[amsat-bb] Masat-1 (MO-72)
Masat-1, also named MO-72 by AMSAT, is Object E. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] MO-72 SW Update
Many of you may already know this, but for those who may not, there is a new version of MASAT-1 (MO-72) decoding software on their website at http://cubesat.bme.hu/data/gsc/Masat1_GND_Client_20120220.zip 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Masat-1 (Object D)
During the 02/16/2012 1138UTC pass here at EN91ck, I used Object D and was right on. Object C AOS and LOS was off by a minute or more although that is what the Masat-1 website is using. I still have no local indication that my packets are being uploaded, but I am showing 97 packets received on the website. Of course, my logs show many more than that. This is fun. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Masat-1 - Object E
I just went to the Masat-1 Website and see that they are now using Object E keps (38081), so I will try them during the next pass. 73 -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Masat-1 Telemetry Data
I have been successful in copying both the CW and GFSK telemetry data and a log was generated but there is no indication as to whether it has been uploaded. Checking the website and each registered ham, I noted that they all say 0 packets received so I must assumed that they are not automatically uploaded. Do we have to manually send the log files somewhere? If so, where? BTW, I am using 38079 (2012-006C) for Masat-1. I have not attempted to receive any of the others yet. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Farewell ARISSat-1
I have not heard anything from ARISSat-1 this morning during the past two calculated passes. I notice the last Telemetry entry was at 0602 UTC, so it is safe to say she has died. It is like losing a friend. It was a lot of fun and I certainly hope the community has learned much from it. Thanks to all who were instrumental during the entire process. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] ARISSAT-1
I was able to copy ARISSat-1 during three passes today but as was mentioned in a previous bulletin, the signal seems much weaker, and I have had to correct the frequency often which means the keps are not up to date although I downloaded them this morning. I just downloaded them again a few minutes ago and noticed a big change. She was also in Low Power mode in full sunlight again. I did work CW through her and heard my signal on the downlink but it was weak and warblely (if that is a word). I am thinking it is tumbling quite a bit. I am beginning to believe that the predictions for de-orbit on the 30th might be accurate. I must say it has been fun and I hope we have all learned lessons from the experience. I'll keep monitoring until it is confirmed that de-orbit has occurred. I am looking forward to Hamcation in February so I can sit and chat (debrief) with all the fine people who put her up there. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1
I wanted to let W6IHG that I did hear him through ARISSat-1 during my 1817 UTC pass. I have an audio recording of that pass. I believe I also heard WB2OQQ. There was also a station sending SSTV through the transponder but the station was not using Doppler. He went right out of the bandpass. I tried to follow but could not. I noticed that even though ARISSat-1 was in full sunlight, it went into Low Power mode. I was able to get a pretty decent SSTV copy during that pass, also. I am trying to determine what I am going to do when it terminates. It has taken up a good portion of my operating since August 4th. HI HI. There is another pass coming up in 5 mins (1951UTC). It will be a 13 degree pass so that should be pretty decent also. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] E1P Data Submission
For those of you who, like me, have been copying and submitting telemetry data for the Explorer 1 Prime MSU project and may have found you are unable to submit data, I have received a response to my inquiry regarding that problem dated 12/15/2011: snip We are in the midst of a server upgrade and are doing a migration of the data submission services. They will be offline for a couple of days and then should be ready to go after that. Sorry for the inconvenience. We do still request telemetry submission and thank you for you patience. -Ehson E1P Program Manager /snip Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my AMSAT friends. 73 -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] FAST1 Status?
Has there been a change to FAST1 since Thursday? During two passes on
Thursday, I was able to digipeat through it using AGWPE (set to 1k2),
UISS, and SatPC. I have included a portion of my log below. Both
yesterday (12/10) and this morning (12/11) I was not able to digi
through it although I was receiving the beacon.
