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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Cost of an HEO launch (Bill Ress)
2. Re: Cost of an HEO launch (Peter Guelzow)
3. AMSAT-UK Colloquium to be Webcast by BATC (Trevor)
4. AMSAT-UK Colloquium to be Webcast by BATC (Trevor)
5. Re: where all the users (i8cvs)
6. Great Satellite contact (John Price)
7. Sats (Fred VE3FAL)
8. 2.4Ghz satellites and signals ? (Tim Tuck)
9. Re: Sats (Patrick Domack)
10. WD9EWK for Monday (21 July) (Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
11. Re: 2.4Ghz satellites and signals ? (i8cvs)
12. Volunteering (mvm)
13. Re: 2.4Ghz satellites and signals ? (Roger Kolakowski)
14. Re: Volunteering (Robert Bruninga)
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:45:32 -0700
From: Bill Ress <bill(AT)hsmicrowave.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Cost of an HEO launch
To: Dave hartzell <hartzell(AT)gmail.com>
Cc: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <488395DC.40303(AT)hsmicrowave.com>
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Hi Dave,
While SpaceX only works with primary single manifest customers, but if
those customers can't use the entire payload, then they can work with
third party multi-manifest "brokers" and we in turn could work with
these multi-manifest "brokers" for a piece of the payload. For sure,
lots of negotiating required when and if we find that a primary manifest
customer doesn't need the whole payload.
I really don't know if AMSAT management has any activity pursuing this
avenue of launch, but if they don't, they should!!
Regards,,,Bill - N6GHz (AMSAT Board Candidate)
Dave hartzell wrote:
> David-
>
> Actually, the SpaceX Falcon 1 or 1e could put a spacecraft into HEO or
> lunar transfer orbit:
>
> http://www.spacex.com/FalconLunarCapabilityGuide.pdf
>
> The stated cost for this is around $9m. Of course, they haven't
> gotten a successful orbit yet from a F1....maybe the third time will
> be the charm. Hitching a ride on a larger launch vehicle like the F9
> is interesting, assuming there is capacity and the willingness to be a
> guinea pig (and there WILL be a cost to anyone wanting a ride)...
>
> It will be interesting to see what launch opportunities will be
> available in the next few years (if any)...
>
> Dave
> AF6KD
>
>
> On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 4:40 PM, <G0MRF(AT)aol.com> wrote:
>
>> The anticipated 'going rate' for this new vehicle is shown at the bottom of
>> the page.
>>
>> _http://www.spacex.com/falcon9.php_ (http://www.spacex.com/falcon9.php)
>>
>>
>> Test flight anyone?
>>
>> David
>>
>>
>>
>>
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:47:15 +0200
From: Peter Guelzow <peter.guelzow(AT)kourou.de>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Cost of an HEO launch
To: Bill Ress <bill(AT)hsmicrowave.com>
Cc: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <4883A453.3060800(AT)kourou.de>
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There is an interesting interview here:
http://www.hobbyspace.com/AAdmin/archive/Interviews/Systems/ElonMusk.html
73s Peter DB2OS
Bill Ress wrote:
> Hi Dave,
>
> While SpaceX only works with primary single manifest customers, but if
> those customers can't use the entire payload, then they can work with
> third party multi-manifest "brokers" and we in turn could work with
> these multi-manifest "brokers" for a piece of the payload. For sure,
> lots of negotiating required when and if we find that a primary manifest
> customer doesn't need the whole payload.
>
> I really don't know if AMSAT management has any activity pursuing this
> avenue of launch, but if they don't, they should!!
>
> Regards,,,Bill - N6GHz (AMSAT Board Candidate)
>
> Dave hartzell wrote:
>
>> David-
>>
>> Actually, the SpaceX Falcon 1 or 1e could put a spacecraft into HEO or
>> lunar transfer orbit:
>>
>> http://www.spacex.com/FalconLunarCapabilityGuide.pdf
>>
>> The stated cost for this is around $9m. Of course, they haven't
>> gotten a successful orbit yet from a F1....maybe the third time will
>> be the charm. Hitching a ride on a larger launch vehicle like the F9
>> is interesting, assuming there is capacity and the willingness to be a
>> guinea pig (and there WILL be a cost to anyone wanting a ride)...
