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Информационный выпуск новостей для радиолюбителей от 4 Декабря 1998 Свежий выпуск всегда здесь! Выходит примерно РАЗ в неделю.
Первый радиоконтакт Owen-а состоялся с Lance Collister, WA1JXN (теперь W7GJ) Frenchtown, Montana, открыв дверь в космос для многих радиолюбителей, и дал возможность говорить с космонавтами на космической орбите. До этого исторического момента, только Управление Миссии, Президенты, и другие высокопоставленные лица имели такую возможность. За свой десятидневный полет, Owen провел свыше 300 связей с радиолюбителями земного шара. Программа SAREX впервые дала возможность радиолюбителям и NASA пользоваться новыми видами связи в космосе. Они включают:
Запуск космической станции МИР в 1986 открыл дополнительные возможности радиолюбительской связи в космосе. Контакты между двумя кораблями проводились с использованием SAREX радиолюбительского оборудования. Радиосвязи между космической станцией МИР и Американскими челноками проводились задолго до официального партнерства NASA и Российского космического агентства. С тех пор, как 15 лет тому назад W5LFL провел первую радиолюбительскую связь, международная радиолюбительская деятельность сделала большой шаг вперед в продвижении любительской радиосвязи в космос и ее использование в образовательных целях. Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, вице-президент AMSAT-NA, выразил свои чувства по поводу этого исторического случая: "Я хочу, пользуясь этой возможностью, поблагодарить и поздравить сотни добровольцев, которые продолжили дело начатое Owen-ом, ARRL (Американская Лига Радиолюбителей), AMSAT-NA и NASA, и превратили эту мечту в действительность, которая принесла пользу всемирному обществу любителей радио, а также студентам. Благодаря Вам, у нас есть радиолюбительские станции, которые летают в комических челноках и на МИР-е, и мы находимся на пороге установки постоянно действующей любительской радиостанции на ISS (Международная Космическая Станция)". Frank продолжил, "От имени SAREX группы и как участник U.S. радиолюбительской программы на Международной Космической Станции (ARISS), Я надеюсь на постоянное сотрудничество всех международных партнеров, которые включатся в деятельность ARISS, как и мы, совместно проложим новый путь в будущее для радиолюбительского движения в космос".
Хорошие новости! Chris Jackson, G7UPN / ZL2TPO, сообщает ANS, что спутник TMSAT-1 (TO-31) теперь открыт для общего доступа всем радиолюбителям. Chris сообщает ANS, что TMSAT пуск завершен, и он показал, что большинство систем космического корабля действуют нормально. Доступ позволит операторам использовать связь со спутников для отправки и получения информацию, и также принимать мультиспектральные изображения с высоким разрешением. G7UPN надеться, что радиолюбители воспользуются преимуществом мультиспектральных изображений с высоким разрешением, доступных на TO-31 "и старайтесь держать минимальный трафик" сказал Chris, "из-за ограниченных ресурсов бортовой памяти, образы будут храниться на спутнике только в течение нескольких дней после того, как они сформированы. Если другие файлы (особенно большие) загружаются в спутник, в конце концов, увеличится время загрузки изображений, и они могут быть удалены прежде, чем востребованы". В течение процесса запуска в работу, обнаруживалась проблема с downlink передатчиком, и G7UPN сообщает ANS, что "к несчастью, передатчик все еще вызывает некоторые проблемы, и спутник, может оказаться, не доступен во многих регионах". Радиолюбители Европы и Азии должны иметь хороший downlink в большинство времени, и время контактов за один проход составит от 15 до 30 минут. TO-31 Information ------------------------ Downlink 436.925 MHz 9600 baud FSK Uplink 145.925 MHz 9600 baud FSK BBS Callsign TMSAT1-12 Broadcast Callsign TMSAT1-11Микро-Спутник TMSAT-1 запущен с космодрома Байконур 10 Июля 1998. Если Вы пропустили последний Космический симпозиум AMSAT в Vicksburg, Mississippi, Вы можете проследить все события и прочитать техническую информацию представленную в течение Симпозиума. Архивы AMSAT-NA с 16-го Симпозиума, прошедшего 16-18 Октября 1998 года в Vicksburg, Mississippi, теперь доступно в AMSAT-NA офисе или в ARRL. Для большой информации о как заказать 1998 AMSAT-NA Symposium Proceedings, контактируйте с AMSAT-NA секретарем Martha Saragovitz по адресу: E-mail: martha@amsat.org Телефон: 301-589-6062 AMSAT-NA Office 850 Sligo Ave. Suite 600 Silver Spring, MD 20910-4703 А также смотрите страницы на сервере ARRL: http://www.arrl.org
