[amsat-bb] Fw: Field Day 2014
Hello, I’m hoping to be writing an article about FD and the activity on the Amateur Satellites. It would be helpful, to the story, if the stations operating provided me with the call sign you will be using along with your operating class and ARRL section. I will be on all the available satellites using the call W2GSB, 5A, NLI and W2TOB for the GOTA contacts. Good Luck, Have Fun and talk up AMSAT, thank you. 73’s Peter W2JV ___ 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] KySat
Hello, Can someone provide me with the latest TLE’s, for KySat, their web site appears to have an older issue, thank you. Has anyone determined what object it may be? 73 Peter WB2OQQ ___ 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] KySat Dashboard
Hello, It’s been some time that I linked my TNC to a dashboard output, and I honestly forgot the setup. I know that the TNC needs to be in KISS mode and there might be a serial port emulator in the setup. If anyone can give me some guidance on the required steps to allow the TNC to talk to the KYSat dashboard I would be very grateful, thank you. 73 Peter WB2OQQ ___ 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] Fw: Delfi C3 Close Approach Notification
FYI 73's WB2OQQ Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has identified a predicted conjunction between Delfi C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 38013. Primary Object: Delfi C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 38013 Time of Closest Approach: 26 SEP 2013 02:05 UTC Overall miss distance: 796 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -177 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: 760 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: -158 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 24 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 1443 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 7 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 11 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 703 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 5 meters Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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] SPECIAL EVENT
Hello, This weekend is Lighthouse Lightship weekend, around the world. I will be operating at the Fire Island Lighthouse, from Fire Island, NY, FN30. The host club is the Great South Bay ARC, www.gsbarc.org. I will be using the club call sign, W2GSB/FI. The plan is to work all the amateur satellites, Saturday and Sunday, starting on the 14:23 U pass of FO-29. The operating hours will be until 4 PM, as the Lighthouse is being repaired and we must leave at that hour each day. If you like to collect Lighthouse QSL cards you will enjoy having this one, and can mail your card to my home call. I look forward to working many stations and those of you worked me at Custer Observatory, QSL cards are being printed, thank you. 73 Pete WB2OQQ ___ 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] Fw: Delfi C3 Close Approach Notification
Subject: Delfi C3 Close Approach Notification Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has identified a predicted conjunction between Delfi C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 31066. Primary Object: Delfi C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 31066 Time of Closest Approach: 11 AUG 2013 1:43 UTC Overall miss distance: 190 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: 183 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -4 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: -52 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 14 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 918 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 12 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 57 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 2607 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 41 meters Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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] WB2OQQ- Special Event
Hello, I will be joining the Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club at the Custer Observatory in Southold, NY beginning at 1400 U to 0100 tomorrow. The observatory is located in FN 31, for those of you that might need the grid, thank you. I will be using my call. 73’s Pete WB2OQQ ___ 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: AO-27
Hello Frank, Welcome to the exciting world of Amateur Satellites, this BB is an excellent source for exchanging satellite ideas, setting up schedules for satellite contacts and making friends! AO-27 is currently not operational, the team is having problems with it's bootloader program, it keeps crashing, you can visit, http://www.ao27.org/AO27/, to see any progress with the satellite, you can also view all activity with satellites, http://oscar.dcarr.org/, with this site, have fun. 73 Pete WB2OQQ ___ 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] PhoneSat-1 Launch Scrubbed Today
Hello: SCRUBBED. The Orbital launch team is securing today's countdown after this unexpected technical problem arose. Officials are assessing the plan ahead to reattach the umbilical and determine when the next launch attempt can be made 73 Pete WB2OQQ ___ 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] Elections- Hudson Division
My Apologies in advance, this is off topic, however this is an important election, Mike was part of our team that spoke with Rep. Pete King on HR 607, thank you. WB2OQQ AMSAT- HUDSON DIVISION ARRL MEMBERS I am supporting Mike Lisenco N2YBB for the position of Hudson Division Director. Mike has a long history of service to the Amateur Radio community. He is currently the Section Manager for the New York City/Long Island Section. Mike has demonstrated that he understands both the hobby and the service aspects of Amateur Radio. He is an active ham who participates in Emergency Communications. He was an ARES District and Section Emergency Coordinator and a RACES Radio Officer. He also enjoys operating in contests, chasing DX, and just plain ragchewing. His extensive field experience gives him the knowledge base to understand the policies that need to be instituted by the ARRL. I believe he will bring new ideas and a fresh approach to the League. He listens to the opinions of the membership and incorporates their ideas into his plans There are 15 Directors in the ARRL. Their purpose is to develop policy that affects all hams for years to come. Leadership from the Hudson Division Director is crucial to the future success of Amateur Radio. . I know that Mike is strong enough to represent the interests of the Hudson Division in Newington. He has the time and the ability to best represent all of us. In my opinion, he is the right choice for the job. It is important that you vote. Starting October 1 balloting will be open for ARRL Hudson Division Director for those who have an email address on file with ARRL. You will receive instructions on how to vote electronically. Paper ballots will be mailed for those ARRL members who don't have an email on file. Join me in voting for Mike N2YBB when balloting begins next week. If you would like more info about Mike, go to his website www.hudsonhams.com 73, Pete WB2OQQ ___ 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] SPECIAL EVENT- FIRE ISLAND- FN30
Hello: The Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club, www.gsbarc.org, will be active on Fire Island National Seashore August 18th and 19th. I will be using the callsign W2GSB/FI on the FM amateur Satellites. I will begin on S0-50, for the 14:10 U pass tomorrow, and all workable FM passes, during daylight hours for the weekend. If you would like a special QSL card, I look forward to working you, and follow the instructions on the gsbarc site, to receive the card, thank you. Due to the popularity of the FM satellites and activity on the weekend, it might be a good idea to call W2GSB, so I can have a better chance of working you, I will be hand held. 73's WB2OQQ Pete ___ 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] Fw: SPECIAL EVENT- FIRE ISLAND- FN30
Hello: The Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club, www.gsbarc.org, will be active on Fire Island National Seashore August 18th and 19th. I will be using the callsign W2GSB/FI on the FM amateur Satellites. I will begin on S0-50, for the 14:10 U pass tomorrow, and all workable FM passes, during daylight hours for the weekend. If you would like a special QSL card, I look forward to working you, and follow the instructions on the gsbarc site, to receive the card, thank you. Due to the popularity of the FM satellites and activity on the weekend, it might be a good idea to call W2GSB, so I can have a better chance of working you, I will be hand held. 73's WB2OQQ Pete ___ 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: (no subject)
Ronald, Welcome to amateur satellites, http://oscar.dcarr.org/, this site will give you the status of the satellites, have fun. 73's WB2OQQ ___ 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: New York chapter