>>
>> It will be interesting to see what launch opportunities will be
>> available in the next few years (if any)...
>>
>> Dave
>> AF6KD
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 4:40 PM, <G0MRF(AT)aol.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> The anticipated 'going rate' for this new vehicle is shown at the bottom
of
>>> the page.
>>>
>>> _http://www.spacex.com/falcon9.php_ (http://www.spacex.com/falcon9.php)
>>>
>>>
>>> Test flight anyone?
>>>
>>> David
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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author.
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>>>
>>>
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>>
>>
>>
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:04:06 +0000 (GMT)
From: Trevor <m5aka(AT)yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-UK Colloquium to be Webcast by BATC
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <278167.81359.qm(AT)web27208.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
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Thanks to the British Amateur Television Club (BATC) this years AMSAT-UK
International Space Colloquium will be streamed live to the web.
Peter Blakeborough G3PYB, President of BATC, will be streaming video of the
presentations live to the Internet so that Radio Amateurs and SWL?s can watch
them from anywhere in the world. This service will be available at
http://www.batc.tv/
As well as the live webcast BATC will also be providing a Live Chat web page
enabling viewers to post messages.
The 23rd AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium will be held at the
University of Surrey, Guildford, England from Friday 25th until Sunday 27th
July.
Prof Sir Martin Sweeting, G3YJO Chairman AMSAT-UK, will open the Colloquium at
1400 BST (1300 GMT) on the Friday.
This will be followed by the keynote speech given by Dr Rob Gowen, Department
of Space & Climate Physics (Mullard Space Science Laboratory, University
College London and Coordinator of the UK Lunar Penetrator Consortium) on
"Science Penetrators for the UK MoonLITE mission".
On Saturday at 0905 BST (0805 GMT) the Delfi-C3 team will be giving
presentations on their exciting new satellite. Its SSB/CW 435/145 linear
transponder will activated soon and is sure to prove popular with satellite
enthusiasts world-wide.
Later that day at 1130 BST (1030 GMT) there will be presentations from AMSAT-
DL on both the eagerly awaited P3E High Earth Orbiting satellite and the
pioneering Mars Orbiter P5A. This will be the first private venture spacecraft
to travel to the Red Planet providing Radio Amateurs with some true DX
signals.
The IARU Satellite Forum chaired by the IARU Satellite Adviser Hans van de
Groenendaal ZS6AKV will take place on Saturday afternoon (BST).
1600-1645 BST (1500-1545 GMT) Band planning for satellite operations on
frequencies in the Amateur Service by Hans van de Groenendaal, ZS6AKV,
President AMSAT-SA
1645-1800 BST (1545-1700 GMT) IARU Amateur Satellite Forum Chairman: Hans van
de Groenendaal, ZS6AKV, President AMSAT-SA
The Colloquium is open to all. New for 2008, it has been arranged with the
University for "walkin" day delegates for ?10 per day. For this, you do not
get any meals, only attendance at lectures/beginners sessions. It does not
entitle you to any other of the functions. There is no need to book, just turn
up on the day. It would help if you could let us know in advance if you intend
using this facility, please email g3wgm(AT)amsat.org
For further details see http://www.uk.amsat.org/Colloquium/
Programme: http://www.uk.amsat.org/content/view/640/213/
Travel information: http://www.uk.amsat.org/content/view/23/52/
A site map showing location of the Management Building and the adjacent main
car park and conference visitors parking can be seen at
http://www.uk.amsat.org/images/stories/uosmap6.jpg
AMSAT-UK Tel: +44 (0)1258 453959
Email: g3wgm(AT)amsat.org
Web: http://www.uk.amsat.org/
Related URL?s
British Amateur Television Club (BATC)
http://www.batc.org.uk/
BATC Video website
http://www.batc.tv/
----
73 Trevor M5AKA
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 22:14:38 +0000 (GMT)
From: Trevor <m5aka(AT)yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-UK Colloquium to be Webcast by BATC
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <200830.90963.qm(AT)web27202.mail.ukl.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Thanks to the British Amateur Television Club (BATC) this years AMSAT-UK
International Space Colloquium will be streamed live to the web.
