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Today's Topics:
1. Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 15, Issue 154 (Stephan Greene)
2. Re: RS-44 on LOTW? (Rick Walter)
3. Re: HuskySat-1 transponder is open (Jean Marc Momple)
4. Re: Satpc32 and ICOM 9700 (Erich Eichmann)
5. Re: Satpc32 and ICOM 9700 (Rick Kowalewski)
6. Re: Satpc32 and ICOM 9700 (John Kludt)
7. Re: Satpc32 and ICOM 9700 (Mark Hammond)
8. A BIG thank you to Kevin, WA7WF (Chris Busch)
9. Texas Potato Masher II (Russ Ramirez)
10. Re: Texas Potato Masher II (David Jordan)
11. Re: A BIG thank you to Kevin, WA7WF (Mark Hammond)
12. Re: Hack-a-Sat Call for Participation (Michelle Thompson)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 15:15:42 -0400
From: Stephan Greene <ks1g04@?????.???>
To: Amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 15, Issue 154
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No CTCSS (we weren't that sophisticated in 1992-3), no significant drift.
Currently is being commanded on manually for 1 minute at a time.
High-elevation passes over US East Coast are good candidates for now. I
have no info if plans or feasibility of more. I'm impressed it's working
at all!
73 Steve KS1G
> From: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
> To: saguaroastro <saguaroastro@???.???>
> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> Bcc:
> Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 19:24:51 +0400
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-27
> Good Morning (evening my side Hi!),
>
> Had a good pass with high elevation but could not receive the beacon nor
> myself on AO-27.
>
> Has the frequencies drift a lot or do we need to have a CTCSS tone?
>
> 73
>
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 10 May 2020 16:00:34 -0400
From: Rick Walter <wb3csy@?????.???>
To: Bernie and Cheryl <hamdan@??.??????.???>
Cc: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] RS-44 on LOTW?
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Download the latest TQSL file and you will be good. I've uploaded many
RS-44 contacts.
73,
Rick WB3CSY
On Sun, May 10, 2020 at 2:54 PM Bernie and Cheryl via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> Dear Folks:
>
> I have been uploading my QSO's to LOTW fairly quickly. I have noticed
> that none of my RS-44 QSOs show up. Is this happening for everyone? If
> not, what am I doing wrong?
>
> Thanks, in advance, for any help you can give me.
>
> 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
>
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 11:31:29 +0400
From: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@??????????.???>
Cc: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>, ans-editor@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] HuskySat-1 transponder is open
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Andrew,
HuskySat 1 TLM successfully decoded and uploaded with Fox Telem
Also heard myself through the transponder 55.
Thanks
73
Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> On May 10, 2020, at 8:11 PM, Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
wrote:
>
>
> Thanks Adrew for the info,
>
> Got Beacon very strong but was not able to hear myself back from the bird.
Will try again next passes.
>
> 73
>
>
> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>
>
>> On May 10, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>>
>> Good morning friends,
>>
>>
>>
>> After a week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and open
>> for use and testing. It's fairly sensitive, and 5-10 watts is plenty most
of
>> the time. There are some fades due to satellite orientation, and some
passes
>> are definitely better than others. The operations and engineering teams are
>> also watching a few anomalies. Please keep an eye on the beacon during
>> transponder ops, for those with spectrum scopes. Strong signals may impact
>> the beacon strength.
>>
>>
>>
>> HuskySat-1 is the Husky Satellite Lab at University of Washington's first
>> cubesat, and the first mission with AMSAT's linear transponder module
>> (LTM-1), a V/u transponder and integrated telemetry beacon and command
>> receiver. UW recently completed their Part 5 operations and have graciously
>> let AMSAT's Part 97 transponder operations commence. This transponder
module
>> is available for use in educational cubesat missions willing to enable the
>> transponder for worldwide use. Contact myself or VP Engineering Jerry
Buxton
>> for additional details.
>>
>>
>>
>> Reports and observations are welcome to the list.
>>
>>
>>
>> Congratulations to Husky Satellite Lab, and to the entire AMSAT Engineering
>> team for keeping amateur radio in space. Thanks to Dr. Mark Hammond, N8MH
>> for commissioning and operations support.
