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Today's Topics:
1. Re: AO-73/FUNcube mode switch. (Jeff A. Boyd)
2. Re: EO-79 transponder activation (Mike Seguin)
3. Re: ISS - watch it as you work it! (Dennis Griffin)
4. Re: EO-79 transponder activation (Eduardo Erlemann)
5. Tracking (Joe)
6. Re: Tracking (Pedro Converso)
7. Re: Tracking (Burns Fisher)
8. Re: Tracking (skristof@xxxxxxx.xxxx
9. Re: Tracking (Joe)
10. UT1fg/MM (EC4TR Luis)
11. Re: ISS DIGI (David Haworth)
12. Fwd: EO-79 (Perry Yantis)
13. NO-84 (Joe)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 22:46:18 +0900
From: "Jeff A. Boyd" <the2belo@xxx.xxxxxxx.xx.xx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-73/FUNcube mode switch.
Message-ID: <20151221224618.F7BB.63087B45@xxx.xxxxxxx.xx.xx>
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On Sun, 20 Dec 2015 04:14:31 +0000, "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)"
<amsat-bb@xxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Jeff,
>
> You may end up transmitting from the FT-857 and listening
> with the IC-706 for AO-73. It was the third generation of
> the 706 line, the IC-706Mk2G, which added 70cm to the
> other bands it already had (HF, 6m, 2m). Good luck with
> your setup, and hopefully you can meet that goal before
> the month is out.
Yes, now that I think about it, I did have that backwards. I seem to have a
real problem with that.
--
J. Boyd, JR2TTS/NI3B
the2belo@xxx.xxxxxxx.xx.xx
http://www.flickr.com/photos/the2belo/
http://www.qrz.com/db/JR2TTS
Twitter: @xxxxxxxx
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 09:06:34 -0500
From: Mike Seguin <n1jez@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Wouter Weggelaar <wouterweg@xxxxx.xxx>, AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] EO-79 transponder activation
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I just got on EO-79 here. ~ 08:55 EST. I found my downlink after setting
my uplink +12 kHz from published spec.
Downlink seemed OK - maybe a bit weak. Significant fading. This was a
fairly low pass for me.
Unfortunately, nobody else on the transponder.
Mike
On 12/21/2015 5:16 AM, Wouter Weggelaar wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Today, 21st of December 2015 at 1038 UTC, it is planned that the EO-79
> transponder will be turned on for a prolonged period.
>
> The FUNcube transponder subsystem on QB50p1 (EO-79) had been provided by
> AMSAT-UK and AMSAT-NL and is a similar subsystem as on FUNcube-1, but
> without the telemetry downlink circuitry.
>
> The current software running on EO-79 does experience occasional reboots.
> When these reboots happen, the transponder is automatically turned off and
> will have to be turned back on by a command station. The FUNcube team has
> selected a few command stations to do so, but be advised the transponder
> may be off.
>
> TLEs:
> AMSAT keps name: EO-79
> Celestrak keps Name: QB50P1
> Celestrak file: cubesat.txt
> NORAD # 40025
> COSPAR designator 2014-033-R
>
> Frequencies:
> *Uplink:* 435.035-435.065 MHz LSB
> *Downlink:* 145.935-145.965 MHz USB
>
> EO-79 has been set to only beacon the normal AX.25 beacon every 30 seconds
> instead of 10 seconds. The beacon frequency is 145.815MHz and consists of
> AX.25 frames on BPSK. more details about the downlink can be found on the
> ISIS HAM page at http://isispace.nl/HAM/qb50p.html
>
> We kindly request you to share your experiences with the BB so everyone can
> benefit from operating tips and tricks, as well as being up-to-date on the
> status.
> We would also welcome any observation related to the transponder behaviour
> when the AX.25 beacon comes on.
>
> Just like FUNcube-1, the crystal oscillator circuits exhibit drift with
> temperature. This means manual tuning will probably work best.
>
> Lastly, the commanding team will not be available over Christmas, so the
> current activations are planned from today until Thursday 24th and from
> Monday 28th until Thursday 31st
>
> 73 and have FUN
> Happy Holidays
>
> Wouter Weggelaar, PA3WEG
> AMSAT-NL
> AMSAT-UK
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
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--
73,
Mike, N1JEZ
"A closed mouth gathers no feet"
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 07:25:08 -0700
From: Dennis Griffin <EagleEyeDennis@xxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Jeff <jeff_griffin@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] ISS - watch it as you work it!
