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Today's Topics:
1. Yaesu VX-8R (Clint Bradford)
2. Re: To the Moon, Alice... (Trevor)
3. Re: 70cm antenna SWR problem solved? (Michael Tondee)
4. Re: GO-32 Status -- does not sound healthy (Patrick Domack)
5. Idea (D. Mynatt)
6. Re: Yaesu VX-8R (Wayne N5WD)
7. Re: Yaesu VX-8R (Clint Bradford)
8. Re: Yaesu VX-8R (Clint Bradford)
9. Re: GO-32 Status -- does not sound healthy (Andrew Glasbrenner)
10. Re: 70cm antenna SWR problem solved? (i8cvs)
11. Re: 70cm antenna SWR problem solved? (Bird 43) (Michael Tondee)
12. Re: Idea (john heath)
13. Updated of analysis software of SEEDS (Yuta Araki)
14. Re: Idea (Simon Brown (HB9DRV))
15. Need CM86 (or CM96)? (John Mock KD6PAG)
16. 9 Cubesats selected for free ESA ride to space (G0MRF(AT)aol.com)
17. D-STAR experiment on Cubesat (gi pi)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:11:05 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d(AT)earthlink.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Yaesu VX-8R
To: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <C3CC0E0B-F912-48BC-A438-E683CE592AD1(AT)earthlink.net>
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...I live in vague hope for the Yaesu VX-8...
The VX-8R is *not* true full-duplex.
Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359
909-241-7666
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 19:40:57 +0000 (GMT)
From: Trevor <m5aka(AT)yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: To the Moon, Alice...
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
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A BBC news report, with video, on the first mission by the United Kingdom to
the moon can be seen at:
Missile practice for Moon mission
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7438270.stm
73 Trevor M5AKA
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:47:08 -0400
From: "Michael Tondee" <mat_62(AT)netcommander.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 70cm antenna SWR problem solved?
To: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(AT)tin.it>, "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <000c01c8c80e$1c0d2520$6500a8c0(AT)w4hij1>
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Thank you Domenico,
I've actually studied all those links before. I would build a CP antenna as
Howard, G6LVB has done except that I have nothing with which to measure the
velocity factor of the cable in the phasing harness. When it was working
the 70cm linearly polarized did a pretty good job though. At least with the
LEO's. Unfortunately I have no experience with HEO's.
73,
Michael, W4HIJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(AT)tin.it>
To: "Michael Tondee" <mat_62(AT)netcommander.com>; "amsat-bb"
<amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 8:46 PM
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 70cm antenna SWR problem solved?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Tondee" <mat_62(AT)netcommander.com>
> To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 1:30 AM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] 70cm antenna SWR problem solved?
>
>> After several unsuccessful attempts at solving my 70cm antenna problem
> while it was still on the mast, I resolved today to just go ahead and get
> it
> down off there. Not that big a deal to do really and besides I've been
> thinking of rebuilding the whole shootin match anyway.
>> I was able to use my 2 meter SWR meter after a fashion once I got the
> antenna inside. I could see fluctuations in the amount of power the
> antenna
> was taking as I tried various things. The problem lies in the area of the
> matching and feedpoint of the driven element. Again those of you familiar
> with the WA5VJB " cheap yagi" concept will know that the driven element is
> bent back upon itself forming a U shaped section on one side. Those less
> familiar with the design might not understand this but there's something
> going on right there. Either with the spacing between the legs of the U or
> the braid and center conductor being too close together at that point
> where
> they are soldered. Changing the spacing of the U legs didn't seem to help
> but spreading the center conductor and shield out from each other right
> where they are connected to the DE made a marked difference. I suspect
> it's
> because at this point they are very close to the "matching area" of the
> antenna. Hope that makes se!
>> nse.
>> At any rate I have decided to rebuild both my 70cm and 2 meter antenna. I
> will keep 11 elements on 70cm but I'm going from 4 to 6 elements on 2
> meters. The other change will be to replace the boom material. I used PVC
> pipe before and the antennas have developed a bit of a sag along their
> booms. I will be using wooden booms coated with spar varnish this go
> around
> and possibly add reinforcement if any sag appears evident. BTW, both of
> these are linearly polarized as I don't have an SWR analyzer to figure out
> velocity factor on cable while making phasing harnesses. Maybe someday!
