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Today's Topics:
1. Re: SatPC32 parking frequency? (Dave Taylor)
2. Re: [ARISS-ops] ARISS News Release no. 16-09 (Dave Taylor)
3. Re: SatPC32 parking frequency? (w4upd)
4. Re: SatPC32 parking frequency? (w4upd)
5. Return to EN95/FN05 (Ken Alexander)
6. AMSAT's around the world (Bruce)
7. Re: Mirage Mast Mounted Preamp(s) (Steve Appleton)
8. Re: Fwd: [ARISS-ops] ARISS News Release no. 16-09
(Pavel Milanes Costa)
9. Re: Mirage Mast Mounted Preamp(s) (Jim Jerzycke)
10. Logger32 Help (Chad Phillips)
11. Re: Fwd: [ARISS-ops] ARISS News Release no. 16-09 (John Brier)
12. Re: Logger32 Help (kevin schuchmann)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 07:50:19 -0400
From: Dave Taylor <dave.w8aas@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: APBIDDLE@xxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>, w4upd <w4upd@xxx.xx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 parking frequency?
Message-ID: <B2DB438E-6506-4581-AC4F-47C5E345FF89@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Good to know, Alan. Thanks.I haven?t tried it myself, but was told about
the limitation by another ham who was trying to set up SatPC to point and
tune to distant terrestrial repeaters for weak-signal verification prior to
handling an ARISS contact.
Dave
> On Oct 21, 2016, at 7:11 AM, Alan <wa4sca@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> Dave,
>
> Never ran into a limit on tracking frequency. It is usually an object
number conflict, or failing to
> leave a blank line at the end of the DOPPLER.SQF file. Have done both,
and more than once. ;)
>
> 73s,
>
> Alan
> WA4SCA
>
>
>
> <-----Original Message-----
> <From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Dave Taylor
> <Sent: Friday, October 21, 2016 5:57 AM
> <To: w4upd <w4upd@xxx.xx.xxx>
> <Cc: amsat-bb <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
> <Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 parking frequency?
> <
> <As I recall, SatPC is frequency limited and won?t control a radio above
146.000. There is probably a
> <limit on UHF also, but I don?t know it. I?ve never investigated to see
if this is configurable
> <somewhere.
> <
> <Dave, W8AAS
> <
> <
> <> On Oct 20, 2016, at 11:07 PM, w4upd <w4upd@xxx.xx.xxx> wrote:
> <>
> <> I have attempted use SatPC to provide frequency parking at the end of
any priority passes. Thanks to
> <Alan, WA4SCA, he provided some data for simulation of a GeoSync
satellite. I tweaked the values to
> <provide what I needed for my locaation and it seems to work fine as far
as the satellite always being
> in
> <range and that it is selected when no other satellite with a priority of
1-9 is above the horizon.
> <>
> <> The problem I am having is that when I put the frequencies I want into
DOPPLER.SQF. I entered the
> <line:
> <>
> <> TestSat3,146520,436800,FM,FM,NOR,0,0
> <>
> <> The name matches the keps. etc. However, nothing displays in the
Doppler window. My assumption
> <at this point is that SatPC knows its a Geo or at least there will be no
Doppler and doesn't display or
> use
> <the entered values.
> <>
> <> Wonder if anyone else has any thoughts on this.
> <>
> <> The intent was to allow the radio to monitor local frequencies when no
satellites were in range then
> <switch as any came within range. Looks like this is not going to work.
> <>
> <> Reid, W4UPD
> <>
> <> _______________________________________________
> <> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> <> 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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> <TestSat2.jpg>
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 08:19:07 -0400
From: Dave Taylor <dave.w8aas@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Rich/wa4bue <richard.siff@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] [ARISS-ops] ARISS News Release no. 16-09
Message-ID: <D8B85456-4816-4AAC-A23D-8097B9E548D2@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
ARISS is actively working on a new Interoperable Radio System for ISS. The
primary components are a modified Kenwood D710GA radio and a custom
ARISS-designed power supply. The radio is complete except for final
programming and NASA testing and certification. The power supply design is
in final stages and a hardware prototype has been built. It will power
existing and anticipated ARISS equipment.
