Graham,
Here is one source.
http://www.micro-coax.com/pages/products/producttypes/cabletypes/Semi-RigidCoaxialCable.asp
Semi rigid coax with SMA or SMB connectors.
Most of them have teflon insulators which meet all the space specs.


Lou McFadin
W5DID
[email protected]
On Apr 20, 2011, at 11:12 AM, [email protected] wrote:

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>   5.  XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19. Correct SORRY (David Maciel)
>   6.  PLAN-13 porting to visual studio (Andy Brian)
>   7. Re: HF Satellite Experiment (Richard Limebear)
>   8.  CN77 (Bob- W7LRD)
>   9. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements (KM9U)
>  10.  advice request for FUNcube (Graham Shirville)
>  11.  AO-51 down 1150 utc 20 April (Mark L. Hammond)
>  12. Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April? (Joe)
>  13. Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements (Zachary Beougher)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:10:05 -0500
> From: Bill Howell <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW  satellite requirements
> To: Tom Workman <[email protected]>
> Cc: Amsat List <[email protected]>
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; delsp=yes; format=flowed
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> Tom,
> 
> Here's the link. Scroll down a bit for Sat specifics...
> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%2520Instructions/N5JB.pdf
> 
> N5AB
> 
> On Apr 19, 2011, at 6:48 PM, Tom Workman wrote:
> 
>> I've decided to give Logbook of the World (LOTW) another try. I  
>> keep losing
>> my passwords and have to start over. Maybe I'll write them down  
>> this time
>> :-)
>> 
>> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW  
>> says
>> that the MODE field is invalid. I had entered "SAT". I know this  
>> has been
>> discussed in recent months here but I couldn't find that  
>> discusssion in
>> looking at the archives. Would someone put me on the right track as  
>> to what
>> fields are required for a satellite QSO to be considered valid by  
>> LOTW?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> Tom - K?TW
>> 
>> 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:37:33 -0700
> From: Clint Bradford <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb]  ISS Over North America
> To: AMSAT BB <[email protected]>
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; CHARSET=US-ASCII
> 
> ISS passes over North America make WIRED Magazine ...
> 
> Look Up: Spectacular Space Station Flybys This Week | Wired Science | 
> Wired.com http://bit.ly/hs0pZu
> 
> Clint
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:21:52 -0500
> From: "Gerry" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb]  Re For sale
> To: <[email protected]>
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="iso-8859-1"
> 
> Trak-Box sold 
> 
> Further listing of items to follow.
> 
> Gerry VE4GTB
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:17:00 -0500
> From: "David Maciel" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb]  XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19.
> To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
> Message-ID: <6D3F92A12B30463DB66A7E5DA3AC9F29@Dell>
> Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="iso-8859-1"
> 
> 
> now I can send the job the next day, I be in some passes just listening, 
> some stationsdid not respect my work or others, many removed rework 
> opportunity to others, call upothers. if someone wants to can send me 
> an email and tell me you want the grid towork, I will always be happy to 
> help. please use the international phonetic code,M will always be "Mike"
> never change it for "mexico". everything will be easier. 
> 
> 
> 20/april/2011    02:29Z    SO-50    EK19    18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011    04:09Z    SO-50    EK19    18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011    11:54Z    AO-51    EK19    18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011    12:51Z    SO-50    EK19    18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011    19:40Z    AO-27    EK18    18:32 pm
> 20/april/2011    21:15Z    AO-51    EK18    04:15 pm
> 20/april/2011    22:52Z    AO-51    EK18    17:52 pm
> 21/april/2011    02:56Z    SO-50    EK18    21:56 pm
> 
> 
> 
> Dave
> EK18 EK19
> 
> Next ===>EK08 EK08
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:45:55 -0500
> From: "David Maciel" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb]  XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19. Correct SORRY
> To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;>
> Message-ID: <D249AF895F274ACE83DFD6BFA9646B3B@Dell>
> Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="iso-8859-1"
> 
> 
> 
> From: David Maciel 
> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 7:17 PM
> Subject: XE3DX Activity EK18-EK19.
> 
> 
> now I can send the job the next day, I be in some passes just listening, 
> some stationsdid not respect my work or others, many removed rework 
> opportunity to others, call upothers. if someone wants to can send me 
> an email and tell me you want the grid towork, I will always be happy to 
> help. please use the international phonetic code,M will always be "Mike"
> never change it for "mexico". everything will be easier. 
