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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Mode K (fact and fiction?) (rsoifer1@xxx.xxxx
2. Re: XW sats (Bob)
3. Re: Preamps and Polarization Switches (Edward R Cole)
4. Re: Mode K (fact and fiction?) (Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE)
5. Re: Mode K (fact and fiction?) (Dave Mann)
6. Re: Mode K (fact and fiction?) (Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE)
7. UKUBE-1 Transponder off? (Bob)
8. ISS? (skristof@xxxxxxx.xxxx
9. Re: ISS? (JoAnne Maenpaa)
10. Re: ISS? (Jeff Griffin)
11. ANS-185 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins (Lee McLamb)
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 10:31:23 -0400
From: rsoifer1@xxx.xxx
To: mccardelm@xxxxx.xxxx cwo4mann@xxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
Message-ID: <155ac0566d9-33e9-a8e7@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx.xxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
FYI, the book is copyright 1991 by RSGB.
73 Ray W2RS
-----Original Message-----
From: E.Mike McCardel <mccardelm@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Dave Mann <cwo4mann@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Bob Cutter <ki0gqrp@xxxxx.xxx>; rsoifer1 <rsoifer1@xxx.xxx>; amsat-bb
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Sent: Sat, Jul 2, 2016 7:27 am
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
Please consider copyright laws before you copy and place this online.
Convenient yes, but not necessarily legal.
EMike
EMike McCardel, AA8EM
Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 1, 2016, at 2:39 PM, Dave Mann <cwo4mann@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> I just now ordered it and when it arrives will scan it and post to our
files as a searchable pdf. I have a commercial book scanner and Linux ....
Easy peasy
>
> Dave
> N4CVX
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:02, Bob Cutter <ki0gqrp@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>
>> Amazon has it used.
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner.
>>>
>>> Sorry.
>>>
>>> 73 Ray
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: skristof <skristof@xxxxxxx.xxx>
>>> To: RSoifer1 <RSoifer1@xxx.xxx>
>>> Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
>>> Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am
>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy
available online (pdf or ???)?
>>> Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be
readily available to anyone who wants to read it.
>>> Steve AI9IN
>>>
>>>
>>> On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>
>>> Bob,
>>>
>>> John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook, published
>>> by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know and I can send
>>> you mine.
>>>
>>> 73 Ray
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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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>>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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>>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
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>>> Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
Opinions expressed
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AMSAT-NA.
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>
> _______________________________________________
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expressed
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 10:43:19 -0400
From: Bob <WB4SON@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "D. Craig Fox" <DFox@xxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: Amsat <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] XW sats
Message-ID:
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Hey Craig,
I've called CQ for dozens of passes and heard nobody else on the XW Sats.
But I agree, my signal is loud and clear. Very underutilized.
73, Bob, WB4SON
On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 10:06 PM, D. Craig Fox <DFox@xxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Wow so under used
> Was on the last passes of XW2C and XW2F
> Very loud, very quiet - too bad
> Will be on XW2A in one minute- high pass again for SoCal
> 73s
> Craig
> N6RSX
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
> expressed
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> AMSAT-NA.
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 02 Jul 2016 07:16:49 -0800
From: Edward R Cole <kl7uw@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Preamps and Polarization Switches
Message-ID: <201607021516.u62FGnTB009263@xxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
Fred,
Good comments from both Bob-WB4SON and Jim-KQ6EA.
I might add that starting simple is a good approach as you will learn
the effect that each improvement makes as you go. But saying that,
if you can afford simple preamps like the ARR P144VDG and P432VDG
($79/ea.) and add a coax TR relay ahead of them it will work as well
as more expensive switched preamps (depending on cost of relays). If
you are only running up to 50w relays can be cheap (check e-bay, Fair
Radio, Nebraska Surplus Sales). I would not trust a diplexer to
have sufficient isolation to protect preamps.
I am re-installing my satellite antenna system and using this type of
system for modes UV & VU. I have an equipment box for the preamps
and switches mounted just below the Yaesu B5400 az-el rotator so only
antenna cables run to antennas; I do have separate Rx and Tx coax
lines to my equipment (which require modification to break out the Rx
separate from Tx connector).
Using a switched preamp avoids the extra coax lines and mods so
probably easier to implement with most radios. I have one mounted on
another 2m antenna where I run 150w, but run a separate dc keying
line and do not utilized the internal RF switching detector. This
avoids hot switching the preamp. I am involved in eme so have a
station sequencer to control TR switching in my station. This
considered a "frill" for most satellite stations.