[UISS Auto-Log date - Mode: Only Digipeated Packets - 12/8/2011]
1:Fm K8TL To BEACON Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=18 [01:09:06]
CQ V FAST1,EM89CV
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=53 [01:09:14]
:K8TL :Hi UR 59 from Carl in Cleveland OH EN91ck
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=51 [01:09:51]
Hello to All from Carl in Cleveland, OH USA EN91ck
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=57 [01:09:55]
=4127.04N/08148.18W`Carl in Cleveland, OH EN91ck {UISS52}
1:Fm K8TL To BEACON Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=18 [01:10:06]
CQ V FAST1,EM89CV
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=51 [01:11:28]
Hello to All from Carl in Cleveland, OH USA EN91ck
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=59 [01:11:57]
73 All until another pass from Carl in Cleveland, OH EN91ck
[UISS Auto-Log date - Mode: All Packets - 12/8/2011]
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1 UI pid=F0 Len=51 [02:43:31]
Hello to All from Carl in Cleveland, OH USA EN91ck
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=51 [02:43:33]
Hello to All from Carl in Cleveland, OH USA EN91ck
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1 UI pid=F0 Len=57 [02:43:42]
=4127.04N/08148.18W`Carl in Cleveland, OH EN91ck {UISS52}
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=57 [02:43:44]
=4127.04N/08148.18W`Carl in Cleveland, OH EN91ck {UISS52}
1:Fm FAST1 To BEACON UI pid=F0 Len=123 [02:44:00]
F11G0212006289
026 019 018 020 027
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1 UI pid=F0 Len=51 [02:44:04]
Hello to All from Carl in Cleveland, OH USA EN91ck
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=51 [02:44:06]
Hello to All from Carl in Cleveland, OH USA EN91ck
1:Fm KO6TZ To W8KRF-6 Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=26 [02:44:17]
DM13rw via FO-69 Sara Lily
1:Fm KO6TZ To W8KRF-6 Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=26 [02:44:21]
DM13rw via FO-69 Sara Lily
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1 UI pid=F0 Len=53 [02:44:28]
:KO6TZ:Hi UR 59 from Carl in Cleveland OH EN91ck
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=53 [02:44:30]
:KO6TZ:Hi UR 59 from Carl in Cleveland OH EN91ck
1:Fm WB5LHD To WB5LHD Via FAST1* DISC P[02:44:42]
1:Fm FAST1 To BEACON UI pid=F0 Len=123 [02:45:00]
F11G0211006286
026 019 018 020 027
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To KO6TZ Via FAST1 UI pid=F0 Len=51 [02:45:11]
Hello to All from Carl in Cleveland, OH USA EN91ck
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To KO6TZ Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=51 [02:45:13]
Hello to All from Carl in Cleveland, OH USA EN91ck
1:Fm FAST1 To BEACON UI pid=F0 Len=123 [02:46:00]
F11G0210105286
026 019 018 020 027
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1 UI pid=F0 Len=51 [02:46:13]
Hello to All from Carl in Cleveland, OH USA EN91ck
1:Fm W8KRF-6 To BEACON Via FAST1* UI pid=F0 Len=51 [02:46:15]
Hello to All from Carl in Cleveland, OH USA EN91ck
In the above log, FAST1* indicates I was digipeated. I also did receive
digipeated beacons from other stations (KO6TZ, WB5LHD, K8TL). What are
others experiencing?
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[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 Telemetry
How do I know whether or not the data I have been submitting has in fact been received? I noticed my call sign does not appear in the list on DK3WN SatBlog and I am sure I have submitted more frames than some of those listed. Up until now, I was not interested in a certificate but after seeing a copy of one, I would now like to get one. I have all my CSV files so I can send them in, if necessary. I also have several wav files of the Voice transmissions. I have SSTV images and wav files posted on my website at www.w8krf.net. Is there something else I need to do to get the certificate? 73, http://www.dk3wn.info/p/ *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Object IDs
I have made some progress in my decoding and I am decoding E1P-U2 consistently, but I am still not certain of which object it is. Has anyone definitely, or within reason, identified which of the original objects the various sats are? Since AubieSat, M-Cubed, and E1P were in the first pod to be deployed, I would think they would be clustered. RAX-2 should be all by itself. Object A and H are none of the sats but rather the booster, etc. I am asking mainly because I am using Object F for E1P but the doppler correction is off. What are those of you who are tracking these sats using? I am ready to try to decode RAX-2 and M-Cubed again but I want to make certain I am using the right TLEs. Thanks, *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Frustrated...need detumbling program.