Hank Riley, N1LTV, написал компактную программу для Windows, названную "Ассистент телеметрии Спутника", которая интерпретирует звуковые частоты, принятые со Спутника-41, и использует эту информацию для вычислений температуры на борту действующей модели спутника. Программа делает с помощью интерполяции пересчет между прежде опубликованными частотами и их соответствием температур. Полученные результаты округляются в ближайшую сторону до десятой степени и выводятся в шкале по Цельсию и по Фаренгейту. Программа размером всего 8 килобайт и работоспособна в среде Windows 3.x и выше. Программа была разработана независимо от проекта Спутника 41. Полученные результаты были тщательно проверены на точность показаний, но не дает ни какой гарантии. Программу можно выгрузить со страниц Хенка в сети: http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/3161/hablic.htm Ищите программу в СПЕЦИАЛЬНОМ разделе DOWNLOAD ближе к концу начальной страницы HABLIC. Комментарии можно направлять Hank Riley по E-mail: h1riley@umassd.edu
Спутник несет в себе следующие режимы:
Выходная мощность VHF для репитера downlink (TX) - два ватта, и четыре для TX вещания. Дальнейшая информация о VOXSAT 1 можно найти по следующему URL: http://members.xoom.com/Amsat_LU
Сообщается о трех небольших сбоях на недавно запущенном Российском модуле ISS "Заря". Одна из восьми бортовых батарей влажность выше, чем ожидалось, и одна антенна работает не правильно. Команда челнока посетит модуль кратко, и они исследуют проблемы, которые NASA называет незначительными, и которые могут быть легко устранены.
Ищете самодельную антенну для рабочего AO-27? Doug, KA2UPW, имеет антенну Quagi собственной разработки на деревянном буме, с растяжками из шнура, которые удерживают элементы директора и сборе. Конструкция позволяет осуществить быструю сборку/разборку всей антенны. Изображения и детали конструкции доступны в следующем месте паутины: http://members.aol.com/dquagliana/beginner.html
Новые URL в сети:
WEEKLY SATELLITE REPORT PT 1
HR AMSAT NEWS SERVICE BULLETIN 333.06 FROM AMSAT HQ
SILVER SPRING, MD, NOVEMBER 29, 1998
TO ALL RADIO AMATEURS BT
BID: $ANS-333.06
MIR/SAFEX
SAFEX II 70 cm Repeater
Uplink 435.750 MHz FM w/subaudible tone 141.3 Hz
Downlink 437.950 MHz FM
Semi-operational.
SAFEX II 70 cm QSO Mode
Uplink 435.725 MHz FM w/subaudible tone 151.4 Hz
Downlink 437.925 MHz FM
Semi-operational.
PMS
Uplink/Downlink 145.985 MHz FM 1200 Baud AFSK
Operational.
The PBBS is running a Kantronics KPC-9612 + V.8.1 TNC. The
commands are similar to most PBBS and BBS systems.
November, 1998 marks the 10th year of Amateur Radio activity from
Mir. ANS congratulates MIREX and everyone associated with the
wonderful experience of ham radio activity aboard the Mir space station.
MIREX has announced an on going APRS School Days Test. MIREX is
allowing schools to use APRS for position and status reports via R0MIR.
Non-school stations are asked to refrain from using APRS type
transmissions or beacons via R0MIR.
Dave, KC7RKH/4, tells ANS he is "having a great time with unproto
connects through Mir," adding, "it's what I've wanted to do with ham
radio all along and now I'd like to start working some of the other
satellites as well." Welcome aboard Dave!
Scott, WA6LIE, has a set of instructions on how to work the Mir space
station. Copies of the instructions are available from Scott by e-mail at
wa6lie@juno.com, or by packet at wa6lie@wa6lie.#wcca.ca.usa.noam.