Peter Blakeborough G3PYB, President of BATC, will be streaming video of the
presentations live to the Internet so that Radio Amateurs and SWL?s can watch
them from anywhere in the world. This service will be available at
http://www.batc.tv/
As well as the live webcast BATC will also be providing a Live Chat web page
enabling viewers to post messages.
The 23rd AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium will be held at the
University of Surrey, Guildford, England from Friday 25th until Sunday 27th
July.
Prof Sir Martin Sweeting, G3YJO Chairman AMSAT-UK, will open the Colloquium at
1400 BST (1300 GMT) on the Friday.
This will be followed by the keynote speech given by Dr Rob Gowen, Department
of Space & Climate Physics (Mullard Space Science Laboratory, University
College London and Coordinator of the UK Lunar Penetrator Consortium) on
"Science Penetrators for the UK MoonLITE mission".
On Saturday at 0905 BST (0805 GMT) the Delfi-C3 team will be giving
presentations on their exciting new satellite. Its SSB/CW 435/145 linear
transponder will activated soon and is sure to prove popular with satellite
enthusiasts world-wide.
Later that day at 1130 BST (1030 GMT) there will be presentations from AMSAT-
DL on both the eagerly awaited P3E High Earth Orbiting satellite and the
pioneering Mars Orbiter P5A. This will be the first private venture spacecraft
to travel to the Red Planet providing Radio Amateurs with some true DX
signals.
On Saturday afternoon at 1500-1530 BST (1400-1430 GMT) Grant Hodgson G8UBN
will be giving a presentation on 2.3/3.4/5.6GHz Signal Generator for Satellite
Applications.
The IARU Satellite Forum chaired by the IARU Satellite Adviser Hans van de
Groenendaal ZS6AKV will also take place on Saturday afternoon.
1600-1645 BST (1500-1545 GMT) Band planning for satellite operations on
frequencies in the Amateur Service by Hans van de Groenendaal, ZS6AKV,
President AMSAT-SA
1645-1800 BST (1545-1700 GMT) IARU Amateur Satellite Forum Chairman: Hans van
de Groenendaal, ZS6AKV, President AMSAT-SA
The Colloquium is open to all. New for 2008, it has been arranged with the
University for "walkin" day delegates for ?10 per day. For this, you do not
get any meals, only attendance at lectures/beginners sessions. It does not
entitle you to any other of the functions. There is no need to book, just turn
up on the day. It would help if you could let us know in advance if you intend
using this facility, please email g3wgm(AT)amsat.org
For further details see http://www.uk.amsat.org/Colloquium/
Programme: http://www.uk.amsat.org/content/view/640/213/
Travel information: http://www.uk.amsat.org/content/view/23/52/
A site map showing location of the Management Building and the adjacent main
car park and conference visitors parking can be seen at
http://www.uk.amsat.org/images/stories/uosmap6.jpg
AMSAT-UK Tel: +44 (0)1258 453959
Email: g3wgm(AT)amsat.org
Web: http://www.uk.amsat.org/
Related URL?s
British Amateur Television Club (BATC)
http://www.batc.org.uk/
BATC Video website
http://www.batc.tv/
----
73 Trevor M5AKA
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:32:26 +0200
From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(AT)tin.it>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: where all the users
To: "SV1BSX" <sv1bsx(AT)yahoo.gr>, "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <001a01c8eac0$def3d000$0201a8c0(AT)tin.it>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Hi Mak, SV1BSX
I got the original ARRL publication "Getting to know OSCAR from the
ground up" on paper early 1977.
