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Today's Topics:
1. 1318FX Coax and 1806 rotor cable for sale (Bill Bruno)
2. Aloha and congratulations (Robert Smith)
3. 2.4 Ghz downconverters up for sale (Chris Hackworth)
4. Frequencies for Phase 3E Express (Mike Miller)
5. apparent beacon on 435.300 (Michael Heim)
6. Re: apparent beacon on 435.300 (Andrew Glasbrenner)
7. Radio setups (Tim Tapio)
8. Re: Radio setups (Simon (HB9DRV))
9. Re: Radio setups (Simon (HB9DRV))
10. Scotland (John Mock KD6PAG)
11. Re: Radio setups (n3tl(AT)bellsouth.net)
12. Re: Radio setups (Peter)
13. Re: Radio setups (Simon (HB9DRV))
14. Re: Radio setups (Andrew Glasbrenner)
15. [ans] ANS-244 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins (Dee)
16. Re: Radio setups (Simon (HB9DRV))
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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:20:16 -0400
From: "Bill Bruno" <billbruno(AT)earthlink.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] 1318FX Coax and 1806 rotor cable for sale
To: "Amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <BDAA3B60C5FF472A9B2C5C9D0EA4FC13(AT)billslaptop>
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I have, in good condition
2 100' lengths of Cablexperts 1318FX ultraflex coax. One with N connectors
and the other with UHF connectors:.
2 approx. 90' lengths of Cablexperts #1806 18 AWG 6 conductor rotor cable:
For sale at less than half the original cost.
1318 coax $55 each, rotor cable $25 each plus shipping actual cost.
The coax weigh approx 10# each coil and the rotor cable approx 8# each
coil. plus the weight of packaging.
Please contact me off list if interested.
Thanks
Bill KB2RC
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:34:24 -1000
From: "Robert Smith" <dukenuke(AT)pixi.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Aloha and congratulations
To: "Amsat-Bb(AT)Amsat. Org" <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <002b01c90ae8$2d36db30$2f01a8c0(AT)HPOWER>
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To the SEEDS Team- Aloha!
Gokigen ikaga desuka?
Congratulations for SEEDS new OSCAR 66
designation. The amateur community is looking
forward to new and innovative communications via
CO-66. Dare de mo kofuku-ga sukimasu!!
I was able to copy two CW groups this morning over
Honolulu. The time was 08/30/08 2035Z at
Lat 21.28625N Long. -157.78547W. The pass was
to the west at an elevation of 47 degrees. Mahalo.
Domo arigato gozaimasu.
JQ1YGU SEEDS G4 064FA1AB D6B FFE E3C 2AC 070 0AB 066 09D A27 94D A9D A91 11
0000 0001 0001 0001 70C7 D5 40 74
JQ1YGU SEEDS G4 064FA52F D8C FFE 7F8 031 09A A46 7BE 088 AA9 943 A92 A85 11
0000 0001 0001 0001 70C8 D5 40 74
Respectfully
robert smith NH7WN
Honolulu, Hawaii
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:34:23 -0400
From: "Chris Hackworth" <n8phucjh(AT)gmail.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] 2.4 Ghz downconverters up for sale
To: AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID:
<298264bf0808301734m6d21e03cj91c0e82ea18133aa(AT)mail.gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320293240352&ssPageNam
e=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=011
and
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220275481331&ssPageNam
e=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=012
--
Chris N8PHU
ET1(SW) USN (Ret)
Chief transmitter Heavy SES-Americom
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:35:12 -0500
From: "Mike Miller" <mmiller(AT)nctc.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Frequencies for Phase 3E Express
To: <amsat-bb(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <000601c90b01$7134fa60$6501a8c0(AT)Upstairs>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
Here are proposed transponder frequencies for
Phase 3 E Express
http://www.planetemily.com/n1did/presentations/new_and_future.pdf
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:25:20 -0700 (PDT)
From: Michael Heim <kd0ar(AT)sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] apparent beacon on 435.300
To: AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org
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I've heard a CW beacon a couple of times operating on or around 435.300.
Unfortunately I dont have exact times from my QTH, but I cant find anything in
the satellite list on AMSAT's site that has a working beacon on this frequency
(or anywhere close). I heard it about 23:45Z, breaking the squelch (on FM)
while waiting for the next AO-51 pass. This will put it about 10-15 mins
before AOS for AO-51 from my QTH in EN90rw. Pardon me if there is an obvious
answer to this, but I'm not familiar with all the ham birds up there yet.
