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Today's Topics:
1. SatPC32 won't center on station (Jim White)
2. Source for UISS software (Steve Kristoff)
3. Re: SatPC32 won't center on station (Mark Johns, K0JM)
4. Re: SatPC32 won't center on station (Charles Reiche)
5. Re: Source for UISS software (Steve Kristoff)
6. Re: Source for UISS software (Steve Kristoff)
7. Re: Source for UISS software (Scott)
8. Re: SatPC32 won't center on station (Erich Eichmann)
9. Re: SatPC32 won't center on station (Jim White)
10. Re: unable to dig over ISS (D. Craig Fox)
11. Satellite Rotor Project (Mike Hoblinski)
12. Re: Hack-a-Sat Call for Participation (Michelle Thompson)
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 09:44:24 -0600
From: Jim White <jim@?????????????????.???>
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 won't center on station
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SatPc32 question.? New installation.
Under Setup/Options I have Center Map on Observer selected.? But it is
centered on and following the satellite instead.? I'm running it as
administrator and any options I change do show up after I quit and
restart.? I am restarting after I make changes.
I seem to be missing an option that makes it center on observer and stay
there.
Jim, WD0E
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 11:51:34 -0400
From: "Steve Kristoff" <skristof@???????.???>
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software
Message-ID: <69a786979496456b8db2225a8b71a863@???????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
I want to download the latest UISS version, but none of the links that come
up in Google or Bing seem to work. I just get an error message after the
computer tries to connect for awhile.
I'm connected to the internet just fine. All other websites are easy to get
to,
Has anyone else had a problem getting the UISS download? Is there an
alternate site? Is there an alternative program besides UISS that isn't too
daunting to configure (I'm not a computer whiz)?
Steve AI9IN
?
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Message: 3
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 10:59:44 -0500
From: "Mark Johns, K0JM" <k0jm.mark@?????.???>
To: Jim White <jim@?????????????????.???>
Cc: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 won't center on station
Message-ID:
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Why are you running as administrator? SatPC32 does not require elevated
privileges. That may be an issue.
--
Mark D. Johns, K?JM
AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
Brooklyn Park, MN USA EN35hd
-----------------------------------------------
"Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
you would stay out and your dog would go in."
---Mark Twain
On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 10:57 AM Jim White via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
wrote:
> SatPc32 question. New installation.
>
> Under Setup/Options I have Center Map on Observer selected. But it is
> centered on and following the satellite instead. I'm running it as
> administrator and any options I change do show up after I quit and
> restart. I am restarting after I make changes.
>
> I seem to be missing an option that makes it center on observer and stay
> there.
>
> Jim, WD0E
>
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 12:10:56 -0400
From: Charles Reiche <charlieray@?????.???>
To: k0jm@?????.???? "Mark Johns, K0JM" <k0jm.mark@?????.???>
Cc: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 won't center on station
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Make sure you are using Zoom factor 1 "Z1"
Window size W1-W3 on Z1 will center on the satellite selected, at least it
does for me.
W4 and W5 are locked to Z1, maybe to do with my screen resolution?
73
N3CRT
Charles Reiche
On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 12:06 PM Mark Johns, K0JM via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> Why are you running as administrator? SatPC32 does not require elevated
> privileges. That may be an issue.
> --
> Mark D. Johns, K?JM
> AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor
> Brooklyn Park, MN USA EN35hd
> -----------------------------------------------
> "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,
> you would stay out and your dog would go in."
> ---Mark Twain
>
>
> On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 10:57 AM Jim White via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???>
> wrote:
>
> > SatPc32 question. New installation.
> >
> > Under Setup/Options I have Center Map on Observer selected. But it is
> > centered on and following the satellite instead. I'm running it as
> > administrator and any options I change do show up after I quit and
> > restart. I am restarting after I make changes.
> >
> > I seem to be missing an option that makes it center on observer and stay
> > there.
> >
> > Jim, WD0E
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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> > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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> > expressed
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 12:22:07 -0400
From: "Steve Kristoff" <skristof@???????.???>
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software
Message-ID: <8bf26f157e0e140bac33d75ec7dc7090@???????.???>
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Well, I found a source for a slightly earlier version and it seems to work
OK. It seems to work better using Soundmodem rather than Direwolf. So, I am
functional, but if anyone has any comments, hints, or tips, I wouldn't mind
hearing them.
