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Today's Topics:
1. PSAT2 PSK31 (Stephen DeVience)
2. Doppler.Sqf files in SatPC32 (Bernie and Cheryl)
3. Re: Doppler.Sqf files in SatPC32 (Alan)
4. AMICALSAT Award (christophe.mcr)
5. Re: AMICALSAT Award (christophe.mcr)
6. Request for Award (Jean Marc Momple)
7. Yaesu Gs-232B issues (mikflathead@???.????
8. Re: AMICALSAT Award (Jean Marc Momple)
9. ANS-306 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins (Paul Stoetzer)
10. AMSAT GridMaster Award (Bruce)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:40:31 -0400
From: Stephen DeVience <sjdevience@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] PSAT2 PSK31
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Today I was able to get a PSK signal through PSAT2, and it was recorded by
KO4AQF in FL. I sent with a dial frequency of 29.4815 MHz and an audio
frequency of 1000 Hz using DopplerPSK. It was detected at ~2650 Hz, which
means the appropriate dial frequency to use is actually about 29.479 MHz.
This agrees with the Brno team's website, where they say "The main function
of the transponder is to receive PSK signals from 29.48 MHz uplink
(passband from 29.4804 to 29.4826 MHz)."
I also measured the downlink to be about 3.6 kHz higher than 435.350 MHz.
-Stephen
N8URE
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2020 23:56:48 -0600
From: Bernie and Cheryl <hamdan@??.??????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] Doppler.Sqf files in SatPC32
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Dear Folks:
I have two questions.
First, I am having trouble figuring out CAT for the linear satellites
(not as critical as FM birds, but my CAT works for those just fine).?
When I create the Doppler.Sqf file for SatPC32, do I used the center
frequency for the passband as the entry into the file, or should I use
some other frequency?? When I try and use CAT for the linear birds, it
really doesn't work (the downlink and uplink frequencies rarely match up
and I end up adjusting for doppler manually after turning CAT off).
Second, I initially typed up my Sqf files by hand after reading the
instructions.? However, I checked out the Sqf file generator on the
AMSAT and notice that the file generated always ends with a ",".? Since
I hadn't included that when I manually typed the files (I've since added
it) is it possible that that could be part of the problem on the linear
birds?
Thanks for any help you can give me and 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 05:30:43 -0500
From: "Alan" <wa4sca@?????.???>
To: <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Doppler.Sqf files in SatPC32
Message-ID: <000001d6af70$e38c9ed0$aaa5dc70$@?????.???>
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Bernie,
The centers of the uplink and downlink are the easiest starting points.
SatPC32 uses commas as delimiters to separate the various values in the
configuration files. The trailing comma allows for an optional comment in
Doppler.Sqf. So you want that there, even without a comment.
As to why the tracking isn't working well. First, the Doppler.sqf values
are nominal, which is good enough for most FM satellites. FM has many vices,
but it is relatively insensitive to small frequency devations. In reality,
the actually satellite calibrations will be close, but vary due to things
like aging, temperature shifts, power supplie voltage, etc. Likewise, your
rig will probably not be exactly on frequency. So once you get the nominal
values in, you will need to tweak the actual values. See 4. 'CAT' menu in
the manual for details on why and how.
Another cause of drifting is your computer clock. It needs to be accurate
within a couple of seconds, preferably better, for the Doppler calculation
to be correct. A good quick check is to go to https://time.is/ which does a
remarkably good job. If you are significantly off, you will need to address
that.
Finally, some satellites drift more than others. AO-73, for reasons of
component cost and availability when launched, drifts enough that Doppler
control is not normally used. AO-7 also drifts a bit, and has seasonal
variations. The SatPC32 manual discusses how to make one off tuning in
these cases.
73,
Alan
WA4SCA
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<From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???? On Behalf Of Bernie and
Cheryl
<via AMSAT-BB
<Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 12:57 AM
<To: amsat-bb@?????.???
<Subject: [amsat-bb] Doppler.Sqf files in SatPC32
<
<Dear Folks:
<
<I have two questions.