> 
> 
> 20/april/2011    02:29Z    SO-50    EK19    
> 20/april/2011    04:09Z    SO-50    EK19
> 20/april/2011    11:54Z    AO-51    EK19
> 20/april/2011    12:51Z    SO-50    EK19
> 20/april/2011    19:40Z    AO-27    EK18
> 20/april/2011    21:15Z    AO-51    EK18
> 20/april/2011    22:52Z    AO-51    EK18
> 21/april/2011    02:56Z    SO-50    EK18
> 
> 
> 
> Dave
> EK18 EK19
> Next ===>EK08 EK08
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:20:33 +0200
> From: Andy Brian <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb]  PLAN-13 porting to visual studio
> To: AMSAT-BB <[email protected]>
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
> 
> Hi,
> 
> 
> Anyone succefuly ported PLAN-13 tracking programe to Microsost Visual studio?
> I having problem with header unistd.h and function
> "strncasecmp(buffer, satellite,strlen(satellite)) "
> 
> best regards Andy
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:03:04 +0100
> From: Richard Limebear <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: HF Satellite Experiment
> To: [email protected]
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
> 
> Bob
> 
>> The idea is a keyed CW oscillator on 7.010 MHz with harmonics on 14.020,
>> 21.030 and 28.040 MHz.
> 
> As an HF operator may I suggest you have a base frequency of 7.020 or higher 
> rather than 7010. The lower parts of the bands can get quite congested at 
> times 
> so this would give ground stations a better chance of hearing them. Certainly 
> 7.020 is often occupied.
> 
> 73
> Richard G3RWL
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:40:53 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Bob- W7LRD <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb]  CN77
> To: [email protected]
> Message-ID:
>       
> <741254962.118705.1303285253165.javamail.r...@sz0126a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
>       
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> 
> 
> 
> hello 
> 
> I am planning on putting CN77 on the satellites several times later this 
> spring and summer.? Will anounce on this bb well in advance. 
> 
> 73 Bob W7LRD 
> 
> CN87 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:37:02 -0400
> From: "KM9U" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>
> Message-ID: <F98569F8573249D7821A24DA4673288C@dv9000>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>       reply-type=original
> 
> I just read the LOTW FAQ and it stated that the satellite name HO-68 is 
> supported by LOTW.
> I have never been able to upload any logs containing HO-68 as the sat name.
> TQSL 1.13 does not have HO-68 in the satellite drop-down menu box.
> 
> Is there something I'm missing?
> 
> Chuck, KM9U
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 22:48
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> 
> 
>> Hi Tom!
>> 
>>> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW says
>>> that the MODE field is invalid. I had entered "SAT". I know this has been
>>> discussed in recent months here but I couldn't find that discusssion in
>>> looking at the archives. Would someone put me on the right track as to 
>>> what
>>> fields are required for a satellite QSO to be considered valid by LOTW?
>> 
>> The MODE field refers to the transmission mode - FM, SSB, etc.  The
>> fields related to a satellite QSO are PROP_MODE (this is always set
>> to "SAT") and SAT_NAME matches the names in the list at:
>> 
>> https://p1k.arrl.org/lotw/faq
>> 
>> I'm pretty sure Rick e-mailed you the PDF written by N5JB that shows
>> the 7 fields that must be present for a valid satellite QSO in LOTW,
>> including the two I mentioned above.  Others can be added, but are
>> optional.  The document is found at:
>> 
>> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%20Instructions/N5JB.pdf
>> 
>> Hope to see some of our QSOs match up as QSLs in LOTW soon.
>> 
>> 73!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
>> http://www.wd9ewk.net/
>> _______________________________________________
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> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:41:13 +0100
> From: "Graham Shirville" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb]  advice request for FUNcube
> To: "CubeSat @ CubeSat.org" <[email protected]>,    "AMSAT BB"
>       <[email protected]>
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="iso-8859-1"
> 
> hi All,
> 
> A simple question this time!
> 
> What is the best coax cable to use in a cubesat? Size, flexibility/min 
> radius, existing space heritage, ease of applying connectors are our main 
> design drivers - we are only using UHF and VHF so losses are not going to be 
> too much of a problem hopefully..
> 
> many thanks in advance
> 
> 73
> 
> Graham
> G3VZV
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:16:20 -0400
> From: "Mark L. Hammond" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb]  AO-51 down 1150 utc 20 April
> To: Amsat - BBs <[email protected]>
> Cc: [email protected]
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> This morning AO-51 was down on the early AM pass.  I reset it, and decreased 
> power out.  One orbit later, it is apparently down again (another battery 
> trip).  There just isn't much left in the battery. 
> 
> It will this afternoon before one of us (command stations) can turn it back 
> on.  