The radio by itself is useless without the power supply (the radio needs
13.8 VDC, the ISS provides 120 VDC in the US segment and 28 VDC in the
Russian segment). The power supply will allow ham radio equipment to be
used anywhere on ISS.
The goal is to have this new system aboard ISS about 1 year from now. This
assumes that ARISS can raise the remaining funds needed and that no delays
occur in NASA testing and certification of the entire system. The new radio
system will give ISS a strong 25-watt signal on voice and packet, and is
planned to support a variety of operating modes.
This system was discussed in presentations at last year?s AMSAT Symposium
and you can find details in the 2015 Proceedings. I haven?t seen a
schedule, but I expect there will be updates at the Symposium next month.
Dave, W8AAS
> On Oct 21, 2016, at 6:25 AM, Rich/wa4bue <richard.siff@xxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> Thought last year a new rig was purchased for the ISS, using donations
from AMSAT members. K4AMG donated. What is the status of the new rig????
>
> Rich
> W4BUE
> Founder K4AMG
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Daniel Cussen
> Sent: Friday, October 21, 2016 3:54 AM
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [ARISS-ops] ARISS News Release no. 16-09
>
> ARISS NEWS RELEASE
>
> no. 16-09
>
> October 20, 2016
> David Jordan, AA4KN
> ARISS PR
> aa4kn@xxxxx.xxx
>
>
> Current Amateur Radio Status on board the International Space Station (ISS)
>
> The VHF handheld radio model that has been used by the ARISS program
> to connect students worldwide with astronauts on board the
> International Space Station (ISS) for over 16 years has given an error
> message and is unusable at this time. While the ARISS technical team
> evaluates the best path to restore operation from the Columbus module,
> ARISS contacts will be supported using the Kenwood radio in the
> Russian Service Module. During this period, the packet digipeater
> will be unavailable.
>
> Switching to the 70 cm radio capability on board the Columbus module
> for some operations is being coordinated. Expect further updates as we
> work to resolve this problem.
>
> 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), the
> Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and 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.arrl.org.
>
>
>
> Also, join us on Facebook: Amateur Radio on the International Space
> Station (ARISS) / Follow us on Twitter: ARISS_status
>
> Contact:
>
> David Jordan, AA4KN
>
> ARISS PR , aa4kn@xxxxx.xxx
>
>
> ---
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expressed
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expressed
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:02:38 -0400
From: w4upd <w4upd@xxx.xx.xxx>
To: APBIDDLE@xxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: Alan <wa4sca@xxxxx.xxx>, 'amsat-bb' <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 parking frequency?
Message-ID: <580A11EE.7090200@xxx.xx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
I double checked and as far as I know I don't have either of the
symptoms you described. I did run into the object problem under WISP32
and changed it to one number less to prevent the conflict.
When I run the same keps under WISP32 I get the correct readings with
the beacon set to 146.520 and -0 Doppler. So it is working correctly
under WISP32.
Since it seems to work for you and seeing your display, I'm doing
something wrong. So will investigate further. You attachment indicates
it should work, so it is something on my end.
The only time there is a frequency limitation that I know of is when you
go under CAT and try to make a change. There is a frequency limitation
there.
Reid, W4UPD
On 10/21/2016 7:11 AM, Alan wrote:
> Dave,
>
> Never ran into a limit on tracking frequency. It is usually an object
number conflict, or failing to
> leave a blank line at the end of the DOPPLER.SQF file. Have done both,
and more than once. ;)
>
> 73s,
>
> Alan
> WA4SCA
>
>
>
> <-----Original Message-----
> <From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Dave Taylor
> <Sent: Friday, October 21, 2016 5:57 AM
> <To: w4upd <w4upd@xxx.xx.xxx>
> <Cc: amsat-bb <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
> <Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 parking frequency?
> <
> <As I recall, SatPC is frequency limited and won?t control a radio above
146.000. There is probably a
> <limit on UHF also, but I don?t know it. I?ve never investigated to see
if this is configurable
> <somewhere.