The subject line is meant to be facetious, however, I am experiencing much frustration and my brain (what ever is left up there) is tumbling when it comes to decoding the cubesats that were deployed on Oct 28. I have been decoding the telemetry from ARISSat-1 without any problems. I have copied and recorded SRMSAT. I have had QSOs on AO-7. I have digi'd through ISS. I even had a nice QSO with Mike Fossum last week. BUT, I can not decode any of the telemetry from RAX-2, M-Cubed, or E1P. I hear them but just can not see anything using HyperTerminal or the designated Decoding software. I only have the Internal TNC in the TS-2000 and the SignaLink USB/AWGPE. I did try an old MFJ-1270B but it is not able to do 9k6 with its internal modem. I don't know how to tune them in using USB.The mode is stated as FSK or Non-Coherent FSK. I was told to use USB but the signal sounds awful. I know there are a few of you who are copying them. Maybe it is my ignorance or lack of experience, or maybe it just takes more sophisticated equipment. It just seems to me that if the amateur community is being asked to help with these projects, then it should be less complicated to do so. I have pretty much given up on them and put all my effort now into ARISSat-1 while it lasts. If anyone can come down to my level and give me some advise without being so matter-of-fact about it, I would appreciate it. If I just can't do it with what I have, then tell me, so I can stop wasting my golden years trying to be a rocket scientist or space cadet or whatever. Hi 73, -- *Carl W8KRF * ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] M-Cubed telemetry decoded
FB Mike. Could you share which Keps you were using? Also, what mode did you use? What is your setup...radio, TNC, etc? I have had no luck with any of the projects. I would like to try M-Cubed. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Charge for Satellite Tracking?
Anthony, Thank you for giving us a better perspective on what it is like to be involved in these sorts of projects. I, for one, really appreciate all you guys do and I am having a blast trying to track and decode the telemetry. I have not been very successful but one is never too old to learn, and I am learning a lot. Keep up the good work and I wish you all the success in the world at whatever path your professional career takes you. To the rest of you, especially all the whiners: I have included Anthony's posting just in case any of your missed it. Read it over and over and over until you understand what this is really all about. Have fun! 73, -- *Carl W8KRF snip *Message: 20 Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2011 01:26:40 -0700 From: KE7OSNke7...@arrl.net To:amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Charge for Satellite Tracking? Message-ID: cacpgsd-wqqrhdxgbu9ass9o4jnqxvytrx+eu2orrfciwpva...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I think having stations set up to do that ranging would be neat to have if nothing else for an education opportunity. As a student working on building and launching one of these little nano-satellites I would like to see one thing cleared up. These are NOT University satellites, they are student satellites. They are designed and built by students, funded through grants and donations arranged by students. Universities provide little more then an framework for organizing these sorts of projects. So if the university is going to chip in to some fund on behalf of those helping track the satellites, then it would be really nice for them to through some money at the building of the satellites. At my school the department sponsoring our project has to pay the university rent for the space we take up in a building owned by the department for a project made up entirely of tuition paying students. We may only pay around $7-15K in tuition, and another $5-10K in housing, food, books, etc. but most of us if we are lucky can make about half our yearly costs from summer jobs or internships. The rest we scrounge for scholarships and grants. We put in around 20 hours a week into class and labs, another 15-40 in other school work. What little free time we have we spend in research labs instead of watching TV, or drinking. We spend a lot of that time trying to keep the project funded to a level that allows us to continue. We are very aware of how much it costs to construct a station to track satellites, and to build the satellites, and to launch the satellites. If we are able to bring in any extra money we spend that right back into the students we have putting 20 hours a week that they could and probably should spend on something outside of school. We devote years into these little boxes of electronics, in the hope that it will someday fly in space. We reach out and connect with other students doing the