Vikas, Welcome to AMSAT, I'm the NY State Area Coordinator for AMSAT, as a volunteer I serve as AMSAT's regional ambassador. We serve in a variety of roles, from making presentations at local meetings to manning booths and conducting demonstrations at pubic schools, hamfests and conventions. Additionally, we act as as local Elmer's, providing technical and operational help to hams in the area. We do have AMSAT groups, in the form of mailing lists and local nets that provide information about local activities, you can visit, www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/maillist/maillist.php, to see the groups that exist. In NY I have made presentations at Amateur Radio Clubs, to discuss and learn about amateur satellites. There is an excellent net that you can participate in, the Hudson Valley Satellite Net. Hudson Valley Satellite Net The next net #147 will be Thursday August 2nd 2012 at 8PM EST On the KC2DAA Repeater 146.970 -600KHz 100 Hz PL Echolink: N2EYH-L Node Number 429079 (Echolink is only active for the duration of the net) The following is a list of local and regional groups that are affiliated with AMSAT Project OSCAR (San Francisco Bay Area) The Colorado AMSAT Net AMSAT-DC (Washington DC Area) The Houston AMSAT Net (Texas) The Southeast Michigan AMSAT Net Vikas, you can visit, www.amsat,org, and review all the activities that AMSAT offers.if you would like me to make a presentation to your group about getting started with the Amateur Satellites or how to become a licensed Amateur Radio Operator to use the Satellites, I would be pleased to arrange a date, thank you. Best Regards, Peter WB2OQQ ___ 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] **SPECIAL EVENT** CUSTER OBSERVATORY
Hello, I will be operating today from Custer Observatory, www.custer.org, as W2GSB. A special QSL card is available, visit www.gsbarc.org for information, I will be on the FM satellites, thank you. 73 WB2OQQ ___ 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] CUSTER SPECIAL EVENT
The Grid for CUSTER OBSERVATORY IN Southold, LI is FN31, thank you. 73 WB2OQQ ___ 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: Fo-29
Rick, According to, http://oscar.dcarr.org/, FO-29 is operational, this site is a good source to determine if the satellite you're tracking is operational. 73 WB2OQQ ___ 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] Fw: Update: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message
FYI 73 WB2OQQ Subject: Update: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 23657. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 23657 Time of Closest Approach: 15 JUL 2012 21:21 UTC Overall miss distance: 211 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -196 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -41 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: -69 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 21 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 289 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 12 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 5 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 64 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 2 meters Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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] Fw: Update: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message
Hello, FYI 73 WB2OQQ Subject: Update: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 23657. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 23657 Time of Closest Approach: 15 JUL 2012 21:21 UTC Overall miss distance: 748 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -179 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -382 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: -619 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 26 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 898 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 11 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 8 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 208 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 2 meters Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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] Fw: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message
Hello, Another Update, 73 WB2OQQ The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has identified a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 23657. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 23657 Time of Closest Approach: 15 JUL 2012 21:21 UTC Overall miss distance: 760 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -186 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -389 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: -626 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 38 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 1388 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 11 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 8 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 338 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 2 meters Thank you for your time and assistance. Please contact us if there are any questions. Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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] Fw: UPDATE: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message
UPDATE#3 73 WB2OQQ Subject: UPDATE: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 15495. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 15495 Time of Closest Approach: 10 JUL 2012 12:49 UTC Overall miss distance: 274 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -90 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -3 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: -259 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 30 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 557 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 10 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 8 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 63 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 8 meters Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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] Fw: UPDATE: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message
Hello, UPDATE #2 73 WB2OQQ Subject: UPDATE: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 15495. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 15495 Time of Closest Approach: 10 JUL 2012 12:49 UTC Overall miss distance: 303 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -75 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -4 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: -294 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 37 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 1580 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 11 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 13 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 138 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 9 meters Please reply to this message to acknowledge receipt of this close approach notification. It is possible to provide another estimate using owner/operator ephemeris data. If the satellite operator is interested please have them reply to all addresses listed in the Cc line. Email is the preferred method of communication. Thank you for your time and assistance. Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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] Fw: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message
FYI 73 WB2OQQ The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has identified a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 15495. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 15495 Time of Closest Approach: 10 JUL 2012 12:49 UTC Overall miss distance: 383 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -107 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -4 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: -368 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 44 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 3100 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 12 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 8 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 236 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 9 meters Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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] Original 13 colonies
Hello, I will be listening on the 13:42 pass of SO-50, as K2A/WB2OQQ, get in the log for a great looking special event card from me and a certificate from the 13 colonies group, thank you.And be sure to listen to the other 12 colony stations. 73- WB2OQQ ___ 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: Original 13 colonies
Hello, K2A/WB2OQQ will be on the 16:00 pass of FO-29, and the 16:34 pass of AO-27, look forward to working you. 73- WB2OQQ/K2A ___ 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] SPECIAL EVENT STATION
Hello, In recognition of Armed Forces day, I will be operating on the FM satellites, Saturday Sunday. The event call is W2GSB/APM . APM is the Air Power Museum located at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, LI, http://www.americanairpowermuseum.com/Website/index.html. Passes: SO-50- 5/19- 15:30 UAO-27- 5/19- 18:14 U SO-50- 5/19- 17:12 U AO-27- 5/20- 17:46 U SO-50- 5/20- 15:59 U SO-50- 5/20- 17:42 U If you would like a special QSL card for the event, see the May, QST page 92, or SASE, Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club/APM, PO Box 1356, West Babylon, NY 11704. www.gsbarc.org Thank you, 73, Pete WB2OQQ ___ 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] Fw: Update: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message