> 
> It is likely that we'll be going to PL tone activation soon.  Please check 
> your radio memories and PL tones; it'll be 67 Hz once we activate it. 
> 
> We'll provide updates here on the BB.
> 
> 73,
> 
> 
> 
> Mark L. Hammond  [N8MH] 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:21:04 -0500
> From: Joe <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
> To: [email protected]
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
> 
> Can we please have the location of the launch? I know it has a 2 land 
> call sign,  but now days that's meaningless.
> 
> Plus the date and time.  How about in UTC time for both? This 
> announcement says,
> 
> The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM --
> 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting.
> 
> But especially the midnight thing and then EDT CDTGMT, since there is no 
> indication of launch site,  11:00 PM  Where?  Lets keep everything in 
> Amateur Radio on one time zone please? UTC.  aka: GMT.
> 
> Joe WB9SBD
> 
> The Original Rolling Ball Clock
> Idle Tyme
> Idle-Tyme.com
> http://www.idle-tyme.com
> 
> On 4/19/2011 3:22 PM, Bob Bruninga wrote:
>> KC2TUA announces: Balloon attempt across the Atlantic.  21 April 2011
>> 
>> Hams in the USA and worldwide are needed to listen on 7.1023 and 10.1466 MHz
>> and to send readings of the balloon's progress to [email protected]. More
>> information about the program, including the latest projected flight path,
>> can be found at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/
>> https://twitter.com/PBH5.
>> 
>> It also has an APRS GPS tracker on 144.39 with the callsign KC2ZJH and will
>> launch from Oswego, NY around midnight Thursday.  Thanks in advance for your
>> help!
>> 
>> The HF downlink exact frequency will vary 10 Hz or so with temperature.
>> Accurate recording of frequency will be useful.
>> 
>> 73,
>> -Tom Triebwasser
>> PBH Alumnus '09
>> KC2TUA
>> 
>> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> The Project Blue Horizon Increment 5 (PBH V) team has finalized a launch
>> window for the third and final flight of Increment 5; launch of PBH-15 is
>> tentatively planned for 4/21/11 -- 4/22/11. The team will be rolling out GO/
>> NO-GO communications to all parties to provide adequate time for interested
>> individuals to plan accordingly for observing the launch or tracking and
>> following the mission progress.
>> 
>> The PBH-15 mission will be the Increment 5 teams attempt at breaking the
>> current ARHAB distance (3,361.81 miles) and duration (49 hours, 45 minutes)
>> records. It will include integration of an altitude control mechanism for
>> reducing air vehicle weight during flight to sustain float and 30m HF
>> communications via an Enhanced Morse Decoder provided by Dylan Thorner of
>> Enhanced Solutions. PBH-15 will be lifted with a 54,000 cubic foot
>> Zero-pressure envelope and is projected to float for long durations between
>> 85,000-110,000.
>> 
>> The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM --
>> 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting.
>> 
>> At conclusion of Thursday's Flight Readiness Review (2PM - 3PM), the team
>> will provide updated GO/ NO-GO information.
>> 
>> During the PBH-15 mission, the Twitter feed will be updated in 30 minute
>> increments at: http://twitter.com/PBH5
>> 
>> --------------------------------------
>> 
>> For those interested in tracking the Mission Payload, the following band
>> plan and call signs will be used for PBH-15:
>> 
>> Function
>> Frequency
>> Required
>> HAM Level
>> 
>> Payload
>> Call Sign
>> Primary Voice / Mission Communication
>> 147.500MHz
>> Technician
>> 
>> Mission Payload HF (40m)
>> N2XE
>> Secondary Voice / Mission Communication
>>   Owego Repeater (Duplex)
>> 146.760MHz
>> Technician
>> 
>> Mission Payload HF (30m)
>> N2XE
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Mission Payload APRS
>> KC2ZJH
>> APRS
>> 144.390MHz
>> Technician
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 40m HF (Morse Code)
>> See attached
>> Technician
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 30m HF (Morse Code)
>> See attached
>> General
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Users can input data received from the Mission Payload via the "User Input"
>> tab at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/.
>> 
>> Points received from the PBH-15 payload over HF can also be submitted to:
>> [email protected]
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Matthew T. Lewis 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 13
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:28:12 -0400
> From: "Zachary Beougher" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: "KM9U" <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>,
>       <[email protected]>
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>       reply-type=original
> 
> I have TQSL 1.13 and it supports HO68 and SO67.... It is supposedly the 
> latest version.
