Stefan,
Ah, so THAT's what the other SATPC32 program (ISS) version is for.
Read the instructions? Sir--where is your manhood? It runs counter to my
gender to resort to something as despicable as reading
instructions. Why, it makes me suspect you might be a Communist! (No
offense to any communists who might be members of the list.)
:-)
Seriously, Stefan, thank you for the assist. I'll eat my serving of
humble pie while I read the instructions for SATPC32 again.
73,
Les N1LF
EM63
On 5/27/2013 10:35 AM, Stefan Wagener wrote:
Hi Les,
1. Go to: http://www.issfanclub.com
on the right side you see activities. Packet was active an hour ago.
Found it to be the most up-to-date source for activities short of
special announcements.
2. Please read the SatPC32 instructions, especially the part on
SatPC32ISS. Use that program and make sure you select the correct
frequencies. You might need to change the default ones in SatPC for
the ISS based on the link/activity above.
Hope that helps.
73 Stefan, VE4NSA
On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 10:10 AM, Les Rayburn <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
I ran a Google search this morning, and there is still no known
cure for "operator error". So I resort to searching
for more medicine on the list until a cure can be found. Please
give generously until a cure can be found. :-)
Been on satellites for about five weeks now, and have managed to
work a few contacts through SO-50, FO-29, AO-7,
and VO-52. Have copied CW beacons from other birds including a few
of the small Cubesats. The system
seems to be working well.
Some bugs had to be worked out along the way, including adjusting
Doppler correction on SATPC32,
fixing an audio distortion problem, and desense in Mode J.
But despite my best efforts, I've yet to hear a single peep out of
the International Space Station. Not just in voice modes,
mind you, but I can't seem to find the digipeater signals, or
anything else. I'm clearly doing something wrong.
So, here are my questions:
1.) My IC-910H is controlled by SATPC32 in "satellite mode".
Simple enough. But when I make the ISS the "active satellite" it
stays in V/U mode, and won't easily let me go into simplex mode to
work the ISS voice circuits or FM repeater.
Is there a fix for this? How do other IC-910H owners deal with
this issue?
2.) What frequency should I be looking for the packet signals on?
I don't have a TNC, but do have a Rigblaster USB Advantage sound
card interface. I know it's possible to use this to monitor (and
possibly transmit signals to the ISS) Is there a link to a web
site explaining how to configure the software, etc. for beginners?
3.) How often is the ISS in FM repeater mode? Not often, I'm
guessing. Anyone know why?
4.) Any other tips on working the ISS? It would be quite a thrill
for me!
Please pardon the newbie questions. This list is great, and I
really appreciate the help.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming for
smart, capable operators, already in
progress.
--
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73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
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