Good Morning, UPDATE #2 73 WB2OQQ Subject: Update: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 3569. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 3569 Time of Closest Approach: 15 MAY 2012 06:38 UTC Overall miss distance: 307 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: 126 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: 228 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: -162 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 17 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 533 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 29 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 17 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 216 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 31 meters Please reply to this message to acknowledge receipt of this close approach notification. Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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] Fw: Update: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message
UPDATE #3 73 WB2OQQ Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 3569. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 3569 Time of Closest Approach: 15 MAY 2012 06:38 UTC Overall miss distance: 205 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: 151 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -118 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: 74 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 18 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 171 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 31 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 16 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 178 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 31 meters Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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] Fw: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message
Hello, FYI- 73 WB2OQQ -Original Message- From: JSpOC/Space Correspondence Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2012 6:54 AM To: Peter Portanova Cc: DEWITT, JAMES L CTR USAF AFSPC 614 AOC/OL-D ; PETRUNA, STACEY L CTR USAF AFSPC 614 AOC/OL-D ; JSpOC/Space Correspondence Subject: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has identified a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 3569. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 3569 Time of Closest Approach: 15 MAY 2012 06:38 UTC Overall miss distance: 142 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: 126 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: 53 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: -42 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 19 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 960 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 30 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 19 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 301 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 31 meters Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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: Changes to the IARU Satellite Advisor Region 1, Germany, AMSAT-DL
Peter, Mike Rupprecht has been a dedicated and productive member of the satellite community, in addition to his suburb technical skills he has outstanding people skills, well done. 73's WB2OQQ ___ 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: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message
FYI 73 WB2OQQ -Original Message- From: JSpOC/Space Correspondence Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 8:58 PM To: Peter Portanova Cc: Dewitt, James L CTR USAF AFSPC 614 AOC/OL-D ; Petruna, Stacey L CTR USAF AFSPC 614 AOC/OL-D ; JSpOC/Space Correspondence Subject: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has identified a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 31461. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 31461 Time of Closest Approach: 13 APR 2012 19:28 UTC Overall miss distance: 883 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: 123 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -535 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: 693 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 18 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 1205 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 6 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 241 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 21408 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 81 meters Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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] Dee
I last spoke with Dee on 3/26/12 asking me, with his trademark enthusiasm, if I was going to Dayton. Martha introduced me to Dee when I started with the Amateur Satellites, helping me with the Linear Transponders. As a NY Area Coordinator Dee taught me how to run an AMSAT booth, always asking me, when is your next Hamfest. He was an outstanding ambassador for AMSAT and Amateur Radio.RIP Dee Pete WB2OQQ ___ 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] DELFI C3 CLOSE APPROACH UPDATE #3
Update, 73 Pete, WB2OQQ Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 24097. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 24097 Time of Closest Approach: 31 MAR 2012 03:24 UTC Overall miss distance: 778 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -40 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -2 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: 778 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 9 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 49 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 8 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 9 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 62 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 8 meters ___ 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] DELFI C3 CLOSE APPROACH- UPDATE
FYI, 73 Pete WB2OQQ Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 24097. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 24097 Time of Closest Approach: 31 MAR 2012 03:24 UTC Overall miss distance: 765 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -58 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -7 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: 764 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 13 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 298 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 10 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 16 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 329 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 12 meters ___ 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] DELFI C3 CLOSE APPROACH- UPDATE
Update of yesterdays information 73, Pete WB2OQQ Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 24097. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 24097 Time of Closest Approach: 31 MAR 2012 03:24 UTC Overall miss distance: 781 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -43 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -4 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: 780 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 17 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 1102 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 10 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 29 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 1326 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 12 meters ___ 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: VO-52 beacon heard I think
Ib, Just received the transponder at 11 degrees in FN30, sounded very healthy! 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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] HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY- JANUARY 8TH
Hello, Once again I will have the pleasure to be involved with one of the major events on the East Coast for Amateur Radio. Ham Radio University, http://hamradiouniversity.org/, billed as A Day of education to share ideas, experience, knowledge and fellowship among Amateur Radio operators. I will lead the Satellite Forum, How you can have your own Amateur Satellite Space Station, in addition I will be a moderator on Political Advocacy, discussing my work with H.R. 607 and H.R. 3288. I would like to appeal to anyone who lives in Rep. Berman's 28th CD in California to contact me for assistance on H.R. 3288. I will be on the 12:52 EST pass of AO-27 as special event station W2V, I hope we can work many stations to spread the word that Amateur Satellites are a thrill. N2MUN, will be the QSL manager for the event, his contact information is on www.QRZ.com, thank you 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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: AO-51 end of mission
