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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Dual IC706 MKII-G operation (Mike Sprenger)
2. Re: Round-the-world M0XER-4 (Andrew Koenig)
3. Re: Round-the-world M0XER-4 (Wouter Weggelaar)
4. Equatorial Crossing Data (EQX) (EMike McCardel)
5. Re: Equatorial Crossing Data (EQX) (Joseph Armbruster)
6. Re: Equatorial Crossing Data (EQX) (Paul Stoetzer)
7. FUNcube-2 Telemetry Beacon (Peter Kaminski)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 17:41:15 -0400
From: Mike Sprenger <mikesprenger@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Tom Warren <mtnest@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT-BB <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Dual IC706 MKII-G operation
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Tom,
I tested two radios on the Radio Shack USB Scanner cable to 2 ICOM radios
simultaneously. Works great !
If you Connect, from the 1/8" mono male plug to a 1/8" Female to 2 1/8"
Male Mono Y Cord to the *"Remote" *1/8" connection on each 706 radio as
shown on P.12 of 706MKIIG Manual (make sure that the 2" long Stereo to mono
adapter is in line).
Follow instructions to install drivers, don't plug in the USB cable to the
computer before the instructions say to plug it in, this can be a big
problem in some cases..
On the 706MKII G:
The goal here is to do 2 things,
1. To set the "CI-V addresses" on the 2 radios to 2 different addresses,
by default, they are set to the same address, which is probably 58H
1. Thus, you only need to change 1 radio, and confirm the setting on the
other radio so that you can set up SatPC32 accordingly.
2. To set the Baud Rate to 19,200 on both radios
3. Check 2 other settings, make sure they're at the defaults.
*Here we go, steps to get this done: (I verified on my 703, should be
very close)*
*Go into the Setup Menu by doing the following: (This is from the 706
manual)*
D Initial set mode operation
?*Push [POWER] for 2 sec. to turn power OFF.*
?*While pushing [LOCK] push [POWER]* to turn power
ON.
?Initial set mode is selected and one of its items appears.
(These items are on page 50-55)
*.....go to "Here's your needed Settings"*
?*Push [MENU] one or more times to select the*
*desired item.* * This is how you "Scroll" through the settings*
?[M-CH] or [Y]/[Z] can also be used.
?Rotate the main dial to set the values or conditions
for the selected item. *This is how you change the actual "Setting"*
*Once complete, hold down the Power button for 2 Seconds to power off, then
power back on.*
*Your *needed Settings
(These options are shown on Manual Page 55)
Scroll to Menu Option 34 by *Pushing the [MENU] one or more times* until
you see:
* 34 CI-V Address:*
You need to decide which Radio is considered #1 and which is #2
On Radio #1 set Menu Option 34 to: 58H (Rotate the Main Dial to
change if needed)
On Radio #2 set Menu Option 34 to: 50H (Rotate the Main Dial to
change)
Keep these 2 settings handy, you'll need them when configuring
SATPC32.
Scroll to Menu Option 35 by *Pushing the [MENU] one or more times* until
you see:
* 35 CI-V Baud:*
Set to 19200 on both Radios
Scroll to Menu Option 36 by *Pushing the [MENU] one or more times* until
you see:
* 36 CI-V Trn*
Set to On (Rotate the Main Dial to change if needed)
Scroll to Menu Option 37 by *Pushing the [MENU] one or more times* until
you see:
* 37 CI-V 735*
Set to Off (Rotate the Main Dial to change if needed)
Now the 2 radios should have the correct settings:
You can review the settings if you like, by scrolling through
them by Pushing the [MENU] one or more times, then when finished, hold down
the Power button for 2 Seconds to power off, then power back on.
Connect the USB adapter to the Computer (follow the instructions before you
plug in the USB adaptor), then configure the SATPC32 using the CI-V
addresses from above...on which ever Com Port the USB adapter is using
My suggested addresses:
58 for Radio 1
50 for Radio 2
Baud Rate: 19,200
Com Port Number will be the same for both radios because they use the same
USB interface. That is fine...
