[amsat-bb] Re: Wanted: ARISSat-1 BPSK1000 recordings

2011-02-13 Thread Roland Zurmely
Hi Douglas,   Here you have a sample:   Sample_ARISSat_Recording1.WAV   in:   https://svn.sarpeidon.net/viewvc/suitsat2/ground_station_software/ARISSatTLM/install-staging/   73 de Roland PY4ZBZ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions

[amsat-bb] Re: KySat-1 Information for Feb 23 Launch

2011-02-13 Thread PE0SAT
On Sun, February 13, 2011 04:27, Samir Rawashdeh wrote: Hi Samir, Let me know if you have any questions, and check back later for updates and changes to the website as we get closer to launch. When wil SNAP be available? I can't download the software. 73, Samir Rawashdeh KI4KXM 73 Jan

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 test

2011-02-13 Thread G0MRF
I wonder if it will sit until July? After all the Russians KEDR name reflects the upcoming anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's flight into space. That was 50yrs ago on 12th April. So many questions David In a message dated 13/02/2011 08:28:12 GMT Daylight Time, orbit...@hotmail.com

[amsat-bb] Re: KySat-1 Information for Feb 23 Launch

2011-02-13 Thread Mineo Wakita
E1P, Hermes, KySat-1 information http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/e1pkysat.htm JE9PEL, Mineo Wakita ___ 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

[amsat-bb] Re: FW: Wanted: ARISSat-1 BPSK1000 recordings

2011-02-13 Thread Mark L. Hammond
Hi Alan, Thank you for sharing your experiences. Perhaps your observation c can be explained by the version of Excel you are using. I'm using MS Office 2010 and it sees all of the columns fine. An earlier report from a tester suggest that some older versions of Excel cannot handle all of

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 test

2011-02-13 Thread Edward R. Cole
There was a posting that alluded activation on April 12 but I find nothing on the Russian site about ARISSat-1. I suppose they could connect it to the test antenna on the ISS like they just did. A lot of questions about the battery condition waiting for a launch in July. I would suppose

[amsat-bb] April 12 Reference

2011-02-13 Thread Clint Bradford
Here is the April 12 deployment reference on the Russian Federal Space Agency's Web site ... http://www.federalspace.ru/main.php?id=2nid=11353 Clint ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member?

[amsat-bb] Some Question's?

2011-02-13 Thread Stuart Balanger
*Hi all, 2 auestions 1) was wondering what LoWT stands for? 2) Also, was wondering the Date Place for this yr'saMSAT weekend Symposium? Thanks,.(73,.Stu (WA2BSS) * ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 test

2011-02-13 Thread Trevor .
--- On Sun, 13/2/11, g0...@aol.com g0...@aol.com wrote: I wonder if it will sit until July? After all the Russians KEDR name reflects the upcoming anniversary of Yuri  Gagarin's flight into space. That was 50yrs ago on 12th April. So many questions Indeed, the Russian Federal

[amsat-bb] ARISSat-1 Deployment - Russian Site

2011-02-13 Thread Clint Bradford
That previous reference wasn't a joke - sorry it went to the Russian page. But here's the citation - in English: From the Russian Federal Space Agency's Web site: FEBRUARY 12 - ... In addition, the cosmonauts switched on small satellite Kedr to be activated on April 12, so RF-amateur station

[amsat-bb] Re: ARISSat-1 test

2011-02-13 Thread Trevor .
--- On Sun, 13/2/11, Rocky Jones orbit...@hotmail.com wrote: curious how that works with battery life.  But there's light in the ISS, if the panels are uncovered it would recharge. 73 Trevor M5AKA ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions

[amsat-bb] Re: Some Question's?

2011-02-13 Thread Alan P. Biddle
Stu, If you mean LoTW, Logbook of The World: http://www.arrl.org/logbook-of-the-world The AMSAT Symposium is _normally_ over the Columbus Day weekend. The location for 2011 is currently under discussion, but should be announced Real Soon Now. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From:

[amsat-bb] FTM-350AR

2011-02-13 Thread Zachary Beougher
Hi All, Does anyone here know anything about the Yaesu FTM-350AR (or the 350R)? I keep gazing at it (pretty radio ;-P), but I am having a hard time finding reviews, pros/cons, etc. Maybe someone could shed some light on its APRS capabilities? I see that it is supposedly full duplex – does

[amsat-bb] Re: FTM-350AR

2011-02-13 Thread Ted
Zack, check eHAM. They usually have lots of reviews http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8716 Ted -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Zachary Beougher Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 1:04 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org

[amsat-bb] ChipSats

2011-02-13 Thread Clive G7SVI
Interesting article but as to whether it will happen... 'Thousands of microchip satellites could one day orbit the Earth and other planets, following an experiment on the upcoming space shuttle mission' http://www.theengineer.co.uk/sectors/aerospace/future-satellites-could-be-mi

[amsat-bb] Re: FTM-350AR

2011-02-13 Thread Alan P. Biddle
Zach, It has been discussed a bit here, much more on APRS forums. For reviews by users: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/8716 As usually with eHam, toss out the extremes, both good and bad. For a full QST review, see the January 2011 issue. Alan WA4SCA -Original Message- From:

[amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 6, Issue 96

2011-02-13 Thread Louis McFadin
ARISSat in it's flight configuration does not have a provision for external power. During ground testing we have a special cable for external power that connects where the battery goes but that cable was not planned to be used on the ISS. There is the capability to remove the battery and

[amsat-bb] EG8ISS Special Event Station

2011-02-13 Thread Ted
FYI. EG8, CANARY ISLANDS (Special Event). Look for special event station EG8ISS to be on the air between February 12th and March 11th, from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria (AF-004, DIE S-005, WLOTA L 0969). Activity is to celebrate/ publicize the first ARISS (International Space Station) contact with