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Here is a fascinating story about a Lottie doll, spawned by the mind of a
young girl, getting an ISS ride-along..
http://www.upworthy.com/see-the-toy-designed-by-a-6-year-old-that-was-launched
-into-history-on-dec-6-2015?c=upw1&u=ad754e54a634d581d54eb0ca35443b11e01d4746
73 de Dennis KD7CAC
Scottsdale, AZ
> On Dec 4, 2015, at 6:19 PM, Jeff <jeff_griffin@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> I remember in, I think 1998, I was working Valery on the MIR on a regular
basis. On this particular night it was my son's birthday and as I was
into an almost daily chat with him he wanted to wish my son a happy
birthday. We went outside to watch the pass, my son and I chatted with Val
as we watched him fly over, he wished my son a happy birthday and also
encouraged him to become an astronaut. My son mentioned this in show and
tell at school afterwards. I got a call from his teacher, she said she was
concerned that Jeff was talking to people in space and she didn't think this
was healthy, as he said it wasn't a story, but was true. I told her that yes
he actually did talk to a cosmonaut. It took me awhile to convince her of
that. I also remember my son working the ISS on kids day. I don't recall
who was active on the ISS but he heard the kid's day call and then had a
nice pass eating chat with my son! I have many more contacts with the space
station I could talk about
, but you get the idea. I wish the ISS occupants had the time like they
used to to do more voice contacts, so everyone can experience this.
>
> 73 Jeff kb2m
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 14:39:41 +0000 (UTC)
From: Eduardo Erlemann <sasb.geo@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Wouter Weggelaar <wouterweg@xxxxx.xxx>, AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] EO-79 transponder activation
Message-ID:
<1067579982.1811919.1450708781206.JavaMail.yahoo@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
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Hello!EO-79 orb#8164 21-DEC-2015 13:38GMT over South
Atlantic:https://youtu.be/0v23BhOgUsw
73, Ed PY2RNGG66LW77
From: Wouter Weggelaar <wouterweg@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 8:16 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] EO-79 transponder activation
Hi All,
Today, 21st of December 2015 at 1038 UTC, it is planned that the EO-79
transponder will be turned on for a prolonged period.
The FUNcube transponder subsystem on QB50p1 (EO-79) had been provided by
AMSAT-UK and AMSAT-NL and is a similar subsystem as on FUNcube-1, but
without the telemetry downlink circuitry.
The current software running on EO-79 does experience occasional reboots.
When these reboots happen, the transponder is automatically turned off and
will have to be turned back on by a command station. The FUNcube team has
selected a few command stations to do so, but be advised the transponder
may be off.
TLEs:
AMSAT keps name: EO-79
Celestrak keps Name: QB50P1
Celestrak file: cubesat.txt
NORAD #? ? 40025
COSPAR designator? ? 2014-033-R
Frequencies:
*Uplink:* 435.035-435.065 MHz LSB
*Downlink:* 145.935-145.965 MHz USB
EO-79 has been set to only beacon the normal AX.25 beacon every 30 seconds
instead of 10 seconds. The beacon frequency is 145.815MHz and consists of
AX.25 frames on BPSK. more details about the downlink can be found on the
ISIS HAM page at http://isispace.nl/HAM/qb50p.html
We kindly request you to share your experiences with the BB so everyone can
benefit from operating tips and tricks, as well as being up-to-date on the
status.
We would also welcome any observation related to the transponder behaviour
when the AX.25 beacon comes on.
Just like FUNcube-1, the crystal oscillator circuits exhibit drift with
temperature. This means manual tuning will probably work best.
Lastly, the commanding team will not be available over Christmas, so the
current activations are planned from today until Thursday 24th and from
Monday 28th until Thursday 31st
73 and have FUN
Happy Holidays
Wouter Weggelaar, PA3WEG
AMSAT-NL
AMSAT-UK
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 08:51:51 -0600
From: Joe <nss@xxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Tracking
Message-ID: <56781207.7080309@xxx.xxx>
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As in when is a bird gonna come by?
I'm an old timer. Remember the "Oscarlocator?"
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg
It never ever failed.
I am seriously interested in getting active again on many of the birds.
But unless I fix a problem I am having I won't be I'll go back to EME
Oscar 1 or was that Oscar 0? And other weak signal modes.
My problem is. pass predictions. Many of the different sources I try
display totally different pass times.
Now I can understand with the two "Programs" I use, ( Orbitron & The
tracker in HRD ) if I don't have something set right the pass
predictions could be in error. My fault. weven tho I could set up both
programs exactly the same. I still get passes that are not the same.
sometimes like 1/2 a orbit off. other times even worse the passes are
like 1 pass off in other words one program says the pass is just ending,
and the other says it is just beginning. But again, this all could be
operator error.