>>
>>
>>
>> 73, Drew KO4MA
>>
>> AMSAT VP Operations
>>
>>
>>
>> HuskySat-1 V/u inverting transponder, 145.910 to 145.940 uplink, 435.810 to
>> 435.840 downlink, telemetry beacon 1200 baud BPSK at 435.800
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 09:42:51 +0200
From: Erich Eichmann <erich.eichmann@????????.??>
To: Michael Walker <va3mw@??????????.???>, AMSAT-BB@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
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Hi Mike,
your wrote:
"The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
fail to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.
Irestart both and it is fine for another week or so.
That has nothing to do with SatPC32 but is a problem of the USB port, I
think. I noticed the same sometimes. Here it helps to unplug the USB
cable from the PC and to plug it in again. With CAT control via the CI-V
connector of the IC-9700 you would not have the problem.
73s, Erich, DK1TB
10.05.2020 um 06:03 schrieb Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB:
> Hi Rick
>
> I would have to say, my experience is not the same. I use the VFO knob all
> the time, just like I was on 20M and I have never had an issue. I actually
> does work as it should and it continues to doppler tune just fine.
>
> Mine is on the USB port. Maybe we should compare settings. If I had the
> problem you are seeing, I would try reducing the baud radio (or even try
> increasing it). I am at 19200, but I bet you could safely run at 9600 as
> the amount of data being moved is pretty trivial. I am away from my
> computer, but I think my interval speed is set to 30.
>
> The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio fail
> to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32. I
> restart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>
> Mike va3mw
>
>
> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 9:33 PM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
>> Would be nice if the USB settings "worked as advertised".
>>
>> If the VFO know is not moved, then yes, all is ok. However, once you
>> start to tune around the bandpass, SatPC32 eventually 'loses' comms with
>> the 9700 and will not doppler tune.
>> However, not all comms are lost. If you select another line in CAT
>> Tuning, the radio now changes to that frequency. You can even select
>> another satellite and frequency/mode changes. BUT, radio no longer
>> follows doppler tuning and tuning the VFO does not update on SatPC32.
>> Go figure.
>>
>> Have tried both http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm and
>>
>>
https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SatPC32-IC9700-Setu
p-1.pdf,
>>
>> makes no difference. Same under Win7 & Win10.
>>
>> Only cure is to restart Windows.
>>
>> 73,
>> Rick VK6RKsat-bb <https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb>
>>
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 16:11:34 +0800
From: Rick Kowalewski <rick@??????.???>
To: AMSAT-BB@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
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Hi Erich,
But on 2 different computers running Win7 or Win10?? Same problem on both?
The whole point of using USB, is it handles both comms and audio. CI-V
is a step in the wrong direction and more cables to worry about.
73,
Rick VK6RK
On 11/05/2020 15:42, Erich Eichmann via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Hi Mike,
> your wrote:
> "The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
> fail to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.
> Irestart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>
> That has nothing to do with SatPC32 but is a problem of the USB port,
> I think. I noticed the same sometimes. Here it helps to unplug the USB
> cable from the PC and to plug it in again. With CAT control via the
> CI-V connector of the IC-9700 you would not have the problem.
>
> 73s, Erich, DK1TB
>
>
> 10.05.2020 um 06:03 schrieb Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB:
>> Hi Rick
>>
>> I would have to say, my experience is not the same.? I use the VFO
>> knob all
>> the time, just like I was on 20M and I have never had an issue. I
>> actually
>> does work as it should and it continues to doppler tune just fine.
>>
>> Mine is on the USB port.? Maybe we should compare settings.? If I had
>> the
>> problem you are seeing, I would try reducing the baud radio (or even try
>> increasing it).? I am at 19200, but I bet you could safely run at
>> 9600 as
>> the amount of data being moved is pretty trivial.? I am away from my
>> computer, but I think my interval speed is set to 30.
>>
>> The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
>> fail
>> to communicate.? Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.? I
>> restart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>>
>> Mike va3mw
>>
>>
>> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 9:33 PM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
>> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>>
>>> Would be nice if the USB settings "worked as advertised".
>>>
>>> If the VFO know is not moved, then yes, all is ok.? However, once you
>>> start to tune around the bandpass, SatPC32 eventually 'loses' comms
>>> with
>>> the 9700 and will not doppler tune.
>>> However, not all comms are lost.? If you select another line in CAT
>>> Tuning, the radio now changes to that frequency.? You can even select
>>> another satellite and frequency/mode changes.? BUT, radio no longer
>>> follows doppler tuning and tuning the VFO does not update on SatPC32.
>>> Go figure.