same thing, we congratulate them for their successes, and console them on their losses. I personally was up all night watching this latest launch as one of the cubes (E1P) was to have been launch on the Glory mission in march which failed to reach orbit. It is now on orbit and doing fine, M-Cubed however seams to be having issues and I will track it every chance I get to help that team understand what is going on. I got into nano-satellites by first being a HAM, and if I have my way anything I put into orbit will be switched over to a BBS, APRS digi, or even voice repeater when the scientific mission is done. That time may not come in the operational life span of the satellite and it is very important that it complete the mission that someone has generously paid for. If nothing else then I hope what I learn from this endeavor will serve to further the collective understanding of something. I attend a state school as a student of Mechanical Engineering, I have been dumpster diving for parts, I carry two rolls of duct tape, I find a hammer can fix many problems, I have spent hours building things to replace tools I either cannot afford, or cannot afford to wait for. The moral is that these aren't multi-million dollar projects with blank checks, these are shoestring operations that have to take things one step at a time. If you don't want to help out the next generation of aerospace engineers and rocket scientists that's up to you. We won't turn down help, but many of us have grown to expect nothing from anyone. We will build a ladder so we can through our satellite into orbit if we have to. I'm sorry if I seam over passionate or long winded, but please keep in mind that I have watched for several years as budgets have been cut, my tuition and living expenses goes up, and my income and financial-aid remain the same. It is like a broken record (yes I know what records are) to hear people complain about a short term inconvenience and offer a solution that threatens long term progress. Anthony Odenthal KE7OSN President Amateur Radio Club at OSU /snip
[amsat-bb] RAX-2
Using Object C, E, and F, I did hear RAX-2 this morning but could not copy the data. Since I do not have an external TNC, I used the TS-2000 internal TNC. For those who have the TS-2000, I set Menu 46=Main; Menu 47=9600 bps; Menu 48=TNC Band; and Menu 55=On. I then used HyperTerm to connect to the TNC and did a RESET. I turned Kiss=On, Mon=On, MCON=On, and MCOM=On. I disconnected from Hyperterm and ran RAX_Serial_to_TCP.bat; I then ran RAX_GS_Client.bat. The Summary Panel is being displayed and I received not errors from either BAT file. I have the Mode set to FM on 437.345 MHz. I had to manually tune (from 5 KHz above to 5 KHz below the center frequency during the pass) since the TNC is using the COM port negating any CAT control. As I said before, I am seeing a very strong signal on my S-meter about every 20 secs. Since 9.6K sound much like noise, I can not really distinguish the data from the noise. Anyone have a suggestions as to why I am not displaying data? -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] RAX-2 Keps
From what I am seeing on the RAX-2 website, my Keps are way off. Where can I find the latest? They are not on the website. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] RAX-2 Decoding
I have installed the RAX-2 decoding software hoping to be able to copy and decode the telemetry. I am using a TS-2000 with a SignaLink USB and AGWPE as the TNC. I am not able to get the software to recognize this set up. I have AGWPE setup in Kiss Simple mode at 9600 Baud. (I use the SignaLink with the ARISSATTLM software and it works fine.) Can anyone tell me if this setup will work with the RAX-2 software? If so, what am I not doing or doing wrong? Thanks and 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] AO-51 Contact
I just worked an AO-51 pass at 1957UTC and had a contact with N4HML at EL98. I am unable to find this call sign in the QRZ database. In the FCC database, that call is registered to PRESCOTT JR, RICHARD H and the status is Expired 02/27/2007 and Canceled 02/28/2009. So, either the FCC is wrong or we have a bootlegger on the sats. Can anyone confirm this? -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] ARISSATTLM Website
It appears that the TLM website is not being updated. I have been submitting frames for the past three passes today (10/27) and the website is still showing frames from 0159UTC. Does anyone know the status of the live update server? 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 586
