[amsat-bb] Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new Triton1 TLE available

2013-11-23 Thread Wouter Jan Ubbels
Hi all, New TLE's for the DNEPR launch have been issued, we believe that Triton-1 is object M. 2013-066M 1 39427U 13066M 13326.98436826 -.2391 0-0 -39688-3 0 10 2 39427 97.7901 39.5474 0120424 185.3601 174.6374 14.64539763 201 Meanwhile, Triton-1 is still in nominal mode,

[amsat-bb] Object IDs

2013-11-23 Thread Nico Janssen
All, An overview of the presently known IDs for the satellites that have been launched recently. ISS JSSOD Cubesat launches 2013-11-19 12:18 UTC 39412 1998-067DA Pico Dragon ? 39413 1998-067DB ArduSat 1 ? 39414 1998-067DC ArduSat X ? To be confirmed when the objects have more separation.

[amsat-bb] PCSAT32

2013-11-23 Thread Hans
HI all I am at a loss on how to load new sats and elements. Can anyone held? Thanks Hans ZS6AKV ___ 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] help in checking out our ground station

2013-11-23 Thread Nick Pugh K5QXJ
To help us calibrate our receiver system does somebody know the EIRP of the ISS packet VHF system and the Funcube VHF bacon or any other signal we can use as a reference? Thanks nick Office 337 593 8700 Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering

[amsat-bb] Re: Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new Triton1 TLE...

2013-11-23 Thread GW1FKY
Hello Wouter, Its 1135 am (GMT) here in Wales ( UK ) and pleased to report that I am hearing the satellite quite strong with just my Elk antenna and Kenwood TS2000. Not yet set to record or decode the data but pleased to see the satellite in is in good health. Congratulations to the Team.

[amsat-bb] FUNcube AO-73 update

2013-11-23 Thread Graham Shirville
After some commanding difficulties - actually caused by a setup error here at the ground station, we can confirm that AO-73 was switched into autonomous mode during our pass on Orbit 32. Your reports are awaited with interest! 73 Graham G3VZV

[amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube AO-73 update

2013-11-23 Thread Alan Cresswell
Hi Graham Transponder switched to eclipse mode OK about mid pass over ZL. Good signals from the transponder and had a brief contact with VK2MAL. 73 Alan ZL2BX -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Graham Shirville Sent:

[amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube AO-73 update

2013-11-23 Thread Graham Shirville
Hi Alan, That is great news - many thanks for letting us know 73 Graham -Original Message- From: Alan Cresswell Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 12:16 PM To: 'Graham Shirville' ; 'AMSAT BB' Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] FUNcube AO-73 update Hi Graham Transponder switched to eclipse

[amsat-bb] Triton

2013-11-23 Thread Gaston BERTELS
Hi Wouter, Heard AX25 on 145.822MHz + Doppler, this Saturday November 23 at 09:60 UTC in Brussels. Congrats! 73, Gaston Bertels - ON4WF ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join

[amsat-bb] KySat

2013-11-23 Thread Peter Portanova
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

[amsat-bb] Re: PCSAT32

2013-11-23 Thread Stefan Wagener
Hi Hans, look at the email below from Erich for SatPC32: ..the AO-73 Keps are now available from the Celestrak site. a. Copy the following address to the aux. file Celestrak.SQF (all aux. files can be opened and edited from menu ?, Auxiliary Files):

[amsat-bb] Satellite reports

2013-11-23 Thread Harvey N. Vordenbaum
What's become of the weekly WSR satellite reports? The last one was Oct. 28 as shown in the Amsat archives. Harvey K5HV ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the

[amsat-bb] Re: Satellite reports

2013-11-23 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
We are transitioning to a new editor (me, and hopefully a few others). I was originally supposed to have the new version ready this week, but have been busy with the new launches and webpage. If anyone is interested in helping, please let me know. 73, Drew KO4MA -Original Message-

