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Today's Topics:
1. K4T on SO-50 (skristof@xxxxxxx.xxxx
2. XW-2A Reception Report (Hal Bilodeau)
3. Satellite Activation - GS3PYE/P - Isle of Arran (EU-123 /
IO75HO) (Peter Goodhall)
4. Sunday DM16 FO-29 2000z & SO-50 2047z (Kevin M)
5. Monday DM16 FO-29 1905z & SO-50 2111z (plus?) (Kevin M)
6. CORRECTION: Monday DM19 FO-29 1905z & SO-50 2111z (plus?)
(Kevin M)
7. Re: ARISS contact with Kings School, Ottery St Mary, Devon,
UK (Daniel Cussen)
8. Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (Scott)
9. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (Andrew Glasbrenner)
10. Alfa Spid controller (Andrew Glasbrenner)
11. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (Bob- W7LRD)
12. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (Scott)
13. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (Alan)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 08 May 2016 06:58:05 -0400
From: skristof@xxxxxxx.xxx
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] K4T on SO-50
Message-ID: <efd6b1695acd02a295c7bc3e22937f2f@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
Thank you to the K4T team on Dry Tortugas for being on SO-50 this
morning!
Steve AI9IN
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 8 May 2016 08:14:36 -0500
From: Hal Bilodeau <hbsailor7280@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx " <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] XW-2A Reception Report
Message-ID: <20160508131449.D5AED87F4@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
>From W9BBM ?
XW-2A received on 5/07/16 at 23:39Z
Beacon Frequency: 145.662
TLM: ?BJ1SB DFH XW2 XW2 AAA RTR RUT RKN RUV RK6 R6V RMV RR6 UUV RNV TK4 MBR
TTT TTT 6IT TTT TTI TTT TTT 6RK VTT CAMSAT CAMSAT
(See attached for decoded version).
Signal Strength ? 579
Thank you!
Hal Bilodeau
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 8 May 2016 17:33:09 +0100
From: Peter Goodhall <peter@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Amsat <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellite Activation - GS3PYE/P - Isle of Arran
(EU-123 / IO75HO)
Message-ID:
<CAFvUair=YXwhMSjFBtaVDGot=eMZtKY+h-pqgD6mu83mQApkzQ@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Hi All,
During the 22nd of May till the 29th of May 2016 the Camb-Hams
(GS3PYE/P) will be operating from the Isle of Arran on the west of the
island near Balliekine IO75HO (EU-123), the activation will include
HF, 6/4/2m along with satellites.
The location on the island favours the South/West/North as there's a
hill to the east, but hopefully that will not limit us.
We'll be taking along an ICOM IC-910, Wimo X-Quads, Preamps and Yaesu
G-5500 rotator all controlled by our favourite bit of software SatPC32
for backup I'll have my FT-817 and Arrow but this kit hasn't let us
down yet for the last few trips.
The plans to operate on all satellites both FM/SSB/CW if you want a CW
QSO you'll need to contact us as I'll need to find a suitable operator
;-)
I'll try to post regular updates on Twitter either using my own
account @xxxxxx or the groups account @xxxxx and also posting updates
on the website http://dx.camb-hams.com
Look forward to working you all in a couple of weeks time.
73,
--
Peter Goodhall, 2E0SQL
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 8 May 2016 16:36:23 +0000 (UTC)
From: Kevin M <n4ufo@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sunday DM16 FO-29 2000z & SO-50 2047z
Message-ID:
<1348815621.617799.1462725383798.JavaMail.yahoo@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, should be in place from Armagosa
Valley DM16 for two passes today.? FO-29 at 2000z & SO-50 at 2047z. Again, I
want to ask folks not to routinely blind call, not to tail end and make your
calls as short as possible. I am only running 5 watts and higher power
levels will hit the AGC and cause me to loose the bird. My focus, as with
all these grids, is to work those that need them for 'new ones'.
Thanks and hope to see you 'from the high desert!' - Kevin N4UFO
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 04:40:31 +0000 (UTC)
From: Kevin M <n4ufo@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Monday DM16 FO-29 1905z & SO-50 2111z (plus?)