> <
> <Dave, W8AAS
> <
> <
> <> On Oct 20, 2016, at 11:07 PM, w4upd <w4upd@xxx.xx.xxx> wrote:
> <>
> <> I have attempted use SatPC to provide frequency parking at the end of
any priority passes. Thanks to
> <Alan, WA4SCA, he provided some data for simulation of a GeoSync
satellite. I tweaked the values to
> <provide what I needed for my locaation and it seems to work fine as far
as the satellite always being
> in
> <range and that it is selected when no other satellite with a priority of
1-9 is above the horizon.
> <>
> <> The problem I am having is that when I put the frequencies I want into
DOPPLER.SQF. I entered the
> <line:
> <>
> <> TestSat3,146520,436800,FM,FM,NOR,0,0
> <>
> <> The name matches the keps. etc. However, nothing displays in the
Doppler window. My assumption
> <at this point is that SatPC knows its a Geo or at least there will be no
Doppler and doesn't display or
> use
> <the entered values.
> <>
> <> Wonder if anyone else has any thoughts on this.
> <>
> <> The intent was to allow the radio to monitor local frequencies when no
satellites were in range then
> <switch as any came within range. Looks like this is not going to work.
> <>
> <> Reid, W4UPD
> <>
> <> _______________________________________________
> <> 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: 4
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:13:57 -0400
From: w4upd <w4upd@xxx.xx.xxx>
To: APBIDDLE@xxxxxxx.xxx
Cc: Alan <wa4sca@xxxxx.xxx>, 'amsat-bb' <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 parking frequency?
Message-ID: <580A1495.5010503@xxx.xx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Go figure. I just brought SatPC32 back up this morning and now it is
working fine. I ran just its keps, then added it with the other
satellites and it is still working. In any case, it appears to be
working fine now. Not going to mess with it unless it goes away. Right
now, I have the fake Geos sitting at about 3.5 degrees. I figure if I do
put up my arrays, they'll stay low for local use.
Thanks again Alan for your help and the others that chimed in.
Reid, W4UPD
On 10/21/2016 6:34 AM, Alan wrote:
> Hi Reid,
>
> I used the original TestSat2 Keps I sent, and your DOPPLER.SQF changed to
TestSat2, and it worked as
> desired. One thing to check is the object number. I used a "standard
made up" number, and if SatPC32
> sees two objects with the same number, it can cause problems. Check in
your Keps you don't have
> another 99999.
>
> 73s,
>
> Alan
> WA4SCA
>
>
>
>
> <-----Original Message-----
> <From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of w4upd
> <Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2016 10:08 PM
> <To: amsat-bb <AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx>
> <Subject: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 parking frequency?
> <
> <I have attempted use SatPC to provide frequency parking at the end of any
priority passes. Thanks to
> <Alan, WA4SCA, he provided some data for simulation of a GeoSync
satellite. I tweaked the values to
> <provide what I needed for my locaation and it seems to work fine as far
as the satellite always being
> in
> <range and that it is selected when no other satellite with a priority of
1-9 is above the horizon.
> <
> <The problem I am having is that when I put the frequencies I want into
DOPPLER.SQF. I entered the
> <line:
> <
> < TestSat3,146520,436800,FM,FM,NOR,0,0
> <
> <The name matches the keps. etc. However, nothing displays in the Doppler
window. My assumption at
> <this point is that SatPC knows its a Geo or at least there will be no
Doppler and doesn't display or
> use
> <the entered values.
> <
> <Wonder if anyone else has any thoughts on this.
> <
> <The intent was to allow the radio to monitor local frequencies when no
satellites were in range then
> <switch as any came within range. Looks like this is not going to work.
> <
> <Reid, W4UPD
> <
> <_______________________________________________
> <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: 5
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 10:45:36 -0400
From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Return to EN95/FN05
Message-ID: <6636aea9-66c8-796b-d760-c35c89082f61@xxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Hi All,
Return to EN-95 & FN05
It looks like the weather will be OK this weekend so I can make up for
last weekend's rain-out. Schedule below.
Visibility from my site on the grid boundary isn't that good.
Therefore, I will operate from EN95 in the morning and FN05 in the
afternoon as shown below.