[ANS thanks Scott Avery, WA6LIE, and the MIREX team for Mir status
information]
RS-12
Uplink 145.910 to 145.950 MHz CW/SSB
Uplink 21.210 to 21.250 MHz CW/SSB
Downlink 29.410 to 29.450 MHz CW/SSB
Downlink 145.910 to 145.950 MHz CW/SSB
Beacon 29.408 MHz
Robot Uplink 21.129 MHz Downlink 29.454 MHz
Last reported to be semi-operational, beacon only.
RS-13
Uplink 21.260 MHz to 21.300 MHz CW/SSB
Uplink 145.960 MHz to 146.000 MHz CW/SSB
Downlink 29.460 MHz to 29.500 MHz CW/SSB
Downlink 145.960 to 146.000 MHz CW/SSB
Beacon 29.504 MHz
Robot Uplink 21.140 MHz Downlink 29.458 MHz
Last reported in mode K (from Jerry, K5OE).
The RS-12/13 satellite has seen many recent changes in operation
during the past weeks. Modes K, T, KT and simultaneous RS-13
operation have all been reported by a number of stations.
No official word from the satellite controllers has been received.
ANS recommends monitoring each satellite carefully to determine the
transponder in operation and which mode it is operating in.
Bill, KA7YAO, reports the RS-13 beacon was copied 5X7 as was his
10-meter downlink during a recent pass of the spacecraft. Veronica,
tells ANS that RS-13 has also been heard at IK3ZAW, with many
stateside stations copied on the transponder.
RS-12/13 command is now in the hands of Alex Papkov, in
Kaluga City, Russia.
RS-15
Uplink 145.858 to 145.898 MHz CW/SSB
Downlink 29.354 to 29.394 MHz CW/SSB
Beacon 29.352 MHz (intermittent)
Semi-operational, mode A, using a 2-meter uplink and a 10-meter
downlink.
John, KD2JF, reports on a recent RS-15 pass with good signals, he could
hear his downlink 5X5 for about 1/3 of the pass. Bill, KA7YAO, tells ANS
he also made several calls with a nice downlink on RS-15 recently.
Dave, WB6LLO, reports he has prepared a "quick and dirty" set of
operating instructions for RS-15 at the following URL:
http://users.aol.com/dguimont
RS-18/Sputnik 41
Downlink 145.812 MHz FM
Russian cosmonauts successfully launched RS-18/Sputnik 41 on
November 10, 1998, during a spacewalk from the Mir space station.
The spacecraft is just under 8 inches in diameter, weighs almost 9
pounds and carries a 200-mW transmitter. RS-18 has no solar cells and
the expected operational lifetime is approximately 30 days.
Recent RS-18 reception reports have been received from Kevin, AC5DK,
who copied RS-18 after finishing a clean sweep in the November SS
contest! Other reports have been received from SP6QKP, F6AGR,
KH2PM, KC7RKH/4, and KD5DAY.
Hank, N1LTV, tells ANS he has put together a 'Sputnik-41 Telemetry
Assistant' software program that may be of help to those monitoring
RS-18. The software tacks the internal temperature of the spacecraft,
recording the report in Fahrenheit and/or Celsius rounded to a tenth of
a degree. The free program is available for downloading at:
http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/3161/hablic.htm
Sputnik 41 information is available at the following URL:
http://www.ccr.jussieu.fr/physio/f6bvp/
A computer .wav file of the actual received signal can also be found at:
http://www.ik1sld.org/sputnik41.htm
Gerard, F6FAO, suggests the following address for RS-18 QSL
requests:
AMSAT-France
RS-18 QSL Manager
14 bis rue des Gourlis
92 500 Rueil-Malmaison
France
The list of received QSL's by the French QSL manager is available at the
following link (note: the list changes daily as cards are received):
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/ascerland/sp41QSL.htm
RS-18 temperature reports are being requested by F6FAO. Date, UTC
time, frequency of tone, name and grid square location should be
included in the report. Stations may e-mail this information to:
f6fao@amsat.org
[ANS thanks Gerard Auvray, F6FAO, for this information]
OSCAR 10 AO-10
Uplink 435.030 to 435.180 MHz CW/LSB
Downlink 145.975 to 145.825 MHz CW/USB
Beacon 145.810 MHz (unmodulated carrier)
Operational, mode B, currently in 'sleep' mode. AO-10 is locked into a
70-cm uplink and a 2-meter downlink.