Message-ID:
<1492087218.854221.1462768831732.JavaMail.yahoo@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Planning to be in DM19 on Monday, FO-29 at 1905z & SO-50 at 21117z. There is
also an SO-50 pass at 1932z and I will certainly try but it is less than 10
degrees for me and I don't know how much will get over the mountains to the
east, just by looking at pictures. Same story with FO-29 at 2050z, but I
will try. - Look for me around 435.935-945 on FO-29. Also, I am finding
several stations are either not tuning up or tuning way off of me causing me
to have to waste time 'running around'. I am running full duplex, by the way.
Again, I want to ask folks not to routinely blind call, not to tail end and
make your calls as short as possible. I am only running 5 watts and higher
power levels will hit the AGC and cause me to loose the bird. My focus, as
with all these grids, is to work those that need them for 'new ones'.
Thanks and hope to see you 'from the high desert!' - Kevin N4UFO
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 04:47:05 +0000 (UTC)
From: Kevin M <n4ufo@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] CORRECTION: Monday DM19 FO-29 1905z & SO-50 2111z
(plus?)
Message-ID:
<1966326111.874413.1462769225611.JavaMail.yahoo@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Planning to be in DM19 on Monday, FO-29 at 1905z & SO-50 at 21117z. There is
also an SO-50 pass at 1932z and I will certainly try but it is less than 10
degrees for me and I don't know how much will get over the mountains to the
east, just by looking at pictures. Same story with FO-29 at 2050z, but I
will try. - Look for me around 435.935-945 on FO-29. Also, I am finding
several stations are either not tuning up or tuning way off of me causing me
to have to waste time 'running around'. I am running full duplex, by the way.
Again, I want to ask folks not to routinely blind call, not to tail end and
make your calls as short as possible. I am only running 5 watts and higher
power levels will hit the AGC and cause me to loose the bird. My focus, as
with all these grids, is to work those that need them for 'new ones'.
Thanks and hope to see you 'from the high desert!' - Kevin N4UFO
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 09:55:18 +0100
From: Daniel Cussen <dan@xxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] ARISS contact with Kings School, Ottery St
Mary, Devon, UK
Message-ID:
<CAF3DnKhcA8ambWELZ1QrOQY_nL4O3wayedhqvk-DzL6F08-T1g@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
This event is streaming live now here:
https://principia.ariss.org/Live/
The contact is 09:26 UTC which is 30 minutes from now.
On 03/05/2016, n4csitwo@xxxxxxxxx.xxx <n4csitwo@xxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> An International Space Station school contact has been planned with
> participants at The Kings School, Ottery St Mary, Devon, UK on 09 May. The
> event is scheduled to begin at approximately 09:26 UTC. The duration of the
> contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be
> direct between GB1SS and GB1OSM. The contact should be audible over the UK
> 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.
>
>
>
>
>
> The King's School is an 11-18 comprehensive school with approximately 1150
> students of which 230 are in the Sixth Form. It has a long and proud history
> that can be traced back to a fourteenth century choir school which was
> replaced in 1545 by Henry VIII in 1545 with "The King's School". Although
> The King's School became an academy in 2011 we continue to work in close
> partnership with Devon County Council and our fellow secondary schools to
> ensure that we offer the best educational opportunities possible. Our
> inclusive philosophy of "Achievement for All" encapsulates our belief that
> every person who enters The King's School has unique skills and potential
> which we believe we have the creativity and ability to unlock.
>
>
>
> We were graded Outstanding by OfSTED in 2011, and in the latest 2014 OfSTED
> inspection we were again graded Outstanding but this time in every category.
> The report endorsed the school's belief that its ethos has a hugely positive
> impact on student achievement.