From EN95 ------------------------------------------------
22.10.2016 FO-29 14:04 14:15 11 16 092 - 005
22.10.2016 SO-50 14:54 15:03 09 26 258 - 026
22.10.2016 FO-29 15:45 16:02 17 65 150 - 350
22.10.2016 FO-29 17:31 17:46 15 29 207 - 333
From FN05 ------------------------------------------------
22.10.2016 AO-85 18:54 19:05 11 47 193 - 041
22.10.2016 AO-85 20:35 20:45 10 28 250 - 025
22.10.2016 SO-50 21:43 21:52 09 68 329 - 138
22.10.2016 XW-2F 22:30 22:38 08 60 156 - 352
22.10.2016 XW-2C 22:50 22:58 08 70 172 - 345
73,
Ken
VE3HLS
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:58:24 -0500
From: Bruce <kk5do@xxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT's around the world
Message-ID: <f962be69-31a0-52b2-adca-3712284ee567@xxxx.xxx>
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I have added a link under the AMSAT tab at http://www.amsat.org to other
AMSAT's around the world. It was on the old site and never got migrated
over. Was easier to just create a new one and here it is.
73...bruce
--
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:49:56 -0400
From: "Steve Appleton" <kc2lnc@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mirage Mast Mounted Preamp(s)
Message-ID: <874A7B00A81F4399A8C54C3C9555EE21@xxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
I agree that MFJ puts out a inferior product in general. In some cases they
put out a product that performs reasonably well for considerably less money.
You recommended the SSB product and that would be my first choice if it
didn't cost $159 more.
I think I can power the Mirage / MFJ preamp from my Yaesu FT-847 directly so
the control box isn't a consideration. I have not as yet made a contact with
the preamp so I'm still evaluating. Thanks for letting me know about the
crosstalk problem. I'll be on the lookout for it. If I find that is the
case, I will return and just bite the bullet. QST reviewed the SSB products
recently and they were impressed enough to run them at W1AW so that's
probably a safe bet.
Thx,
-Steve KC2LNC
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 13:27:25 -0400
From: Pavel Milanes Costa <pavelmc@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [ARISS-ops] ARISS News Release no. 16-09
Message-ID: <38abe884-eb8b-d1a0-1c33-a1529c041469@xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
Hi to all,
There is a link to get an update at a glance about the to the actual
radios being onboard, it's location, uses and it's operational status?
73 Pavel CO7WT.
El 21/10/16 a las 03:54, Daniel Cussen escribi?:
> ARISS NEWS RELEASE
>
> no. 16-09
>
> October 20, 2016
> David Jordan, AA4KN
> ARISS PR
> aa4kn@xxxxx.xxx
>
>
> Current Amateur Radio Status on board the International Space Station (ISS)
>
> The VHF handheld radio model that has been used by the ARISS program
> to connect students worldwide with astronauts on board the
> International Space Station (ISS) for over 16 years has given an error
> message and is unusable at this time. While the ARISS technical team
> evaluates the best path to restore operation from the Columbus module,
> ARISS contacts will be supported using the Kenwood radio in the
> Russian Service Module. During this period, the packet digipeater
> will be unavailable.
>
> Switching to the 70 cm radio capability on board the Columbus module
> for some operations is being coordinated. Expect further updates as we
> work to resolve this problem.
>
> 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), the
> Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and 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.arrl.org.
>
>
>
> Also, join us on Facebook: Amateur Radio on the International Space
> Station (ARISS) / Follow us on Twitter: ARISS_status
>
> Contact:
>
> David Jordan, AA4KN
>
> ARISS PR , aa4kn@xxxxx.xxx
>
>
> ---
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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.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 22:16:30 +0000
From: Jim Jerzycke <kq6ea@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Mirage Mast Mounted Preamp(s)
Message-ID: <55cfc0c1-3be7-beb6-a03d-99a88714f535@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed
You can't go wrong with the SSB preamp.
Yes, they're expensive, but you definitely get what you pay for.
When I was getting started in satellites, I cut a lot of corners, and
did things my way because "I knew better".......NOT!