Just trying to figure out what I could be hearing? This is not the first time
I've heard CW on this freq.
Michael Heim
ARS KD0AR
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:47:18 -0400
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner(AT)mindspring.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: apparent beacon on 435.300
To: "Michael Heim" <kd0ar(AT)sbcglobal.net>, <AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <9613C898F07A4BF48BB9E7E1ED3FAC96(AT)Andrewlaptop>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
It's RS-30, aka Yubileiny, on 435.315 and 435.215. Apparently there are no
two-way packages onboard, unfortunately. It's also unfortunate that the
builders didn't coordinate their downlinks with the IARU, and they ended up
so close to the AO-51 downlink.
73, Drew KO4MA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Heim" <kd0ar(AT)sbcglobal.net>
To: <AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2008 8:25 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] apparent beacon on 435.300
> I've heard a CW beacon a couple of times operating on or around 435.300.
> Unfortunately I dont have exact times from my QTH, but I cant find
> anything in the satellite list on AMSAT's site that has a working beacon
> on this frequency (or anywhere close). I heard it about 23:45Z, breaking
> the squelch (on FM) while waiting for the next AO-51 pass. This will put
> it about 10-15 mins before AOS for AO-51 from my QTH in EN90rw. Pardon me
> if there is an obvious answer to this, but I'm not familiar with all the
> ham birds up there yet.
>
> Just trying to figure out what I could be hearing? This is not the first
> time I've heard CW on this freq.
>
> Michael Heim
> ARS KD0AR
> _______________________________________________
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Message: 7
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:21:10 -0400
From: "Tim Tapio" <tim(AT)timtapio.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Radio setups
To: <AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <002d01c90b3a$24eb2a10$6ec17e30$(AT)com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
Hello all!
Looking at ideas for all mode transceivers for working analog sats.
I haven't ruled out two individual radios, actually see a lot of benefit.
Need to be able to control Doppler on up and downlinks.
It appears SatPC will do that.
Does anyone have a favorite setup that works?
73 de Tim, K4SHF
(no Amsat number, just signed up again)
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Message: 8
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:01:46 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon(AT)hb9drv.ch>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Radio setups
To: "Tim Tapio" <tim(AT)timtapio.com>, <AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <69774D499C704C7D8DA055211312B990(AT)doubletrouble>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Hi Tim,
I suggest a used FT-847 single radio as it has the best computer support for
the satellite side - you can easily set the uplink / downlink mode whereas
with the TS-2000 you have to flip control between uplink and downlink before
setting the mode. Not a big deal though. TS-2000 has a nasty birdie which
gets in the way of SO-50 (I think).
I have a TS-2000 which I own and a FT-847 on loan.
SatPC (maybe) and some other Windows software controls two radios - if you
go this route then IMO you have the best flexibility. I don't know what
radio I would suggest - I'm a fan of the IC-703, for satellites the IC-7000
is also an option. Sadly the Yaesu FT-8x7 can't update the frequency via the
computer while it's transmitting.
Anyway - starting from scratch - look for a used FT-847, be ready to buy a
pair of external SSB Electronics pre-amplifiers.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Tapio" <tim(AT)timtapio.com>
> Looking at ideas for all mode transceivers for working analog sats.
>
> I haven't ruled out two individual radios, actually see a lot of benefit.
>
> Need to be able to control Doppler on up and downlinks.
> It appears SatPC will do that.
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Message: 9
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:07:50 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon(AT)hb9drv.ch>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Radio setups
To: <AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <46F20B3A49CD47EDA78792DE95A647BF(AT)doubletrouble>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
For just using the FM repeater sats (AO-51, SO-50) a radio such as IC-7000
is OK *but* it does get very warm just on receive. You can receive
everything with the IC-7000.
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon (HB9DRV)" <simon(AT)hb9drv.ch>
>
> Anyway - starting from scratch - look for a used FT-847, be ready to buy a
> pair of external SSB Electronics pre-amplifiers.