I decided to go simple with a M2 2M7 linear antenna and using part of
my original M2 436CP42 (RHCP only - not switched). I'm installing 26
elements of that antenna. If I later feel need for CP on 144 then I
may add 7 elements to the 2M7 and add RHCP phasing cable (again no
switch). I have not found need for filters using high gain yagis for
desense. Radio is old but good FT-736R running 30w barefoot.
I have equipment for 1268 and 2401 MHz but not installed for the
present (used for AO-10/AO-40). I have an 8-dBic patch antenna for
2400 mounted but not connected. I have old preamp and drake
converters for that band (stored).
73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
"Kits made by KL7UW"
Dubus Mag business:
dubususa@xxxxx.xxx
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 10:31:26 -0500
From: "Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE" <kevin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
Message-ID: <000f01d1d476$cecbd7b0$6c638710$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I was bitten by that once. Fortunately all I had to do was apologize and
ask for permission (get it in writing, email ok) and then site the source on
the web page. This was unintentional on my part but I'm sure the author
could have really pushed the issue but he was very nice about it and only
asked that I site him as the author.
Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
EL09uf
Eagle Creek Observatory
http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org
I'm not very good with advice, can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of E.Mike
McCardel
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 9:28 AM
To: Dave Mann
Cc: rsoifer1@xxx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
Please consider copyright laws before you copy and place this online.
Convenient yes, but not necessarily legal.
EMike
EMike McCardel, AA8EM
Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 1, 2016, at 2:39 PM, Dave Mann <cwo4mann@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> I just now ordered it and when it arrives will scan it and post to our
> files as a searchable pdf. I have a commercial book scanner and Linux
> .... Easy peasy
>
> Dave
> N4CVX
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:02, Bob Cutter <ki0gqrp@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>
>> Amazon has it used.
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner.
>>>
>>> Sorry.
>>>
>>> 73 Ray
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: skristof <skristof@xxxxxxx.xxx>
>>> To: RSoifer1 <RSoifer1@xxx.xxx>
>>> Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
>>> Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am
>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy
available online (pdf or ???)?
>>> Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be
readily available to anyone who wants to read it.
>>> Steve AI9IN
>>>
>>>
>>> On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>
>>> Bob,
>>>
>>> John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook,
>>> published by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know
>>> and I can send you mine.
>>>
>>> 73 Ray
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
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_______________________________________________
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expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official
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Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 10:54:35 -0500
From: Dave Mann <cwo4mann@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE" <kevin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
Message-ID: <E89A59E4-9082-4128-BD53-A5C20F0C5919@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
I forgot about that Copyright thing. I've sent s message to RSGB Hq
requesting permission. I also offered to convert it to Kindle or other eBook
formats should they refuse copy permission. I'll let the group know when I
find out.
Dave
N4CVX
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 2, 2016, at 10:31, Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
<kevin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> I was bitten by that once. Fortunately all I had to do was apologize and
> ask for permission (get it in writing, email ok) and then site the source on
> the web page. This was unintentional on my part but I'm sure the author
> could have really pushed the issue but he was very nice about it and only
> asked that I site him as the author.
>
>
> Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
> EL09uf
> Eagle Creek Observatory
> http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org
> I'm not very good with advice, can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of E.Mike
> McCardel
> Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 9:28 AM
> To: Dave Mann
> Cc: rsoifer1@xxx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
>
> Please consider copyright laws before you copy and place this online.
> Convenient yes, but not necessarily legal.
>
> EMike
>
> EMike McCardel, AA8EM
> Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 2:39 PM, Dave Mann <cwo4mann@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>
>> I just now ordered it and when it arrives will scan it and post to our
>> files as a searchable pdf. I have a commercial book scanner and Linux
>> .... Easy peasy
>>
>> Dave
>> N4CVX
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:02, Bob Cutter <ki0gqrp@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> Amazon has it used.
>>>
>>> Bob
>>>
>>>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner.
>>>>
>>>> Sorry.
>>>>
>>>> 73 Ray
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: skristof <skristof@xxxxxxx.xxx>
>>>> To: RSoifer1 <RSoifer1@xxx.xxx>
>>>> Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
>>>> Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am
>>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy
> available online (pdf or ???)?
>>>> Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be
> readily available to anyone who wants to read it.
>>>> Steve AI9IN
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Bob,
>>>>
>>>> John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook,
>>>> published by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me know
>>>> and I can send you mine.