Drew, I first want to wish you and your growing family the very best for the Holidays! AO-51, has been one of my best satellite recruiting tools and I will certainly miss her, however she gave us many wonderful years of faithful service, good bye dear friend. Drew, it is also important to note that you and the control team, managed AO-51 in a manner that I believe extended her life, thank you. As you noted we all must continue to support AMSAT's Fox-1 project, and other AMSAT projects I believe thru Amateur Satellites we have found a potential path to excite the children today and continue the STEM initiative. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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] Fw: NY SATELLITE SPECIAL EVENT STATION
Good Morning, I was asked by Hamilton, who attended one of my Satellite Presentations, to make satellite operators aware of this event, thank you. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com Hi, A satellite special event station N3Y will operate from the New Yorker Hotel in NY City on November 5th to raise awareness for the effort to restore Nikola Tesla's last lab in Shoreham, NY into a science museum; The New Yorker Hotel, was Tesla’s last home in Manhattan. Wardenclyffe, the lab, is located in Shoreham, NY on Long Island. We are helping to raise awareness for the effort to purchase the laboratory and restore it into a science museum. To read more about the effort to restore Wardencyffe, please check out http://www.teslasciencecenter.org. . For the latest updates on what frequencies to catch the stations on and a sneak peek at the QSL cards and QTHs, go to http://copaseticflows.appspot.com/teslaevent. Thanks for your help! -- 73 de KD0FNR Hamilton http://copaseticflows.appspot.com http://copaseticflow.blogspot.com ___ 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] UARS
NASA UPDATE UARS Updatesa.. Update #15 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:46:42 AM EDT NASA's decommissioned Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite fell back to Earth between 11:23 p.m. EDT Friday, Sept. 23 and 1:09 a.m. EDT Sept. 24. The Joint Space Operations Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California said the satellite penetrated the atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean. The precise re-entry time and location are not yet known with certainty. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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] 911 Special Event
Hello, I wanted to thank everyone who took the time to contact the 911 special event station, NW2C, at Ft. Totten NY. One of their members put together a video tribute from his experience's on that tragic day as well as video from the special event, thank you.http://vimeo.com/29077529 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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] SPECIAL 911 EVENT
Good Morning, I have been invited, WB2OQQ, to operate a portable satellite station today September 11th, using the call NW2C, at Historic Fort Totten, located in Bayside New York, only a few miles from ground zero. Fort Totten was one of many placed used in recovery and healing during 911. I will operate all FM satellite passes from 12 noon to 6pm EDT, 1600, -2200z. For those that make a confirmed satellite contact and wish to receive a Certificate of Confirmation, visit http://www.nw2c.org/911.html, for all the details, NW2C will also be operating on the general bands, check clusters for frequency updates. I look forward to demonstrating the enjoyment amateur operators have using the satellites and it's potential as another communications possibility in a crisis, so let's put on a good show for the very special people that will be invited to this 911 event, thank you. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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] NW2C 911- SPECIAL EVENT STATION
Good Afternoon, I have been invited, WB2OQQ, to operate a portable satellite station on September 11th, using the call NW2C, at Historic Fort Totten, located in Bayside New York, only a few miles from ground zero. Fort Totten was one of many placed used in recovery and healing during 911. I will operate all FM satellite passes from 12 noon to 6pm EDT, 1600, -2200z. For those that make a confirmed satellite contact and wish to receive a Certificate of Confirmation, visit http://www.nw2c.org/911.html, for all the details, NW2C will also be operating on the general bands, check clusters for frequency updates. I look forward to demonstrating how our amateur satellites, can be utilized as another communications possibility in a crisis, let's put on a good show for the very special people that will be invited to this 911 event, thank you. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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: UPDATE: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message
Hello, An updated close approach message. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2011 3:24 PM Subject: UPDATE: DELFI C3 Close Approach Message Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has updated a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 33312. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 33312 Time of Closest Approach: 07 SEP 2011 16:57 UTC Overall miss distance: 664 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: 47 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: 650 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: 134 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 13 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 188 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 7 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 6 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 37 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 2 meters ___ 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] Fw: DELFI C3 Close Approach
Good Labor Day to all, FYI 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com Subject: DELFI C3 Close Approach Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has identified a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 33312. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 33312 Time of Closest Approach: 07 SEP 2011 16:57 UTC Overall miss distance: 891 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: 60 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: 872 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: 179 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 14 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 662 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 6 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 2 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 111 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 2 meters ___ 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] LIGHTHOUSE WEEKEND
Hello, I will be operating, as W2GSB, from the historic Fire Island Lighthouse, FN30, for the Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club tomorrow, 8-20 and 8-21st, the first pass will be with SO-50, 16:30 U and all the subsequent FM passes. A special certificate is available, mail to W2GSB Lighthouse, PO Box 1356, West Babylon, NY 11704, thank you. Do not send envelope, club will supply. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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] Fw: DELFI C3 Close Approach
Hello, FYI 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com Subject: DELFI C3 Close Approach Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has identified a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 35579. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 35579 Time of Closest Approach: 16 AUG 2011 11:53 UTC Overall miss distance: 225 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -171 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -89 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: 117 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 12 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 608 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 10 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 258 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 1292 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 22 meters Please reply to this message to acknowledge receipt of this close approach notification. It is possible to provide another estimate using owner/operator ephemeris data. If the satellite operator is interested please have them reply to all addresses listed in the Cc line. Email is the preferred method of communication. Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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 13:05 U, 31-7-2011-
Greetings, Received and recorded message from space, to FN30, with special word.. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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] Fw: Special Event This Weekend at the Custer Institute and Observatory