>
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Message: 10
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:45:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: John Mock KD6PAG <kd6pag(AT)amsat.org>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Scotland
To: AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <689259.57949.qm(AT)web34306.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Thanks to all i worked and those who've been patient with me. We're in
Edinburgh now, and return to the 'States soon. Alas, the only park nearby
with decent horizons has a locked gate and the weather hasn't been very
good. So if i do re-assemble my antenna and work another pass, it is still
nlikely to reach the East Coast.
It will take awhile when i get back to transcribe all of these passes.
I will QSL direct all that i know i've worked, so be patient. 73's and
good luck!
-- KD6PAG (Networking old-timer, satellite QRPer)
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Message: 11
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:01:22 +0000
From: n3tl(AT)bellsouth.net
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Radio setups
To: "Tim Tapio" <tim(AT)timtapio.com>, <AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID:
<083120081201.7447.48BA8811000D16BE00001D1722218683269B0A02D2089B9A019C0
4040A0DBF049BCC02(AT)att.net>
Content-Type: text/plain
Hey Tim,
Welcome back! I'm very new to the satellites, having been totally off the air
for more than 15 years. I'm having more fun than I ever had in ham radio just
using a handheld station (HT with an Arrow antenna or an AL800 whip) to work
the three Mode-J FM satellites (AO-27, AO-51 and SO-50). They have me excited
to get on the other satellites in orbit, and I'm take the two-radio approach
you mentioned. I'll be using a Yaesu FT-857D for transmit and an FT-718ND for
receive. Yaesu's printed receiver specs for the radios are pretty much
identical for VHF/UHF, and I expect to use the 817 for some QRP work on HF,
which I enjoy very much.
I agree with Simon about preamps. My friend Rick, WA4SVM, has an SSB preamp,
and he swears by it. That will be my next purchase because I've learned very
quickly with the handheld station that optimizing reception is much more
important than pumping watts into space.
Best of luck with your station. I hope to hear you in orbit soon!
73,
Tim - N3TL
Athens, Ga.
-------------- Original message from "Tim Tapio" <tim(AT)timtapio.com>: ------
--------
> Hello all!
>
> Looking at ideas for all mode transceivers for working analog sats.
>
> I haven't ruled out two individual radios, actually see a lot of benefit.
>
> Need to be able to control Doppler on up and downlinks.
> It appears SatPC will do that.
>
> Does anyone have a favorite setup that works?
>
> 73 de Tim, K4SHF
>
> (no Amsat number, just signed up again)
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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!
> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Message: 12
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:20:03 -0400
From: Peter <roi(AT)optonline.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Radio setups
To: n3tl(AT)bellsouth.net, Tim Tapio <tim(AT)timtapio.com>,
AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <000601c90b6c$552f3360$6701a8c0(AT)peter>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=Windows-1252
Hi Tim,
Welcome back to another Amateur mode! Tim, N3TL is absolutely right a
sensitive receiver and preamp is the correct method for getting the most out
of Satellite activity. I did quite a bit of research on preamps and the
SSB, SP-7000 was highly recommended by WA4SVM and many other experienced
operators. I was really pleased how it pulled out the weak LEO signals, it
made the station come alive! It is important to use the best low loss cable
available, especially if your using a long run. Tim, have fun and look
forward to hearing you on the birds!
73,
Pete, WB2OQQ
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Message: 13
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 16:06:45 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon(AT)hb9drv.ch>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Radio setups
To: <AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org>
Message-ID: <C11286F651574E4C84CAB06CD6D9B196(AT)doubletrouble>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
I could be wrong (I hope not) but the FT-8x7 is not suitable for TX as you
can't adjust the TX frequency while transmitting. The IC-7000 is OK in this
respect, so maybe a IC-7000 / FT-817 combo? Otherwise I would suggest a
IC-703 + transverter?
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <n3tl(AT)bellsouth.net>
> I'll be using a Yaesu FT-857D for transmit and an FT-718ND for receive.
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Message: 14
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:12:24 -0400
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner(AT)mindspring.com>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Radio setups
To: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon(AT)hb9drv.ch>, <AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org>
Cc: n3tl(AT)bellsouth.net
Message-ID: <F12510C2DE2B4690803470A7AA66760A(AT)Andrewlaptop>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
reply-type=original
Unless you are exceptionally long winded, not adjusting the frequency during
transmit really isn't an issue. The 897 and 817 will work just fine, with or
without computer control.