I wound up doing things pretty much the same way the seasoned veterans
did, and could have saved myself a LOT of grief and money if I'd just
followed their suggestions from the beginning.
73, Jim KQ6EA
On 10/21/2016 09:49 PM, Steve Appleton wrote:
> I agree that MFJ puts out a inferior product in general. In some cases
> they put out a product that performs reasonably well for considerably
> less money. You recommended the SSB product and that would be my first
> choice if it didn't cost $159 more.
>
> I think I can power the Mirage / MFJ preamp from my Yaesu FT-847
> directly so the control box isn't a consideration. I have not as yet
> made a contact with the preamp so I'm still evaluating. Thanks for
> letting me know about the crosstalk problem. I'll be on the lookout
> for it. If I find that is the case, I will return and just bite the
> bullet. QST reviewed the SSB products recently and they were impressed
> enough to run them at W1AW so that's probably a safe bet.
>
> Thx,
> -Steve KC2LNC
>
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 17:29:05 -0500
From: Chad Phillips <chad.kg0mw@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Logger32 Help
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Hello everyone,
I have a bunch of contacts to enter into Logger32 and I am trying to figure
out how to enter my grid square for my location. Any help?
I'm also curious how you all log your contacts. Do you keep a separate log
just for sats or lump it all together with your hf stuff. I've made a number
of contacts activating other grids and just trying to find smooth way to
keep track of my contacts and VUCC
Thanks,
Chad
KG0MW
Sent from my iPhone
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 18:29:34 -0400
From: John Brier <johnbrier@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Pavel Milanes Costa <pavelmc@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Fwd: [ARISS-ops] ARISS News Release no. 16-09
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This link might be what you're looking for:
http://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html
Also there is a lot of detail about the ham operations on the ISS here:
http://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html
73, John Brier KG4AKV
On Fri, Oct 21, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Pavel Milanes Costa <pavelmc@xxxxx.xxx>
wrote:
> Hi to all,
>
> There is a link to get an update at a glance about the to the actual radios
> being onboard, it's location, uses and it's operational status?
>
> 73 Pavel CO7WT.
>
>
> El 21/10/16 a las 03:54, Daniel Cussen escribi?:
>
>> ARISS NEWS RELEASE
>>
>> no. 16-09
>>
>> October 20, 2016
>> David Jordan, AA4KN
>> ARISS PR
>> aa4kn@xxxxx.xxx
>>
>>
>> Current Amateur Radio Status on board the International Space Station
>> (ISS)
>>
>> The VHF handheld radio model that has been used by the ARISS program
>> to connect students worldwide with astronauts on board the
>> International Space Station (ISS) for over 16 years has given an error
>> message and is unusable at this time. While the ARISS technical team
>> evaluates the best path to restore operation from the Columbus module,
>> ARISS contacts will be supported using the Kenwood radio in the
>> Russian Service Module. During this period, the packet digipeater
>> will be unavailable.
>>
>> Switching to the 70 cm radio capability on board the Columbus module
>> for some operations is being coordinated. Expect further updates as we
>> work to resolve this problem.
>>
>> 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), the
>> Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and 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.arrl.org.
>>
>>
>>
>> Also, join us on Facebook: Amateur Radio on the International Space
>> Station (ARISS) / Follow us on Twitter: ARISS_status
>>
>> Contact:
>>
>> David Jordan, AA4KN
>>
>> ARISS PR , aa4kn@xxxxx.xxx
>>
>>
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2016 15:47:10 -0700
From: kevin schuchmann <wa6fwf@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Logger32 Help
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right click on logbook page, click on setup,grid layout and check the
box for gridsquare.
73 wa6fwf
On 10/21/2016 3:29 PM, Chad Phillips wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> I have a bunch of contacts to enter into Logger32 and I am trying to
figure out how to enter my grid square for my location. Any help?
>
> I'm also curious how you all log your contacts. Do you keep a separate log
just for sats or lump it all together with your hf stuff. I've made a number
of contacts activating other grids and just trying to find smooth way to
keep track of my contacts and VUCC
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chad
> KG0MW
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> _______________________________________________
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AMSAT-NA.
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