--
Thanks,
Mike Sprenger
W4UOO
(37.9167N 81.1244W is the Summit)
On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 10:10 AM, Tom Warren <mtnest@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
>
> Eric,
>
> Thanks for you input. I do have an additional question?... about
> the need of CT-17 level converter as noted in
> the owners manual, but I think Mike will answer it when he replies.
> This, to me, is the last piece of the puzzle
> (and my confusion). Is the ?Y' adaptor cable to be used ?in conjunction?
> with the CI-V level converter or?..?in place
> of ' the CI-V level converter?
>
> Again, I?m really impressed with the helpful responses I?ve received from
> this group, thank you.
> I feel like I?m almost there ;0)
>
> 73
> Tom
> ps; from the looks of the archives, you have been involved in helping
> others for a long time !!
>
>
>
> ????????????
>
> On Jul 31, 2014, at 1:50 AM, Erich Eichmann <erich.eichmann@xxxxxxxx.xx>
> wrote:
>
> >
> > Tom,
> > as Paul wrote already change the Icom address of one of the IC-706MKIIGs
> and enter the two addresses in the "Radio 1" section of menu "Radio Setup".
> >
> > You can connect both radios to a single Icom CAT cable by using an
> Y-adapter on the radio side of the CAT cable. Make sure that the CAT cable
> works on Windows 7 and 8, see the reply of Mike, W4UOO.
>
> >
> > When the program starts the radio with the first of the two addresses
> will run as the RX.
> > In menu "Radio Setup" check the option "Autom. RX/TX Change". The
> program will then automatically change the roles of both radios as RX and
> TX. when you switch between u/v and v/u sats and you don't need to switch
> the 2m/70cm antennas between the radios.
> >
> > Leave option "Satellite mode" and all other options in the menu
> un-checked.
> >
> > 73s, Erich, DK1TB
> >
> >
> > Am 30.07.2014 14:09, schrieb Tom Warren:
> >> Hello to the group??..
> >>
> >> Does anyone have the specifics on how to setup two IC706 MKII-G?s for
> satellite ssb/cw operation (duplex).
> >>
> >> I?ve done a bit of browsing and read the manual but remain confused on
> the hardware needed when using
> >> my Compaq laptop (no serial port), only USB?s.
> >>
> >>
> >> Any advise would be appreciated.
> >>
> >> 73
> >> Tom
> >> W4TMW
> >>
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
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--
Thanks,
Mike Sprenger
(37.9167N 81.1244W is the Summit)
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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 17:03:45 -0500
From: Andrew Koenig <ke5gdb@xxxxx.xxx>
To: M5AKA <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4
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I'm not sure if this link has been passed around yet, but it has a few
photos and some info on the system.
http://www.leobodnar.com/balloons/B-64/
On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 3:51 PM, M5AKA <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx> wrote:
> Hi Bob,
>
> Yes, that's a library image of one of Leo's solar powered payloads, I
> don't have a pic of B-64.
>
> If you send Leo an email I'm sure he'd fill you in on the details - I'm
> just amazed he's managed to get everything into such a small and light
> package, as you might expect the rechargeable cell is the heaviest part.
>
> 73 Trevor M5AKA
>
>
>
> On Thursday, 31 July 2014, 21:26, Robert Bruninga <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> Trevor,
>
> The M0XER-4 (I thought) did frequency shifting (APRS 144 MHz national
> channels over Europe and the US), and so I thought it had more complexity.
> The image shown on the link below only has 434 MHz antennas, no obvious
> GPS and no VHF antennas. Can you clarify and help us get an idea of what
> this M0XER4 payload actually looked like? Thanks, Bob, WB4aPR
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
> Behalf Of M5AKA
> Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 4:06 PM
> To: AMSAT BB
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4
>
> http://amsat-uk.org/2014/07/31/434-mhz-balloon-b-64-completes-epic-journey
> /
>
> 73 Trevor M5AKA
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Andrew Koenig
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2014 00:51:45 +0200
From: Wouter Weggelaar <wouterweg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Andrew Koenig <ke5gdb@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4
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Just to confirm,
APRS is used on 70cm at least. Not sure about 2m
And it decodes in the field ;)
http://www.pa3weg.nl/?id=news
*Wouter PA3WEG*
On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 12:03 AM, Andrew Koenig <ke5gdb@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> I'm not sure if this link has been passed around yet, but it has a few
> photos and some info on the system.