>>>>
>>>> 73 Ray
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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!
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>>
>> _______________________________________________
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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 AMSAT-NA.
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> _______________________________________________
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 11:10:04 -0500
From: "Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE" <kevin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
Message-ID: <001401d1d47c$35e07230$a1a15690$@xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
MOST companies will just let you use their stuff (with permission and
reference) but some will require some "fee." If it's a ham asking a ham I
don't see how there could be a problem especially if you aren't going to
make money from it.
If you've been a ham long enough you've probably either had your own cards
printed by or received cards printed by "The Little Print Shop" in
Pflugerville, TX. They went out of business and were bought out by another
company about 15 years ago, I think the founder passed away and the
children/grand children didn't want to continue the QSL business but they
"expanded" into other venues. My current QSL is based on one of their old
designs. I called and got permission to use it and the grandson of the
founder (owner of the current company) was more than happy to give
permission.
In some cases it's easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission
but when it comes to copyrights that's usually not the case, it can cost you
dearly.
Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
EL09uf
Eagle Creek Observatory
http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org
I am Voltohm of Borg! Resistance is E/I, you will be attenuated!
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Mann [mailto:cwo4mann@xxxxxxx.xxxx
Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 10:55 AM
To: Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
I forgot about that Copyright thing. I've sent s message to RSGB Hq
requesting permission. I also offered to convert it to Kindle or other eBook
formats should they refuse copy permission. I'll let the group know when I
find out.
Dave
N4CVX
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jul 2, 2016, at 10:31, Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
<kevin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> I was bitten by that once. Fortunately all I had to do was apologize
> and ask for permission (get it in writing, email ok) and then site the
> source on the web page. This was unintentional on my part but I'm
> sure the author could have really pushed the issue but he was very
> nice about it and only asked that I site him as the author.
>
>
> Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE
> EL09uf
> Eagle Creek Observatory
> http://www.eaglecreekobservatory.org
> I'm not very good with advice, can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of E.Mike
> McCardel
> Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 9:28 AM
> To: Dave Mann
> Cc: rsoifer1@xxx.xxxx amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
>
> Please consider copyright laws before you copy and place this online.
> Convenient yes, but not necessarily legal.
>
> EMike
>
> EMike McCardel, AA8EM
> Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 2:39 PM, Dave Mann <cwo4mann@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>
>> I just now ordered it and when it arrives will scan it and post to
>> our files as a searchable pdf. I have a commercial book scanner and
>> Linux .... Easy peasy
>>
>> Dave
>> N4CVX
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:02, Bob Cutter <ki0gqrp@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> Amazon has it used.
>>>
>>> Bob
>>>
>>>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 9:29 AM, rsoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB
> <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> It's 242 pages, and I don't have a scanner.
>>>>
>>>> Sorry.
>>>>
>>>> 73 Ray
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: skristof <skristof@xxxxxxx.xxx>
>>>> To: RSoifer1 <RSoifer1@xxx.xxx>
>>>> Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
>>>> Sent: Fri, Jul 1, 2016 8:09 am
>>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mode K (fact and fiction?)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I'm guessing it's many pages, but is there any way to make a copy
> available online (pdf or ???)?
>>>> Then you wouldn't have to worry about shipping it and it would be
> readily available to anyone who wants to read it.
>>>> Steve AI9IN
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 2016-07-01 10:30, RSoifer1--- via AMSAT-BB wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Bob,
>>>>
>>>> John wrote up many of his findings in his Space Radio Handbook,
>>>> published by RSGB in 1991. If you can't locate a copy, let me
>>>> know and I can send you mine.
>>>>
>>>> 73 Ray
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 12:33:06 -0400
From: Bob <WB4SON@xxxxx.xxx>
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] UKUBE-1 Transponder off?
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There was a 16:25 to 16:35 UTC pass off the east coast of North America
this afternoon. I didn't hear telemetry nor could I spot myself.
I wonder if the transponder is off the air?
73, Bob, WB4SON
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 02 Jul 2016 14:52:43 -0400
From: skristof@xxxxxxx.xxx
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS?
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Anybody hear from ISS this last pass (~1845 UTC)? I checked both 145.825
and 145.800. I like to know if they've turned things off or if there is
an equipment issue on my end.
Thanks!
Steve AI9IN
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 14:09:58 -0500
From: "JoAnne Maenpaa" <k9jkm@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] ISS?
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Hi Steve,
ariss.net says last digipeats 4+ hours ago. Radios likely off for the
Progress undocking occurring overnight our time.