BUT............
And there always is a but isn't there.
Web page based trackers, now those should work no matter where you are,
and what time your computer says it is true? I mean is a bird is
directly over say Chicago, shouldn't every web site show it being over
Chicago regardless or where you are or what time your computer says it is?
I look at like 4 different pages and they have the same bird in
different places. some again 1/2 an orbit wromng, some like 10 minutes
different.
What is someone to do!?
Joe WB9SBD
EN43
--
Sig
The Original Rolling Ball Clock
Idle Tyme
Idle-Tyme.com
http://www.idle-tyme.com
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:14:53 -0300
From: Pedro Converso <pconver@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Joe <nss@xxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tracking
Message-ID:
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Hi Joe,
Try http://amsat.org.ar/pass.htm hope it helps.
73, lu7abf, Pedro Converso
On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 11:51 AM, Joe <nss@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> As in when is a bird gonna come by?
>
> I'm an old timer. Remember the "Oscarlocator?"
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg
> It never ever failed.
>
> I am seriously interested in getting active again on many of the birds. But
> unless I fix a problem I am having I won't be I'll go back to EME Oscar 1 or
> was that Oscar 0? And other weak signal modes.
>
> My problem is. pass predictions. Many of the different sources I try display
> totally different pass times.
>
> Now I can understand with the two "Programs" I use, ( Orbitron & The tracker
> in HRD ) if I don't have something set right the pass predictions could be
> in error. My fault. weven tho I could set up both programs exactly the same.
> I still get passes that are not the same. sometimes like 1/2 a orbit off.
> other times even worse the passes are like 1 pass off in other words one
> program says the pass is just ending, and the other says it is just
> beginning. But again, this all could be operator error.
>
> BUT............
>
> And there always is a but isn't there.
>
> Web page based trackers, now those should work no matter where you are, and
> what time your computer says it is true? I mean is a bird is directly over
> say Chicago, shouldn't every web site show it being over Chicago regardless
> or where you are or what time your computer says it is?
> I look at like 4 different pages and they have the same bird in different
> places. some again 1/2 an orbit wromng, some like 10 minutes different.
>
> What is someone to do!?
>
> Joe WB9SBD
> EN43
> --
> Sig
> The Original Rolling Ball Clock
> Idle Tyme
> Idle-Tyme.com
> http://www.idle-tyme.com
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:32:48 -0500
From: Burns Fisher <burns@xxxxxx.xx>
To: Joe <nss@xxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tracking
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Joe,
Part of the question is whether you actually DO have the clock set
correctly on your computer. Both the time and the time zone. I can
imagine a web-based program that works either from an external time source
(i.e on the web server) or that gets the time from your browser. I don't
know web page does which, but you might as well be sure you have your
computer clock right.
The other things that cause variation is if the keplerian elements are up
to date, and how fast the elements are changing (which generally relates to
the stability of the orbit you are trying to track). The AMSAT page should
be pretty up to date. If you can download from Celestrak, those will be up
to date. (AO-85 won't be there....get them from amsat.org).
There are also several programs that work on iPhone (and probably others as
well). I use PocketSat3 on the iPhone. It is always very close to what
SatPC32 says on my PC, and that matches when I get signals from AO-85, so I
guess they are right :-) BTW, I'm not say SatPC32 is any better than
Orbitron. They both should be fine if given the right data. I don't know
about HRD, but I have no reason to believe it would be wrong, again if give
the right data.
So I guess the summary that I'd suggest making sure your PC time AND DATE
is correct even if you are using a web-based program. iPhones generally
keep pretty good time, and phone-based programs also work well.
73,
Burns, W2BFJ
On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 9:51 AM, Joe <nss@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> As in when is a bird gonna come by?
>
> I'm an old timer. Remember the "Oscarlocator?"
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg
> It never ever failed.
>
> I am seriously interested in getting active again on many of the birds.
> But unless I fix a problem I am having I won't be I'll go back to EME Oscar
> 1 or was that Oscar 0? And other weak signal modes.
>
> My problem is. pass predictions. Many of the different sources I try
> display totally different pass times.
>
> Now I can understand with the two "Programs" I use, ( Orbitron & The
> tracker in HRD ) if I don't have something set right the pass predictions
> could be in error. My fault. weven tho I could set up both programs exactly
> the same. I still get passes that are not the same. sometimes like 1/2 a
> orbit off. other times even worse the passes are like 1 pass off in other
> words one program says the pass is just ending, and the other says it is
> just beginning. But again, this all could be operator error.
>
> BUT............
>
> And there always is a but isn't there.