Steve AI9IN
?
----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb@?????.????
Date: 05/20/20 12:01
To: AMSAT (amsat-bb@?????.????
Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software
I want to download the latest UISS version, but none of the links that come
up in Google or Bing seem to work. I just get an error message after the
computer tries to connect for awhile.
I'm connected to the internet just fine. All other websites are easy to get
to,
Has anyone else had a problem getting the UISS download? Is there an
alternate site? Is there an alternative program besides UISS that isn't too
daunting to configure (I'm not a computer whiz)?
Steve AI9IN
_______________________________________________
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expressed
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Message: 6
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 12:28:56 -0400
From: "Steve Kristoff" <skristof@???????.???>
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software
Message-ID: <69de2321864274fa37146ee72460f998@???????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
That's the site that my computer will not connect to. I don't know why.
Steve AI9IN
?
----- Original Message -----
From: Jari A (oh2fqv@?????.????
Date: 05/20/20 12:18
To: Steve Kristoff (skristof@???????.????
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software
Here
http://users.belgacom.net/hamradio/uiss.htm
Regards,
: Jari / oh2fqv
On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 7:02 PM Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
I want to download the latest UISS version, but none of the links that come
up in Google or Bing seem to work. I just get an error message after the
computer tries to connect for awhile.
I'm connected to the internet just fine. All other websites are easy to get
to,
Has anyone else had a problem getting the UISS download? Is there an
alternate site? Is there an alternative program besides UISS that isn't too
daunting to configure (I'm not a computer whiz)?
Steve AI9IN
_______________________________________________
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to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
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Message: 7
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 12:34:56 -0400
From: Scott <scott23192@?????.???>
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software
Message-ID:
<CAJCSnOaLHkPNibKqYoeLqjBgdtMmNBkWXoWeFB1NjgAUjjn-NQ@????.?????.???>
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If the author's website is unavailable, you're welcome to a copy of the
v5.4.2 installer which I've uploaded to:
https://www.qsl.net/k/k4kdr//downloads/UISS-5.4.2/
-Scott, K4KDR
======================
On Wed, May 20, 2020 at 12:23 PM Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> Well, I found a source for a slightly earlier version and it seems to work
> OK. It seems to work better using Soundmodem rather than Direwolf. So, I am
> functional, but if anyone has any comments, hints, or tips, I wouldn't mind
> hearing them.
>
> Steve AI9IN
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB (amsat-bb@?????.????
> Date: 05/20/20 12:01
> To: AMSAT (amsat-bb@?????.????
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for UISS software
>
> I want to download the latest UISS version, but none of the links that
> come up in Google or Bing seem to work. I just get an error message after
> the computer tries to connect for awhile.
> I'm connected to the internet just fine. All other websites are easy to
> get to,
> Has anyone else had a problem getting the UISS download? Is there an
> alternate site? Is there an alternative program besides UISS that isn't too
> daunting to configure (I'm not a computer whiz)?
>
> Steve AI9IN
>
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Message: 8
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 18:47:23 +0200
From: Erich Eichmann <erich.eichmann@????????.??>
To: Jim White <jim@?????????????????.???>, amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 won't center on station
Message-ID: <3e7f1104-d1d5-5f47-88f8-306350d712eb@????????.??>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
With Zoom 2 the map is always centered on the satellite to avoid that
the footprint is outside the visible part of the map.
73s, Erich, DK1TB
20.05.2020 um 17:44 schrieb Jim White via AMSAT-BB:
> SatPc32 question.? New installation.
>
> Under Setup/Options I have Center Map on Observer selected.? But it is
> centered on and following the satellite instead.? I'm running it as
> administrator and any options I change do show up after I quit and
> restart.? I am restarting after I make changes.
>
> I seem to be missing an option that makes it center on observer and
> stay there.
>
> Jim, WD0E
>
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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Message: 9
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 10:48:10 -0600
From: Jim White <jim@?????????????????.???>
To: Erich Eichmann <erich.eichmann@????????.??>, amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 won't center on station
Message-ID:
<863f108e-f927-7849-a3f6-83cac4f70fc9@?????????????????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Thanks Erich.