--
73 de JoAnne K9JKM
k9jkm@xxxxx.xxx
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 15:22:52 -0400
From: "Jeff Griffin" <kb2m@xxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] ISS?
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Hi Steve,
I tried to work the last pass from my mobile at my shore home. I didn't hear
anything either. I just checked ariss.net, the last posted station was
IS0EBO-4 over 5 hours ago.
73 Jeff kb2m
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Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS?
Anybody hear from ISS this last pass (~1845 UTC)? I checked both 145.825 and
145.800. I like to know if they've turned things off or if there is an
equipment issue on my end.
Thanks!
Steve AI9IN
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 2 Jul 2016 21:29:41 -0400
From: Lee McLamb <ku4os@xxx.xx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] ANS-185 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-185
The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor-
mation service of AMSAT North America, 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 communicating 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:
ans-editor at amsat.org.
In this edition:
* AMSAT Field Day Submissions
* AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2016
* North Texas "Moon Day" for AMSAT, ARISS and Amateur Radio
* South Africa Satellite Day
* UAE Satellite Will Have Amateur Radio Transponder
SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-185.01
ANS-185 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
AMSAT News Service Bulletin 185.01
From AMSAT HQ Kensington, MD.
July 3, 2016
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-185.01
AMSAT Field Day Submissions
Now that Field Day is only a blur, it is time to prepare your score and
submit
it for the AMSAT Field Day results. All submissions are due by 11:59PM
Central
Time on Monday, July 11, 2016. Bruce Paige, KK5DO, will then prepare the
story
and send it off to the editor of the AMSAT Journal who will have it in the
upcoming issue that goes to press shortly thereafter.
Please send your score sheet and photos to Bruce
kk5do@xxxx.xxx or kk5do@xxxxx.xxx
You will receive an email back that day or the next day when Bruce has
received
your submission. If you do not receive the email, he did not get it. Don't
assume that because you sent it,it was received. Make sure you get the
confirmation email.
[ANS thanks Bruce, KK5DO, for the above information]
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AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2016
This year?s Colloquium is now only a few weeks away. The event, taking
place as usual at the Holiday Inn in Guildford, will be held over the
weekend of the 29/31st July.
A full programme of presentations, covering all aspects of the amateur
satellite world, has been developed for the Saturday and Sunday and a
?Beginners Session? is scheduled for the Friday afternoon. Sessions
will include updates on the many new satellites that are expected to
be launched over the next few months. This includes Eshail-2 which
will carry the first ever geostationary amateur radio transponder and
provide more than 8MHz of new intercontinental spectrum - it will
provide coverage to five continents. Additionally we will have a
session on how to develop software receivers using GNU radio, reviews
of the Tim Peake ARISS contacts and the STEM results achieved,
information about a new 76GHz satellite project, a review of how to
operate ?in the field? and lots more.
As well as the presentations during the day, Libby Jackson, from the
UK Space Agency, with whom the ARISS UK team worked closely during the
Tim Peake mission, will be speaking during the Gala Dinner on the
Saturday evening.
Other highlights will include visits to the SSTL facilities (Friday
evening and Saturday morning) and the opportunity to see the special
ground station equipment that was used for all the ARISS contacts.
This will be available for use for contacts during passes of all the
available satellite transponders.
Visitors can either turn up on the day, book day passes on the website
or, if planning an overnight stay, now is the last week to make their
hotel bookings at the preferential rate and which have been
block-booked by AMSAT-UK. The URL for the AMSAT-UK shop to book day
passes is http://shop.amsat-uk.org. If you wish to book overnight
accommodation, please contact the hotel direct on 01483 784413.
Please note that due to problems with their booking system THE HOTEL
WILL KEEP OUR RESERVED ROOMS UNTIL 6 JUL. Day passes cost ?10 per day
(incl tea/coffee, etc) , please pay at the AMSAT-UK shop (not hotel
reception). If you wish to attend the Gala dinner on Saturday, please
book at least 7 days in advance, either with the hotel (by booking
dinner, bed, and breakfast), or at the AMSAT-UK shop.
As well at the AMSAT-UK shop, there will be a number of specialist
suppliers present, and we are hoping that the RSGB bookshop will also
be present
Members and non-members will be made very welcome and booking info can
be found here https://amsat-uk.org/colloquium/
The Colloquium team are looking forward to meeting many old friends
and making many new acquaintances during the event.