>>>
>>> Have tried both http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm and
>>>
>>>
https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SatPC32-IC9700-Setu
p-1.pdf,
>>>
>>>
>>> makes no difference.? Same under Win7 & Win10.
>>>
>>> Only cure is to restart Windows.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Rick VK6RK
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 07:02:24 -0400
From: John Kludt <johnnykludt@?????.???>
To: Rick Kowalewski <rick@??????.???>
Cc: Amsat BB <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
Message-ID:
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Rick,
In your power options do you have the USB port set to never go to sleep?
Things with USB in general have worked much better for me once I have set
the system (Win 7 and now Win 10) to leave the port powered at all times.
John
On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 4:14 AM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> Hi Erich,
>
> But on 2 different computers running Win7 or Win10? Same problem on both?
> The whole point of using USB, is it handles both comms and audio. CI-V
> is a step in the wrong direction and more cables to worry about.
>
> 73,
> Rick VK6RK
>
> On 11/05/2020 15:42, Erich Eichmann via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> > Hi Mike,
> > your wrote:
> > "The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
> > fail to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.
> > Irestart both and it is fine for another week or so.
> >
> > That has nothing to do with SatPC32 but is a problem of the USB port,
> > I think. I noticed the same sometimes. Here it helps to unplug the USB
> > cable from the PC and to plug it in again. With CAT control via the
> > CI-V connector of the IC-9700 you would not have the problem.
> >
> > 73s, Erich, DK1TB
> >
> >
> > 10.05.2020 um 06:03 schrieb Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB:
> >> Hi Rick
> >>
> >> I would have to say, my experience is not the same. I use the VFO
> >> knob all
> >> the time, just like I was on 20M and I have never had an issue. I
> >> actually
> >> does work as it should and it continues to doppler tune just fine.
> >>
> >> Mine is on the USB port. Maybe we should compare settings. If I had
> >> the
> >> problem you are seeing, I would try reducing the baud radio (or even try
> >> increasing it). I am at 19200, but I bet you could safely run at
> >> 9600 as
> >> the amount of data being moved is pretty trivial. I am away from my
> >> computer, but I think my interval speed is set to 30.
> >>
> >> The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
> >> fail
> >> to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32. I
> >> restart both and it is fine for another week or so.
> >>
> >> Mike va3mw
> >>
> >>
> >> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 9:33 PM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
> >> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> >>
> >>> Would be nice if the USB settings "worked as advertised".
> >>>
> >>> If the VFO know is not moved, then yes, all is ok. However, once you
> >>> start to tune around the bandpass, SatPC32 eventually 'loses' comms
> >>> with
> >>> the 9700 and will not doppler tune.
> >>> However, not all comms are lost. If you select another line in CAT
> >>> Tuning, the radio now changes to that frequency. You can even select
> >>> another satellite and frequency/mode changes. BUT, radio no longer
> >>> follows doppler tuning and tuning the VFO does not update on SatPC32.
> >>> Go figure.
> >>>
> >>> Have tried both http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm and
> >>>
> >>>
>
https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SatPC32-IC9700-Setu
p-1.pdf,
>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> makes no difference. Same under Win7 & Win10.
> >>>
> >>> Only cure is to restart Windows.
> >>>
> >>> 73,
> >>> Rick VK6RK
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 07:11:23 -0400
From: Mark Hammond <marklhammond@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Satpc32 and ICOM 9700
Message-ID: <983385ea-20dc-51d5-a0c4-47d4bd1c781c@?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
John brings up a very good point about not allowing the USB ports to
sleep.? Another consideration---with all the various dongles, SDR, and
such I have gone to using external powered USB ports whenever possible.?
Much less problems with those (as compared to internal ports).
Mark N8MH
On 5/11/2020 7:02 AM, John Kludt via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> Rick,
>
> In your power options do you have the USB port set to never go to sleep?
> Things with USB in general have worked much better for me once I have set
> the system (Win 7 and now Win 10) to leave the port powered at all times.
>
> John
>
> On Mon, May 11, 2020 at 4:14 AM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
>> Hi Erich,
>>
>> But on 2 different computers running Win7 or Win10? Same problem on both?
>> The whole point of using USB, is it handles both comms and audio. CI-V
>> is a step in the wrong direction and more cables to worry about.
>>
>> 73,
>> Rick VK6RK
>>
>> On 11/05/2020 15:42, Erich Eichmann via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>> Hi Mike,
>>> your wrote:
>>> "The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
>>> fail to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32.