[amsat-bb] Re: Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new Triton1 TLE available

2013-11-23 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
Triton-1 heard here at 1500UTC pass, every 15s or so. Whats the easiest solution to decode the telemetry? 73, Drew KO4MA -Original Message- From: Wouter Jan Ubbels w.j.ubb...@isispace.nl Sent: Nov 23, 2013 3:40 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Triton-1 update #4 23

[amsat-bb] Re: Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new Triton1 TLE available

2013-11-23 Thread Stefan Wagener
Hi Drew; http://www.isispace.nl/HAM/ only thing I found. On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 9:04 AM, Andrew Glasbrenner glasbren...@mindspring.com wrote: Triton-1 heard here at 1500UTC pass, every 15s or so. Whats the easiest solution to decode the telemetry? 73, Drew KO4MA -Original

[amsat-bb] Re: KySat

2013-11-23 Thread Ken Swaggart
Peter, I've been using 39383 2013-064D for KYsat with excellent results. 73, Ken, W7KKE -Original Message- From: Peter Portanova Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 05:00 To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] KySat Hello, Can someone provide me with the latest TLE’s, for KySat,

[amsat-bb] Re: Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new Triton1 TLE available

2013-11-23 Thread Mike Rupprecht
Hi Drew, try MixW - Packet Mode - PSK and OnlineKiss. 73 Mike [130 Bytes KISS Frame (without CRC)] ctrl: 68 PID: B3 {I22^} 103 Payload Bytes from TRIV0 to TRIV0 1 DD 02 00 21 31 FF 7F 03 C0 45 E9 CE 00 00 00 01 27 61 20 E0 21 00 06 00 02 00 01 00 D0 12 BF 12 B0 13 8B 01 00 00 00 00

[amsat-bb] FUNcube-1 Update

2013-11-23 Thread Graham Shirville
We have had reports of an apparent distortion in the transmitted telemetry and difficulty in decoding around 12:00 UTC today. We believe that this may have actually been occurring due to the natural phenomena of an active aurora rather than a problem on board the spacecraft. We understand that

[amsat-bb] Re: Delfi-Next Telemetry??

2013-11-23 Thread M5AKA
See Delfi-n3Xt Update at http://amsat-uk.org/2013/11/23/delfi-n3xt-update-november-22/ 73 Trevor M5AKA On Saturday, 23 November 2013, 4:52, Stefan Wagener wagen...@gmail.com wrote: Just wondering if anyone has successfully captured telemetry packets with the DUDe software. The satellite

[amsat-bb] too many satellites

2013-11-23 Thread Bob- W7LRD
I never thought I'd even think this, but with the plethora of recently launched satellites, a few with transponders and some with other functions, there are just too many. Trying to keep track of all the events is giving me a headache! Is there or can there be a single place, web page etc where

[amsat-bb] Gpredict software

2013-11-23 Thread Todd Bloomingdale
Im new to this satellite and software stuff. Im using gpredict and not figuring out how or what to do to add the new satellites Todd Bloomingdale, KC9LOX Tomah, WI ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] Re: too many satellites

2013-11-23 Thread David W0DHB
I agree Here's a list of the Dnepr launch sats http://st2nh-blogger.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/a-list-of-satellite-frequencies- dnepr.html -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bob- W7LRD Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 11:50

[amsat-bb] Re: too many satellites

2013-11-23 Thread Mike Rupprecht
Hi Bob, I will try to help you ... lesson 1 is here : http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=38750 73 Mike DK3WN PS: more to come soon ... -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] Im Auftrag von Bob- W7LRD Gesendet: Samstag, 23. November 2013

[amsat-bb] Re: too many satellites

2013-11-23 Thread Jari Koivurinne
I never thought I'd even think this, but with the plethora of recently launched satellites, a few with transponders and some with other functions, there are just too many. Trying to keep track of all the events is giving me a headache! Is there or can there be a single place, web page etc