<
<First, I am having trouble figuring out CAT for the linear satellites
<(not as critical as FM birds, but my CAT works for those just fine).
<When I create the Doppler.Sqf file for SatPC32, do I used the center
<frequency for the passband as the entry into the file, or should I use
<some other frequency? When I try and use CAT for the linear birds, it
<really doesn't work (the downlink and uplink frequencies rarely match up
<and I end up adjusting for doppler manually after turning CAT off).
<
<Second, I initially typed up my Sqf files by hand after reading the
<instructions. However, I checked out the Sqf file generator on the
<AMSAT and notice that the file generated always ends with a ",". Since
<I hadn't included that when I manually typed the files (I've since added
<it) is it possible that that could be part of the problem on the linear
<birds?
<
<Thanks for any help you can give me and 73 de Bernie, KF0QS
<
<
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:21:30 +0100
From: "christophe.mcr" <christophe.mcr@?????.???>
To: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>, ans-editor@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMICALSAT Award
Message-ID:
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Dear all
The satellite has been active since September 3, 2020. The launch of the
Vega rocket went well. According to the project team, the commissioning of
the satellite is in progress and is proceeding normally. The team has
succeeded in stabilizing the satellite and is beginning to test image
capture and retrieval.
The contributions of radio amateurs have been very important for the
project. This has contributed to the commissioning of the satellite. In the
case of AMICALSAT , it is possible to send telemetry to the dashboard
hosted by the Satnogs network via
- a Satnogs station
- the AMICALSAT Decoder software provided by AMSAT-F. (
https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/master/ApplicationAmicalsat/src/
site/markdown/UserManual.md
)
- the software edited by DK3WN (TLM Forwarder)
Data from AMICALSAT Decoder is also sent to the AMSAT-F database (
https://amsat.electrolab.fr/). To date, more than 42 radio amateurs from
all over the world have contributed more than 28,000 telemetry frames.
In order to thank the radio amateurs who have sent telemetry via AMICALSAT
Decoder software before December 31, 2020, AMSAT-F will issue a diploma.
*Rules for issuing the diploma*
The diploma in electronic format will be given to all radio amateurs or
earphones that have received data from the Amicalsat satellite and sent
these data to the AMSAT-F database with the "AMICALSAT Decoder" software.
Depending on the number of data received on the AMSAT-F database ((
https://amsat.electrolab.fr/)
) , the nature of the diploma will be different depending on the number of
frames received before December 31, 2020 23:59 UTC :
- GOLD Diploma for persons having sent more than 5000 frames to the
AMSAT-F database.
- Silver Diploma for those who have sent between 2500 & 4999 frames to
the AMSAT-F database.
- Bronze Diploma: for those who have sent between 500 & 2499 frames to
the AMSAT-F database.
- Diploma without mention for persons having sent between 1 & 499 frames
to the AMSAT-F database
The request for a diploma is done by sending an email to amsatf@???????.???
indicating your callsign or the name given in the AMSAT-F database to send
the data.
Only the received frames actually registered on https://amsat.electrolab.fr/
will be taken into account.
Regards
Christophe Mercier
Amsat-F president
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:25:01 +0100
From: "christophe.mcr" <christophe.mcr@?????.???>
To: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>, ans-editor@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AMICALSAT Award
Message-ID:
<CADF-Vj1Ch91AtEv4K+PKwu43uObOJ9DS8bxDhAMW2kKKK=4JHA@????.?????.???>
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Dear
The french version is available on :
https://site.amsat-f.org/2020/10/11/diplome-amsat-f-amicalsat/
Regards
--
*Christophe Mercier*
*Pr?sident AMSAT-Francophone*
Le sam. 31 oct. 2020 ? 15:21, christophe.mcr <christophe.mcr@?????.???> a
?crit :
> Dear all
>
> The satellite has been active since September 3, 2020. The launch of the
> Vega rocket went well. According to the project team, the commissioning of
> the satellite is in progress and is proceeding normally. The team has
> succeeded in stabilizing the satellite and is beginning to test image
> capture and retrieval.