I understand that the pdf file of it is not available from you directly but
from the Amsat-DL Web page
http://www.amsat-dl.org/pic/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=7527
By the way I have downloaded the 50 pages of it on my PC just in case I
will loose the original one.
Tanks my friend for the above information and 73" de
i8CVS Domenico
----- Original Message -----
From: "SV1BSX" <sv1bsx(AT)yahoo.gr>
To: <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 3:49 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: where all the users
> Hi Domenico & Amsat's
>
> it is absolutely necessary to correct that, as it was a big
> misunderstanding. The file is not available from me but from
> Amsat-DL Web page.
>
> The Link of "Getting to know OSCAR from the ground up" is :
>
> http://www.amsat-dl.org/pic/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=7527
>
>
>
> 73, Mak SV1BSX
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(AT)tin.it>
> To: "Joe" <nss(AT)mwt.net>; "Anthony Monteiro" <aa2tx(AT)comcast.net>
> Cc: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(AT)AMSAT.Org>; <aa2tx(AT)AMSAT.Org>
> Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 8:21 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: where all the users
>
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Joe" <nss(AT)mwt.net>
> > To: "Anthony Monteiro" <aa2tx(AT)comcast.net>
> > Cc: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>; <aa2tx(AT)amsat.org>
> > Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 4:03 AM
> > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: where all the users
> >
> >> C'Mon guys,
> >>
> >> Yes puters do make it easyier, but not tottally absolutely necessary.
> >>
> >> in the old days we tracked the birds using something called math,
> >>
> >> Made little paper things with clear plastic overlays to simulate the
> >> birds path across the sky,
> >>
> >> Doppler? uhhhh, we tristed the vfo to keep it in tune,
> >>
> >> geeech,
> >>
> >> Joe WB9SBD
> >
> > Hi Joe, WB9SBD
> >
> > I agree completely with you and in order to know from the historical
point
> > of view what we did since OSCAR-6 and what was necessary but still is
> > really necessary for working satellites without to complicate the life I
> > suggest every one to read the following old ARRL publication dated 1977
> >
> > "Getting to know OSCAR from the ground up"
> >
> > CONTENTS :
> >
> > Space Communication is for Everyone
> > Getting started
> > Finding OSCAR: it's Easy
> > How to use OSCAR-7 Mode-B
> > The Benefits are Yours
> > The OSCARLOCATOR
> > The Newest OSCAR
> > Toward the Ultimate Amateur Satellite
> > What Phase III Will Do
> > You...and AMSAT Phase III
> > OSCAR Goes to Schools
> > Satellites Can Save Lives
> > OSCAR's Vital Statistics
> > The rise and Fall of the OSCARs
> >
> > It is a reprint of the popular QST Series on Amateur Satellites
> > "Everything
> > You Need to Know for Working OSCAR
> >
> > My good friend Mak SV1BSX has a 11 MB (2 x 5.5 MB pdf file ) available
> > on request to him at sv1bsx(AT)yahoo.gr
> >
> > At the end of reading you will realize that Joe WB9SBD statement is
> > correct
> > particularly for those who are interested in OSCAR-7 and VO-52 and why
not
> > on P3E
> >
> >> Yes puters do make it easyier, but not tottally absolutely necessary.
> >
> > 73" de
> >
> > i8CVS Domenico
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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Message: 6
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:15:58 -0400
From: "John Price" <n4qwf1(AT)gmail.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Great Satellite contact
To: "amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID:
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I just works AO-07 a few minutes ago. It was my pleasure to work
WA9WUA Andy. After the pass I was entering the contacts two by
the way in the log and sure enough there was Andy from back in 1994 on
AO-13. A thrill to work him again after all this time. The
satellite was in fine shape this evening. You would never guess it is
running on the panels only. Thanks to KC4UMO for the fine
QSO also The new radio is working great. I did not get were your
daughter is stationed in Virgnia. Let me know if you read this.
