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Date: Tue, 14 Jun 94 04:30:23 PDT
From: Ham-Space Mailing List and Newsgroup <ham-space@ucsd.edu>
Errors-To: Ham-Space-Errors@UCSD.Edu
Reply-To: Ham-Space@UCSD.Edu
Precedence: Bulk
Subject: Ham-Space Digest V94 #156
To: Ham-Space
Ham-Space Digest Tue, 14 Jun 94 Volume 94 : Issue 156
Today's Topics:
* SpaceNews 13-Jun-94 *
2M EME Anyone?
2M EME Anyone? (IMPORTANT)
AZ/EL Rotator FOR SALE
New Satellite Antenna
Satellite Tracking Hardware
What is Phase 3D
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We trust that readers are intelligent enough to realize that all text
herein consists of personal comments and does not represent the official
policies or positions of any party. Your mileage may vary. So there.
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Date: Mon, 13 Jun 1994 12:20:00 MDT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!library.ucla.edu!europa.eng.gtefsd.com!newsxfer.itd.umich.edu!nntp.cs.ubc.ca!alberta!ve6mgs!usenet@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: * SpaceNews 13-Jun-94 *
To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
SB NEWS @ AMSAT $SPC0613
* SpaceNews 13-Jun-94 *
BID: $SPC0613
=========
SpaceNews
=========
MONDAY JUNE 13, 1994
SpaceNews originates at KD2BD in Wall Township, New Jersey, USA. It is
published every week and is made available for unlimited distribution.
* DOVE STATUS *
===============
Jim White, WD0E, reports that DOVE's voice synthesizer is undergoing tests.
The satellite is now speaking the phrase "HI, this is DOVE in space" for one
minute of every four minutes. "HI" has been traditionally sent from Amateur
satellites since OSCAR 1, so it seemed appropriate for this re-activation of
the voice synthesizer in DO-17. The team will continue to work on
improvements, including possibly raising the amplitude of the voice, which
is presently about half that of the telemetry.
Software was completely reloaded last week. The S-band beacon has been
turned off. Transmitter power will be optimized while maintaining a
positive power budget. Reception reports are welcome (to PY2BJO).
Telemetry is not needed.
Jim White
WD0E for the team: WJ9F, VK7ZBX, N5AHD, NK6K
With support from WB6LLO and K0RZ
* LUSAT STATUS *
================
LUSAT-OSCAR-19 is still not available for general use, and the BBS is not
expected to be operational for the next few weeks. Raw telemetry should be
sent by packet radio to LU8DYF@LU8DYF.BA.ARG.SOAM or LU8DYF@ANY-ACTIVE-
SATELLITE, or via the Internet to: lu8dyf@asarin.org.ar. Certificates are
available for those who forward telemetry reports.
The LUSAT-1 recovery team wants to thank all stations who sent LUSAT-1
telemetry data in RAW format, including:
JN2LHU, OZ6BL, OZ7SAT, EA1BCU, EA2CLS, WH6I, W9ODI, SM5BVF, ZS6BMN, JJ1WTK,
LU1FYZ, LU2FCY, LU2JCI, LU1JBR, LU8ENU, LU6DYD and LU1DBC.
[Info via Eduardo Sweet, LU7AKC (LUSAT-1 recovery team)]
* ITAMSAT (IO-26) BACK ON *
===========================
After a couple of weeks of stand-by mode, ITAMSAT under ground command was
switched back ON. A new MBL code was successfully loaded to test the
modified s/c configuration (secondary TX on). Telemetry shows all the vital
parameters in nominal status. Further tests will be carried out in the next
few days. Also due to the very limited time budget of the command stations,
please expect a few weeks before normal operations.
[Info via Alberto, I2KBD, of the ITAMSAT Command Team]
* APT STATUS *
==============
Observed at 50.7 NLat, 7.1 ELon (Germany) on 28-May-94:
NOAA-9: APT 137.62 MHz On
NOAA-10: APT 137.50 MHz *OFF*
NOAA-11: APT 137.62 MHz On
NOAA-12: APT 137.50 MHz On
Meteor 2-21: APT 137.85 MHz On
Meteor 3-5: APT 137.85 MHz *OFF*
The VHF-conflict between NOAA-10 and NOAA-12 continues with NOAA-10's APT
turned off. Meteor 3-5 APT is off too. The APT-frequency of Meteor 2-21
changed from 137.40 MHz to 137.85 MHz, but the signal is weak as always.
