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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Telemetry on LilacSat-2 (Bob KD7YZ)
2. Re: Telemetry on LilacSat-2 (Dave Webb KB1PVH)
3. Re: Installing Sat Telem decoding such as FoxTelem.exe (Bob KD7YZ)
4. Re: Basic TV-type AZ-only rotator for Orbitron? (Stefan Wagener)
5. Icom 2800 Sat Set Up (Loon -)
6. FoxTelem Source Code (Chris Thompson)
7. K4AMG Oct 10 -11 (Rich/wa4bue)
8. Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2015-10-06 20:00 UTC
Quick list of schedu (AJ9N@xxx.xxxx
9. Upcoming ARISS contact with Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Tun Dr
Ismail (1), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (n4csitwo@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
10. Re: Basic TV-type AZ-only rotator for Orbitron? (Jim Barbre)
11. Fwd: [Launch Alert] Thursday Launch (Rick Tejera)
12. Re: Basic TV-type AZ-only rotator for Orbitron? (Mvivona)
13. NEW TO 9k6 GMSK TLM (Karn Suwanrat)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 07:46:04 -0400
From: Bob KD7YZ <kd7yz@xxxxxxxxxxx.xx>
To: Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh@xxxxx.xxx>, AMSAT -BB
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Telemetry on LilacSat-2
Message-ID: <5613B47C.1000100@xxxxxxxxxxx.xx>
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On 06-Oct-15 0724, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote:
> http://lilacsat.hit.edu.cn/?page_id=257
This gr-lilacsat looks like linux stuff; I'd need to compile it;
wouldn't run on my Win-7/64 anyway ???
but thanks for the link anyway
--
73,
Bob KD7YZ
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 07:47:47 -0400
From: Dave Webb KB1PVH <kb1pvh@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Bob KD7YZ <kd7yz@xxxxxxxxxxx.xx>
Cc: AMSAT -BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Telemetry on LilacSat-2
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It's a live CD. You burn it to a USB stick and your computer will boot and
run off of it.
Dave-KB1PVH
Sent from my Samsung S4
On Oct 6, 2015 7:46 AM, "Bob KD7YZ" <kd7yz@xxxxxxxxxxx.xx> wrote:
> On 06-Oct-15 0724, Dave Webb KB1PVH wrote:
>
> > http://lilacsat.hit.edu.cn/?page_id=257
>
> This gr-lilacsat looks like linux stuff; I'd need to compile it;
> wouldn't run on my Win-7/64 anyway ???
>
> but thanks for the link anyway
>
> --
> 73,
> Bob KD7YZ
>
>
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 07:48:55 -0400
From: Bob KD7YZ <kd7yz@xxxxxxxxxxx.xx>
To: Chris Thompson <g0kla@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Installing Sat Telem decoding such as
FoxTelem.exe
Message-ID: <5613B527.8050903@xxxxxxxxxxx.xx>
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On 05-Oct-15 1258, Chris Thompson wrote:
> Bob,
>
> Sorry to hear you are having issues.
now working FB. Got an email from Mike with link to D/L a bunch of *.ocx
.. did regserver32 on them and all is FB running now
thanks
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 08:01:44 -0500
From: Stefan Wagener <wageners@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Daniel Cussen <dan@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: "<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Basic TV-type AZ-only rotator for Orbitron?
Message-ID:
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Please refer to:
http://ww2.amsat.org/xtra/Tricked-Out%20WRAPS%20Article.pdf
and the Amsat store:
http://store.amsat.org/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=105
for a "portable rotator system designed for arrow type antennas".
It actually does exist and it is a great project!
Hope this helps,
Stefan, VE4NSA
On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 5:39 AM, Daniel Cussen <dan@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
> > Wondering if anyone could recommend a basic AZ-only rotator that is
> > compatible with Orbitron?
> >
> > I was hoping to find perhaps a low-cost television antenna rotator (or
> > similar) to give me some automation in the AZ direction without the
> expense
> > of a full AZ-EL system.
> >
> > Something that works on 12vDC for portable operation would be a nice
> bonus,
> > but is certainly not mandatory.
