
Someone needs to work with Coy off list and perhaps on the telephone. If you
aren't familiar with the SATPC32 interface, it can be quite daunting.
I don't use it, or I would call him or have him call me.
He needs help, badly. I heard and attempted to work him this morning on one
of the linear birds and he was all over the place desperately trying, but
not properly configured.
I called him and each time he replied, he was in a different place, so we
could not make any progress.
Please, someone familiar with SatPC32 get him on the phone and talk him
through it with the screens in front of each of you...or have him install
TeamViewer and do it for him.
73, N0AN
Hasan
On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 11:35 AM Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB <
<mailto:amsat-bb@?????.???> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> Hi Coy
>
> *** To the admins -- it would be incredibly helpful if we could
> include screen shots with emails. It would really help with explaining
things.
> Can we get the overall size of the email payload increased? ***
>
> Make sure you have your IC-9700 set up correctly. SSB/CW in the CAT menua
> should be set to about 30 or so. Leave the speed a x1.
>
> (insert screen shot here -- oh, that doesn't work) LOL
>
> In the upper left of SatPC32, look for the window with all the single
> letters in it. Click on the C so it is C+ (not C-)
>
> Does the display brightness flip back and forth as the commands are
> set to the radio? If so, that is good. If not, that isn't good.
>
> First, test on the beacon. Make sure you can hear it and the pitch
> sounds about the same during the pass. If that works, then you have
> that part set correctly (at least to get going).
>
> Not all hams follow the same procedure and they will continue to slide
> across the passpand. They are not following the 'one true rule' :).
>
> I hope that helps some.
>
> Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 10:09 AM Coy Johnson via AMSAT-BB <
> <mailto:amsat-bb@?????.???> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> > Hello: My name is Coy, Call, K5BCN EM34
> > I just got into Satellites about 5 weeks ago.
> > I have really been enjoying the FM Birds, but having Trouble
> > Tracking the SSB Birds.
> > I have A new Icom 9700 Radio.
> > The Birds seem to Just run off and leave me . My radio won?t Track
> > fast enough.
> > I open the Cat window and put the Speed on X10, and that helped
> > some, but still not fast enough.
> > As you can already see that I?m new to this, But would like to work
> > the SSB Birds.
> > I need to talk to someone who has an Icom 9700 , that can track the
> > SSB Birds.
> > I?m using SATPC32.
> > I would like any help I can get.
> > I do Belong to AMSAT
> > I?m having fun, but would be more fun If I could Track the SSB Birds.
> > Thanks 73?s Coy K5BCN EM34
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