And can you tell me the name of the DDE you use and if is has changed
recently?
Jim
On 5/20/2020 10:47 AM, Erich Eichmann wrote:
> With Zoom 2 the map is always centered on the satellite to avoid that
> the footprint is outside the visible part of the map.
> 73s, Erich, DK1TB
>
> 20.05.2020 um 17:44 schrieb Jim White via AMSAT-BB:
>
>> SatPc32 question.? New installation.
>>
>> Under Setup/Options I have Center Map on Observer selected.? But it
>> is centered on and following the satellite instead.? I'm running it
>> as administrator and any options I change do show up after I quit and
>> restart.? I am restarting after I make changes.
>>
>> I seem to be missing an option that makes it center on observer and
>> stay there.
>>
>> Jim, WD0E
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent viaSAT-BB@????? AM.org. 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!
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Message: 10
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 17:01:19 +0000
From: "D. Craig Fox" <DCFox@??????.???>
To: 'Scott' <scott23192@?????.???>
Cc: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
Message-ID: <cd5bd57e782a4ad0af63e2f80a3e2ce9@??????.???.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Thank you Scott and everyone else for offering suggestions. I always used
ARISS but also tried RS0ISS as it used to work as well. None of the obvious
stuff has helped.
73,
Craig
N6RSX
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???> On Behalf Of Scott via AMSAT-BB
Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 2:08 PM
Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
To "CQ" via "ARISS" continues to work very well for the ISS digipeater.
73!
-Scott, K4KDR
===================
On Tue, May 19, 2020 at 2:05 PM D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
> Thanks Bob. Not sure but I seem to recall that sound modem has a tone
> calibration function which may allow me to do as you suggest. I have
> regularly tried RS0ISS. Both ARISS and RS0ISS used to work fine for me.
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga@????.???>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 10:55 AM
> To: D. Craig Fox <DCFox@??????.???>
> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> A series capacitor (experimental value until you hear the change in
> pitch on another radio) will boost the high tone. A parallel cap to
> ground (experimental value) can reduce the high tone...
>
> ARISS reports that the ericcson radio on ISS is quite deaf and so
> needs to hear some power. Also, they are not sure if the ARISS alias
> works. Try RS0ISS.
>
> Bob
> bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: D. Craig Fox <DCFox@??????.???>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 1:20 PM
> To: 'Robert Bruninga' <bruninga@????.???>
> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> Thanks Bob! Maybe that is the issue. Now I just need to figure out how
> to analyze the tones being generated by my Signalink.
>
> Thank you and 73
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga@????.???>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 7:47 AM
> To: D. Craig Fox <DCFox@??????.???>; amsat bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
> Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> If the ISS radio is the Kenwood D700, it is quite sensitive to
> unbalanced tones. So your base station might work well with a local
> digi, but if the low tone is higher than the high tone by just a bit
> (or other way around), it will not be decoded by the D700. This is
> because the kenwood is optimized for flat tones (at the discriminator)
> not pre-emphasized as most people do when they hook up an external TNC to
the mic circuits.
>
> (I may have the tones reversed). One of them can be higher than the
> other a bit and work fine. The other way around it simply will not work.
> Bob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???> On Behalf Of D. Craig Fox
> via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 6:18 PM
> To: 'k6vug@?????????.???? <k6vug@?????????.???>; amsat-bb@?????.???
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> Thanks Umesh. Well I would agree except that several nights ago I
> pulled out the D7 HT and elk, and digipeated numerous times on a nigh pass.
> Immediately went to the base station and tried but no dice. Plus, on
> every pass Ive tried on my base station, I see the stations I decoded
> show up on the ISS spotter. So it remains as issue at my end.
>
> Thank you
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
> From: k6vug@?????????.??? <k6vug@?????????.???>
> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2020 2:22 PM
> To: amsat-bb@?????.???? D. Craig Fox <DCFox@??????.???>
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] unable to dig over ISS
>
> Looking at when the problem started, I'm assuming the problem is
> related to ISS turning off their packet systems regularly.
>
> Long ago I was able to operate ISS packet throughout the pass, even
> drop messages into their their BBS, etc., but for a considerable time
> now I have pretty much given up working with ISS packet.