>
> Orbitron outputs azimuth and elevation normally to a serial port or a
> USB to serial. Any device/controller would need to accept the
> commands, and then control the rotator.
>
> Most low cost TV rotators do not have position feedback POT, meaning
> they are not readily compatible with controllers. They are also
> generally low voltage AC so not suitable for portable use.
>
> There is no portable rotator system designed for arrow type antennas.
> Some people make counter weights and tripod based manual adjustments.
>
> In terms of 12VDC light duty rotators SPID's light duty azimuth only
> rotator may suffice:
>
>
http://www.rfhamdesign.com/products/spx-light-antenna-rotator/spx-azimuth-roto
r/index.php
>
> However there are some drawbacks. It is not exactly light. You would
> need a heavy duty possibly TV camera rather than photo camera tripod.
> You would need to manufacture a custom mount. The LED display is
> impossible to see in strong sunlight. It would need to be oriented
> North or South using a compass each time. It can run from 12VDC to
> 18VDC. I am not certain it would work with Orbitron, but you could
> check directly with SPID in Poland, as it is designed for azimuth
> only. In terms of Orbitron, I would recommend moving to SATPC32 as it
> is better supported. Orbitrons TLE download is not working well and no
> longer seems to be supported. There are work arounds, ask if you need
> more info. Finally using a laptop and rotator portable normally needs
> a car to protect the laptop from rain and the cars battery to power
> the rotator. I power my laptop from a 13.8V to AC inverter.
>
> Any other rotator option would probably need to be home made, as
> nothing is really available off the shelf.
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 13:15:58 -0400
From: Loon - <w3mat@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Icom 2800 Sat Set Up
Message-ID: <SNT150-W42A8A1975A24C9A9148D3E0370@xxx.xxx>
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View here: https://youtu.be/xxUv3QbagnE
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 13:56:02 -0400
From: Chris Thompson <g0kla@xxxx.xxx>
To: "AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxxx <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] FoxTelem Source Code
Message-ID:
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Several people asked me about the source code for FoxTelem, given it is
released under the GNU GPL. I'm pleased to say that the source code is now
available on github.
You can find it here: https://github.com/ac2cz/FoxTelem
No doubt there are many errors, omissions and poor coding practices. Please
feel free to contact me with suggestions or fixes.
Additionally, if you would like to contribute to future development of
FoxTelem them please contact me.
73
Chris
g0kla / ac2cz
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Chris E. Thompson
chrisethompson@xxxxx.xxx
g0kla@xxxx.xxx
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Message: 7
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 2015 13:42:37 -0400
From: "Rich/wa4bue" <richard.siff@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] K4AMG Oct 10 -11
Message-ID: <DC614BA7E09749F2A2D4F4AFA1A2EB47@xxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
Hi All,
This week K4AMG will sponsor the STEM activities at the Chesapeake Heritage
and Waterway Festival in Chesapeake, VA. We will be featuring HF, VHF, and
SATCOMS.
Static displays include AMSAT?s CubeSAT Simulator and Emergency
Communications Information.
We will be setting up Friday afternoon and on the air as soon as possible
Saturday and by noon on Sunday.
So look for K4AMG on the birds and HF (most likely 40 and 20 meters.
Rigs HF & VHF IC 7000 and 80 Double Zepp Antenna at 40 feet.
Rigs SATCOM TS 2000, M2 antenna, G5500 rotors, AMSAT TRACKER Interface, AR2
Preamps, Single Link interface.
We will be located at Display # 45.
October 10 & 11, 2015
6th Annual Waterways Heritage Festival
Battlefield Park South (120 Reservation Road),
Battlefield & Waterways Park (1775 Historic Way), and
Great Bridge Lock Park (100 Lock Road)
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Sat. 10:00 AM ? 5:00 PM; Sun. 12:00 ? 5:00 PM
Event Locations & Shuttle Map
Please join us for our 6th Annual Waterways Heritage Festival October 10 &
11, 2015 (click here to view flyer). Located on the Intracoastal Waterways
in Chesapeake, VA, the Waterways Heritage Festival is truly a rich
celebration of Chesapeake?s waterways and cultural heritage.