>>> Irestart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>>>
>>> That has nothing to do with SatPC32 but is a problem of the USB port,
>>> I think. I noticed the same sometimes. Here it helps to unplug the USB
>>> cable from the PC and to plug it in again. With CAT control via the
>>> CI-V connector of the IC-9700 you would not have the problem.
>>>
>>> 73s, Erich, DK1TB
>>>
>>>
>>> 10.05.2020 um 06:03 schrieb Michael Walker via AMSAT-BB:
>>>> Hi Rick
>>>>
>>>> I would have to say, my experience is not the same. I use the VFO
>>>> knob all
>>>> the time, just like I was on 20M and I have never had an issue. I
>>>> actually
>>>> does work as it should and it continues to doppler tune just fine.
>>>>
>>>> Mine is on the USB port. Maybe we should compare settings. If I had
>>>> the
>>>> problem you are seeing, I would try reducing the baud radio (or even try
>>>> increasing it). I am at 19200, but I bet you could safely run at
>>>> 9600 as
>>>> the amount of data being moved is pretty trivial. I am away from my
>>>> computer, but I think my interval speed is set to 30.
>>>>
>>>> The issue I have is that about once a week, the SATpc32 and the radio
>>>> fail
>>>> to communicate. Then, I turn off the radio and shutdown SATpc32. I
>>>> restart both and it is fine for another week or so.
>>>>
>>>> Mike va3mw
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 9:33 PM Rick Kowalewski via AMSAT-BB <
>>>> amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Would be nice if the USB settings "worked as advertised".
>>>>>
>>>>> If the VFO know is not moved, then yes, all is ok. However, once you
>>>>> start to tune around the bandpass, SatPC32 eventually 'loses' comms
>>>>> with
>>>>> the 9700 and will not doppler tune.
>>>>> However, not all comms are lost. If you select another line in CAT
>>>>> Tuning, the radio now changes to that frequency. You can even select
>>>>> another satellite and frequency/mode changes. BUT, radio no longer
>>>>> follows doppler tuning and tuning the VFO does not update on SatPC32.
>>>>> Go figure.
>>>>>
>>>>> Have tried both http://www.dk1tb.de/IC9700_settings.htm and
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>
https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/SatPC32-IC9700-Setu
p-1.pdf,
>>
>>>>>
>>>>> makes no difference. Same under Win7 & Win10.
>>>>>
>>>>> Only cure is to restart Windows.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73,
>>>>> Rick VK6RK
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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
>>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 14:18:50 -0400
From: Chris Busch <cbusch@??.??.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] A BIG thank you to Kevin, WA7WF
Message-ID: <C98ABE55-29E7-460D-B65A-033AFDF806F8@??.??.???>
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A BIG shout out and thank you to Kevin, WA7WF for the tremendous help in
resolving my LVB tracker to rotor control problem so I could get back on the
birds after a long absence. Kevin has spent two weeks, over a dozen email
exchanges and even sent me a preprogrammed PIC with the latest FW to help me
solve the issue (which turned out to be an RS232 ground loop). Elmering at
it?s best! Thank you again Kevin.
73
Chris K4CKB
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 16:36:29 -0500
From: Russ Ramirez <russ.ramirez@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] Texas Potato Masher II
Message-ID:
<CAJgz9AZAh6efuR04=jXB531ncqpQ5oaZOBQHdtOKkGKpnYCN1Q@????.?????.???>
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The directions at Jerry's (WB5RMQ) website
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html are pretty clear,
but I'm wondering if anyone has a PDF of the AMSAT Journal from 1999,
January-February issue? Apparently the original article was published in
this issue.
Russ
K0WFS
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 11 May 2020 23:47:47 +0000 (UTC)
From: David Jordan <n4csitwo@?????????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???? Russ Ramirez <russ.ramirez@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Texas Potato Masher II
Message-ID: <123555196.865530.1589240867652@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Russ,I was cleaning out my office the other day and believe I saw a copy of
the Journal with the Potato Masher. I have a telecon at 8pm ET coming up.
I'll look for it after that's over and copy and send the article to you.
Also, check out our ARISS FB account at Amateur Radio On The International
Space Station (ARISS). I have a video showing the performance of the Masher
mount on a rotator during an ARISS school contact. You might find it
interesting.