73, Drew KO4MA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Simon (HB9DRV)" <simon(AT)hb9drv.ch>
To: <AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2008 10:06 AM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Radio setups
>I could be wrong (I hope not) but the FT-8x7 is not suitable for TX as you
> can't adjust the TX frequency while transmitting. The IC-7000 is OK in
> this
> respect, so maybe a IC-7000 / FT-817 combo? Otherwise I would suggest a
> IC-703 + transverter?
>
> Simon Brown, HB9DRV
> www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <n3tl(AT)bellsouth.net>
>
>> I'll be using a Yaesu FT-857D for transmit and an FT-718ND for receive.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
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Message: 15
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:30:04 -0400
From: Dee <morsesat(AT)optonline.net>
Subject: [amsat-bb] [ans] ANS-244 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins
To: AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org
Message-ID: <48BAAAEC.7030401(AT)optonline.net>
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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-244
**************************************************************
*** 2008 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting ***
*** October 24-26 in Atlanta, Georgia ***
**************************************************************
ANS is a free, weekly, news and information service of AMSAT North
America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS reports on the
activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an
active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating
through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites.
Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to:
ans-editor(AT)amsat.org
In this edition:
* Looming Deadline
* W4AXX Silent Key
* AO-51 Ops
* ARISS Status - 28 August 2008
SB SAT (AT) AMSAT $ANS-244.01
Looming Deadline
AMSAT News Service Bulletin 244.01
From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
August 28, 2008
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-244.01
Notice to all AMSAT members: The AMSAT Board of Directors Voting is
ongoing. It is an important obligation on your part to return your
selection for the BOD to AMSAT no later than September 15th. This will
insure our election process has fulfilled its terms and conditions for
the future of our organization.
Read the candidate's background information as has been provided and
pick your choice on the ballot. The mailing last July went to all
members in good standing. The deadline is only 2 weeks away. Your vote
could be the deciding factor.
[ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information]
/EX
SB SAT (AT) AMSAT $ANS-244.02
W4XAA Silent Key
AMSAT News Service Bulletin 244.02
From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
August 28, 2008
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-244.02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2008
Popular Communications Senior Editor Tom Kneitel, W4XAA (ex-K2AES), SK
(Hicksville, NY August 25, 2008) -- Radio monitoring icon Tom Kneitel,
W4XAA (ex-K2AES), passed away in Florida on August 22 at age 75. He had
been in poor health for the past several years. Tom was Senior Editor
and founding Editor of Popular Communications magazine, a CQ
publication. The grandson of animation pioneer Max Fleischer and son of
animator Seymour Kneitel, "Tommy" preferred the print media, writing for
Popular Electronics and Electronics Illustrated in the 1950s and '60s.
He started the Popular Electronics registered shortwave monitor program,
which issued unofficial "WPE" callsigns to active SWLs.
His association with CQ began when he became the founding editor of S9,
a CB magazine started by then-CQ publisher Cowan Publishing, Inc. When
S9 ceased publication, Kneitel and current CQ Publisher Dick Ross,
K2MGA, launched Popular Communications in 1982. Tommy was Editor of
Pop'Comm until 1995, when he gave up day-to-day responsibilities for the
magazine and became Senior Editor. He served as an advisor and resource
to his successors until recently before his passing. He was also the
author of a multitude of books on CB, scanning and other radio-related
topics.
"It goes without saying that Pop?Comm wouldn?t exist had it not been for
the vision and hard work of Tommy Kneitel," says current Popular
Communications Editor Edith Lennon, N2ZRW. "In the 13 years he headed
this magazine, with great zeal, foresight, and his inimitable humor, he
helped shape this hobby of ours and quite possibly an entire industry."
Lennon added, "Personally, I feel very fortunate to have had the
opportunity to work with him over the years, to have experienced the
pure delight of his story-telling abilities, and to have picked up even
just a little bit of his vast wealth of knowledge."
"Tommy was a great friend from the early 1960s on," noted CQ Publisher
Dick Ross, K2MGA. "He was also the most creative and inventive person
I've ever known."
Tommy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy, two sons, five
daughters and ten grandchildren. Memorial services will be private.