[amsat-bb] Re: Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new Triton1 TLE available

2013-11-23 Thread Shamai Opfer
Hi Mike, I selected in MIXW the modem called VHF 1200 baud (Satellite PSK) and checked Emulate KISS TNC on TNC emulation port - the only place I found KISS mentioned in MIXW.. What I got is this...: TRIV0/-12*TRIV0UNKN,? TRIV0/-13*/'-8TRIV0UNKN,? TRIV0/-13*TRIV0UNKN,? I guess I am missing

[amsat-bb] Re: Gpredict software

2013-11-23 Thread Bryce Salmi
You can add new TLE's by using the Edit-Update TLE and choose network or local files. I've found it interesting to get some of the funcube TLE's in there, maybe Gpredict is being picky but it's worked. Also, there's a downward facing arrow in the top right window of Gpredict with a configure menu

[amsat-bb] Re: Triton-1 update #4 23 November 2013 08:30UTC - new Triton1 TLE available

2013-11-23 Thread Mike Rupprecht
Hi Shamai, this is correct. You need a TNC emulation and a software which decodes the data into a kiss file. See my latest blog entry : http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=38750 The next step is to decode the kiss file - I need more information from the TRITON team. If they give me the information

[amsat-bb] Re: too many satellites

2013-11-23 Thread Rich/wa4bue
Be careful what you wish for! - Original Message - From: Bob- W7LRD w7...@comcast.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 1:49 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] too many satellites I never thought I'd even think this, but with the plethora of recently launched satellites,

[amsat-bb] FT-847 + MD-100 for sale!

2013-11-23 Thread Stefan Wagener
Have a nice FT-847 and a beautiful MD-100 matching microphone for sale. Comes with the original box and power cord. Tested it on the local repeater. Works fine. Condition 8 out of 10. Case is nice with very minor wear. Display has a scratch. Power button works fine. It is a year 2000 model. The

[amsat-bb] KySat-2 Reception

2013-11-23 Thread Bryce Salmi
I'm pretty sure I observed the short 9600 baud bursts from KySat-2 on 437.405MHz during the pass of objects over Los Angeles, CA from the Minotaur launch a few days back. I was trying to help a friend who worked on the COMPASS project (St. Luis University). I did not hear COMPASS on or around

[amsat-bb] Funcube-1 - Ao-73

2013-11-23 Thread Andre' v Deventer
Just had my 1st 2way SSB qso via Ao-73 with Keith ZS6TW. Strong s7-9 without p/amp and excellent SSB audio. Congrats to the team ! 73 - andre ZS2BK ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member?

[amsat-bb] Re: Funcube-1 - Ao-73

2013-11-23 Thread Stefan Wagener
Great! Congratulations. I guess we have to wait until the sat is in the dark to use it here in NA. Just wondering why you would activate the transponder without having power through the solar panels and consequently discharging the batteries (unless that's the intent). Maybe I am missing

[amsat-bb] Re: AO73 transponder on over Europe

2013-11-23 Thread g0mrf
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[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32

2013-11-23 Thread Richard Lawn
I followed Erich's instructions as posted by Stefan I believe and I could not see A0-73 appear in the list of Sats. Has anyone else figured out how to get SatPC32 set up for this wonderful new bird? Rick W2JAZ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions

[amsat-bb] Re: Funcube-1 - Ao-73

2013-11-23 Thread Stefan Wagener
Good point. Now from what I read they are running the telemetry mode at the same time with lower power. More food for thought :-) On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 4:56 PM, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Would the transponder mode potentially have lower average power consumption than full power

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32

2013-11-23 Thread Richard Lawn
Just got it to work. Is there a way I can add it to another group with just the current operational satellites? TNX 73 Rick W2JAZ On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 6:18 PM, Adrian Engele aa...@yahoo.com wrote: Try again. I followed the instructions as posted and it worked perfectly. 73, Adrian AA5UK