Hello, In addition the group will have a satellite station operating W2GSB, working the available FM satellites, if you hear them give them a call, thank you. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com Subject: Special Event This Weekend at the Custer Institute and Observatory, Southhold, NY, Suffolk County, NY FN31 A CELEBRATION OF AMATEUR RADIO: LECTURES DEMOS The Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club will set up a ham radio station at Custer this Saturday at 8:00 A.M. and will operate until 8:00 A.M. Sunday morning, broadcasting around the world. There will be demonstrations and hands-on opportunities to learn about amateur radio. Radio licensing exams will be administered at noon (contact Kevin AB2ZI for info): ab...@arrl.net Lectures will run Saturday afternoon and evening and be presented by GSBARC, Peconic ARC and Custer Members on a variety of radio-related topics. Please check Custer's website closer to the date for lecture times and details. Suggested donation for the event: $10 Custer ARC Members, $15 Non-Members, $5 Students. For more information, go to the following website: http://www.custerobservatory.org/ http://www.gsbarc.org http://www.peconic-arc.net/ Lecture Schedule for Saturday, July 30th, 2011: Noon - 2:00 PM: VE Session (licensing exams, $15 additional fee) 3:00 - 4:00 PM: Jim Baker, W2NSF: How Peconic does Field Day 4:00 - 5:00 PM: Bob Myers, K2TV: Real World Propagation 5:00 - 6:00 PM: Helio Takai, PhD: Detecting lightning, airplanes,meteors and cosmic rays using radio waves 6:00 - 8:00 PM: Dinner break 8:00 - 9:00 PM: Tom Carrubba, KA2D: Amateur Radio Contesting 9:00-10:00 PM: John Melfi, W2HCB: How to run a special event station Ÿ 10:00-11:00 PM Pres Waterman, W2PW: Internet Radio Linking Project (IRLP) ARRL New York City-Long Island Section Section Manager: Mike Lisenco, N2YBB n2...@arrl.org To unsubscribe from messages, go to: http://p1k.arrl.org/oo/28faef8596021295083665bafb06a594 ___ 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: G5500 Azimuth issue
Hello I have a G-5500 and I cannot move the azimuth controls, I also have the LVB tracker and when I try to manually change CW or CCW on the main unit or LVB it does not respond, the elevation is fine. I would appreciate any ideas on where I should begin to determine which part has failed, thank you. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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: FM satellites
Dave, I'm not about to convert you to the FM satellites, you were very fortunate to operate during the halcyon period for amateur satellites. However, we want to keep amateur satellites in space, and we must deal with the current economic situation. It is a thrill for me to teach someone how to operate thru an FM satellite with an HT in their yard and experience that excitement thru them. Dave, I can understand your position on how easy it is for you to operate an FM satellite, it may be that you have an Oscar station which would make it boring and too easy for you. Here is a challenge, Tim Lilley, N3TL earned the Oscar Satellite Communications award using only 50 mW and a hand held antenna for all his contacts, give it a try and report back how easy that is to accomplish. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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: I'm missing something
John, What do I know, but the FM satellites in addition to providing grids and awards have evolved into another type of social media, after making many contacts and a few friends on the FM satellites, I continue to visit,in spite of the crowds, to say a quick hello to Rick, Tim, Marc, Allen etc. not as often, spending more time on the Linear satellites, which we all should and can evolve to. A lot of us are interested in building our grid count, or working a station in Mexico or Brazil or someone on a grid expedition. I can fully appreciate others who cannot embrace any of this and are bored with the congestion, so they move on. But for many of us, the thrill and goose bumps we get working thru a satellite spinning in space never gets old, so we accept the situation and feel that the positives outweigh the negatives and plan for another pass. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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: I'm missing something
Bob, Simple but Brilliant... your logic is only exceeded by your intelligence.. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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] FD- 2011
Hello All, I too was disappointed by the pileups on all the satellites, our FD location, W2GSB,is part of our Town Hall facility, it is a great location for the public to experience what we do as amateur radio operators. However it is a very poor location for satellite activity, too much RF leakage from the cell towers buildings and large trees. I was using a hand-held antenna and low power and didn't have a chance. It was the type of chaos we see for a rare DX station or in one of the popular contests, having a mix of CW and SSB in the same space on the linear satellites was an additional challenge. I had visitors during all my passes, we had groups from the Scouts, the Explorers etc., unfortunately they heard what I heard and it was not a good demonstration of what Field Day should be. I really don't know what the solutions if any, to fix it for us. What we do is a challenge during the best of times when you add the FD fuel, with less structure that terrestrial radio has, chaos ensues. I wonder if it's feasible to have a few satellite stations, around the country, that have a good FD location, act as the DX stations and set up a call in by numbers for a few designated passes, to demonstrate to the public why we love what we do and maybe interest them enough to join AMSAT and become a satellite operator. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ 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: HR 607 Efforts - Thank you
Hello Bryan, I appreciate you're thoughtful comments on our visit with Congressman King, I thought of the passage by Hillel, If Not Now When? Amateur Radio Operators have been without a true friend in Washington since the halcyon days of Barry Goldwater, let's hope we can build a bridge to help protect our spectrum, thank you. Regards, Peter, WB2OQQ ___ 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] WB2OQQ SPECIAL EVENT
Good Morning, The Sun rose this morning in FN 30 land which means the Great South Bay Air Power Museum event celebrating Armed Forces Day will occur. www.gsbarc.org The call will be W2GSB/APM, a collector QSL will be sent on SASE request to WB2OQQ's QRZ address. WB2OQQ will be pointing his ELK for the following passes: 5/21- AO-27, 16:40 UTCSO-50 16:54 UTC, AO-27, 18:17 UTC, SO-50, 18:34UTC AND POSSIBLY A0-51, 19:04UTC IF WE CAN HEAR, Thank you. I have a short presentation that I will be giving on Listening to the Amateur Satellites with what you own, prior to each pass.. see or hear you! 73's Pete WB2OQQ ___ 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] WB2OQQ/ SPECIAL EVENT
Hello, The Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club has invited me to do a Satellite Presentation and Passes in honor of Armed Forces weekend. I will be situated at historic Republic Airport, home of many of the aircraft that were used to defend our freedom, in fact I will be using my ELK Antenna and Yaesu FT-50R in the shadow of an F-102, Interceptor I will be available for the following passes on Saturday 5/21/2011 only, the call you will hear is W2GSB/APM, if you're interested visit their website www.w2gsb.orgif you want the special event QSL you can send an SASE to my QRZ address. GRID: FN30, Farmingdale, LI, NY Date Satellite Time UTC 5/21AO-27 16:40 5/21SO-50 16:54 5/21AO-27 18:18 5/21SO-50 18:35 73's and Enjoy WB2OQQ Pete ___ 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: 6th Aniversary of HAMSAT- VO 52
Mani, Congratulations, and many more orbits! We also want to acknowledge the government of India for supporting the construction and launch of VO-52 as a result of the emergency communications UO-14 provided after the 2001 Gujarat earthquake. We enjoy satellite communications as a hobby, however we should never fail to realize it's potential when an event causes on the ground communication's to be disrupted. 73's Pete WB2OQQ ___ 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] Fw: RESOURCESAT 2 Close Approach Message