[ANS thanks Rich Moseson, W2VU, for the above information]
/EX
SB SAT (AT) AMSAT $ANS-244.03
AO-51 Ops
AMSAT News Service Bulletin 244.03
From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
Augugst 28, 2008
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-244.03
AO-51 Continues to wow the satellite community. It is now
being used as a test bed for Earth stations. Since it is being
commanded into S downlinks and L uplinks, it's your
chance to test out the downconverters and upconverters you've been
planning to set up.
"Recently, AO-51 was off the air due to a software glitch. The command
team has succesfully reloaded its operational software and as of 8/30/08
has been back in service.
Gould, WA4SXM for the A0-51 Command team
Kevin, WA6FWF
Drew, KO4MA"
You can check the current mode of AO-51 at
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/CTNews.php
If you think a certain mode should be used, contact the command team and
make a suggestion. They are always looking for input as well as
feedback about satellite ops.
[ANS thanks Gould, WA4SXM, for the above information]
/EX
SB SAT (AT) AMSAT $ANS-244.04
ARISS Status August 28, 2008
AMSAT News Service Bulletin 244.04
From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
August 28, 2008
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-244.04
1. Upcoming School Contacts
Schulehaus Feld 1 in Richterswil, Switzerland has been scheduled for an
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on
Saturday, August 30 at 13:53 UTC. Telebridge station VK4KHZ in
Queensland, Australia will assist with the contact. To prepare for the
contact, fifth graders covered the solar system and space in their
studies and composed questions during their English classes. The ARISS
contact will be part of a large public event covering several aspects of
communication. The school will be part of a project involving radio
clubs, the army, the fire brigade, rescue teams and many others.
Reporters from newspapers, television and radio stations will be on site.
Challenger Learning Center of Lucas County in Oregon, Ohio will
participate in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
(ARISS) contact. This activity is planned for Monday, September 1 at
15:22 UTC. The Center is sponsored by the Lucas County Educational
Service Center and is one of over 50 Challenger Learning Centers (CLC)
across the U.S., U.K., and Canada as a living memorial to the Challenger
Crew. It is housed in a small school building that supports the CLC
program, 6 Head Start classes, 2 classes from the Oregon City Schools,
and a Regional School Improvement Team office. Schools from across
northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan participate in onsite missions.
The Center reaches over 3,000 students and 100 teachers each year. A
science lab onsite also doubles as a distance learning lab. This lab is
also used for summer camp programs.
2. Successful ARISS Contact with Los Padres Scouts
Los Padres Council Troop 105 experienced a successful Amateur Radio on
the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, August 19.
Greg Chamitoff, KD5PKZ, answered one question from each of ten Scouts.
Approximately 100 Scouts, family and friends gathered on the University
of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) astronomy observation deck for the
event. There was extensive media coverage of this educational activity
and streaming video was available. Photos, video, news articles and
press releases have been posted to: http://www.n6kth.com/iss.
3. Challenger Learning Center - ARISS Presentation
The Challenger Center Lead Flight Directors Conference will be held in
Wellington, Kansas on August 24 ? 28. An Amateur Radio on the
International Space Station (ARISS) presentation is scheduled to be
given during the conference on August 27. It will cover the ARISS
program and the school application process.
4. ARISS International Meeting Held
The monthly Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)
teleconference was held on Tuesday, August 19. Topics of discussion
included spaceflight participant Richard Garriott, W5KWQ, and his
planned activities while onboard the ISS, Russian plans to fly the ISS
Ham backup equipment and SuitSat-2 development progress. Minutes have
been posted to the ARISS Web site. See:
http://www.rac.ca/ariss/arisstel2008-08-19.htm
[ANS thanks Carol, KB3LKI, for the above information]
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In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the
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Message: 16
Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:01:46 +0200
From: "Simon \(HB9DRV\)" <simon(AT)hb9drv.ch>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Radio setups
To: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner(AT)mindspring.com>,
<AMSAT-BB(AT)amsat.org>
Cc: n3tl(AT)bellsouth.net
Message-ID: <388B6C2D5C59482AB098BFA52D9115CC(AT)doubletrouble>
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Not on a linear transponder!
Simon Brown, HB9DRV
www.ham-radio-deluxe.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner(AT)mindspring.com>
> Unless you are exceptionally long winded, not adjusting the frequency
> during transmit really isn't an issue. The 897 and 817 will work just
> fine, with or without computer control.
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