Re: [amsat-bb] Cross Country SDR Sentry 10

Stefan, Yes, I've tracked the Blade RF closely...but I think you've answered your own question. To use the device on 2 Meters or lower, you need downconverters...and the output power level is too low to drive most amps. Basically, it's an engineer's tool, but not well suited for operators.

Re: [amsat-bb] Cross Country SDR Sentry 10

Sounds good. Not knowing the detailed specs of the Sentry 10 the sound card approach might limit the bandwidth of the panadaptor and there is no indication of full duplex operation. Also, at this point it looks like a one shop software (in-house) approach rather than open software/3rd party

[amsat-bb] Working AO73

Thanks for the operating tips Paul as I have not been very successful in the past with this bird. Perhaps I'll try again tonight from my lakeside qth in FN21. I've noticed that sigs are very strong but I've always had trouble finding myself. I'll try your approach. 73 Rick W2JAZ

[amsat-bb] France (IN94) on sat

Hello. I'll be on AO-07B between 18:14 and 18:28 and on FO-29 between 19:56 and 22:08 UTC, and I hope meet you. 73 qro from Michel F6GLJ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join

[amsat-bb] UKube 1 identification confirmed

All, Finally the separation between UKube 1 and AISSat 2 has increased to about 60 km. And with the telemetry beacon transmitting a continuous signal, it now became possible to identify UKube 1 using doppler measurements. It appears that UKube 1 is object 40074, 2014-037F. So the JSpOC's initial

[amsat-bb] Working Today EL01

Today I will be working EL01. 2:07 And 00:27 UTC SO-50 Happy to work and listen. EL02 work tomorrow and end my trip. David Maciel XE3DX Enviando desde mi Iphone ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an

[amsat-bb] AO-73 at 03:20Z

Good evening, I will be on the 03:20Z AO-73 pass that covers much of North America this evening. Last night was fun! Hope to hear a few people on the satellite. I will call CQ at around 145.965 MHz. The satellite will enter sunlight at 03:27:45 and the transponder will shut off. 73, Paul

[amsat-bb] Cross Country Sentry 10 Info

First of all, I should state that I have no financial interest in the Cross Country Sentry 10 SDR, nor any ax to grind against competitors. But I have gotten some additional information from it's developer that I think will be of interest to VHF operators. Overall, this product sounds like a

Re: [amsat-bb] Cross Country Sentry 10 Info

Hi Les, Thanks for the info. It actually substantiates my initial comments. Limited panadapter spectrum because of built in sound card limitation, no full duplex, very limited software support. Don't know why you still think this is a real winner for satellite operation. Not holding my breath.

[amsat-bb] LEO Flight Opportunity NOW?

If you can make a flight ready amateur payload with some kind of educational association in the next 3 months, there is a ride. You get a temperature controlled 0-60C flat plate about 4 by 7 and 28v power on the outside of a large free-flyer. The bad news is that the mission is low LEO so maybe

Re: [amsat-bb] AO-73 at 03:20Z

Great to hear and work AA5PK, AC0RA, and CO6CBF on that pass. A couple of CW stations and one or two stations who couldn't find themselves were also heard in the passband. Nice to hear the transponder alive with signals on these late evening passes. 73, Paul, N8HM On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 7:09