[amsat-bb] Re: SatPC32

2013-11-23 Thread Rick Walter
This may be a dumb question but did you close the program and restart again before checking to see if it worked? SATPC32 needs to be restarted after you make any changes in the files it reads. Rick WB3CSY On Sat, Nov 23, 2013 at 6:18 PM, Adrian Engele aa...@yahoo.com wrote: Try again. I

[amsat-bb] Re: Funcube-1 - Ao-73

2013-11-23 Thread Graham Shirville
Hi All, Yes in telemetry (also known as educational) mode we have around 300mW and this is a much higher average RF output than when in amateur (also known as transponder) mode. Total current drain is therefore greater when in educational mode. This is convenient because we had planned

[amsat-bb] Re: Funcube-1 - Ao-73

2013-11-23 Thread David Johnson
Hi Steve; Yes, that is the intent. The primary mission is STEM outreach with the beacon in sunlight. 73 Dave; g4dpz On 23 Nov 2013 23:29, Stefan Wagener wagen...@gmail.com wrote: Great! Congratulations. I guess we have to wait until the sat is in the dark to use it here in NA. Just

[amsat-bb] ISS and Funcube :-)

2013-11-23 Thread Stefan Wagener
If Funcube had a camera they could take a pic of the ISS right now (only 200 km below) :-) ___ 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!

[amsat-bb] PicoDragon CW heard again !

2013-11-23 Thread Mineo Wakita
I heard again PicoDragon CW. It was a very strong signal. Now done, (1) Tracking by Calsat32: calsat32.exe (2) Saved as wav_file using Pocket Recoder: prec.exe (3) Edited using Sound Recorder: sndrec32.exe (4) Changed to mp3_file using Converter SCMPX: scmpx.exe PicoDragon 39412U 98067DA

[amsat-bb] Re: Funcube-1 - Ao-73

2013-11-23 Thread David Johnson
Hi, Yes you can see that if you look at the realtime pa fwd power in eclipse it varies quite a lot. Ingore the reflected value error. Dave On 23 Nov 2013 23:50, Paul Stoetzer n...@arrl.net wrote: Would the transponder mode potentially have lower average power consumption than full power

[amsat-bb] Re: Funcube-1 - Ao-73

2013-11-23 Thread Hector, CO6CBF
Hello to all! I just had my first two - way contact via FUNcube-1 (AO-73) with Drew, KO4MA. The signal was very strong and stable, the SSB audio was excellent! Once again, congratulations to the FUNcube-1 team! 73! Hector, CO6CBF ___ Sent via

[amsat-bb] AO-73 QSO

2013-11-23 Thread Angelo Glorioso
Just had 3 qsos on the new bird. The signals were really strong. K8SYE KC9ELU AC0RA Hads off Funcube Team!! She is working great!! 73 de Angelo / N5UXT ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] Re: Too Many Sats?AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 8, Issue 416

2013-11-23 Thread Clint Bradford
... too many ... what to do??? ... First, know what you want to work and are capable of working. Of the 64 or so birds deployed last week, only a relative handful are ham radio-related. There is plenty of opportunity to hone your tracking talents - with some of the birds that send

[amsat-bb] heard FUNcube-1/AO-73 from soggy patio tonight

2013-11-23 Thread Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)
Hi! Here in central Arizona, I'm supposed to have over 300 days of clear and sunny weather every year. Today was not one of those days, and it has been wet into the evening. I did not get all of my gear out to work the FUNcube pass that just went over the continental USA around 0440 UTC, but

[amsat-bb] Logbook of the World AO-73

2013-11-23 Thread Clayton Coleman
I attempted to upload a QSO using AO-73 as a satellite name in Logbook of the World. Since the satellite was a recently assigned this OSCAR number it appears the ARRL does not yet recognize it. I've opened a ticket with the LoTW helpdesk to resolve this issue. 73 Clayton W5PFG