>
>
>
> We are extremely proud of our students and of the brilliant examination
> results they achieve year on year. However, we are also incredibly proud of
> the myriad of extra-curricular activities in which they are involved. This
> richness of opportunity is central to what we believe develops our students
> into well rounded young people. We are very much a community school, working
> very closely with our hugely supportive parents, Governors, excellent
> partner primary schools, local business representatives and a wide range of
> other agencies to provide opportunities for all.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:
>
>
>
> 1. You have missed Christmas and Easter with your family and friends - how
>
> have you celebrated big events in space?
>
> 2. We have seen videos of you playing about in microgravity on the ISS -
>
> what is your favourite thing to do when 'weightless?'
>
> 3. From your elevated advantage point, looking down on the Earth, has your
>
>
> perception of the events on our planet, such as conflicts and wars been
>
> altered? Does the change in perception give any insight that we could
>
> learn from?
>
> 4. Having spent many months looking at the Earth from afar, where is the
>
> first place you would go for a family holiday when you get home?
>
> 5. Over 500 astronauts have been into space, but only 12 have set foot on
> the
>
> moon. Do you think that we will return people to the moon again in the
>
> future? How will your research on the ISS help us if we did?
>
> 6. We have learned about your experiments on how the human body adapts to
>
> conditions in space. How will the research improve our quality of life on
>
>
> Earth?
>
> 7. Taking into account Einstein's theory of relativity, do you think you are
>
>
> aging slower because you are travelling faster then the Earth?
>
> 8. I often stare into the inky blackness of space and wonder if the
>
> universe is expanding, then what is it expanding into? Has your time in
>
> space given you any insight?
>
> 9. Is the sunrise more spectacular from your perspective?
>
> 10. After 6 years of training to be an astronaut, I bet it's all been worth
>
>
> it. The experiments you are doing are amazing, but did you ever struggle
>
>
> with Science at school? What would you say to anyone that finds it
>
>
> difficult?
>
> 11. How do you get your air in space? Do you bring it up in tanks, or do you
>
>
> make it in the space station, if so, how? Also, do you have a special
>
> 'space mixture' of air or is it the same as we have on earth?
>
> 12. Do you and the other astronauts onboard control the space station, or is
>
>
> it controlled from Earth?
>
> 13. Research shows that your sleeping position can affect the kind of dreams
>
>
> that you have. Have you noticed any difference in your sleep patterns or
>
>
> dreams during your time in space?
>
> 14. I am reading 'The Astronaut's Handbook' at the moment, which is
>
> fascinating. If you could take one thing into space to make life more
>
> comfortable, or easier, what would it be?
>
> 15. We have enjoyed listening to your music choices on 'Space Rocks' - what
>
>
> is your all-time favourite song to listen to in space?
>
> 16. How do you keep the temperature constant inside the space station?
>
> 17. What would happen to a goldfish if you took it up to the ISS? Would it
>
> just float around in a bubble of water?
>
> 18. Do you have a special 'space mixture' of air or is it the same as we
> have
>
> on earth?
>
> 19. How will your research on the ISS help us return people to the moon?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 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. H.A.L. School, Lucknow, India, telebridge via K6DUE
>
> The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
>
> The scheduled astronaut is Tim Kopra KE5UDN
>
> Contact is a go for Option #7: Thu 2016-05-12 08:11:20 UTC
>
>
>
> 2. AstroNuts Kids Space Club Academy, Duncan Observatory, Richmond
>
>
> Hill, Ontario, Canada, telebridge via W6SRJ
>
> The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
>
> The scheduled astronaut is Timothy Peake KG5BVI
>
> Contact is a go for Option #1: Sat 2016-05-14 17:37:12 UTC
>
>
>
>
>
> ABOUT ARISS
>
> Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative
> venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that
> support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States,
> sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American
> Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space
> Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration
> of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by
> organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard
> the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the
> help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with
> large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these
> radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about
> space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see
> www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.a
> rrl.org.
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 16:27:51 -0400
From: "Scott" <scott23192@xxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
Message-ID: <DE62D09F99F344C69469FBB68BFC39FF@xxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="UTF-8";
reply-type=response
Greetings!
I was fortunate enough to given a 100cm dish to play with but the mounting
bracket requires a 3" (76mm) pipe. I need about a 1 meter length.