> 
> Zack
> KD8KSN
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: KM9U
> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:37 AM
> To: [email protected] ; [email protected]
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> 
> I just read the LOTW FAQ and it stated that the satellite name HO-68 is
> supported by LOTW.
> I have never been able to upload any logs containing HO-68 as the sat name.
> TQSL 1.13 does not have HO-68 in the satellite drop-down menu box.
> 
> Is there something I'm missing?
> 
> Chuck, KM9U
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 22:48
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> 
> 
>> Hi Tom!
>> 
>>> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW says
>>> that the MODE field is invalid. I had entered "SAT". I know this has been
>>> discussed in recent months here but I couldn't find that discusssion in
>>> looking at the archives. Would someone put me on the right track as to
>>> what
>>> fields are required for a satellite QSO to be considered valid by LOTW?
>> 
>> The MODE field refers to the transmission mode - FM, SSB, etc.  The
>> fields related to a satellite QSO are PROP_MODE (this is always set
>> to "SAT") and SAT_NAME matches the names in the list at:
>> 
>> https://p1k.arrl.org/lotw/faq
>> 
>> I'm pretty sure Rick e-mailed you the PDF written by N5JB that shows
>> the 7 fields that must be present for a valid satellite QSO in LOTW,
>> including the two I mentioned above.  Others can be added, but are
>> optional.  The document is found at:
>> 
>> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/LoTW%20Instructions/N5JB.pdf
>> 
>> Hope to see some of our QSOs match up as QSLs in LOTW soon.
>> 
>> 73!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
>> http://www.wd9ewk.net/
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
>> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 14
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:47:12 -0400
> From: "Zachary Beougher" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
> To: "Joe" <[email protected]>, <[email protected]>
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>       reply-type=original
> 
> Hi Joe,
> 
> I think you overlooked the paragraph - it is #3 in the original email.
> 
>> It also has an APRS GPS tracker on 144.39
>> with the callsign KC2ZJH and will launch from
>> *Oswego, NY* around midnight Thursday.
> 
> Being that NY is EST, it would be scheduled to launch sometime between 
> 22/0300z and 23/0400z.
> 
> I think that is right...
> 
> 73,
> 
> Zack
> KD8KSN
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Joe
> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9:21 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
> 
> Can we please have the location of the launch? I know it has a 2 land
> call sign,  but now days that's meaningless.
> 
> Plus the date and time.  How about in UTC time for both? This
> announcement says,
> 
> The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM --
> 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting.
> 
> But especially the midnight thing and then EDT CDTGMT, since there is no
> indication of launch site,  11:00 PM  Where?  Lets keep everything in
> Amateur Radio on one time zone please? UTC.  aka: GMT.
> 
> Joe WB9SBD
> 
> The Original Rolling Ball Clock
> Idle Tyme
> Idle-Tyme.com
> http://www.idle-tyme.com
> 
> On 4/19/2011 3:22 PM, Bob Bruninga wrote:
>> KC2TUA announces: Balloon attempt across the Atlantic.  21 April 2011
>> 
>> Hams in the USA and worldwide are needed to listen on 7.1023 and 10.1466 
>> MHz
>> and to send readings of the balloon's progress to [email protected]. 
>> More
>> information about the program, including the latest projected flight path,
>> can be found at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/
>> https://twitter.com/PBH5.
>> 
>> It also has an APRS GPS tracker on 144.39 with the callsign KC2ZJH and 
>> will
>> launch from Oswego, NY around midnight Thursday.  Thanks in advance for 
>> your
>> help!
>> 
>> The HF downlink exact frequency will vary 10 Hz or so with temperature.
>> Accurate recording of frequency will be useful.
>> 
>> 73,
>> -Tom Triebwasser
>> PBH Alumnus '09
>> KC2TUA
>> 
>> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> The Project Blue Horizon Increment 5 (PBH V) team has finalized a launch
>> window for the third and final flight of Increment 5; launch of PBH-15 is
>> tentatively planned for 4/21/11 -- 4/22/11. The team will be rolling out 
>> GO/
>> NO-GO communications to all parties to provide adequate time for 
>> interested
>> individuals to plan accordingly for observing the launch or tracking and
>> following the mission progress.
>> 
>> The PBH-15 mission will be the Increment 5 teams attempt at breaking the
>> current ARHAB distance (3,361.81 miles) and duration (49 hours, 45 
>> minutes)
>> records. It will include integration of an altitude control mechanism for
>> reducing air vehicle weight during flight to sustain float and 30m HF
>> communications via an Enhanced Morse Decoder provided by Dylan Thorner of
>> Enhanced Solutions. PBH-15 will be lifted with a 54,000 cubic foot
>> Zero-pressure envelope and is projected to float for long durations 
>> between
>> 85,000-110,000.