>
> All other factors considered, the fact that your system gets ACK-ed on
> 144.390 is proof positive. It has always been a guarantee to be able
> to work ISS packet.
>
> 73!
> Umesh,k6vug
>
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:40:40 AM PDT, D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB <
> amsat-bb@?????.???<???????????????@?????.???>> wrote:
>
>
> Posting this as a last resort as I ordinarily enjoy doing my own
> troubleshooting, but this one has me perplexed. For normal sat ops I
> am running a TS2Kx, 5 el 2m and 11 el 70 cm Directive Systems yagis on a
G5400.
> Doppler and rotor all run by SatPc32. Up to about a year ago I ran
> AGWPE and UISS and a USB Signalink (through ACC 2) to dig over ISS.
> Never had a problem, except the occasional decode problem fixed by
> UX7HO Soundmodem. I finally removed AGWPE and began using Sound Modem with
UISS.
> However, since then I have been unable to dig over ISS. I decode just
> fine.
> My transmissions sound like normal packet transmissions, listening on
> a second receiver. I have used all of the online recommended settings
> for both Sound Modem and UISS. I have played with the audio levels. I
> substituted Signalinks in case that was the issue. Also, I have no
> problem sending APRS over 144.39 using different "wide" settings and
> getting an acknowledgement back. My "neighbor" Christy KB6LTY has
> provided mu ch assistance, but still no joy. I am missing something.
> So I'm hoping someone has had a similar issue with a similar set up
> and can maybe send me screen shots of their settings that work, especially
in Sound Modem.
> Or, any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you in advance
>
> Craig
> N6RSX
>
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Message: 11
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 10:25:05 -0700
From: Mike Hoblinski <hobergenix@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite Rotor Project
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After reading about the Mini Satellite rotor project I also want to point
out the one from the
SatNogs tracking project. https://wiki.satnogs.org/SatNOGS_Rotator_v3
Also have to point out their network setup to track and
logging of various satellites.
https://satnogs.org/
Their is a whole network of home brew network stations setup that record
the pass and post
audio and water fall of the pass for that stations location. It is a lot of
fun to check out ground
station recording to see if our signal is heard. And they also have
decoders for various modes
and telemetry.
You can get started with a simple no rotor station with a raspberry pi and
a SDR Dongle. I
like the rotor project because the aluminum extrusion material is readily
available and the
3D printed parts can be easily replaced when necessary.
Mike Hoblinski
N6IMF
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Message: 12
Date: Wed, 20 May 2020 15:03:40 -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 to the amateur satellite community for the response!
The Vaporsec CTF team, specifically open to amateur radio operators, has
seen the largest turnout for a Capture the Flag competition in team
history, for this satellite-themed event. We have over 20 signed up for the
qualifications event this coming weekend. We believe that based on the
diversity, quality, and positive can-do spirit, that we have a chance at
being competitive and moving on to the final round in late summer.
We had a successful team organizational meeting last night are are looking
forward to a Friday 5pm Pacific start time. I'm looking forward to being
able to share how amateur radio operators and practical experience carried
the day!
Rules and link to the Hack-a-Sat website are up-thread. The point of the
competition seems to be the Air Force wanting to see what the current level
of competence is out there with respect to satellite operations and
security. Hints have included backgrounders on ADAC, Satellite IoT platform
security, protocols, ground control, and more.
Something that we noticed is that an unsolved challenge in last weekend's
DEFCON CTF qualifier round was from the same team that is putting on
Hack-a-Sat CTF.
So! If you are wondering what kind of challenges are posed to participants
in a CTF, here is that satellite-themed challenge. We expect this sort of
thing to be the starting point for an entire weekend of satellite reverse
engineering, puzzle solving, and rogue-craft-wrangling.
There are two files related to the challenge. The challenge text and the
two files can be found at:
https://github.com/phase4space/research-papers/tree/master/interrupted_DEFCON_
CTF_Challenge
See you on the other side of the CTF! We will have a write-up of the event
and share any and everything we learn along the way.
-Michelle W5NYV
On Tue, May 12, 2020 at 1:17 PM Michelle Thompson <
mountain.michelle@?????.???> wrote:
> 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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