Dave, AA4KNARISS mentor
On Monday, May 11, 2020, 05:36:59 PM EDT, Russ Ramirez via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
The directions at Jerry's (WB5RMQ) website
http://wb5rmg.somenet.net/k5oe/Texas_Potato_Masher_2.html are pretty clear,
but I'm wondering if anyone has a PDF of the AMSAT Journal from 1999,
January-February issue? Apparently the original article was published in
this issue.
Russ
K0WFS
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 13:55:05 -0400
From: Mark Hammond <marklhammond@?????.???>
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Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] A BIG thank you to Kevin, WA7WF
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Hi Chris,
It's so nice to get a great report of some satellite Elmering. Kevin has
helped me with some issues over the years as well. A very knowledgeable
guy---but at least as equally important, is that he shares it :)
73!
Mark N8MH
On 5/11/2020 2:18 PM, Chris Busch via AMSAT-BB wrote:
> A BIG shout out and thank you to Kevin, WA7WF for the tremendous help in
resolving my LVB tracker to rotor control problem so I could get back on the
birds after a long absence. Kevin has spent two weeks, over a dozen email
exchanges and even sent me a preprogrammed PIC with the latest FW to help me
solve the issue (which turned out to be an RS232 ground loop). Elmering at
it?s best! Thank you again Kevin.
>
> 73
> Chris K4CKB
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 13:17:51 -0700
From: Michelle Thompson <mountain.michelle@?????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Hack-a-Sat Call for Participation
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Thank you for the interest! We have 14 on the team and rising.
The one question that has come up is whether federal contractors can
participate. There is a FAQ at the Hack-a-Sat website that addresses this.
Q: Can my business team include contractors (not "Federal entities", not
"Federal employees", not "Federal Government Military or Civilian
employee") who support federal contracts?
A: Yes.
If this happens to be holding you back from participating, then know that
it should not. I understand that there are a complex variety of definitions
involved, but the FAQ was written to address a common case that isn't
disqualified from this particular event, organized through the Air Force.
-Michelle W5NYV
On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 12:26 PM Michelle Thompson <
mountain.michelle@?????.???> wrote:
> Greetings all!
>
> I've put out the call for participation for the Hack-a-Sat competition in
> the past, and would like to bring you all up to date on the developments
> and opportunities that have developed since.
>
> The website is here: https://www.hackasat.com/
>
> Hack-a-Sat is an activity that was scheduled to happen at the in-person
> DEFCON event.
>
> As of today, yes, it's true. DEFCON has been cancelled.
>
> Those of you that have volunteered at Ham Radio Village in the past are
> familiar with the event. For those of you that are not, it's a long-running
> hacking and cybersecurity event that has enthusiastically adopted
> everything RF and amateur radio.
>
> The United States Air Force, in conjunction with the Defense Digital
> Service, organized this year?s Space Security Challenge, called Hack-A-Sat.
> This challenge asks hackers from around the world to focus their skills and
> creativity on solving cybersecurity challenges on space systems. This
> competition is going to be held! It's now a virtual event.
>
> Security in the amateur radio sense of the word is fundamentally different
> from commercial and military applications. We have an advantage here,
> mainly due to the enormous leverage we have due to our context being
> completely different from what the Air Force and commercial interests
> assume. This is, essentially, a diversity advantage.
>
> If you want to participate on an experienced Capture The Flag (CTF) team,
> then I am here to extend an invitation. Anyone that reads through the rules
> and can afford to spend some time during the event is invited to apply to
> join Vaporsec. This is a team that has a majority of information security
> professionals. There are some satellite industry people, some amateur
> involvement, and I'd like to make sure that anyone interested in competing
> from AMSAT-BB gets a chance to join a competitive team.
>
> The benefits to amateur radio are primarily technical, with policy and
> security a close second. The Air Force has some agendas here in terms of
> improving satellite security. Exposure to the challenges alone is a an
> excellent opportunity to learn more about modern satellite technology...
> and what a significant player in space wants to find out more about. Don't
> assume that that the challenges in the competition are going to be "too
> hard". What is trivial for one viewpoint is unsolvable for another.
>
> I'll be writing about the event and what we learned when it is over, so
> this sort of knowledge will not be secret. However, there is no replacement
> for participation, and you could very well have the practical knowledge,
> gained from operating real satellites, that wins the competition. As you
> can see from the website, there is some real money involved and
> opportunities for technical writing.
>
> Let me know at w5nyv@????.??? if you would like to talk more about
> joining a CTF team for this really neat and unique event.
>
> Know someone that you think should participate? Please forward to them.
>
> -Michelle W5NYV
>
>
>
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