>
> http://www.leobodnar.com/balloons/B-64/
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 3:51 PM, M5AKA <m5aka@xxxxx.xx.xx> wrote:
>
> > Hi Bob,
> >
> > Yes, that's a library image of one of Leo's solar powered payloads, I
> > don't have a pic of B-64.
> >
> > If you send Leo an email I'm sure he'd fill you in on the details - I'm
> > just amazed he's managed to get everything into such a small and light
> > package, as you might expect the rechargeable cell is the heaviest part.
> >
> > 73 Trevor M5AKA
> >
> >
> >
> > On Thursday, 31 July 2014, 21:26, Robert Bruninga <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Trevor,
> >
> > The M0XER-4 (I thought) did frequency shifting (APRS 144 MHz national
> > channels over Europe and the US), and so I thought it had more
> complexity.
> > The image shown on the link below only has 434 MHz antennas, no obvious
> > GPS and no VHF antennas. Can you clarify and help us get an idea of what
> > this M0XER4 payload actually looked like? Thanks, Bob, WB4aPR
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxx [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On
> > Behalf Of M5AKA
> > Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2014 4:06 PM
> > To: AMSAT BB
> > Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Round-the-world M0XER-4
> >
> >
> http://amsat-uk.org/2014/07/31/434-mhz-balloon-b-64-completes-epic-journey
> > /
> >
> > 73 Trevor M5AKA
> > _______________________________________________
> > Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
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>
>
>
> --
> Andrew Koenig
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 22:51:13 -0400
From: EMike McCardel <mccardelm@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Equatorial Crossing Data (EQX)
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Does anyone know of a tracking application or program or some other software
or existing source that will still produces or publishes equatorial crossing
data for current satellites?
EMike
EMike McCardel, KC8YLD
VP for Educational Relations AMSAT-NA
Sent from my iPhone
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:07:36 -0400
From: Joseph Armbruster <josepharmbruster@xxxxx.xxx>
To: EMike McCardel <mccardelm@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Amsat BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Equatorial Crossing Data (EQX)
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EMike,
If you enjoy diving into code, you can use my very simple python script to
derive this data. It's 100% free for any and all purposes. I wrote it
specifically for educational purposes. Check out the code here:
https://code.google.com/p/ge-satellite-tracker/
Also, see my blog posts from Feb 2012 regarding ARISSat-1. I generated all
of my plots using the same concept:
http://libjoe.blogspot.com/2012/02/arissat-1-analysis-eclipses-and.html
If you have any questions, let me know.
Joseph Armbruster
On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 10:51 PM, EMike McCardel <mccardelm@xxxxx.xxx>
wrote:
> Does anyone know of a tracking application or program or some other
> software or existing source that will still produces or publishes
> equatorial crossing data for current satellites?
>
> EMike
>
> EMike McCardel, KC8YLD
> VP for Educational Relations AMSAT-NA
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:07:43 -0400
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: EMike McCardel <mccardelm@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Equatorial Crossing Data (EQX)
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i8CVS posted the directions to calculate EQX and everything else
needed to use an OSCARLATOR from Keplerian elements back in 2003.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/archive/amsat-bb/200203/msg00749.html
I haven't done any programming in forever, but maybe I'll try to write
a short program to automate those calculations at some point (unless
someone already has).
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 10:51 PM, EMike McCardel <mccardelm@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Does anyone know of a tracking application or program or some other
software or existing source that will still produces or publishes equatorial
crossing data for current satellites?
>
> EMike
>
> EMike McCardel, KC8YLD
> VP for Educational Relations AMSAT-NA
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 01 Aug 2014 12:14:05 +0200
From: Peter Kaminski <peter@xxxxxx.xx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] FUNcube-2 Telemetry Beacon
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Hello,
a question. Is there a schedule for the telemetry TLM beacon activity
available or are there any special days there the beacon is on? If so
there can I get this information?
regards
Peter
DL9DAK
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