AO-10 continues to function well with the exception of the periodic deep
QSB, which can be partially eliminated by switching antenna polarization.
Strong signals have been heard even at apogee. Also note that AO-10's
apogee is approaching its most northern point (ArgP = 270). From there
the apogee will begin its slow migration southward.
Peter, VE7AHX, tells ANS of a "spectacular QSO" on AO-10 -- a
roundtable with KC2PJX, N6PAA, N2YAC and K6YK -- with the satellite
below the horizon at times. Signals were running S-9 or better, with
KC2CJX receiving the bird "as loud as his local repeater."
Waldis, VK1WJ, recently worked Bill, VU2MKP, with 5X5 signals each
way. Andy, GD0TEP, worked IK5QLO, SP6LB and DJ5MN recently (all
on CW). Hardy, DC8TS, reports 9M8TG and YB0ARA/9 have been
active on AO-10. SP6QKP has also been active, as has Raul, EA4EKH,
who reports working Jussi, OH5LK.
W4SM tells ANS that he has, using ranging software (and hardware)
developed by James Miller, G3RUH, recently made ranging
measurements on AO-10 and have fed these measurements into an
algorithm, which generates modified Keplerian elements from a "seed"
set of elements. The Keplerian elements generated appear to be
accurate within 16-25 km.
Note: This element set may have to be entered by hand or cut and
pasted line by line into a tracking program, rather than automatically
extracted. They are not in the complete AMSAT format, orbit#
(Epoch rev), Element set#, and Checksum are not included.
Satellite: AO-10
Catalog number: 14129
Epoch time: 98325.18347
Inclination: 26.7620 deg
RA of node: 57.5200 deg
Eccentricity: 0.59973
Arg of perigee: 267.4440 deg
Mean anomaly: 217.2710 deg
Mean motion: 2.05838411 rev/day
Decay rate: 0.00 rev/day^2
W4SM has more information about the satellite at the following URL:
http://www.cstone.net/~w4sm/AO-10.html
[ANS thanks Stacey Mills, W4SM, for his AO-10 status information and
web site]
AO-27
Uplink 145.850 MHz FM
Downlink 436.792 MHz FM
Operational, mode J.
The TEPR settings of AO-27 were recently reset by Chuck, KM4NZ. The
new settings now reflect the Earth's position during the northern
fall/winter season, and should provide more satellite 'on' time for AO-27
during each pass.
Scott, VE6ITV, tells ANS that "AO-27 is super with the new TEPR
settings." Chris, KH2PM, recently made his first QSO via AO-27. Mike,
KF4FDJ, regularly works the satellite with his Yaesu handheld. Al,
XE2YVW is planning to activate several new grid squares during an
upcoming trip, including DK79, DL81 and DK89.
[ANS thanks Michael Wyrick, N4USI, for AO-27 information]
JAS-1b FO-20
Uplink 145.900 to 146.00 MHz CW/LSB
Downlink 435.80 to 435.90 MHz CW/USB
Operational. FO-20 is in mode JA continuously.
[ANS thanks Kazu Sakamoto, JJ1WTK, for the FO-20 status reports]
JAS-2 FO-29
Voice/CW Mode JA
Uplink 145.900 to 146.00 MHz CW/LSB
Downlink 435.80 to 435.90 MHz CW/USB
Operational.
Digital Mode JD
Uplink 145.850 145.870 145.910 MHz FM
Downlink 435.910 MHz FM 9600 baud BPSK
Not operational, the satellite is in JA (voice) mode.
Kazu, JJ1WTK, tells ANS that the FO-29 Command Team has released
the following announcement concerning FO-29 status:
The present JA mode of operation will continue to investigate the
frequency of bit errors in the on-board-computer. Reports from Amateurs
on the value of channel 2A are appreciated. The position of 2A is the
fifth item after 'HI HI' in CW telemetry. The normal value is '00'. Reports
should be sent to lab@jarl.or.jp.