>
> The contributions of radio amateurs have been very important for the
> project. This has contributed to the commissioning of the satellite. In the
> case of AMICALSAT , it is possible to send telemetry to the dashboard
> hosted by the Satnogs network via
>
>
> - a Satnogs station
> - the AMICALSAT Decoder software provided by AMSAT-F. (
>
https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/master/ApplicationAmicalsat/src/
site/markdown/UserManual.md
> )
> - the software edited by DK3WN (TLM Forwarder)
>
>
> Data from AMICALSAT Decoder is also sent to the AMSAT-F database (
> https://amsat.electrolab.fr/). To date, more than 42 radio amateurs from
> all over the world have contributed more than 28,000 telemetry frames.
>
> In order to thank the radio amateurs who have sent telemetry via AMICALSAT
> Decoder software before December 31, 2020, AMSAT-F will issue a diploma.
>
> *Rules for issuing the diploma*
>
> The diploma in electronic format will be given to all radio amateurs or
> earphones that have received data from the Amicalsat satellite and sent
> these data to the AMSAT-F database with the "AMICALSAT Decoder" software.
>
> Depending on the number of data received on the AMSAT-F database ((
> https://amsat.electrolab.fr/)
> ) , the nature of the diploma will be different depending on the number
> of frames received before December 31, 2020 23:59 UTC :
>
>
> - GOLD Diploma for persons having sent more than 5000 frames to the
> AMSAT-F database.
> - Silver Diploma for those who have sent between 2500 & 4999 frames to
> the AMSAT-F database.
> - Bronze Diploma: for those who have sent between 500 & 2499 frames to
> the AMSAT-F database.
> - Diploma without mention for persons having sent between 1 & 499
> frames to the AMSAT-F database
>
>
> The request for a diploma is done by sending an email to
> amsatf@???????.??? indicating your callsign or the name given in the
> AMSAT-F database to send the data.
>
> Only the received frames actually registered on
> https://amsat.electrolab.fr/ will be taken into account.
>
>
> Regards
>
> Christophe Mercier
> Amsat-F president
>
>
>
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 19:33:38 +0400
From: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
To: amsatf@???????.???
Cc: "christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Request for Award
Message-ID: <8360AC52-0403-49A3-9588-8375A3E910CB@?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Good evening,
I wish to request for Diploma, my callsign is 3B8DU from Mauritius.
I also have a question: is sending TLM through Satnogs also eligible for the
Diploma as I see a huge difference between Satnogs (334 frames) and
echolab.fr (199 frames) for the frames I sent, to note that I don?t think
that both forwarders where working at same time except for a few day.
Let me know how you would prefer to receive the future frames and I will try
to accommodate.
73
Jean Marc Momple (3B8DU)
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:34:46 +0000 (UTC)
From: mikflathead@???.???
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu Gs-232B issues
Message-ID: <1326547552.894722.1604158486860@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Trying to get my GS-232B to track the sats. Is it possible to test the unit
without the computer. Trying to isolate the problem. This is being used with
a G-5400? rotor that works. Thanks Mike
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 20:53:15 +0400
From: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
To: "christophe.mcr" <christophe.mcr@?????.???>
Cc: Amsat-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>, ans-editor@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AMICALSAT Award
Message-ID: <62974293-9043-47B9-9881-C3D911F1CED6@?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Good Evening,
Address amsatf@???????.??? <mailto:amsatf@???????.???> bounce back
presently, probably not yet activated.
Nice initiative from AMSAT-FR to motivate us to send TLM. Bravo Messieurs.
I am already sending via Satnogs and this will surely motivate me further to
do so in future.
All the best to Amicalsat, strong signal this side.