>> Thanks much for everyones help and 73,
>> Michael W4HIJ
>
> Hi Michael, W4HIJ
>
> Before to rebuild your WA5VJB cheap yagi antenna look here:
>
> http://www.qsl.net/ve3cvg/antennas/cheapyagis/index.html
>
> here
>
> http://webpages.charter.net/w7my/cheap%20yagis%20designuhf-sw.pdf
>
> and here:
>
> http://www.g6lvb.com/HomebrewArrow.htm
>
>
> 73" de
>
> i8CVS Domenico
>
>
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:55:29 -0400
From: Patrick Domack <patrickdk(AT)patrickdk.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: GO-32 Status -- does not sound healthy
To: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
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I dunno what it sounded like, but with my 1/4wave I got a good copy.
for me the last passes I heard where
2008-06-06 00:12:46 to 00:15:07
2008-06-06 14:10:13 to 14:13:00
Quoting Bruce Semple <brucesemple(AT)verizon.net>:
> Did anybody hear the 06/06/2008 - 0155z pass --
> It does not sound good ..
>
>
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:34:54 -0600
From: "D. Mynatt" <dave(AT)mynatt.biz>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Idea
To: <AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <30AC37DA3CE84BE6AC193EE93C54C1DB(AT)compaq>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
In the last AMSAT Journal, Dr Shuch addressed the issue of education from the
perspective of students and teachers. I would like to add one other idea to
an otherwise excellent piece, and that is 'what are the experts doing'?
I would like to propose that AMSAT or the education side of the organization,
establish teaching centers where students can go for more than just Field
Days. I promote an idea of a center where large antenna arrays are installed,
accessible via the internet, controllable by schedules appointments, overseen
by the AMSAT experts, and acting as established communications centers or
ground stations to as many different flights as possible.
I'm talking with M2 and ISIS about antennas and such, but wonder what comments
and ideas the group would have about the idea. Any other ideas to address the
need for new members, new interest, and involved kids?
Dave
=====
http://sciencecenter.no-ip.org
SID ID: S-0258
APRS UI-View
KA0SWT
LAT: 38'16.278" N
LON: -104'40.537" W
Alt: 4780ft
DM78
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:01:45 -0500
From: Wayne N5WD <n5wd(AT)charter.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu VX-8R
To: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d(AT)earthlink.net>, <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <20086617145.439662(AT)HPPAV2>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
On Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:11:05 -0700, Clint K6LCS wrote:
> The VX-8R is *not* true full-duplex.
>
Forgive me for not taking you at your word, but can you tell us how you know
that?
73 Wayne N5WD
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R. Wayne Day N5WD n5wd(AT)charter.net
IRLP Node 3997 -> Lake Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas USA
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:51:44 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d(AT)earthlink.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu VX-8R
To: n5wd(AT)charter.net
Cc: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <E4DCF6B0-6111-4DF1-AA5D-8AD59E69903A(AT)earthlink.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes
A reading of the preliminary owners manual, and conversations with
Vertex Standard.
I have been involved in the amateur and commercial radio industries
for several years. I wouldn't publish misinformation anywhere.
Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359
909-241-7666
>> The VX-8R is *not* true full-duplex.
>>
> Forgive me for not taking you at your word, but can you tell us how
> you know that?
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:53:20 -0700
From: Clint Bradford <clintbrad4d(AT)earthlink.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Yaesu VX-8R
To: "Andrew Koenig" <andrewkoenig(AT)thathamkid.com>
Cc: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <6B07B5FD-86F4-461A-B60A-B5FB2D7A40A6(AT)earthlink.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes
> What do you mean by not true full duplex?
It is a dual-RECEIVE unit. Not a true, full-duplex unit like the Icom
IC-W32a was (where you can TX on one band and simultaneoulsly monitor
the other band).
Clint Bradford, K6LCS
909-241-7666
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 19:51:29 -0400
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner(AT)mindspring.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: GO-32 Status -- does not sound healthy
To: <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <118AB3DC38B249F79AE2853896FBB3EB(AT)Andrewlaptop>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Sounded fine and worked well here tonight at 23:50Z
73, Drew KO4MA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Domack" <patrickdk(AT)patrickdk.com>
To: <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 1:55 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: GO-32 Status -- does not sound healthy
>I dunno what it sounded like, but with my 1/4wave I got a good copy.