I think we are getting way off topic here. If you guys keep putting all your energies into the past, you'll miss the future. Nothing you say here, or do anywhere, is going to change anything. Let's get back to AMSAT and Satellites. How 'bout that ARISSAT-1, huh? Still going strong! 73, *Carl W8KRF* On 10/23/2011 12:38 PM, amsat-bb-requ...@amsat.org wrote: Send AMSAT-BB mailing list submissions to amsat-bb@amsat.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to amsat-bb-requ...@amsat.org You can reach the person managing the list at amsat-bb-ow...@amsat.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of AMSAT-BB digest... -- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:07:42 -0400 From: Joe Leikhimrhyol...@nettally.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: knowledge required Message-ID:4ea3a11e.5020...@nettally.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Whats with these kids today, they can't drive a car unless it has automatic transmission. Don't get me going about these wimps and their paddle shifters. If you can't drive stick shift and double clutch(without synchromesh), you should just stay home! -- SNIP-- Just give up on trying to explain to some of these drivers! They will never understand what you, Peter and others on here are talking about... The way the US has dumbed down the drivers license requirements produced them... -- SNAP-- ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] SRMVU Recording 2011_10_19_1221UTC
Another 7 degree pass at 1221UTC. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] SRMVU Recording 10-19-2011 1032UTC
Recording of SRMVU (Object D) pass on 10-19-2011 1032UTC. Locator: EN91ck 7 degree max elevation pass. Setup: SatPC32 with LVB Tracker; G-5400B Az/El rotator; Kenwood TS-2000; Antenna M^2 436CP30; ARR MSP432VDG-160 Mast Mounted Preamp. I did notice a change in the change in the Temperature Status during the pass. Initially, it was P but changed to X at approximately the middle of the pass. All other parameters remained constant. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] SRMVU Keps?
This morning I initially used the lastest Keps for Object B and was able to copy the CW telemetry, however, at Object B's LOS, I was still copying the signal. I switched to Object D and was able to copy CW for another minute or so before LOS which corresponded with the Object D LOS. Hopefully, I will be home for the next pass and will use Object D for SRMVU. The telemetry I copied was SRMVU C Z Z P C C at EN91ck for the 0043UTC (approx) 7 degree pass. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] SRMVU 1138UTC pass at EN91ck
SRMVU CW Telemetry: SRMVU C Z Z P P C Note: The AOS/LOS are almost 2 minutes off now. I have also noticed an upward shift in the frequency. I am receiving it at 435.426+. I am also having to adjust Doppler more often. Is this a side effect of the Keps being off? Will you be posting updated Keps? -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] SRMVU/JUGNU Keps
I have been looking at Catalog numbers 37838U through 37842U and with no scientific or mathematical reason, but rather practicality, I am using 37841U for SRMVU and 37842U for JUGNU keps. When I used 37841U (2011-058D) during the last pass of SRMVU, I was just about right on with AOS/LOS times. However, all of that series are with in a minute or so. Just my observation. There is another pass coming up in 28 minutes so I will see how accurate I am again. I have all five showing in SatPC. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] SRMVU Telemetry
I was able to copy SRMVU this morning during the 1149UTC pass here at EN91ck (Cleveland, OH USA). I did notice that the AOS/LOS were off by a minute or slightly more. Perhaps the Keps will be updated soon. The signal strength was weak but copyable. A recording was made. The CW Telemetry: SRMVU C Z Z P P C (this was repeated without change throughout the entire pass) -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] G5500 and LVB tracker interface
I agree 100% with Mark on all his points. I use LVB tracker with a G-5400B and switched to the MAX232 chip. I was experiencing very annoying RFI which I determined was coming from the LVB Tracker. Changing from USB to MAX232 all but eliminated the RFI. I still experience some RFI from the computer itself. I was using HRD Sat Tracker but was experiencing problems with Doppler correction. When I switched to SatPC, I am right on now. Once I learned all the nuances of the program, I find it to be the best of all I have tried and I have tried them all. BTW, I just experienced my best ever pass of ARISSat-1. I was able to copy 51 frames of telemetry and Kursk data. It was an 80 degree pass from the SW. The battery voltage seemed to be up a bit from past passes. Still no transponder QSOs however. Tried a few times without success. I wish I had my mast mounted pre-amps up there. Soon hopefully but probably not in time for ARISSat-1. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Magnetic North vs True North