73
Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> On Oct 31, 2020, at 6:25 PM, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> Dear
>
> The french version is available on :
> https://site.amsat-f.org/2020/10/11/diplome-amsat-f-amicalsat/
>
> Regards
>
> --
> *Christophe Mercier*
> *Pr?sident AMSAT-Francophone*
>
> Le sam. 31 oct. 2020 ? 15:21, christophe.mcr <christophe.mcr@?????.???> a
> ?crit :
>
>> Dear all
>>
>> The satellite has been active since September 3, 2020. The launch of the
>> Vega rocket went well. According to the project team, the commissioning of
>> the satellite is in progress and is proceeding normally. The team has
>> succeeded in stabilizing the satellite and is beginning to test image
>> capture and retrieval.
>>
>> The contributions of radio amateurs have been very important for the
>> project. This has contributed to the commissioning of the satellite. In the
>> case of AMICALSAT , it is possible to send telemetry to the dashboard
>> hosted by the Satnogs network via
>>
>>
>> - a Satnogs station
>> - the AMICALSAT Decoder software provided by AMSAT-F. (
>>
https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/master/ApplicationAmicalsat/src/
site/markdown/UserManual.md
>> )
>> - the software edited by DK3WN (TLM Forwarder)
>>
>>
>> Data from AMICALSAT Decoder is also sent to the AMSAT-F database (
>> https://amsat.electrolab.fr/). To date, more than 42 radio amateurs from
>> all over the world have contributed more than 28,000 telemetry frames.
>>
>> In order to thank the radio amateurs who have sent telemetry via AMICALSAT
>> Decoder software before December 31, 2020, AMSAT-F will issue a diploma.
>>
>> *Rules for issuing the diploma*
>>
>> The diploma in electronic format will be given to all radio amateurs or
>> earphones that have received data from the Amicalsat satellite and sent
>> these data to the AMSAT-F database with the "AMICALSAT Decoder" software.
>>
>> Depending on the number of data received on the AMSAT-F database ((
>> https://amsat.electrolab.fr/)
>> ) , the nature of the diploma will be different depending on the number
>> of frames received before December 31, 2020 23:59 UTC :
>>
>>
>> - GOLD Diploma for persons having sent more than 5000 frames to the
>> AMSAT-F database.
>> - Silver Diploma for those who have sent between 2500 & 4999 frames to
>> the AMSAT-F database.
>> - Bronze Diploma: for those who have sent between 500 & 2499 frames to
>> the AMSAT-F database.
>> - Diploma without mention for persons having sent between 1 & 499
>> frames to the AMSAT-F database
>>
>>
>> The request for a diploma is done by sending an email to
>> amsatf@???????.??? indicating your callsign or the name given in the
>> AMSAT-F database to send the data.
>>
>> Only the received frames actually registered on
>> https://amsat.electrolab.fr/ will be taken into account.
>>
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Christophe Mercier
>> Amsat-F president
>>
>>
>>
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 17:00:09 -0700
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@????.???>
To: ans@?????.???? AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-306 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-306
The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor-
mation service of AMSAT, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS
publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on
the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who
share an active interest in designing, building, launching and commun-
icating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites.
The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur
Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it.
Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to:
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You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service
Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see:
http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/ans
In this edition:
* Neutron-1 Scheduled for Deployment on November 5th
* Upcoming Amateur Satellite Launches
* EO-88 Distance Record Set
* ARISS News
* Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
* Upcoming Satellite Operations
* Satellite Shorts from All Over
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ANS-306 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
AMSAT News Service Bulletin 306.01
From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
DATE November 1, 2020
To All RADIO AMATEURS
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Neutron-1 Scheduled for Deployment on November 5th
The Neutron-1 3U CubeSat is currently scheduled to be deployed from
the ISS on November 5, 2020 at 10:40 UTC. For the first month and
during the spacecraft commissioning phase, the beacon will transmit
1200bps BPSK every 60 seconds on the IARU coordinated frequency of
435.300MHz. We welcome the worldwide Amateur community to collect the
beacons and forward them to n1-info at hsfl.hawaii.edu. The beacon
format is now public and published at
https://tinyurl.com/ANS-306-Neutron.