As Meteor 3-5 is off, old NOAA-9 now is the best source for good vis-images.
[Info via Peter Henne]
* FO-20 NEWS *
==============
On 19-May-94, the FO-20 command station announced that a problem exists
in FO-20's onboard computer system. The satellite's transponder will
remain in the analog mode (JA) until further notice.
[Info via Kazu Sakamoto, JJ1WTK]
* DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION *
============================
Recent FCC rule changes have made both the originator of packet radio
bulletins as well as the control operator of the originating BBS legally
responsible for the content of packet radio bulletins. As a result, many
bulletins entering the Amateur Packet Radio Network (AMPR) must be held
for review by the BBS sysop before forwarding can begin. The adoption of
this new procedure will lead to delays in the distribution of SpaceNews
and other bulletins within the Amateur Packet Radio Network.
In addition, recent routing changes have lead to local Internet mail
problems. This is expected to produce distribution delays within the
packet network since the Internet is used as a SpaceNews distribution
backbone.
* THANKS! *
===========
Thanks to all those who sent messages of appreciation to SpaceNews,
especially:
KB3AMR KB3MF VK4ZDR
...and Flavio Cimardi at IBM Microelectronics in Italy.
* FEEDBACK/INPUT WELCOMED *
===========================
Mail to SpaceNews should be directed to the editor (John, KD2BD) via any
of the following paths:
FAX : 1-908-747-7107
PACKET : KD2BD @ N2KZH.NJ.USA.NA
INTERNET : kd2bd@amsat.org -or- magliaco@pilot.njin.net
MAIL : John A. Magliacane, KD2BD
Department of Engineering and Technology
Advanced Technology Center
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, New Jersey 07738
U.S.A.
<<=- SpaceNews: The first amateur newsletter read in space! -=>>
/EX
--
John A. Magliacane, KD2BD * /\/\ * Voice : 1-908-224-2948
Advanced Technology Center |/\/\/\| Packet : KD2BD @ N2KZH.NJ.USA.NA
Brookdale Community College |\/\/\/| Internet: magliaco@pilot.njin.net
Lincroft, NJ 07738 * \/\/ * Morse : -.- -.. ..--- -... -..
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Date: Mon, 13 Jun 1994 08:23:10 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!xlink.net!zib-berlin.de!math.fu-berlin.de!fub!chamber.in-berlin.de!root@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: 2M EME Anyone?
To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
tim.marek@megasystem.com (Tim Marek) writes:
>Recently I have become active on 144Mhz EME. One of the bottlenecks
>surounding EME is the passing of skeds made on 14.345 Weekend Mornings
>from the US to EU and other continents. I wonder if anyone wants to try
>and improve the situation using the Internet? I will respond to all
>msgs. Thanks de Tim, NC7K in DM09ep, Reno, NV... sk
InterNet is still in use for skeds. Klaus, DL4EBY is making skeds
for europe on 14.345 (via our clubstation DK0TU). We are reachable
via Internet as 'afutub.extern.tu-berlin.de' [130.149.130.138].
You may write a message via e-mail to 'klaus@afutub.extern.tu-berlin.de'
for further information about EME skeds and the EME-net.
Regards/73, Pat, DL7AUC, for DK0TU, root@afutub.extern.tu-berlin.de
--
If your server is not responding perhaps YOU should.
