[amsat-bb] Re: International Space Station-Bounce on 1296 MHz

2013-05-27 Thread i8cvs
Hi Les, N1LS Do you know the EIRP used at 1296 MHz by DJ5AR or by PA3FXB to complete the International Space Station-Bounce on 1296 MHz CW QSO using the ISS as a passive reflector ? Thanks for the information 73" de i8CVS Domenico - Original Message - From: "Les Rayburn" To: "AMSAT Ma

[amsat-bb] packet and ISS

2013-05-27 Thread jerry keeton
If You use UISS software for packet , You can click on the " help " option in the top menu line and then click on stations heard via IGATE . this will show if and when the packet was last active and also the call sign . Jerry WB5LHD ___ Sent via AMSAT-B

[amsat-bb] International Space Station-Bounce on 1296 MHz

2013-05-27 Thread Les Rayburn
Many of you may have read about the successful QSO between DJ5AR and Jan, PA3FXB using the ISS as a passive reflector, similar to airplane scatter or EME. Using EME protocols and periods of 30 seconds, they completed the QSO using CW. This involved modifying satellite tracking software, and com

[amsat-bb] Re: Help in Hearing ISS

2013-05-27 Thread gordonjcp
On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 10:10:02AM -0500, Les Rayburn wrote: > So, here are my questions: > > 1.) My IC-910H is controlled by SATPC32 in "satellite mode". Simple > enough. But when I make the ISS the "active satellite" it stays in > V/U mode, and won't easily let me go into simplex mode to work th

[amsat-bb] Kinetics experiment using HO-68 beacon

2013-05-27 Thread Hector Luis HLMS. Martinez Sis
Hello to all! Tomorrow morning, I will support a Physics class at my University (UCF). We will be using Doppler measurements on the HO-68 beacon to calculate satellite velocity and from that result, we will calculate orbit altitude. We know that there will be a potential source of error as we

[amsat-bb] AMSAT-UK Twitter

2013-05-27 Thread Rob styles
Just a reminder if you haven't done so already,you can follow AMSAT-UK on Twitter for all the latest news https://twitter.com/AMSAT_UK http://amsat-uk.org/ 73 Rob M0TFO ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opin

[amsat-bb] Satellite Demonstration Saturday, June 1st

2013-05-27 Thread Dave WØDHB
On June 1st between the hours of 9:00AM and 3:00PM EDT the Chesapeake Center For Science and Technology High School Amateur Radio Club in Chesapeake, VA (FM16) will be holding demonstrations for area advanced science teachers. They will be operating FO-29 passes (13:11, 14:54 and 16:40 UTC) &

[amsat-bb] Re: Help in Hearing ISS

2013-05-27 Thread John Spasojevich
Les, Everyone has given good information. Let me add a couple of other suggestions specifically about ISS. We are using the Erickson radio ( basically an HT) in the Columbus Module. This is due to a fault with the Kenwood D-700. Maximum output on the Erickson is 5 watts. The radio is also used

[amsat-bb] Re: Looking for Cue Dee antenna information

2013-05-27 Thread Bent
On 2013-05-27 16:44, PE0SAT | Amateur Radio wrote: Hi, Thanks for reading this message. Can somebody help me with the element measurements for the Que Dee 432 antenna models. When looking at the manual they only speak of colours and not of length. 73 Jan PE0SAT Hi Jan I have a QueDee 17X

[amsat-bb] EM90 and QSLs

2013-05-27 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
Hi all, The long weekend has allowed me to finally catch up on answering QSLs. They all go in the mail in the morning, and I apologize for the delay. I'm headed for EM90 in the morning, and while not rare, it's not real common. I'll be happy to set up any schedules for tomorrow or Wednesday. FO

[amsat-bb] Re: Help in Hearing ISS

2013-05-27 Thread Alan
Les, 1. Working the ISS, or any other satellite where the uplink and downlink are in the same band, is handled by a special version called SATPC32ISS. This is one of the several support programs which come with the main program. See the manual under Auxiliary Programs. Handling these differe

[amsat-bb] Re: Help in Hearing ISS

2013-05-27 Thread Stefan Wagener
Sounds good. :-) Regarding reading instructions, I like the thing with the fish. You know, this one: "give a man a quick answer (fish), and you help him for a minute until he forgets again (feed him for a day): show him the manual and have him read it and apply it, you helped him for a long t

[amsat-bb] Re: Help in Hearing ISS

2013-05-27 Thread Ing. Pavel Milanes Costa
Hi Les El 27/05/13 11:10, Les Rayburn escribió: 2.) What frequency should I be looking for the packet signals on? That will be 145.825 FM, you will find information of the activities of voice/packet of the ISS visiting this sites: http://oscar.dcarr.org/index.php http://www.issfanclub.com/

[amsat-bb] Re: Help in Hearing ISS

2013-05-27 Thread Les Rayburn
Stefan, Ah, so THAT's what the other SATPC32 program (ISS) version is for. Read the instructions? Sir--where is your manhood? It runs counter to my gender to resort to something as despicable as reading instructions. Why, it makes me suspect you might be a Communist! (No offense to any commun

[amsat-bb] Re: Help in Hearing ISS

2013-05-27 Thread Stefan Wagener
Hi Les, 1. Go to: http://www.issfanclub.com on the right side you see activities. Packet was active an hour ago. Found it to be the most up-to-date source for activities short of special announcements. 2. Please read the SatPC32 instructions, especially the part on SatPC32ISS. Use that program a

[amsat-bb] Recent AO-7 AMSAT Journal Papers

2013-05-27 Thread DeYoung James
Greetings,   Two recent papers concerning the historical and current behavior and operating aspects of AO-7 were written and published in the AMSAT Journal by the undersigned.  I would recommend those who are interested contact the AMSAT office, Martha, and get copies of the two articles to read

[amsat-bb] Help in Hearing ISS

2013-05-27 Thread Les Rayburn
I ran a Google search this morning, and there is still no known cure for "operator error". So I resort to searching for more medicine on the list until a cure can be found. Please give generously until a cure can be found. :-) Been on satellites for about five weeks now, and have managed to wor

[amsat-bb] Looking for Cue Dee antenna information

2013-05-27 Thread PE0SAT | Amateur Radio
Hi, Thanks for reading this message. Can somebody help me with the element measurements for the Que Dee 432 antenna models. When looking at the manual they only speak of colours and not of length. 73 Jan PE0SAT -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page http://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/ ___