>
> for me the last passes I heard where
>
> 2008-06-06 00:12:46 to 00:15:07
>
> 2008-06-06 14:10:13 to 14:13:00
>
>
> Quoting Bruce Semple <brucesemple(AT)verizon.net>:
>
>> Did anybody hear the 06/06/2008 - 0155z pass --
>> It does not sound good ..
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent via AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
>> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite
>> program!
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>>
>
>
>
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 05:48:22 +0200
From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(AT)tin.it>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 70cm antenna SWR problem solved?
To: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>, "Michael Tondee"
<mat_62(AT)netcommander.com>
Message-ID: <002201c8c851$557200e0$0201a8c0(AT)tin.it>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hi Michael, W4HIJ
For the velocity factor use the value given by the manufacturers for each
type of coax cable.
As an example a Vf= 0.66 is OK for the RG 213 and RG-58
Don't make long run of coax without the braid in the vicinnity of the feed
point because the inner conductor of the coax cable will add to the lenght
of the dipole.
When you measure the SWR slide the palm of your hand over the jacket of the
coax cable and if the SWR changes it means that part of the RF current is
flowing over the external braid of the coax cable and so you need a balun.
To measure the incident and reflected power to compute the SWR try to buy
a BIRD 43 wich is a professional instrument and buy time to time the
measuring elements to satisfy your needs.
In a couple of years you will get the most practical and versatile
instrument for RF measurements in the shack and over the tower.
Have fun
73" de
i8CVS Domenico
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Tondee" <mat_62(AT)netcommander.com>
To: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(AT)tin.it>; "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 9:47 PM
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 70cm antenna SWR problem solved?
> Thank you Domenico,
> I've actually studied all those links before. I would build a CP antenna
as
> Howard, G6LVB has done except that I have nothing with which to measure
the
> velocity factor of the cable in the phasing harness. When it was working
> the 70cm linearly polarized did a pretty good job though. At least with
the
> LEO's. Unfortunately I have no experience with HEO's.
> 73,
> Michael, W4HIJ
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(AT)tin.it>
> To: "Michael Tondee" <mat_62(AT)netcommander.com>; "amsat-bb"
> <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
> Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2008 8:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 70cm antenna SWR problem solved?
>
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Michael Tondee" <mat_62(AT)netcommander.com>
> > To: "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
> > Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 1:30 AM
> > Subject: [amsat-bb] 70cm antenna SWR problem solved?
> >
> >> After several unsuccessful attempts at solving my 70cm antenna problem
> > while it was still on the mast, I resolved today to just go ahead and
get
> > it
> > down off there. Not that big a deal to do really and besides I've been
> > thinking of rebuilding the whole shootin match anyway.
> >> I was able to use my 2 meter SWR meter after a fashion once I got the
> > antenna inside. I could see fluctuations in the amount of power the
> > antenna
> > was taking as I tried various things. The problem lies in the area of
the
> > matching and feedpoint of the driven element. Again those of you
familiar
> > with the WA5VJB " cheap yagi" concept will know that the driven element
is
> > bent back upon itself forming a U shaped section on one side. Those less
> > familiar with the design might not understand this but there's
something
> > going on right there. Either with the spacing between the legs of the U
or
> > the braid and center conductor being too close together at that point
> > where
> > they are soldered. Changing the spacing of the U legs didn't seem to
help
> > but spreading the center conductor and shield out from each other right
> > where they are connected to the DE made a marked difference. I suspect
> > it's
> > because at this point they are very close to the "matching area" of the
> > antenna. Hope that makes se!
> >> nse.
> >> At any rate I have decided to rebuild both my 70cm and 2 meter antenna.
I
> > will keep 11 elements on 70cm but I'm going from 4 to 6 elements on 2
> > meters. The other change will be to replace the boom material. I used
PVC
> > pipe before and the antennas have developed a bit of a sag along their
> > booms. I will be using wooden booms coated with spar varnish this go
> > around
> > and possibly add reinforcement if any sag appears evident. BTW, both of
> > these are linearly polarized as I don't have an SWR analyzer to figure
out
> > velocity factor on cable while making phasing harnesses. Maybe someday!