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- Patrick Wendt | root@chamber.in-berlin.de | Zombies Burial Chamber -
- Ham: DL7AUC | root@afutub.extern.tu-berlin.de | Public UNIX System -
- Berlin/JO62QO | pwendt@mail.cs.tu-berlin.de | Call: +49 30 / 4025692 -
- *West*Germany | Ham-Radio: DL7AUC@DB0BLO.DEU.EU | HST D.S. 14400bps V32b -
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Date: 13 Jun 94 20:42:56 GMT
From: unix.sri.com!headwall.Stanford.EDU!abercrombie.Stanford.EDU!paulf@hplabs.hpl.hp.com
Subject: 2M EME Anyone? (IMPORTANT)
To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
mack@ncifcrf.gov (Joe Mack) writes:
> You might also post this on the vhf listserver. Send e-mail
>to vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu with the one line
> subscribe vhf
> to become a subscriber.
No. DO NOT SEND SUBSCRIPTION REQUESTS TO VHF@W6YX.STANFORD.EDU! That's
the mailing list address, not the subscription request address (which by
convention is vhf-request@w6yx.stanford.edu). We've just gotten dozens of
misdirected requests as a result of this posting...
--
-=Paul Flaherty, N9FZX | "We are meant to be masters of destiny,
->paulf@Stanford.EDU | not victims of fate." -- Ronald W. Reagan
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Date: 13 Jun 1994 07:10:34 -0500
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!agate!spool.mu.edu!torn!nott!bnrgate!corpgate!crchh327.bnr.ca!debaker@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: AZ/EL Rotator FOR SALE
To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
Hello,
I have a like new Az/El rotator for sale. It is designed for light
duty vhf/uhf antennas, such as an Oscar setup. Comes ready to mount
on a 1.5 inch (max) vertical mast and will accept up to a 1.5 inch
horizontal mast such as the fiberglass unit from KLM. Comes with a
control head for each rotor, and can be easily connected to a computer
for automatic control (with minor modifications).
These units are capable of carrying a fair load. I have had no problems
turning a pair of KLM's (2M-14C/435-18C), even without balancing them.
Rotation time is about 60 seconds AZ, 30 seconds EL (180 degrees).
These units have never been outdoors either...only used inside.
I am offering two 75 foot lengths of new 5 conductor wire FREE with
the package. Also, the unit can be controlled using a single 8
conductor rotor wire if desired.
I am asking $175 + shipping.
Please email to debaker@bnr.ca
or call, 214-684-7351 (day)
73,
+--------------------------------------------------------------------+
| David E. Baker Internet: debaker@bnr.ca (Richardson, TX, USA) |
| Callsign: AB5PI Amateur Packet: AB5PI@N5AUX.#DFW.TX.USA.NA |
| My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of my employer |
+--------------------------------------------------------------------+
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Date: Tue, 14 Jun 1994 01:38:19 GMT
From: news.claremont.edu!pomona.claremont.edu!GVODVARKA@uunet.uu.net
Subject: New Satellite Antenna
To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
Rodger, just checking to see if your new antenna is working ok. Have heard you on 447.625 talking about it. Let me know if you got my message. By the way Rich Shyer says Hello. See you later. Gary KB6ADM
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Date: Mon, 13 Jun 1994 15:17:08 GMT
From: ihnp4.ucsd.edu!dog.ee.lbl.gov!agate!howland.reston.ans.net!cs.utexas.edu!csc.ti.com!tilde.csc.ti.com!cauldron!ra.csc.ti.com!kendurham.sc.ti.com!ken@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Satellite Tracking Hardware
To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
Dialing WWV to calibrate the PC system clock has shown that the error is too
large to be able to track the low earth orbiting satellites without calibrating
several times a week. This could get expensive since the call is long distance.
Does anyone know of a plug-in board intended to take over the clock's time
function with greater accuracy?
The computer clock problem seems to be a common one (from comments heard on
AO-13.) Any info on the subject would help.
Ken Durham K5MBV
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Date: Mon, 13 Jun 1994 03:12:51 GMT
From: yale.edu!newsserver.jvnc.net!netnews.upenn.edu!news.drexel.edu!dunx1.ocs.drexel.edu!DUVM.OCS.DREXEL.EDU!XTL00014@yale.arpa
Subject: What is Phase 3D
To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
What is Phase 3D?
xtl00014@duvm.ocs.drexel.edu
73 de N3RCS (Adam) es gd DX _AR_
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End of Ham-Space Digest V94 #156
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