2015 Guilds, Vendors, Exhibitors, & Entertainment: View Participant List (3
locations)
View Layout Map (Battlefield Park South)
View Layout Map (Historic Battlefield & Waterways Park)
View Events & Special Activities (3 locations)
This event benefits the Great Bridge Battlefield Waterways & History
Foundation
and is paid for in part and made possible by our sponsors:
Atlantic Yacht Basin; Ballyhack Farm; Beekeepers Guild of Southeast VA;
Cedar Creek Garden Center; Chesapeake Emergency Response Team; Chesapeake
Fire Department; Chesapeake Fire Marshals Office; Chesapeake Master
Gardeners Association; Chesapeake Medical Reserve Corps; Chesapeake Parks,
Recreation & Tourism; Chesapeake Police Department; Chesapeake Public
Schools; Chesapeake Sheriff?s Office; City Engineering Public Works; City of
Chesapeake; Eure Site Solutions; The Graphics Shop; Girl Scouts of the
Colonial Coast; Great Bridge Women?s Club; Gum Tree Farm; Greg & Lin Olsen;
Hickory Acres Farm; Hackworth Documents & Technology; Happy Boxes; Homewood
Suites Chesapeake/Greenbrier; Hyatt Place Chesapeake/Greenbrier; Jim
Canterbury; Jimmy & Garnett Lane; Jo-Kell, Inc.; Open Roads; Robert Peek;
Spaghetti Eddie?s; Signature Landscaping; Stanton Partners; Starbucks;
Olivia Trombino; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; The Virginian Pilot/The
Clipper; TowneBank; Virginia Coastal Fly Angl
er?s Club; Wild River Outfitters; Virginia Cooperative Extension; Virginia
Sheep Producers Association; WCTV 48; Zaugg Financial Group, Inc.; and others.
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Message: 8
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 15:54:13 -0400
From: AJ9N@xxx.xxx
To: sarex@xxxxx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2015-10-06
20:00 UTC Quick list of schedu
Message-ID: <3420dc.665133b1.434580e5@xxx.xxx>
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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2015-10-06 20:00 UTC
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
Corpus Christi Catholic School, Chambersburg, PA, telebridge via LU1CGB
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS
Contact was successful: Tue 2015-10-06 16:29:32 UTC 33 deg (***)
Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Tun Dr Ismail (1), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, direct
via 9M2RPN
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS
Contact is a go for: Fri 2015-10-09 08:00:04 UTC 47 deg
Bay View Elementary School, Burlington, WA, telebridge via IK1SLD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS
Contact is a go for: Wed 2015-10-14 19:41:44 UTC 59 deg
****************************************************************************
**
Interested in hosting an ARISS contact? The window is now open from
2015-09-01 to 2015-11-01. These proposals will be for school contacts
during the
second half of 2016. Go to http://www.arrl.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact
or http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html for full
details.
To help organizations in preparing their proposals, the ARISS Program
Coordinator will offer hour-long online information sessions. These are
designed to provide more information regarding US ARISS contacts and the
proposal
process and offer an opportunity to ask questions. While attending an
online information session is not required, it is strongly encouraged.
These will be offered Thursday, September 17, at 2000 UTC; Tuesday,
September 22, at 2000 UTC, and Wednesday, September 30, at 2300 UTC. Advance
registration is necessary. Email ARISS (ariss@xxxx.xxxx to sign up for an
information session.
****************************************************************************
**
>From 2015-12-20 to 2016-01-04, there will be no US Operational Segment
(USOS)
hams on board ISS. So any schools contacts during this period will be
conducted by the ARISS Russia team.
****************************************************************************
ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts.
ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send
your reports to aj9n@xxxxx.xxx or aj9n@xxx.xxx.
****************************************************************************
Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and
not being able to get in. That has now been changed to
http://www.ariss.org/
Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.
****************************************************************************
Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS?
If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete
details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video.
http://www.ariss-eu.org/
If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to
provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
****************************************************************************
ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100
schools:
Gaston ON4WF with 121
Francesco IK?WGF with 114
Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 110
****************************************************************************
The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date
webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are
additional
ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know.
Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own
orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed
time.
All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8061 date
and
time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS
The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2015-10-06 20:00 UTC.
(***)
Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and
questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and
instructions for any contact that may be streamed live.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 997. (***)
Each school counts as 1 event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 962. (***)
Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot.
Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 46.
A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the
file.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf
Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact:
Arkansas, Delaware, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont,
Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin
Islands.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
QSL information may be found at:
http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html
ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS
****************************************************************************
The successful school list has been updated as of 2015-10-06 20:00 UTC.
(***)
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf
Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing
Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction
.rtf
Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf
Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts
https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415
****************************************************************************
Exp. 43/44 on orbit
Scott Kelly
Mikhail Kornienko RN3BF
Exp. 44 on orbit
Oleg Kononenko RN3DX
Kimiya Yui KG5BPH
Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS
Exp. 45 on orbit
Sergey Volkov RU3DIS
****************************************************************************
73,
Charlie Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 17:03:32 -0400
From: <n4csitwo@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with Sekolah Kebangsaan
Taman Tun Dr Ismail (1), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Message-ID: <C422B157839B452EA6680A11579B2B7B@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
An International Space Station school contact has been planned with
participants at Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Tun Dr Ismail (1), Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia on 09 Oct. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 08:00
UTC. It is recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes
before this time.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and
30 seconds. The contact will be direct between OR4ISS and 9M2RPN. The
contact should be audible over Malaysia and adjacent areas. Interested
parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is
expected to be conducted in English.
Our first ARISS contact was made in 2007 when, Malaysia's first Astronaut
Shiekh Muzapher went on board ISS. We made 5 direct contacts when, some 80
school children to talked to him and asked questions. Since then it has
become highly sought after yearly event which is tied up with the Prime
Minister's Space Challenge Trophy. This year 2015 we would be making our
8th yearly contact. Since the schools do not have ground stations, they
make use of Satellite Ground Station at National Planetarium established in
1995 under the call sign of 9M2RPN. The schools are the nurseries to produce
future astronauts and space scientists. The forthcoming contact in October,
2013 provides the hands on experience and the seeding operation for
tomorrow's space scientists.
1. How far you have to go to escape gravity?
2. What is the escape velocity to reach ISS?
3. When you have achieved orbit what is the first thing that you do?
4. Is it hard to eat in space?
5. How does it feel to float in space?
6. How does one get treated in case of sudden sickness in space?
7. If there is air leak in ISS what emergency action would be taken?
8. Can you weigh yourself in weightlessness?
9. Do you sweat in space?
10. Can you grow seeds in space?
11. Can you see other satellites from the ISS?
12. What time zone do you observe in space?
13. How many sunrises and sunsets you see in space?
14. How often you get to speak to your families in space?
15. How is garbage disposed in space?
16. How do astronauts train for launch, orbit and reentry?
17. How would a candle burn in space?
18. Can you blow your nose in space?
19. If you sneeze in space do you float backwards?
20. Can you see stars in daytime when you are in space?
PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES:
Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the
International Space Station (ARISS).
To receive our Twitter updates, follow @xxxxxxxxxxxx
Next planned event(s):
1. Bay View Elementary School, Burlington, WA, telebridge via IK1SLD
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS
Contact is a go for: Wed Oct. 24, 2015 19:41:44 UTC
ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the
volunteer support and leadership from AMSAT and IARU societies around the
world with the ISS space agencies partners: NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA,
CNES, JAXA, and CSA.
ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of
Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers on-board the
International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first
hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters'
interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the
ARISS program is available on the website http://www.ariss.org/
Thank you & 73,
David - AA4KN
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 13:34:21 -0700
From: Jim Barbre <jbarbre@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Basic TV-type AZ-only rotator for Orbitron?
Message-ID: <5614304D.1050602@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
Hi Daniel,
This might be what you are looking for. It is 12V DC and is
designed for portable operation. I own one and I like it very much. It
is light duty - not for large antennas. I use a program called
PstRotator to interface it with Orbitron.
Hope this helps.
73
Jim Barbre
KB7YSY
On 10/6/2015 3:39 AM, Daniel Cussen wrote:
>> Wondering if anyone could recommend a basic AZ-only rotator that is
>> compatible with Orbitron?