> >> Thanks much for everyones help and 73,
> >> Michael W4HIJ
> >
> > Hi Michael, W4HIJ
> >
> > Before to rebuild your WA5VJB cheap yagi antenna look here:
> >
> > http://www.qsl.net/ve3cvg/antennas/cheapyagis/index.html
> >
> > here
> >
> > http://webpages.charter.net/w7my/cheap%20yagis%20designuhf-sw.pdf
> >
> > and here:
> >
> > http://www.g6lvb.com/HomebrewArrow.htm
> >
> >
> > 73" de
> >
> > i8CVS Domenico
> >
> >
>
>
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 00:54:36 -0400
From: "Michael Tondee" <mat_62(AT)netcommander.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 70cm antenna SWR problem solved? (Bird 43)
To: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(AT)tin.it>, "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <001a01c8c85a$9614da60$6500a8c0(AT)w4hij1>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Yes, I know the Bird 43 well. Years ago I worked as a shipping clerk in a
ham radio store and I remember that we sold them as well as the fact that we
had one on our test bench. I now regret not getting one back then when I
had my employee discount. As it was, I was like the proverbial "kid in a
candy store" and was lucky to get home with my paychecks intact.... hi hi
Michael
----- Original Message -----
From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(AT)tin.it>
To: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>; "Michael Tondee"
<mat_62(AT)netcommander.com>
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 11:48 PM
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 70cm antenna SWR problem solved?
> Hi Michael, W4HIJ
>
> For the velocity factor use the value given by the manufacturers for each
> type of coax cable.
>
> As an example a Vf= 0.66 is OK for the RG 213 and RG-58
>
> Don't make long run of coax without the braid in the vicinnity of the feed
> point because the inner conductor of the coax cable will add to the lenght
> of the dipole.
>
> When you measure the SWR slide the palm of your hand over the jacket of
> the
> coax cable and if the SWR changes it means that part of the RF current is
> flowing over the external braid of the coax cable and so you need a balun.
>
> To measure the incident and reflected power to compute the SWR try to buy
> a BIRD 43 wich is a professional instrument and buy time to time the
> measuring elements to satisfy your needs.
>
> In a couple of years you will get the most practical and versatile
> instrument for RF measurements in the shack and over the tower.
>
> Have fun
>
> 73" de
>
> i8CVS Domenico
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Tondee" <mat_62(AT)netcommander.com>
> To: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(AT)tin.it>; "amsat-bb" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
> Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 9:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 70cm antenna SWR problem solved?
>
>
>> Thank you Domenico,
>> I've actually studied all those links before. I would build a CP antenna
> as
>> Howard, G6LVB has done except that I have nothing with which to measure
> the
>> velocity factor of the cable in the phasing harness. When it was working
>> the 70cm linearly polarized did a pretty good job though. At least with
> the
>> LEO's. Unfortunately I have no experience with HEO's.
>> 73,
>> Michael, W4HIJ
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 10:25:14 +0100
From: "john heath" <g7hia(AT)btinternet.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Idea
To: "D. Mynatt" <dave(AT)mynatt.biz>
Cc: amsat <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <000401c8c880$66df52e0$4101a8c0(AT)MainPC>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Hi Dave,
May I suggest you have a look at the GENSO project.
Google should find it.
GENSO aims to set up a worldwide network of satellite ground stations
controlled and linked by the internet.
If my memory serves me, it comes out of the education initiatives at ESA so
you would be talking to folks with the same agenda.
73 John G7HIA
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 18:35:30 +0900
From: "Yuta Araki" <araki(AT)forth.aero.cst.nihon-u.ac.jp>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Updated of analysis software of SEEDS
To: <AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <97EB10A43B9D4584A96A4B0E1A4C6948(AT)c5fd1bx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Dear All,
I'm Yuta Araki at Nihon University (JQ1YGV).
First of all, thank you very much for much kind cooperation! We are grateful
to you all.
I'd like to inform you of the update of analysis software of SEEDS.
A new version of the analysis software is "Downlink Code for Distribution
Ver.2.0.3".
Please download analysis software from the following website
http://cubesat.aero.cst.nihon-u.ac.jp/english/download_e.html
Please continue your favors toward the reception cooperation about SEEDS in
the future.
Thanks again!
Best Regards,
Yuta
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Nakamura&Miyazaki Lab., Department of Aerospace Engineering,
Graduate School of Science and Technology, Nihon University
Yuta Araki
E-mail: araki(AT)forth.aero.cst.nihon-u.ac.jp
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 15:13:23 +0200
From: "Simon Brown \(HB9DRV\)" <simon(AT)hb9drv.ch>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Idea
To: "john heath" <g7hia(AT)btinternet.com>, "D. Mynatt" <dave(AT)mynatt.biz>
Cc: amsat <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <2F8DCB2EC28A4BAEA001F6494D166EF9(AT)doubletrouble>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
FWIW the RSGB has an *excellent* mobile radio truck which visits schools.