After the initial commissioning phase, Amateurs will be able to use
the V/U FM repeater during available times and according to the
available power budget. Stay tuned for more mission updates on our
Twitter account @???????????? and our website
https://www.hsfl.hawaii.edu/missions/neutron-1/.
[ANS thanks the Hawaii Space Flight Lab at the University of Hawaii
for the above information]
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Upcoming Amateur Satellite Launches
A number of amateur satellites are expected to launch in the next few
months. AMSAT's RadFxSat-2 / Fox-1E is expected to launch by the end
of this year on the ELaNa XX mission on Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne
vehicle. RadFxSat-2 carries a 30 kHz wide V/u linear transponder.
The Tevel Mission is a series of 8 Israeli 1U CubeSats carrying FM
transponders expected to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 in December.
Also from Herzliya Science Center is a 3U CubeSat called Tausat. This
is scheduled to launch on a JAXA resupply mission to the ISS for
deployment in February. Tausat carries an FM transponder.
Finally, AMSAT-EA reports that their PocketQubes EASAT-2 and HADES
have been integrated for launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 in December,
while GENESIS-L and GENESIS-N have been integrated into their
dispenser for launch on Firefly's Alpha rocket. More information can be
found
at https://www.amsat-ea.org/
[ANS thanks AMSAT, AMSAT-EA, AMSAT-UK, and the IARU for the above
information]
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EO-88 Distance Record Set
J?r?me LeCuyer, F4DXV, set yet another record this past week, this
time via EO-88. On October 28, 2020 at 19:27 UTC, J?r?me worked R9LR
at a distance of 4,560 km.
F4DXV is now one of the QSO partners for distance records on 10 LEO
satellites. RS-44, AO-7(B), FO-29, AO-91, AO-27, SO-50, AO-92 (U/v),
LilacSat-2 (FM), EO-88, TO-108.
R9LR is one of the QSO partners for records on 4 LEO satellites:
PO-101, LilacSat-2 (FM), EO-88, and TO-108.
For a list of currently claimed distance records via amateur
satellites, past and present, visit
https://www.amsat.org/satellite-distance-records/.
[ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, AMSAT Executive Vice President, for
the above information]
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AMSAT's GOLF Program is about getting back to higher orbits, and it
all begins with GOLF-TEE ? a technology demonstrator for deployable
solar panels, propulsion, and attitude control. Come along for the
ride. The journey will be worth it!
https://tinyurl.com/ANS-GOLF
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ARISS News
No ARISS contacts or events are currently scheduled.
The latest information on the operation mode can be found at
https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html
The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at
https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html
The deadline for United States organizations to submit an ARISS
contact proposal is November 24, 2020. For more information, visit
http://www.ariss.org/.
[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, ARISS Operations, for the above
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Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
Want to see AMSAT in action or learn more about amateur radio in
space?
AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating
through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club
meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events.
Rick Tejera K7TEJ from the Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club (TBARC)
will be giving a presentation and demonstration of Satellite
operations to the Northwest Christian School in Glendale, AZ on Nov.
11th 2020. The demo will be on SO-50 at 2323UT. I will be using our
Club call WB7TBC and the church is in Grid DM33wp. I may try to get a
student on the air. Please keep an ear out for us and respond to our
call, the kids will appreciate it. I?ll send outa reminder as the date
gets closer.
Clint Bradford K6LCS has booked his ?Work the FM Voice Satellites With
Minimal Equipment? presentation for the clubs.
TBD ? Antelope Valley (CA) ARC
TBD ? A private presentation for a Boy Scout troop in Danville,
Pennsylvania
These will be Zoom presentations. Everyone is asked to update their
copies of the Zoom application ? by directly visiting Zoom.us.
[ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, for the above information]
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Need new satellite antennas? Purchase Arrows, Alaskan Arrows,
and M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through
AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards
Keeping Amateur Radio in Space.
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Upcoming Satellite Operations
Upcoming Roves:
Quick Hits:
KH67, 7Q7RU, AO-7, RS-44, QO-100, 11/11 thru 11/21.