73's << John
--
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AO-7,AO-27,SO-50,AO-51,VO-52,ISS
Internet N4QWF(AT)AMSAT.ORG
Echolink nodes #110903 -L #388463
Formerly KC4AHW VK3FEZ
Amsat Member #27845
DXCC #33,478
VUCC SAT #135
WAS SAT #296
51 on AO-51 #13
LON -79.256 LAT 37.459 Grid FM07il
>From the Foothills of the Blueridge
*Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to
skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly
proclaiming - "WOW, What a ride!"
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:54:01 -0400
From: "Fred VE3FAL" <flesnick(AT)tbaytel.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sats
To: "'AMSAT'" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <002b01c8eacc$44435330$bd00a8c0(AT)radioroom>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
Been listening the last few days for both PCSat and AO-51 but have heard
noting, even ISS is quiet.
Are we in a low sun cycle currently and batteries are low for side of the
earth. Or has my receiver gone by the way side?
I read many web pages but some are way out of date (frequencies, modes
etc..) and not sure what is on and is not.
Fred
VE3FAL
Thunder Bay,Ontario
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:24:31 +1000
From: "Tim Tuck" <tim.tuck(AT)penrith.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] 2.4Ghz satellites and signals ?
To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <4883E54F.7000604(AT)penrith.net>
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Hi all,
Having just got my 2.4Ghz down converter going I was wondering if there is any
signals space-side besides AO-51 and the lunar orbiter that I could go and
listen for ?
regards
Tim
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:26:57 -0400
From: Patrick Domack <patrickdk(AT)patrickdk.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Sats
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I haven't heard PCSat for a month or so.
I have heard AO-51 twice today on packet, and GO-32
ISS seems to not be in packet mode currently
Quoting Fred VE3FAL <flesnick(AT)tbaytel.net>:
> Been listening the last few days for both PCSat and AO-51 but have heard
> noting, even ISS is quiet.
>
> Are we in a low sun cycle currently and batteries are low for side of the
> earth. Or has my receiver gone by the way side?
>
> I read many web pages but some are way out of date (frequencies, modes
> etc..) and not sure what is on and is not.
>
>
>
> Fred
>
> VE3FAL
>
> Thunder Bay,Ontario
>
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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:10:01 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Patrick STODDARD \(WD9EWK/VA7EWK\)" <amsat-bb(AT)wd9ewk.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] WD9EWK for Monday (21 July)
To: amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
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Hi!
A busy Sunday... I stopped in Kayenta AZ (DM46) for fuel and an
SO-50 pass, followed by another SO-50 pass and an AO-27 pass from
the DM56/DM57 line on US route 191 in Utah (missed the western
AO-27 pass due to an electrical storm that erupted as the pass
was starting), then an AO-51 pass from Lake Powell in northern
Arizona (DM46/DM47). Lots of QSOs, and for many lots of new
grids - plus about 500 miles/800km driving today.
For Monday, I will try to work one of the AO-51 morning passes
from DM46/DM47 before heading west toward St. George UT and the
I-15 freeway. I will try to get on a couple of SO-50 passes
around (local) midday, and hopefully reach the DM26/DM36 line
in northwestern Arizona for the AO-27 passes. Then to Las Vegas
for the evening AO-51 passes on the DM25/DM26 line.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
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Message: 11
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:40:05 +0200
From: "i8cvs" <domenico.i8cvs(AT)tin.it>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 2.4Ghz satellites and signals ?
To: "Tim Tuck" <tim.tuck(AT)penrith.net>, "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Tuck" <tim.tuck(AT)penrith.net>
To: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 3:24 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] 2.4Ghz satellites and signals ?
> Hi all,
>
> Having just got my 2.4Ghz down converter going I was wondering if there is
any
> signals space-side besides AO-51 and the lunar orbiter that I could go and
> listen for ?