FO-29 is still in 'full sun illumination'; this should end in December.
The on-board-computer (OBC) did accept commands from ground
control before full illumination began. The FO-29 Command Team says
digital (JD) mode operation may be available in December. Digi-talker
operation is also being planned.
[ANS thanks Kazu Sakamoto, JJ1WTK, for this report]
/EX
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WEEKLY SATELLITE REPORT PT 2
HR AMSAT NEWS SERVICE BULLETIN 333.07 FROM AMSAT HQ
SILVER SPRING, MD, NOVEMBER 29, 1998
TO ALL RADIO AMATEURS BT
BID: $ANS-333.07
KITSAT KO-23
Uplink 145.900 MHz FM 9600 Baud FSK
Downlink 435.175 MHz FM
Operational.
Richard, G3RWL, reports recent trouble uploading to KO-23. ANS also
received similar reports from WA4SCA, G8UFN and N1QQV. Alan,
WA4SCA, also reported that "KO-23 seems to be back to normal, but
the downlink is up about 6 kHz from where it has been."
[ANS thanks Jim Weisenberger, AA7KC, and G3RWL, WA4SCA,
G8UFN and N1QQV for KO-23 reports]
KITSAT KO-25
Uplink 145.980 MHz FM 9600 Baud FSK
Downlink 436.50 MHz FM
Operational.
Jim, AA7KC tells ANS the satellite returned to normal operation on
November 24th. Alan, WA4SCA, also reports KO-25 is back in normal
operation.
[ANS thanks Jim Weisenberger, AA7KC, for KO-25 status information]
UO-22
Uplink 145.900 or 145.975 MHz FM 9600 Baud FSK
Downlink 435.120 MHz FM
Operational.
More information on the satellite is available at the following URL:
http://www.ee.surrey.ac.uk/EE/CSER/UOSAT/
[ANS thanks Chris Jackson, G7UPN/ZL2TPO, Operations Manager of
UO-22 for this report]
OSCAR-11
Downlink 145.825 MHz FM, 1200 Baud AFSK
Beacon 2401.500 MHz
Operational.
Clive, G3CWV, reports an uneventful month for OSCAR-11. Telemetry
has been nominal.
The mode-S beacon is on, transmitting an unmodulated carrier, however
telemetry indicates that it has partially failed -- delivering half power.
This beacon is a useful test source for those testing mode-S converters
prior to the launch of P3D. The 435.025 MHz beacon is normally off.
Two new WOD software packages have recently added to the Oscar 11
web site. The first package enables various WOD channels to be
compared with the solar eclipse status of the satellite. The second
package compares measured and calculated magnetic fields
encountered by Oscar 11. Both packages are of an advanced nature,
users will need experience using the other WOD packages on the web
site along with a spreadsheet program.
The URL is http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/clivew/
Beacon reception reports should be sent to g3cwv@amsat.org.
[ANS thanks Clive Wallis, G3CWV, for this information]
PACSAT AO-16
Uplink 145.90 145.92 145.94 145.86 MHz FM 1200 bps Manchester FSK
Downlink 437.0513 MHz SSB, 1200 bps RC-BPSK 1200 Baud PSK
Beacon 2401.1428 MHz
Operating normally.
The AO-16 command team has authorized an APRS experiment on
AO-16 to explore the use of the 1200-baud PACSAT for APRS
position/status reporting. Test periods will run each Tuesday from
0000 to 2359 UTC.
The telemetry is nominal.
Time is Sat Nov 28 12:17:08 1998 uptime is 1532/06:41:39
+X (RX) Temp -7.868 D RX Temp 0.603 D
Bat 1 Temp 5.444 D Bat 2 Temp 10.285 D
Baseplt Temp 6.049 D RC PSK BP Temp 0.603 D
RC PSK HPA Tmp 0.603 D +Y Array Temp 1.814 D
PSK TX HPA Tmp -0.607 D +Z Array Temp -7.263 D
RC PSK TX Out 0.472 W
Total Array C= 0.459 Bat Ch Cur=-0.006 Ifb= 0.029 I+10V= 0.322
TX:010B BCR:80 PWRC:59E BT: A WC:25 EDAC:A5
General information and telemetry WOD files can be found at:
http://www.ctv.es/USERS/ea1bcu
A graphic summary of the October WOD survey transmitted by
AO-16, including spin-rate, rotation, voltage, current and other
parameters -- can be found at:
http://www.ctv.es/USERS/ea1bcu/wod1998.zip
[ANS thanks Miguel Menendez, EA1BCU, for this report]
LUSAT LO-19
Uplink 145.84 145.86 145.88 145.90 MHz FM 1200 bps Manchester FSK
Downlink 437.125 MHz SSB 1200 bps RC-BPSK
Currently semi-operational.