>>
>> I was hoping to find perhaps a low-cost television antenna rotator (or
>> similar) to give me some automation in the AZ direction without the expense
>> of a full AZ-EL system.
>> Something that works on 12vDC for portable operation would be a nice bonus,
>> but is certainly not mandatory.
>
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 06 Oct 2015 16:30:09 -0700
From: Rick Tejera <saguaroastro@xxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [Launch Alert] Thursday Launch
Message-ID: <kwt8l12gjm3bp67aq4htu1tw.1444174044630@xxxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Just got this from the VDB alert service I subscribe to
Rick Tejera K7TEJSaguaroAstro@xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
-------- Original message --------
From: Launch Alert <launch-alert@xxxxxxx.xxx.xxx>
Date: 10/06/2015 12:32 (GMT-07:00)
To: launch-alert@xxxxxxx.xxx.xxx
Subject: [Launch Alert] Thursday Launch
The launch time for Thursday morning's Atlas V launch from Vandenberg AFB is
05:49 PDT. Following liftoff, the Atlas will rise vertically for several
seconds and then probably begin a gradual turn towards the south.
The announced launch time is several minutes before the start of morning
twilight at Vandenberg. If the rocket makes a gradual climb into orbit, the
powered phase of the launch will probably end before the Atlas climbs into
sunlight. In this case, the Atlas will resemble a moving orange or white
light.
However, if the rocket makes a steep climb into orbit, the Atlas initially
will resemble a moving orange or white light. The rocket may then climb high
enough during the powered phase of the launch for the exhaust plume to catch
the Sun's rays, creating a weak Twilight Effect.
Regardless of the angle of the rocket's climb, the event could be visible to
the naked eye for a few hundred miles.
The probability of acceptable weather at launch time is 70%.
Webcasts of the launch should be available from the following web sites:
? https://spaceflightnow.com/
? http://www.ulalaunch.com/
? https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/
Because of my schedule, I will not be able to answer questions regarding
this launch. For information about viewing Vandenberg AFB launches, go to:
? http://www.spacearchive.info/vafbview.htm
For information about photographing Vandenberg launches, go to:
? http://www.spacearchive.info/vafbphoto.htm
Please note that I do not add people to the Launch Alert mailing list.
Launch Alert is a self-service newsletter. In other words, people interested
in subscribing need to do so themselves. Also, I do not change reader e-mail
addresses or unsubscribe readers.
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 20:39:00 -0400
From: Mvivona <Mvivona@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Jim Barbre <jbarbre@xxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Basic TV-type AZ-only rotator for Orbitron?
Message-ID: <8FA5EF21-9252-493E-96B9-594FF6C80124@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
OK, what is it?
Michael-KC4ZVA
Sent from my iPad
On Oct 6, 2015, at 4:34 PM, Jim Barbre <jbarbre@xxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
Hi Daniel,
This might be what you are looking for. It is 12V DC and is designed for
portable operation. I own one and I like it very much. It is light duty -
not for large antennas. I use a program called PstRotator to interface it
with Orbitron.
Hope this helps.
73
Jim Barbre
KB7YSY
On 10/6/2015 3:39 AM, Daniel Cussen wrote:
>> Wondering if anyone could recommend a basic AZ-only rotator that is
>> compatible with Orbitron?
>>
>> I was hoping to find perhaps a low-cost television antenna rotator (or
>> similar) to give me some automation in the AZ direction without the expense
>> of a full AZ-EL system.
>> Something that works on 12vDC for portable operation would be a nice bonus,
>> but is certainly not mandatory.
>
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Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2015 11:09:30 +0700
From: Karn Suwanrat <e20zfd@xxxxx.xxx>
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Subject: [amsat-bb] NEW TO 9k6 GMSK TLM
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Hi all,
I'm interested in decoding a GMSK signal from satellite.
But, I'm using iMac and can't find any app that I can use.
Any idea which app should I try? Please let me know if anyone have any
recommends.
Also, I don't know if I need to set my radio on FM or USB?
Thank you all
Karn
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