Good Morning, FYI 73's Pete WB2OQQ Subject: RESOURCESAT 2 Close Approach Message Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has identified a predicted conjunction between RESOURCESAT 2 (SCC# 37387) and SCC# 34301. Primary Object: RESOURCESAT 2 (SCC# 37387) Secondary Object: SCC# 34301 Time of Closest Approach: 27 APR 2011 10:35 UTC Overall miss distance: 154 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -151 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: 1 meter Cross-track (dW) miss distance: 36 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 3 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 9 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 4 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 11 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 44 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 15 meters Please reply to this message to acknowledge receipt of this close approach notification. It is possible to provide another estimate using owner/operator ephemeris data. If the satellite operator is interested please have them reply to all addresses listed in the Cc line. Email is the preferred method of communication. Thank you for your time and assistance. Please contact us if there are any questions. Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA Comm: 1-805-605-3533 Fax: 1-805-605-3507 jspocspacecorresponde...@vandenberg.af.mil NO WARRANTIES: The United States provides the enclosed Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services or information as is and makes no warranty, either express or implied, as to the condition or suitability of the information and services, nor its fitness for a particular purpose. IMMUNITY: The United States, any agencies and instrumentalities thereof, and any individuals, firms, corporations, and other persons acting for the United States, shall be immune from any suit in any court for any cause of action arising from the provision or receipt of SSA services or information, whether or not provided in accordance with 10 USC 2274, or any related action or omission. ___ 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 Failure to Transmit
Hello, I don't possess any inside information on what the cause was of ARISSat-1 not to be heard, however I have a theory. We know that Packet transmission's ended and began soon after the posted times for ARISSat to be powered on/off, this action was done because they agreed that the satellite woke up.The power on sequence for ARISSat-1 is visual, meaning that if their was a battery failure they would not have seen the satellite power up. If we believe that this occurred a possible reason for not hearing the satellite was that it was connected to the wrong antenna, and seeing the coax in this area it is conceivable that this might be the cause. I know we will learn what actually occurred, at some point, it's our priority not theirs, perhaps we can have a contest, pick the cause and the winner can win a good night's sleep in a motel of their choice, satellite equipment not permitted. 73's Pete WB2OQQ ___ 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 No Signal Reports
Dave, Well said, it's one of the reasons why we enjoy being part of the AMSAT community, talking thru satellites never gets old, for most of us, but the camaraderie that we enjoy, the many valuable spinoff groups that form. To those of us who subscribe to this feeling, hearing no contact reports makes perfect sense, thank you for your eloquent words. 73 Pete WB2OQQ ___ 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] Bandwith
Greetings, Proper phonetics, easiest satellite's to hear, satellite etiquette. I truly enjoy a good discussion, but maybe before you consider a post do a little research, and take advantage of the volumes of information available on our AMSAT site or the ARRL site, etc. that will answer all these questions and more. If I'm missing something I apologize in advance, but I'm noticing a lot of talented folks leaving this board tired of hitting the delete button. It's one man's opinion, I don't want to see this bb become marginalized like so many before us have. Hey does anybody have a good sauce recipe... 73's Pete WB2OQQ ___ 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] Fw: DELFI C3 Close Approach
Hello, For your information 73- Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com Subject: DELFI C3 Close Approach Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has identified a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and SCC# 18959. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: SCC# 18959 Time of Closest Approach: 22 JAN 2011 06:34 UTC Overall miss distance: 552 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: 80 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: -108 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: -536 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 11 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 262 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 6 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 12 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 74 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 9 meters ___ 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] ELK Antenna
Ron, My Pleasure, this is their site, http://www.elkantennas.com/ feel free to talk with Ray the owner and you can mention my name and that you read my posting as a result of Ham Radio University, if you have an interest. I always used an Arrow antenna, by default, until Tim, N3TL was invited to do a Satellite Forum, he asked Arrow if they would give some support, they said NO! He never used an ELK but asked them for a donation and they gave him an Antenna to raffle. He then purchased an ELK and began to do many side by side tests and the ELK was very impressive at AOS/LOS and it seemed to respond very well to the polarization changes as we twisted it. The Arrow does not publish any gain numbers on the antenna, some have come up with their own values but not official, ELK publishes the normal numbers you would expect, good luck and most of all Enjoy the Satellites, NOW, nothing is forever! 73- Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com http://www.qrz.com/db/WB2OQQ? ___ Sent via amsat...@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: AO-51 SSB uplink
Drew, That's funny, I was thinking that too, we just associate Arrow with portable Satellite operations. I was just so impressed that Ray would just give me an antenna, and I didn't even own one, that was special. As a result of the publicity of giving away an ELK antenna in my Satellite forum, the room was packed and people outside looking thru the glass, but they had a raffle ticket! Drew, at that point I knew that we don't get many opportunities to talk about the work AMSAT does and the need for membership and donations with bigger groups, I spent five valuable satellite minutes connecting my talk to AMSAT and if I added value then you need to transfer that feeling to your AMSAT involvement. I hope my message got thru to just a few. 73- Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com http://www.qrz.com/db/WB2OQQ? ___ Sent via amsat...@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] Fw: WB2OQQ
Hello, I don't use LOTW for Satellite logging, however I logged quite a few contacts, thank you, during HRU, Sunday. I would like to upload the file to LoTW however I would like to know the exact header for the adi files so the SAT contacts will be properly added to LoTW and eQSL, thank you. 73- Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com http://www.qrz.com/db/WB2OQQ? ___ Sent via amsat...@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: ELK Antenna
Martha, Thank you for seeing my mail, on the ELK antenna, that's a good deal! 73- Pete WB2OQQ ___ Sent via amsat...@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: WB2OQQ @ HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY TOMORROW
Mark, I too am glad we connected today on HRU's W2V special event call, exchanging grids with you could not have been planned any better. I had 65 satellite students in my presentation today and 17 braved the 22 degree wind chill for the passes. I then explained to them who N8MH is and just happened to bring with me some of your detailed and educational details, of the last few days, on how you and the other command team members are managing AO-51 during the eclipses, they were thrilled with that information. and now want your autograph! Thank you Mark for helping me make my time at HRU good for AMSAT! 73- Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com http://www.qrz.com/db/WB2OQQ? ___ Sent via amsat...@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] WB2OQQ/ W2V special event Ham Radio University
Hello, I wanted to thank all the satellite operators who contacted me, as W2V today on the 19:23 pass of AO-27 and the 20:08 pass of AO-51. I had a blast, we had 65 satellite students in my presentation and 17 braved the 22 degree wind chill to hear you, and you folks are what bonds the entire presentation. We had a review after the passes and they could not get over the camaraderie and crisp manner that everyone exhibited on the passes, thank you for helping me and AMSAT to grow. If you would like a QSL card, just visit QRZ, W2V and send your information, I really appreciated your overwhelming response to this event. 73- Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com http://www.qrz.com/db/WB2OQQ? ___ Sent via amsat...@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] WB2OQQ @ HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY TOMORROW
Hello, I will be a Forum Moderator for How to Work the Amateur Satellites with your HT as part of the Ham Radio University Event, www.hamradiouniversity.org 1/9/2011 I will be available tomorrow 1/9/2011 for the AO-27- 19:23 UTC and AO-51- 2008 UTC, passes. I will be using the special event callsign W2V, a very special QSL card is available, mailing details can be found on QRZ.com, W2V. I look forward to working you, please listen for my call, thank you. 73- Pete WB2OQQ AMSAT NY Coordinator ___ Sent via amsat...@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: Is there software to decode packet without a TNC?
