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This presentation on “satellitecommunications” is designed to provide abroad introduction into this method of radiocommunications. The content of thepresentation is directed towards the noviceradio enthusiast and will provide theinformation necessary to access the manyamateur radio satellites that predictably circlethe globe each day. The content of thepresentation will include an overview ofsatellite classification, tracking and operatingsatellites, and what type of radio you need tomake your first satellite contact.
John Palmisano - KB8OIS
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Table Of ContentsIntroduction 3Jumpstart, or “Real hams don’t read manuals!” 3Specifications 4An Important Word About Power Levels 4Important Safety Warning 4Getting to know your YT-100 5Front Panel 5Rear Panel 6Installation 7Compatible Transceivers 7FT-100, FT-100D Installation: 8FT-857 and FT-897 Installation 9Finishing Up Installation 9Operation 10Power-up 10Basic Tuning Operation 10A Note About Tuning on the FT-100/FT-100D 11Toggle Bypass Mode: 12Initiate a Memory Tune Cycle: 13Force a Full Tune Cycle: 14Status LED 15Application Information 15Mobile Operation 15Remote Operation 16MARS/CAP Coverage 16Operation with a PC / CAT 16Theory of Operation 18The LDG YT-100 20A Word About Tuning Etiquette 21Care and Maintenance 21Technical Support 21Two-Year Transferrable Warranty 21Out Of Warranty Service 22
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OSCAR(Orbital Satellites Carrying Amateur Radio)
What are they?Orbiting (cross-band) repeaters
How are the satellites categorized?Orbital Pattern : (sun-synchronous, dawn-to-dusk) Altitude: LEO ( up to 1000 miles AGL)Name: (AO=American OSCAR, FO=Fuji OSCAR)Mode of Operation: (B or U/V)
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Unique Features Associated with Satellites :
1. Many can be operated with a Tech. License
2. Low, Timely, and Predictable Orbits
3. Low Power – 5 watts
4. HT Transceiver works great!
5. Rubber Duck or Hand-Held Antenna is all that is needed
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Mode TX Frequency RX
A 145 MHz up / 29 MHz downB 435 MHz up / 145 MHz downJA 145 MHz up / 435 MHz downJD 145 MHz up / 435 MHz downK 21 MHz up / 29 MHz downS 435 MHz up / 2.4 GHz downT 21 MHz up / 145 MHz down
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Keplerian Elements
EpochOrbital InclinationRight AscensionArgument of Perigee EccentricityMean MotionMean AnomalyDragEpoch RevolutionAttitude
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Doppler
RX
TX
436.805436.795436.785
LOS
AOS
Downlink Freq. 436.795Uplink Freq. 145.850
145.850 145.847145.853
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Grid square measures 1° latitude by 2° longitude and measures approximately 70 × 100 miles.
More precise locators can be used that measure 2.5 minutes latitude by 5 minutes longitude, roughly corresponding to 3 × 4 miles
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AMSAT Organization:http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/
Satellite Status - AMSATwww.amsat.org/amsat- new/satellites/status.php
Pass Prediction – AMSAThttp://www.amsat.org/amsat- new/tools/predict/
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What do you Need?
VHF / UHF Radio (“dual band”; Mobile/HT, or 2M/10M)
Antenna (cross-beam, rubber duck, camera tripod)
Compass
Computer AccessSatellite Location (Keplerian elements)Satellite Operating Frequency / Instructions (AMSAT)
Headphones (can be helpful) & SQUELCH !!!
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Exchange Information (QSO): UM v MSU Football Highlights
Call Sign Whiskey Eight Uniform MikeW8UM
Location (QTH) - Grid SquareAnn Arbor, Michigan about 40 miles west of Detroit42 deg, 16 min, 14 sec N / 83 deg, 43 min, 35 sec WEN82 (if needed; Echo November Eight Two)
Time Limited
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Courtesy & Patience
AcknowledgeTheir call sign (and location; QTH), your call sign
Your Location (Grid Square)EN82 / Echo November Eight Two
Listen for their Reply / Response
Next Contact
eQSL – Contact Confirmation http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/index.phphttp://www.eqsl.cc/qslcard/Index.cfm
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You-Tube Video (AO-51)://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HfvmU_utI8
Note:Doppler Adjustments to the HTDirection & Inclination of the Satellite PassSimulation of the Satellite PassContact & Acknowledgement
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Plan ahead!
What Mode of operation?Which Satellite?Is the satellite operational?
Uplink / Downlink Freq. and InstructionsWhat Time is the pass?Which Direction is the pass?What is the Duration of the pass? What Elevation? (footprint)Simulate the pass (or Ham Radio Deluxe)
Tx Power (5w), Tx Vol . Off , Rx Vol. On, Rx Squelch OFF!
Use the 4th Floor Hallway to your advantage
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W8UM University of Michigan
Alpha-spid antenna controller
AO-51 at 6:57 pm
TX
RX
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HRD / Remote Access ProgramC:\Program Files\TightVNC\vncviewer.exe
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http://www.x10.com/products/x10_vk74a.htmNinja Camera Mount