BRAZIL BAHIA. Sandro Ribeiro PY1SAN and Claudio MARCelo PY1CMT are QRV
on the QO-100 satellite (some opportunities AO-07, FO-29 or RS-44)
using CW and SSB as ZX6BA from Prado (HH02) 13 to 15 November 2020.
The activity will be in several HF bands too, using CW and FT8,
portable Alex Loop Antenna with 5 watts. QSL via LoTW.
BRAZIL, ESPIRITO SANTO. Sandro Ribeiro PY1SAN and Claudio MARCelo
PY1CMT are QRV on Satellite QO-100 (maybe AO-07, FO-29, RS-44) using
CW and SSB as PR1S from Nova Almeida (GG99) from 16 to 18 November
2020. A activity will be in several HF bands too, using CW and FT8,
portable Alex Loop Antenna with 5 watts. QSL via LoTW.
Major Roves:
Maine!!!!!!
@????? will be in FN53/54/55/56/57/64/65/66/67 Nov 13-18. Details to
follow.
Please submit any additions or corrections to ke0pbr at gmail.com
[ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, for the above information]
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AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an amateur
radio package, including two-way communication capability, to
be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit.
Support AMSAT's projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/
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Satellite Shorts From All Over
+ Hackaday featured an article on tracking amateur satellites using a
Commodore PET at https://tinyurl.com/ANS-305-Hackaday
+ If the Hackaday article inspired you to try some retro computer
satellite tracking, AMSAT has disk images of QUIKTRAK for both the
Commodore 64 and Apple II available at
https://tinyurl.com/ANS-306-QUIKTRAK
+ Virgin Orbit has published an October update regarding Launch Demo 2
at https://virginorbit.com/the-latest/launch-demo-2-october-update/
+ Minutes of the AMSAT Board of Directors Meetings of March 17th and
March 31st are now available at
https://www.amsat.org/minutes-of-the-board-of-directors/
+ Several new products are available on the AMSAT Zazzle store,
including a set of coasters, a watch, a t-shirt featuring the AMSAT
round logo, and more. Check out the new items! 25% of the purchase
price goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space.
https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear
+ AMSAT Remove Before Flight keychains are again available on the
AMSAT store. Purchases help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!
https://www.amsat.org/product/amsat-remove-before-flight-keychain/
+ All issues of The AMSAT Journal dating back to 2014 are now
available to AMSAT members on AMSAT's new membership portal. The
1969-2013 archive will be added at a later date. All editions of
AMSAT's Symposium Proceedings are also available for members. If
you're a current AMSAT member, get logged on today. If you are not yet
a member, consider joining today at https://launch.amsat.org/
+ The 2020 edition of AMSAT?s Getting Started with Amateur Satellites
is now available on the AMSAT store. A perennial favorite, Getting
Started is updated every year with the latest amateur satellite
information, and is the premier primer of satellite operation. The
book is presented in DRM-free PDF format, in full color, and covers
all aspects of making your first contacts on a ham radio satellite.
The digital download is available for $15 at
https://tinyurl.com/2020GettingStarted. The print edition is $30
plus shipping and is available at
https://tinyurl.com/GS2020Print
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Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/
73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space,
This week's ANS Editor,
Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
n8hm at amsat dot org
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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 1 Nov 2020 09:16:52 -0600
From: Bruce <kk5do@????.???>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT GridMaster Award
Message-ID: <567537cc-86c5-8d2b-1717-6321b8c249ab@????.???>
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With last week's activation of DL88, there are 4 new recipients of the
GridMaster award. They all sent in their applications within days of
each other.
#16 Chris AA8CH
#17 Robert KE4AL
#18 George N3GS
#19 Kerry WC7V
Awesome job and thanks to K5Z for activating the grid. I missed them as
I was out of town and to far for it to count from my home grid.
73...bruce
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Bruce Paige, KK5DO
AMSAT Director Contests and Awards
AMSAT Board Member 2016-2022
ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE
Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT*
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