Zack, Yes, there is software available that can decode packet without a TNC, visit this site, I believe it will answer your questions. http://www.kc2rlm.info/soundcardpacket/ 73- Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com http://www.qrz.com/db/WB2OQQ? ___ Sent via amsat...@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] WAS
Loren, What a noteworthy achievement, and a shinning example for others who believe a big antenna and power is sometimes what it takes. I'm sure you have many driveway stories to share, please consider an AMSAT article on your exploits! Congratulations. 73- Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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] Fw: Lighthouse/Lightship Special Event 8/21-8/22
Hello, On behalf of the Great South Bay Amateur Club, I want to thank all the terrific satellite operators who participated in Lighthouse/Lightship weekend, with the W2GSB/LH call. We made a total of 63 contacts, 15 States and two countries on FM. I had a terrific time in spite of the occasional rain and wind, we had good crowds on some of the passes that were in awe of a small antenna and radio talking in space, thank you very much, pictures will be in a future Amsat journal showing this beautiful location. The event under the leadership of our President, W2HCB, John, a satellite convert, was fun for all.. If you want a very nice QSL of your contact, go to www.gsbarc.orf, for mailing information. 73- Pete WB2OQQ ___ Sent via amsat...@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] Fw: Fw: Lighthouse/Lightship Special Event 8/21-8/22
The website for QSL's cards is www.gsbarc.org 73- Pete WB2OQQ ___ Sent via amsat...@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] Lighthouse/Lightship Special Event 8/21-8/22
Hello, Almost 300 lighthouses in more than 40 countries will be on the air for the 2010 International Lighthouse/Lightship weekend, 8/21- 8/22. The Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club will be operating, on HF and satellite, from the historic Fire Island Lighthouse located on Fire Island, New York, FN 30. The call used will be W2GSB/LH, for more information, www.gsbarc.org. For more info about the Fire Island Lighthouse visit http://www.fireislandlighthouse.com/ We will begin our satellite activities around 11:00 AM, Saturday and work as many FM passes to 6:00 PM each day. QSL: W2GSB/LH, PO Box 1356, West Babylon, NY 11704. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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] Fw: DELFI C3 Close Approach
Hello, We might want to listen for TLM on DELFI C3 (DO-64) 73's Pete WB2OQQ AMSAT NY Area Coordinator www.massapequanyweather.com Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 8:45 AM Subject: DELFI C3 Close Approach Sir/Ma'am, The United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has identified a predicted conjunction between DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) and A KNOWN OBJECT. Primary Object: DELFI C3 (SCC# 32789) Secondary Object: A KNOWN OBJECT Time of Closest Approach: 23 Jul 2010 21:53 UTC Overall miss distance: 978 meters Radial (dU) miss distance: -172 meters In-Track (dV) miss distance: 372 meters Cross-track (dW) miss distance: -889 meters Primary Radial Error (U): 17 meters Primary In-track Error (V): 446 meters Primary Cross-track Error (W): 9 meters Secondary Radial Error (U): 45 meters Secondary In-track Error (V): 226 meters Secondary Cross-track Error (W): 31 meters Very Respectfully, JSpOC Orbital Protection Team Joint Space Operations Center Vandenberg Air Force Base, California USA ___ Sent via amsat...@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: =13 original colonies ?=
Robert, We did have the Original 13 Colonies event, here is what was posted. I was WB2OQQ/K2A and I made over 108 contacts in the three days. Dave, took over for Tim, see you next year! 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com Hello, We have ten out of the thirteen colonies represented.. You can make up special QSL cards for your station to send to whoever you contact if you choose. As far as callsigns go, I was unable to get special calls for us due to time( selling house, buying house, and 8 week old baby), so we will do like we did last year, using our own calls with a /K2A, /K2B, /K2C and so on. Here are the calls- NY- Pete, WB2OQQ/K2A VA- Steve, NL7VX/K2B RI --- CT- Paul, K1PL/K2D DE MD- Bruce, WA3SWJ/K2F GA- Tim, N3TL/K2G MA- Dave, KB1PVH/K2H NJ -- NC- Mark, N8MH/K2J NH- Rik, N1XED/K2K SC- Art, K4YYL/K2L PA- Rich, K3BFS/K2M Here is the email I got from Ken with more details. Hi Dave: All I need is just the number of contacts each colony station made with other stations for the special event. Like I made 1285 contacts from NY as K2A during the SE with other stations in 2009. We are going on the honor system as far as the contact logs are concerned. It is just to much to check for each certificate request. 12,500 in 2009. I believe most hams are honest :) .. So each Sat.operator representing a Colony State must email me with only one number-the total contacts made on Satellite..for the special event only July 1st to July 5th..It doesn't matter if you cant get all 13 colonies on Sat, you got 10 already. So if an operator gets 10 of the Sats, he can get the other 3 on HF! for a clean sweep. Go to my bio KU2US on QRZ.com and read all that is there. An operator is eligible for a certificate if he makes one contact or in between to all 13. If YOU the Colony station would like to also contact all 13 for a certificate, then YOUR state is counted automatically, so you would have to only get the remaining 12. THIS log needs to be sent to me for a certificate. The cert. is free to all colony operators. Thanks-Ken I think that is all, but if I missed something, give me a yell. Have fun on the birds If anyone has questions, feel free to email me. Dave - KB1PVH/K2H ___ Sent via amsat...@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: AO-7 Record
Mr. Duffy, I glad that you mentioned those individuals who made incredible sacrifices of their time and expertise to launch AO-7. However, I can't think of too many satellites that have come back to life call it luck and possibly another force that also contributed to this marvelous piece of engineering to still be giving us enjoyment and world records! 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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] ISS
Hello, I've made contact with the appropriate person within NASA regarding how the ISS is acknowledging our contacts. I will let you know as soon as I hear something, meanwhile enjoy the fact that the channel is open. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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: W3XO's book
Bob, I appreciate your posting about W3XO's, book AMSAT the First Forty Years, it sounds like a must read and reference to appreciate the contributions of Amateur's around the world. The more we understand the easier it will be to pass on our knowledge to others in this field, thank you. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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: First QSO
Don, Not only was it you're first contact but you also picked a satellite, SO-50 which is a challenge sometimes to operate! Ok, now you're on your way towards VUCC!! 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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: FIELD DAY SCORING/ Hamfest