The earlier discussion on this topic caused me to think about my setup. I know the tracking programs use True North; my question: If my declination is 8 º 6' West, is my true north East or West of Magnetic North. I am currently setup to where my True North is 8º East of Magnetic North. I have looked a various sights on the Internet but I have always had a problem wrapping my thick brain around this topic. Thanks, -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] SatPC and TS-2000
Thank you Erich. That did it. Enjoy your holiday. 73, *Carl W8KRF* On 9/1/2011 2:34 AM, erich.eichm...@t-online.de wrote: Hi Carl, to work the crossband transponder use the normal SatPC32 (not SatPC32ISS which runs the radio in Split mode). In the Radio Setup menu check the option Satellite Mode. Leave option Autom. RX/TX change unchecked. Save the changes and restart SatPC32. The TS-2000 will then run in satellite mode (full duplex). Mark, N8MH, has aleady informed you about his entry in Doppler.SQF. We are on vacation at the Bodensee (Lake Constance) in Southern Germany until Sept. 10th. I can receive and send e-mails but can't make tests. 73s, Erich, DK1TB ** ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] SatPC and TS-2000
Is anyone using SatPC32 with a Kenwood TS-2000? If so, what is your Doppler.SQF entry for the transponder. I can not seem to get it to go into Duplex (Satellite) mode. It goes into Split and, of course, I can not hear the downlink. 73 -- *Carl W8KRF* ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Keps
Thank you Mark, Alan, and Erich. It is now working as I wanted. I see that I have two options now. I can load my file OR load the keps live from Celetrack. I was finally able to copy some of the telemetry last night and SatPC did a very nice job of keeping up with the Doppler. I have to fine tune it but it was exciting to finally copy something and be able to upload it to the website. Thank you all again for the very timely response. 73, -- *Carl W8KRF * ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] SATPC32 - Keps Path
Is there a way I can change the default PATH for my Keps files in SatPC? I like to keep one Kep file on one computer and load them over my LAN to the other computers/programs. I want to start using SatPC again after not being very successful using HRD Sat Tracker on ARISSat-1. It seems that the program of choice here on this bulletin board is SatPC. It has been ages since I have used it so I am trying to get it up-to-date and configured for ARISSat-1. I have spent hours searching the archives and I think I have all the SQF files setup. It is controlling the radio (TS-2000) and rotor. Thanks, -- *Carl W8KRF * ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Stop this damn bickering. Have fun!
That is IMHO. We need constructive posts not this one-up-manship crap. Has anyone posted any live WAV files anywhere, so we can experiment with them while waiting for an ARISSat1 pass? I have been able to copy the BPSK telemetry two times. I am using HRD Sat Tracker and the Doppler is not keeping up. I have to manually correct for the errors. I am using the Keps which are on the AMSAT website. I am finding the operating frequency to be much lower then 145.920. But, also, this was with a 70 degree elevation pass which requires quite a bit of Doppler correction. And also it is using USB so I guess if I did the math it would be right on. Whatever...I am having a blast trying to copy it. I even got up twice in the middle of the night to try it. I want to have a much fun as I can before the batteries go dead. That is a whole other topic that may get people bickering. I have the same feeling about the means and methods as many of you, but airing them here is not going to change a damn thing. If you all put as much energy in contacting those idiots in Washington about the mess they are making of our economy, ETC, we might be better off. Again, that is IMHO. 73, *Carl W8KRF * ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Satellite Contacts During Field Day
I have a comment regarding FD satellite contacts. If I remember correctly, it has been established that a station only make one (1) satellite contact during the FD period so everyone can have a chance. Making a contact or contacts on each of the available satellites during each of their passes is improper and not according to my understanding of the rules. -- *Carl W8KRF * ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite Contacts During Field Day
BUT...you can still only take credit for one 100 point contact. *Carl W8KRF * On 6/27/2011 12:10 PM, kq...@verizon.net wrote: Only on the FM satellites. The linear transponder satellites can be used to make as many contacts as you can. Jim KQ6EA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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