>
> regards
>
> Tim
>
> VK2XTT :: QF56if :: BMARC :: WIA :: AMSAT
>
Hi Tim, VK2XTT
Depending on the gain of your antenna and the overall Noise Figure of your
receiving system, you can try to receive the Sun Noise at 2400 MHz
Using my 4 ft parabolic dish ( gain = 27 dBi ) and my receiving system with
an overall Noise Figure = 0.98 dB I get actually about a (S+N)/N = 3.5 dB
of Sun Noise with the actual solar flux of 66 sfu at 2800 MHz
Receiving Sun Noise tell you if your receiving system is working or not
according to your antenna and receiver specifications because our calibrated
noise source at no cost is the Sun.
By the way a little of Radioastronomy at 2400 MHz is all we can do waiting
for P3E
If you are interested on it please let me know.
73" de
i8CVS Domenico
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Message: 12
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:19:55 +0200
From: mvm <amvm(AT)skynet.be>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Volunteering
To: "Rick Hambly (W2GPS)" <w2gps(AT)cnssys.com>, amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <488454BB.2060602(AT)skynet.be>
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And again... No reply....
Statistically spoken, I didn't expect one...
Funny organization!
Rick Hambly (W2GPS) schreef:
> Luc,
>
> You and Dave are very creative. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you used your
> creativity for something useful and positive? I'm sure there must be
> something you can do that would help the Ham community you obviously
> care so
> much about.
>
> Rick
> W2GPS
> AMSAT LM2232
>
>
Rick,
Interesting point!! What if I wanted to volunteer?
On 3 occasions over the last 3-4 years I have filled out the volunteer
questionnaire on the amsat website because I was motivated to volunteer,
have many of the skills that are requested, a lot of free time and money
to spend. I followed up with email also. I have NEVER received any
feedback; not on the questionnaire, not on the follow up emails. Never
got an answer when I asked why...
BR,
--
/\/\arc
LM2304
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Message: 13
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:34:03 -0400
From: "Roger Kolakowski" <rogerkola(AT)aol.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: 2.4Ghz satellites and signals ?
To: "Tim Tuck" <tim.tuck(AT)penrith.net>, "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
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Depending how wide your IF is...this list is fun:
http://www.uhf-satcom.com/
Roger
WA1KAT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Tuck" <tim.tuck(AT)penrith.net>
To: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2008 9:24 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] 2.4Ghz satellites and signals ?
> Hi all,
>
> Having just got my 2.4Ghz down converter going I was wondering if there is
any
> signals space-side besides AO-51 and the lunar orbiter that I could go and
> listen for ?
>
> regards
>
> Tim
>
> --
>
> VK2XTT :: QF56if :: BMARC :: WIA :: AMSAT
>
>
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Message: 14
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:23:24 -0400
From: "Robert Bruninga" <bruninga(AT)usna.edu>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Volunteering
To: "'Rick Hambly \(W2GPS\)'" <w2gps(AT)cnssys.com>, <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
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> Wouldn't it be wonderful if you used your
> creativity for something useful and positive?
>
> On 3 occasions over the last 3-4 years I have
> filled out the volunteer questionnaire on the
> amsat website because I was motivated to
> volunteer, have many of the skills that are
> requested, a lot of free time and money to spend.
My apologies in advance, I am not following this one too
closely, and nothing at all personal to anyone involved... but
the above sentence out of context triggers my current summer
frustration, <GRIN>
It reminds me of my high-school just graduated son and his job
search. His approach was going around, collecting applications,
filling them all out and eventually getting around to submitting
them. THen spending the rest of the summer playing video
games...
When I further pressure him to go out an find a job, he just
goes out, collects more applications... And comes back to play
video games... When pressured, he responds with the number of
applications he has filled out. Nothing about going out and
"working" to find a job...
Again, nothing pointed at the current email thread, but a
comment anyway...
Bob, WB4APR
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