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- Subject: Ham-Space Digest V93 #112
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- Ham-Space Digest Thu, 16 Dec 93 Volume 93 : Issue 112
-
- Today's Topics:
- AEA DSP-2232 Software Update?
- Free Radio Bands Questions
- Mars Probe
- Nasa space link
- New To Satellites
-
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- Date: 15 Dec 93 18:44:39 GMT
- From: ogicse!news.tek.com!gvgpsa.gvg.tek.com!gold.gvg.tek.com!gvgadg!randyh@network.ucsd.edu
- Subject: AEA DSP-2232 Software Update?
- To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
-
- I heard that AEA is going to have a software update for the DSP-2232 that
- enables the up/down clicks for Doppler control. Wonder if there are any
- other changes?
-
- Has anyone heard any details yet?
-
- I wonder if this will be a free upgrade for us satellite users, as the original docs list this as a feature?
-
- Randy
- WA2AGE
-
- randyh@gvgadg.gvg.tek.com
- wa2age@amsat.org
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- Date: 14 Dec 1993 09:36:54 CST
- From: ftpbox!mothost!schbbs!maccvm.corp.mot.com!CSLE87@uunet.uu.net
- Subject: Free Radio Bands Questions
- To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
-
- To carry this discussion one step further, the FCC has issued several
- public statements cautioning potential investors in these so-called
- "FCC goldmines" that they do not exist. Companies claiming that you
- can sell your winning lottery entry for gazillions of dollars did not
- apparently read the rules. Winners MUST CONSTRUCT the complete system
- before they can sell their license to a PCS system.
- As Max pointed out, there are no available spectrum windows for any
- new alternative services, and the existing opportunities involve multi-
- BILLION dollar investments in newly developing technologies. I don't
- vote for the bank, try investing in stocks of the companies that will be
- building the hardware when PCS and other services get rolling. WA8NVW
- ------------------------- Original Article -------------------------
- Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
- From: roesler@c1mpls.mn.org (Max Roesler)
- Subject: Re: Free Radio Bands Questions
- Organization: Cellular One, Minneapolis
- References: <CHrzHw.Bp9@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU>
- Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1993 17:27:17 GMT
- Lines: 33
-
- mb7s@fermi.clas.Virginia.EDU (Mikhail Boukhny) writes:
- : Someone has asked me recently what if he wants to build a competing network
- : for cellular phones. Are there any gaps yet in the bandwidth? Whom should he
- : ask to? Federal Communication Commission? Any information would be appreciated
-
- No such luck, Mike. There are some upcoming initiatives before the FCC
- regarding spectrum expansion for wireless LAN networks, PCS, and digital
- messaging, etc., but nothing that's available for the public. Any new
- spectrum allocation will almost certainly br accompanied by a license
- lottery, for which the applicant must post significant bond as proof of
- his/her ability to build a system.
-
- SMR, which was more akin to the older style 'mobile operator' phone system
- has undergone significant chages in the last few years, and is very
- cellular-like, although you don't really use cells, and roaming options
- are quite limited. SMR operators are employing these systems on the
- existing SMR spectrum.
-
- PCS is also getting a lot of attention, but the existing cellular carriers
- are making great strides at providing these services given their existing
- equipment.
-
- I would say your friend's cash is a lot safer in the bank than it is
- trying to create a new communications competitor. You're better off
- investing in one of the existing options- getting new spectrum for your
- own project would cost millions and require at least 5 years of paperwork.
-
- (My thoughts, not my employer's, who obviously disagreed with me)
- --
- **************************************************************************
- * Max Roesler | roesler@loki.ncent.mccaw.com *
- * EIS Project Manager | Minneapolis, MN; (612) 832-7653 *
- * McCaw Communications | PP-ASEL (C172); N0RGH (EN34/35) *
-
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- Date: 15 Dec 93 17:48:34 GMT
- From: ogicse!news.tek.com!gvgpsa.gvg.tek.com!gold.gvg.tek.com!gvgadg!randyh@network.ucsd.edu
- Subject: Mars Probe
- To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
-
- Well, August was a long time ago. Has any heard any more from these
- two gentlemen?
-
- Inquiring Minds Need To Know
-
- Randy
- WA2AGE
-
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- Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1993 15:12:05 GMT
- From: mdisea!mothost!schbbs!news@uunet.uu.net
- Subject: Nasa space link
- To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
-
- In article <CHzEqD.3FF@zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU>, normd@zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU (Norm Davis) says:
- >
- >It appears that the telnet number for the Space link has changed.( I
- >can't get in.) could someone please give me the verbose address as I
- >have lost it, or at least the new telnet number. Thanks Norm.
- >
- >norm_davis@zimmer.CSUFresno.edu
- >
- The telnet number for SpaceLink has not changed. I just logged in to be
- sure. It did take several attempts so I suspect its been busy.
- Address: spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
- 192.149.89.61
-
- Curtis Eickerman
- WB6PUS
-
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- Date: 15 Dec 93 13:48:24 GMT
- From: ogicse!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!jms@network.ucsd.edu
- Subject: New To Satellites
- To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
-
- Matthew Warner (WARNERMA@VAX1.ELON.EDU) wrote:
- : Hello everyone.
-
- : Just a quick question. I'm have been tracking amateur satellites for about a
- : year or so, listening to SAREX and the like with the shuttle, listening to
- : beacons on other birds.
-
- : I'm interested in doing a little QSO work with these birds, but I can't seem
- : to locate a book or anything with all the frequencies and information on the
- : basics. Can anyone suggest a file to FTP or book to get that would explain
- : much of it to me?
-
- : Thanks in advance...
-
- : Matt Warner, kc4yls
- : warnerma@vax1.elon.edu
- The ARRL publishes a good book on satellite operation. Don't remember the
- exact title, but you can find it listed in QST. Costs about $20.00, at
- least the last one I bought did.
-
- Mike, K0TER
-
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