It's off the road at the moment.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/avfestival/2340870649/
I think Carlos was ill but is now better, anyway it's very popular and he
does satellite demos as well as HF 'n' stuff. In some new software I'm
writing for satellites I am also adding pages / windows targeting the
educational / theory side of it all.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
--------------------------------------------------
From: "john heath" <g7hia(AT)btinternet.com>
>
> May I suggest you have a look at the GENSO project.
> Google should find it.
>
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:53:50 -0700
From: John Mock KD6PAG <kd6pag(AT)amsat.org>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Need CM86 (or CM96)?
To: AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <E1K4yre-0007Od-Cc(AT)sebastopol.fdns.net>
I'll be in CM86 this Saturday afternoon (maybe early evening) if anyone
needs it. CM86 is the western half of Santa Cruz (California) and ALOT
of ocean. I might do a couple of passes in CM96 on Sunday morning (and
possible another afternoon pass in CM86 if it's unusually convenient).
-- KD6PAG (Networking Old-Timer, Satellite QRPer)
P.S. West Coast folk, don't neglect the Pacific passes as we have a
rover going up through BC into AK right now. Yesterday on AO-27's
Pacific pass, i was the only other station on.
UTC AZ EL Location Sat Local time
Sat 07Jun08 20:00-20:10 144 104 63 6.8 Santa Cruz? SO-50 (Sat 13:00
PDT)
Sat 07Jun08 21:26-21:39 130 67 3 22.3 Santa Cruz AO-27 (Sat 14:26
PDT)
Sat 07Jun08 21:38-21:52 205 124 32 78.0 Santa Cruz SO-50 (Sat 14:38
PDT)
Sat 07Jun08 23:04-23:19 184 262 339 41.0 Santa Cruz AO-27 (Sat 16:04
PDT)
Sat 07Jun08 23:20-23:32 259 317 15 14.9 Santa Cruz SO-50 (Sat 16:20
PDT)
Sun 08Jun08 02:11-02:26 146 71 357 39.0 Santa Cruz? AO-51 (Sat 19:11
PDT)
Sun 08Jun08 14:22-14:34 35 91 148 13.7 Freedom, CA AO-51 (Sun 07:22
PDT)
Sun 08Jun08 16:00-16:14 6 285 206 52.5 Freedom, CA AO-51 (Sun 09:00
PDT)
Sun 08Jun08 20:27-20:40 175 109 46 22.3 Santa Cruz?? SO-50 (Sun 13:27
PDT)
Sun 08Jun08 20:59-21:10 113 62 11 12.2 Santa Cruz?? AO-27 (Sun 13:59
PDT)
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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 10:29:23 EDT
From: G0MRF(AT)aol.com
Subject: [amsat-bb] 9 Cubesats selected for free ESA ride to space
To: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <c8c.21b2e109.357bf543(AT)aol.com>
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Cubesats built by students from universities in Poland Spain Italy
Switzerland Romania France and Belgium have been selected for a free ride to
low earth
orbit. The launch is scheduled on the Vega maiden flight from Kourou at the
end 2008 / early 2009 TBC.
_http://www.esa.int/esaED/SEM2BPUG3HF_index_0.html_
(http://www.esa.int/esaED/SEM2BPUG3HF_index_0.html)
Thanks
David
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Message: 17
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2008 15:31:36 +0000 (GMT)
From: gi pi <amprorg(AT)yahoo.it>
Subject: [amsat-bb] D-STAR experiment on Cubesat
To: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <517511.77376.qm(AT)web26502.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
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from OUFTI-1 website :
>> The key, innovative feature of OUFTI-1 is the use of the D-STAR
amateur-radio >>digital-communication protocol. This means of
radio-communication will be used for control and
>> telemetry, and will of
course be made available to ham-radio operators worldwide. In the
future, it will also be used to control space experiments.
>> more info on: http://www.leodium.ulg.ac.be/cmsms/
my questions are:
what do you think about this experiment?
and, is it possible to use this digital protocoll on a satellite (cubesat) ?
73 de Giulio AB2VY
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