>
> Web page based trackers, now those should work no matter where you are,
> and what time your computer says it is true? I mean is a bird is directly
> over say Chicago, shouldn't every web site show it being over Chicago
> regardless or where you are or what time your computer says it is?
> I look at like 4 different pages and they have the same bird in different
> places. some again 1/2 an orbit wromng, some like 10 minutes different.
>
> What is someone to do!?
>
> Joe WB9SBD
> EN43
> --
> Sig
> The Original Rolling Ball Clock
> Idle Tyme
> Idle-Tyme.com
> http://www.idle-tyme.com
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
> AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:40:32 -0500
From: skristof@xxxxxxx.xxx
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tracking
Message-ID: <024fdd01c5bb649f2a27cc1828b52bbd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain
I have found the AMSAT-US website predictor to be very reliable:
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/index.php [2]
At least for the satellites I track.
Get your 6 digit grid locator, plug it in and go.
Steve AI9IN
On 2015-12-21 09:51, Joe wrote:
> As in when is a bird gonna come by?
>
> I'm an old timer. Remember the "Oscarlocator?"
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg [1]
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg [1]
> It never ever failed.
>
> I am seriously interested in getting active again on many of the birds.
But unless I fix a problem I am having I won't be I'll go back to EME Oscar
1 or was that Oscar 0? And other weak signal modes.
>
> My problem is. pass predictions. Many of the different sources I try
display totally different pass times.
>
> Now I can understand with the two "Programs" I use, ( Orbitron & The
tracker in HRD ) if I don't have something set right the pass predictions
could be in error. My fault. weven tho I could set up both programs exactly
the same. I still get passes that are not the same. sometimes like 1/2 a
orbit off. other times even worse the passes are like 1 pass off in other
words one program says the pass is just ending, and the other says it is
just beginning. But again, this all could be operator error.
>
> BUT............
>
> And there always is a but isn't there.
>
> Web page based trackers, now those should work no matter where you are,
and what time your computer says it is true? I mean is a bird is directly
over say Chicago, shouldn't every web site show it being over Chicago
regardless or where you are or what time your computer says it is?
> I look at like 4 different pages and they have the same bird in different
places. some again 1/2 an orbit wromng, some like 10 minutes different.
>
> What is someone to do!?
>
> Joe WB9SBD
> EN43
Links:
------
[1] http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg
[2] http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/index.php
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 09:42:05 -0600
From: Joe <nss@xxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Tracking
Message-ID: <56781DCD.2030203@xxx.xxx>
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See below for answers,,,
Sig
The Original Rolling Ball Clock
Idle Tyme
Idle-Tyme.com
http://www.idle-tyme.com
On 12/21/2015 9:32 AM, Burns Fisher wrote:
> Joe,
>
> Part of the question is whether you actually DO have the clock set
> correctly on your computer. Both the time and the time zone. I can
> imagine a web-based program that works either from an external time source
> (i.e on the web server) or that gets the time from your browser. I don't
> know web page does which, but you might as well be sure you have your
> computer clock right.
Well that I know is correct, according to WWV at least it is and via RF
not a possible delay via a internet based time thing. I have WWV playing
and watch the time change at the tone.. It is sooo close I doubt if it
is even a tenth of a second off.
>
> The other things that cause variation is if the keplerian elements are up
> to date, and how fast the elements are changing (which generally relates to
> the stability of the orbit you are trying to track). The AMSAT page should
> be pretty up to date. If you can download from Celestrak, those will be up
> to date. (AO-85 won't be there....get them from amsat.org).
Been there done that often,,, no differences...
>
> There are also several programs that work on iPhone (and probably others as
> well). I use PocketSat3 on the iPhone. It is always very close to what
> SatPC32 says on my PC, and that matches when I get signals from AO-85, so I
> guess they are right :-) BTW, I'm not say SatPC32 is any better than
> Orbitron. They both should be fine if given the right data. I don't know
> about HRD, but I have no reason to believe it would be wrong, again if give
> the right data.
>
> So I guess the summary that I'd suggest making sure your PC time AND DATE
> is correct even if you are using a web-based program. iPhones generally
> keep pretty good time, and phone-based programs also work well.
No I phones here, cell service here in the boonies is like dialup speeds
if at all. more like a 1940's party line phone system he he he.
Joe WB9SBD
>
> 73,
>
> Burns, W2BFJ
>
> On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 9:51 AM, Joe <nss@xxx.xxx> wrote:
>
>> As in when is a bird gonna come by?
>>
>> I'm an old timer. Remember the "Oscarlocator?"
>> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg
>> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/images/oscarlocator.jpg
>> It never ever failed.
>>
>> I am seriously interested in getting active again on many of the birds.
>> But unless I fix a problem I am having I won't be I'll go back to EME Oscar
>> 1 or was that Oscar 0? And other weak signal modes.
>>
>> My problem is. pass predictions. Many of the different sources I try
>> display totally different pass times.
>>
>> Now I can understand with the two "Programs" I use, ( Orbitron & The
>> tracker in HRD ) if I don't have something set right the pass predictions
>> could be in error. My fault. weven tho I could set up both programs exactly
>> the same. I still get passes that are not the same. sometimes like 1/2 a
>> orbit off. other times even worse the passes are like 1 pass off in other
>> words one program says the pass is just ending, and the other says it is
>> just beginning. But again, this all could be operator error.
>>
>> BUT............
>>
>> And there always is a but isn't there.
>>
>> Web page based trackers, now those should work no matter where you are,
>> and what time your computer says it is true? I mean is a bird is directly
>> over say Chicago, shouldn't every web site show it being over Chicago
>> regardless or where you are or what time your computer says it is?
>> I look at like 4 different pages and they have the same bird in different
>> places. some again 1/2 an orbit wromng, some like 10 minutes different.
>>
>> What is someone to do!?
>>
>> Joe WB9SBD
>> EN43
>> --
>> Sig
>> The Original Rolling Ball Clock
>> Idle Tyme
>> Idle-Tyme.com
>> http://www.idle-tyme.com
>> _______________________________________________
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 17:09:49 +0100
From: EC4TR Luis <ec4tr.luis@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] UT1fg/MM
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just now on FO-29 from FM66
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 08:08:50 -0800
From: David Haworth <davidahaworth@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: Kevin Deane <summit496@xxxx.xxx>
Cc: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] ISS DIGI
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Hi Kevin,
I found ISS DIGI a great stepping stone up from receiving FUNcube AO-73
telemetry (>81,000 packet since January 2015) using a SDR radio.
http://www.stargazing.net/david/satellites/20150104_1809UT_AO-73.html
1. Using a Kenwood TM-710G and a vertical antenna I have received the ISS
DIGI and other stations through the ISS.
The Kenwood TM-710G is left on 24/7 and later looking at the TM-710G APRS
list I can see stations received when I am at work or sleeping.
2. Using the manual beacon it is very exciting to see my call on the Amateur
Radio Stations heard via ISS map and list
http://ariss.net <http://ariss.net/>
I plan to do a STEM project on this activity at the Pine Mountain
Observatory Summer workshop in 2016.
Last summer we did FUNcube AO-73 telemetry. We received 759 packets.
https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidAHaworth/videos
http://warehouse.funcube.org.uk/ranking.html?satelliteId=2
3. Hooking a PC terminal to the Kenwood TM-710G I made my first satellite
contact with CA using the ISS DIGI.
It would be nice for those using unattended auto beacons to indicate so in
their beacon message so people do not waste time trying to do a short QSO
with them.
4. Using a Kenwood TH-72 hand held with its own rubber ducky antenna I can
pick up the ISS DIGI on high passes over head.
Summary: ISS DIGI is a great learning tool about satellite communications
and it is fun.
> On Dec 17, 2015, at 3:34 PM, Kevin Deane <summit496@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> Has anyone made any contacts at all? I doubt it, all shown are beacons
which are lame because they wear down the bats on PC-SAT -44 remember that
bird?
>
> The packet on ISS is a waste of time maybe they should move the antenna or
something...
>
> Kevin
> KF7MYK
>
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73,
Clear and dark skies without RFI,
David Haworth, WA9ONY
http://www.stargazing.net/david <http://www.stargazing.net/david>
davidahaworth@xxxxxx.xxx
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:14:52 -0500
From: Perry Yantis <py41@xxx.xxx>
To: Amsat bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: EO-79
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Just got on EO-79 orbit 8165 at 1533 gmt.
> Heard KO4MA but could not hear my signal so I had to hunt for it.
> After adjusting +12 kHz I heard myself.
> I then worked N1JEZ, and K4FEG with strong signals.
> By the time I did all of this my signal was dropping fast so I signed out.
>
> So far it seems like another great satellite to play with.
>
> Perry WB8OTH
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 11:22:00 -0600
From: Joe <nss@xxx.xxx>
To: Amsat bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] NO-84
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Just now heard NO-84 with a baeofeng HT and rubber ducky, who was on it
at 17:00Z Pass over North America? I heard at least one station and the
umm telemetry beacon?
Joe WB9SBD
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