>> 
>> The current target for executing launch of PBH-15 is between 11:00PM --
>> 12:00AM on Thursday (4/21)/Friday (4/22), weather and approval permitting.
>> 
>> At conclusion of Thursday's Flight Readiness Review (2PM - 3PM), the team
>> will provide updated GO/ NO-GO information.
>> 
>> During the PBH-15 mission, the Twitter feed will be updated in 30 minute
>> increments at: http://twitter.com/PBH5
>> 
>> --------------------------------------
>> 
>> For those interested in tracking the Mission Payload, the following band
>> plan and call signs will be used for PBH-15:
>> 
>> Function
>> Frequency
>> Required
>> HAM Level
>> 
>> Payload
>> Call Sign
>> Primary Voice / Mission Communication
>> 147.500MHz
>> Technician
>> 
>> Mission Payload HF (40m)
>> N2XE
>> Secondary Voice / Mission Communication
>>   Owego Repeater (Duplex)
>> 146.760MHz
>> Technician
>> 
>> Mission Payload HF (30m)
>> N2XE
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Mission Payload APRS
>> KC2ZJH
>> APRS
>> 144.390MHz
>> Technician
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 40m HF (Morse Code)
>> See attached
>> Technician
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 30m HF (Morse Code)
>> See attached
>> General
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Users can input data received from the Mission Payload via the "User 
>> Input"
>> tab at http://www.projectbluehorizon.com/.
>> 
>> Points received from the PBH-15 payload over HF can also be submitted to:
>> [email protected]
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Matthew T. Lewis
>> 
>> 
>> 
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> Message: 15
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:25:11 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Stephen Davis <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
> To: Joe <[email protected]>, [email protected]
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> 
> According to the info at http://www.arhab.org/ARHABlaunchannouncements.html
> 
> The launch of PBH-15 is schedule for 2330 EDT from Owego, NY (Lat/Lon: 
> 42.09/-76.22). 
> 73,
> Steve
> KJ4FEL
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Joe <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected]
> Sent: Wed, April 20, 2011 9:21:04 AM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Balloon across Atlantic 21 April?
> 
> Can we please have the location of the launch? I know it has a 2 land 
> call sign,  but now days that's meaningless.
> sat-bb
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 16
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:57:02 -0700
> From: "Tom Workman" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW  satellite requirements
> To: <[email protected]>
> Message-ID: <326B19D06ABA4244AC5EC771C7F482F2@K0TWHOME>
> Content-Type: text/plain;     charset="iso-8859-1"
> 
> Thanks to all who provided the info I needed. My biggest problem was not
> using a PROP_MODE field. 
> 
> Now back to correcting the problem. And saving my private key where I can
> actually find it next time. 
> 
> Tom - K?TW
> 
>> I've decided to give Logbook of the World (LOTW) another try. I keep
> losing
>> my passwords and have to start over. Maybe I'll write them down this time
> :-)
>> 
>> When I tried uploading a couple of my satellite QSOs as a test LOTW says 
>> that the MODE field is invalid. I had entered "SAT". I know this has been
>> discussed in recent months here but I couldn't find that discusssion in
>> looking at the archives. Would someone put me on the right track as to
> what
>> fields are required for a satellite QSO to be considered valid by LOTW?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> Tom - K?TW
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 17
> Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2011 08:12:53 -0700
> From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Revisiting LOTW satellite requirements
> To: [email protected]
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
> 
> Hi Chuck!
> 
>> I just read the LOTW FAQ and it stated that the satellite name HO-68 is 
>> supported by LOTW.
>> I have never been able to upload any logs containing HO-68 as the sat name.
>> TQSL 1.13 does not have HO-68 in the satellite drop-down menu box.
>> 
>> Is there something I'm missing?
> 
> Probably an updated TQSL configuration file.
> 
> You can get that by logging into the LOTW web site, then go to "Your Account",
> then "Your Certificates".  There is a link where you can download the latest
> TQSL configuration file (last updated on 3 March) along with your certificates
> from the web site.  The configuration file has - among many other things - the
> list of satellites acceptable for LOTW, and log formats for those
> using Cabrillo-
> formatted contest logs instead of ADIF files for LOTW.
> 
> Once you download the updated configuration file to your computer, you should
> only have to click on the file to launch TQSL and update your program.  After
> that, you should be in good shape.
> 
> 73!
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
> http://www.wd9ewk.net/
> 
> 
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