Dee, Yes Dee good point, now that a station can make FD points on all the Linear Satellite's it might encourage Clubs to increase their AMSAT visability and run a complete station. It will be another opportunity to help DARA add more matching funds towards our goal of Getting Back into Space. I had a fantastic Hamfest hosted by LIMARC, we had a very visable location, next to the well designed Great South Bay ARC's communications trailer, which brought more visitors to our AMSAT Booth. I want to thank K2TV, AB2ZI, W2JGH, K2IZ, W2HCB and KA2CAQ, all graduates of my satellite classes who helped with the non-stop visitors to our booth. I also want to thank, Richie, K2KNB, who headed the LIMARC Hamfest and the other volunteers for making AMSAT so welcome, you always run a big succesful event. I will be making a satellite presentation to the club in November. I have attached a few pictures of the day.. 73's Pete WB2OQQ AMSAT NY Area Coordinator www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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] FIELD DAY SCORING
Hello, I was in contact with the ARRL, after I read 7.3.7. and 7.3.7.1. in the Field Day Rules. I mentioned to the League that I would like them to point out where in those rules it would prohibit scoring the same call on multiple Linear Satellites. They listened to my point's and agreed that even though the rules refer to satellite contacts as a separate band there is nothing in those rules that prohibit the aforementioned scoring. In conclusion Field Day and the AMSAT scoring are now in agreement, have fun. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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: LIMARC Hamfest- Sunday
Hello, There will be an AMSAT table at the Long Island Mobile Amateur Radio Club's Hamfest on Sunday, June 6, 2010 from 9 AM to 1 PM in Bethpage NY, at Briarcliffe College. This is a large Outdoor location with over 600 tailgate spaces to be filled. WB2OQQ, Pete will be available to tutor new operators and discuss Amateur Satellites and the benefits of joining AMSAT. I will also be doing satellite demo's on the FM satellites as time permits. If you are in the NY, NJ, CT areas please stop by, if you only go to one Hamfest a year this is the one that you should consider, thank you. For additional information, http://www.limarc.org/fest.htm 73's Pete WB2OQQ AMSAT NY Area Coordinator www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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] Fw: Re: New FO-29 Solar Array Current Graph
Frank, We were forwarded, via the AMSAT-BB, from Mineo the FO-29 telemetry that you captured and anylyzed. As an observer and avid user of FO-29 I found it very informative. If the solar array output continues to deteriorate perhaps the control operators might consider a PL tone to open the transmitter to conserve the battery when not in use, which is what they are doing with AO-51. I agree with you Frank that FO-29 is a wonderful high orbit LEO however I must disagree with your statement AMSAT seems only interested in FM single channel repeater type satellites which are very boring to me.Amsat is just as interested as we are in launching a HEO Satellite, it is the financing of such a project in this new global economy that is holding the launch back, thank you.73's PeteWB2OQQwww.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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] Special Event
Hello, I want to thank all the stations that contacted W2GSB/APM on AO-27 this past Saturday, we had a group of Amateur Operators that heard the pass, here is one e-mail that is typical when you do a live presentation. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com Hi Pete, I enjoyed working with you on Saturday at the Air Power Museum. A person can read all the info in the world, but there's nothing like seeing the equipment work in real life. I'm hooked. I'll be ordering my antenna this week. See you soon, 73 - George K2KVI ___ Sent via amsat...@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] S Band
Hello, Is anyone using M2 SBAND21R Horn Antenna's; I'm curious to hear your comments on the it's performance, thank you. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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] Sprcial Event
Hello, I will be on AO-27 on May, 15th only, at 17:55 UTC using the special call sign, W2GSB/APM, I look forward to working many stations, thank you. On May 15th 16, in honor of Armed Forces Day, the Great South Bay ARC, will set up portable HF/VHF/ Satellite operations at the American Airpower Museum, http://www.americanairpowermuseum.com/Website/Index.aspx located at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, NY., FN30, using the call W2GSB/APM, a special QSL card will be sent, for QSL information visit www.gsbarc.org. The club will be on HF from 11 AM until 4 PM each day. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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: Starter antennas
Ron, I really like your message, if it was easy it wouldn't be as fun. All to often some satellite operators build taller and bigger having unrealistic expectations and stop smiling after a pass. I've been helping a club member who has been a ham over 40 years, he was timid about what it took to make a satellite contact. I put an Arrow in his hands, taught him about frequency steps for Doppler, and how to use his wrist during a pass. A week later, John how did go, well haven't had the chance excuse. John, look I will pick a pass for you 40 degrees, just listen, he did and the smile started. The next day, he had three confirmed QSO's, would of had more but his pencil broke in the excitement, digital tape next, his smile is not going away! keeping it simple and remembering if it was too easy it wouldn't be as much fun, thank you Ron. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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] UHF/VHF Polarization Switch
Hello, I've been asked by a club member if anyone has any experience using an M2 VHF/UHF Polarization Switch, and what their opinion of it may be. I can't seem to find any reviews on field performance, thank you. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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: AO-7 is not OK
Hello, Correction, The Grand Lady AO-7. 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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] ND9M- Road Trip
Thank You, I would like to also acknowledge Jim and Cori for providing this growing, enthusiastic Satellite Community with an exciting 48 days of Grid Exploring, I can't wait for the video! To those who say working thru Amateur Satellites is no longer fun, we say if you followed ND9M, worked him and read his updates you would have a different opinion, thank you guys!! 73's Pete WB2OQQ www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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: Grid squares in Georgia
Will, Welcome to the exciting and friendly world of amateur satellites, it's an excellent idea to go portable and operate! It doesn't matter how popular a grid may be, what's important is experimenting with your setup and enjoying yourself. One of our most accomplished satellite operators is Tim, N3TL, from Athens Georgia, have fun and pass on what you have learned. 73, Pete, WB2OQQ AMSAT NY Coordinator www.massapequanyweather.com ___ Sent via amsat...@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: This amateur has had enough of amsat-bb...
Mark, I see your point, my index finger needs therapy from the repeated delete activity. I can only comment that occasionally their is some insight, knowledge point of view that is fresh and worth keeping, and for that I remain. I believe if a volunteer came forward to add a searchable archive to the BB, we might not be having this discussion. 73, Pete, WB2OQQ ___ Sent via amsat...@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