[ANS thanks Jim, G3WGM, Hon Sec AMSAT-UK, for the above information]
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North Texas "Moon Day" for AMSAT, ARISS and Amateur Radio
July 16th, 2016 will be the date for the annual "Moon Day" at the Frontiers
of Flight Museum at Love Field in Dallas, TX, STEM event. Check out
http://www.flightmuseum.com/moon-day-2016/ for more information.
Moon Day is a large space exploration and science themed STEM event from
10a-5P
that features numerous exhibitors, technology demonstrations, an ARISS
contact
with the ISS and AMSAT/Amateur Radio as key elements. Over 1500 attended
last year's event including many Boy/Girl Scouts and other young people and
families. This year's event might be even bigger.
As last year, AMSAT members from North Texas, along with the Dallas Amateur
Radio Club, will have a shared display space with STEM activities for
people to
learn about satellites, orbital mechanics and the exciting possibilities of
personal communications through Amateur Radio and Amateur Radio satellites.
Aside from the indoor space, we want to be able to offer multiple
opportunities
for satellite pass demos on the outside of the building as well.
Keith Pugh, W5IU, will be the ARISS Mentor/coordinator for the scheduled
ARISS
contact and has a support team for that but we need other Amateur Satellite
enthusiasts to help man the display space and also to run the pass demos
outside
the facility. Tom Schuessler, N5HYP, has communicated with the event
coordinator asking them to provide an approved outside space and published
promotion and "Carrots" to get people out there. Being summer and most
likely
hot. Tom also asked if there could have some sort of tent or easy-up to
block
the sun from the operating point.
What is needed are people to man the inside display table, where you will
get to explain some of the basics of Amateur Radio satellites, orbits,
footprints and cubesat to hundreds of inquisitive young people. Also
needed are some experienced satellite and Amateur Radio operators who
will be
willing to handle the heat outside and get people involved with this fun
aspect of our hobby. (With enough of us we can do shifts). There is quite
a good list of pass opportunities between 10a and 5p so you would not be
bored.
Please let Tom, N5HYP, or Keith, W5IU, know if you can join us and help
with a
great public outreach for Amateur Radio and AMSAT.
[ANS thanks Tom, N5HYP, for the above information]
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South Africa Satellite Day
AMSAT SA is planning to arrange a weekly satellite day to encourage radio
amateurs to operate satellites. The proposal is to dedicate preferred
slots for
satellite operation, for example Tuesday between 18:00 and 23:00. There
are a
number of relatively easy to operate satellites. These will be
identified and
operating slots with details about the orbit and time over South Africa and
neighboring countries will be published in advance. AMSAT SA is
seeking input
from radio amateurs who would be interested in participating. Please
send your
proposals and ideas to saamsat@xxxxxxx.xx.xx
[ANS thanks the SARL weekly news in English 2016-7-2 for the above
information]
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UAE Satellite Will Have Amateur Radio Transponder
The United Arab Emirates newspaper The National reports on the Nayif-1
spacecraft developed by Emirati students from the American University of
Sharjah
in partnership with The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.
Nayif-1 carries a 435/145 MHz transponder (FUNcube-5) for amateur radio
SSB/CW
communications. It is expected to launch along with other amateur radio
satellites such as Fox-1C and Fox-1D on a SpaceX rocket between
September and
November 2016.
The National says:
Yousuf Al Shaibani, director general of The Mohammed bin Rashid Space
Centre,
said the satellite?s development was a testament to its commitment to
develop
Emirati talent.
?There is no doubt that the field of satellite design and manufacturing
is a new
industry to UAE universities and students,? Mr Al Shaibani said.
?The Emirati students possess the skills and capabilities to design and
build a
CubeSat as a result of a knowledge-transfer strategy and cooperation
between
academic and professional institutions that are launching real space
projects,
enabling students to see the product of their work as a reality in space.?
The satellite is about 10 cubic centimetres and weighs about 1 kilogram.
One of
its most notable features is that it is programmed to transfer messages in
Arabic.
?This is a great achievement and a source of pride for all of us,? said
Dr Bjorn
Kjerfve, chancellor of American University of Sharjah.
Nayif-1 CubeSat https://amsat-uk.org/satellites/communications/nayif-1/
[ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information]
In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the
President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining
donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi-
tional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT
Office.
Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership
at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students
enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu-
dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status.
Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership
information.
73,
This week's ANS Editor,
Lee McLamb, KU4OS
ku4os at amsat dot org
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