The dish is a bit too heavy for me to use commonly available PVC pipe... I
have to wonder if there is an industry that I should be looking at to find
metal pipe of that diameter. Metal pipe is somewhat rare in the plumbing
world these days - I wonder if others have had luck with suppliers of fence
posts, signs, or some other industry.
Of course, if there is a place to buy pipes intended for dish installations,
all the better.
I'm just looking for something that I don't have to take out a bank loan to
purchase. Free is ok, too!
Appreciate any suggestions - I'm located in the U.S.
---73!
-Scott, K4KDR
Montpelier, VA USA
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 16:33:23 -0400
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "'Scott'" <scott23192@xxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
Message-ID: <031f01d1aa32$08870c50$199524f0$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Well casing?
73, Drew KO4MA
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Scott
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 4:28 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
Greetings!
I was fortunate enough to given a 100cm dish to play with but the mounting
bracket requires a 3" (76mm) pipe. I need about a 1 meter length.
The dish is a bit too heavy for me to use commonly available PVC pipe... I
have to wonder if there is an industry that I should be looking at to find
metal pipe of that diameter. Metal pipe is somewhat rare in the plumbing
world these days - I wonder if others have had luck with suppliers of fence
posts, signs, or some other industry.
Of course, if there is a place to buy pipes intended for dish installations,
all the better.
I'm just looking for something that I don't have to take out a bank loan to
purchase. Free is ok, too!
Appreciate any suggestions - I'm located in the U.S.
---73!
-Scott, K4KDR
Montpelier, VA USA
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Message: 10
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 16:34:42 -0400
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Alfa Spid controller
Message-ID: <032001d1aa32$37c52a10$a74f7e30$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I'm looking for a spare Alfa Spid or HyGain controller for the RAS rotors.
Anyone have one?
73, Drew KO4MA
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 20:36:18 +0000 (UTC)
From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Scott <scott23192@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
Message-ID:
<903877515.26967477.1462826178877.JavaMail.zimbra@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
home depot
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott" <scott23192@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Monday, May 9, 2016 1:27:51 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
Greetings!
I was fortunate enough to given a 100cm dish to play with but the mounting
bracket requires a 3" (76mm) pipe. I need about a 1 meter length.
The dish is a bit too heavy for me to use commonly available PVC pipe... I
have to wonder if there is an industry that I should be looking at to find
metal pipe of that diameter. Metal pipe is somewhat rare in the plumbing
world these days - I wonder if others have had luck with suppliers of fence
posts, signs, or some other industry.
Of course, if there is a place to buy pipes intended for dish installations,
all the better.
I'm just looking for something that I don't have to take out a bank loan to
purchase. Free is ok, too!
Appreciate any suggestions - I'm located in the U.S.
---73!
-Scott, K4KDR
Montpelier, VA USA
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 16:47:03 -0400
From: "Scott" <scott23192@xxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
Message-ID: <9C07E6D0629F44FDA13B120D4758765A@xxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Thank you Jerry! (and other replies)
Yes, I did see 3? floor jacks at Lowe?s which might be an option for around
$50. Heaven knows what I?ll cut them with; my mounting location can?t
accommodate the full length that they came in.
If nothing else turns up, perhaps I can find a shorter length which will not
require cutting and should be cheaper, too.
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From: Jerry Buxton
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 4:40 PM
To: Andrew Glasbrenner
Cc: 'Scott' ; amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
Floor jacks used to be about 3 inch too. Used to keep old wood floors from
sagging.
Jerry
N0JY
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 15:57:58 -0500
From: Alan <wa4sca@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "'Scott'" <scott23192@xxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
Message-ID: <000601d1aa35$778c5850$66a508f0$@xxxxx.xxx>
Scott,
Some places will cut construction materials such as piping, lumber, etc for
you. They may also have a
scraps bin where stuff is nearly free. The local Ace Hardware has some in
the back storage area, but
you need to ask.
Probably the biggest problem is that pipe sizes are different from the
actual sizes.
73s,
Alan
WA4SCA
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