Miguel, EA1BCU, reports downlink signals show good modulation. The
satellite is transmitting an ASCII message containing the following text:
No BBS service. On Board Computer reload in progress.
Digipeater active. Thank you - Norberto - LU8DYF.
No telemetry report was received by ANS.
General information and telemetry samples can find at:
http://www.ctv.es/USERS/ea1bcu/lo19.htm
[ANS thanks Miguel Menendez, EA1BCU, for this report]
ITAMSAT IO-26
Uplink 145.875 145.900 145.925 145.950 MHz FM 1200 Baud PSK
Downlink 435.822 MHz SSB
Semi-operational.
Telemetry is reported as being received on 435.822 MHz at 1200 baud
PSK. No additional information is available at this time.
TMSAT-1 TO-31
Uplink 145.925 MHz 9600 baud FSK
Downlink 436.925 MHz 9600 baud FSK
TMSAT-1 is now open for general access by Amateur Radio operators
worldwide. TMSAT commissioning has been completed and shows that
most of the spacecraft systems are operating correctly. Normal access
will allow operators to use the store and forward communications on the
spacecraft and also download the high-resolution multispectral images.
It is hoped Amateur Radio operators will take advantage of the high-
resolution multispectral images available from TO-31 and keep other
traffic to a minimum. Due to current limitations with on-board memory,
images will only be available on the satellite for a few days after they are
taken.
Testing will continue and access may be limited to command stations
only. If at any time the BBS is in a 'SHUT' mode as displayed in WiSP (or
any of the digital programs), do not attempt to access the satellite as it
may delay any command string that is underway.
[ANS thanks Chris Jackson, G7UPN/ZL2TPO, for this report]
TechSat-1B GO-32
Downlink 435.325 435.225 MHz
HDLC telemetry framed so a TNC in KISS mode will decode it
The TechSat-1B micro-satellite was successfully launched from the
Russian Baikonur Cosmodrome on July 10, 1998. The satellite is
expected to be available for general amateur use in the future.
The satellite does not have a continuos beacon, but does transmit a
9600-baud burst every 30 seconds (for a continuous 3 seconds in
length), currently on 435.225 MHz.
The TechSat team has also constructed a home page about TechSat.
To view the site, point your web browser to:
http://techsat.internet-zahav.net/
[ANS thanks Shlomo Menuhin, 4X1AS, for this information]
/EX
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WEEKLY SATELLITE REPORT PT 3
HR AMSAT NEWS SERVICE BULLETIN 333.08 FROM AMSAT HQ
SILVER SPRING, MD, NOVEMBER 29, 1998
TO ALL RADIO AMATEURS BT
BID: $ANS-333.08
THE FOLLOWING SATELLITES ARE NON-OPERATIONAL AT THIS
TIME:
RS-16
Attempts to command the mode A transponder 'on' have been
unsuccessful to date. At this time the RS-16 transponder is
non-operational. The 435 MHz beacon (only) is operational.
No additional information is available at this time.
DOVE DO-17
Downlink 145.825 MHz FM 1200 Baud AFSK
Beacon 2401.220 MHz
Non-operational.
The 145.825 MHz and 2401.220 MHz downlinks are off the air.
No additional information is available at this time.
WEBERSAT WO-18
Downlink 437.104 MHz SSB 1200 Baud PSK AX.25
Non-operational.
WO-18 is reported to be in MBL mode after a software crash.
No additional information is available at this time.
--ANS END---
Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to
ans-editor@amsat.org, (or to)
ANS Editor, Dan James, NN0DJ, at nn0dj@amsat.org.
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