Fw: [PPRAANet] Fw: [amsat-bb] Software for the suitsat SSTV signal

Fri Nov 11 22:51:29 EST 2005

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas McDaniel" <tmcdanielsprint at earthlink.net>
To: "Ben Cruise" <BenCruise at msn.com>
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 8:50 PM
Subject: Re: [PPRAANet] Fw: [amsat-bb] Software for the suitsat SSTV signal


> Hi Ben,
>
> It hasn't been launched yet so it won't have a name or number in Nova --  
> about 8 Dec.  I'll send out another posting when I hear it is launched. 
> Since it won't last very long it will probably keep the "SuitSat" name  --  
> it may get a NORAD object number but I don't know.
>
> 73  Tom  n0ntx
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ben Cruise" <BenCruise at msn.com>
> To: "Thomas McDaniel" <tmcdanielsprint at earthlink.net>
> Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 4:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [PPRAANet] Fw: [amsat-bb] Software for the suitsat SSTV 
> signal
>
>
>> Thanks Tom,  What is the name of the Suitsat in the list of sats on Nova 
>> for
>> windows?
>> Ben   N0LNW
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Thomas McDaniel" <tmcdanielsprint at earthlink.net>
>> To: "PPRAA" <ppraanet at mailman.qth.net>
>> Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 11:25 AM
>> Subject: [PPRAANet] Fw: [amsat-bb] Software for the suitsat SSTV signal
>>
>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> Here is some more information on SuitSat for those that might be
>> interested
>>> in listening.  A 2 mtr HT should be adequate to receive this satellite 
>>> and
>>> it should stay pretty close to the ISS.
>>>
>>> 73  Tom  n0ntx
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "MM" <ka1rrw at yahoo.com>
>>> To: "Breakey Mark" <kb7rhi at yahoo.com>; <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
>>> Sent: Friday, November 11, 2005 10:03 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Software for the suitsat SSTV signal
>>>
>>>
>>> > Hi Mark,
>>> > here is a resend of a message posted a few weeks ago.
>>> >
>>> > the down link from SuitSat will be 145.990 FM.
>>> > No uplink.
>>> > SSTV mode will be Robot-36.
>>> >
>>> > There are many applications available for decoding
>>> > SSTV.
>>> >
>>> > Start getting ready now, because it could be
>>> > activated in december 2005
>>> >
>>> > Miles
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ISS Amateur Radio Status: November 2, 2005
>>> >
>>> > Slow Scan TV from ISS in 5 weeks?
>>> >
>>> > By Miles Mann WF1F,
>>> >
>>> > MAREX-MG News www.marexmg.org
>>> >
>>> > Manned Amateur Radio Experiment
>>> >
>>> > Hi everyone:
>>> >
>>> > Note to SAREX and AMSAT-BB.
>>> > Since the SuitSat project encompasses both a Free
>>> > floating unmanned satellite and is being hand launched
>>> > from a Manned satellite, there will be some double
>>> > postings regarding the SuitSat project on both the
>>> > SAREX and AMSAT-BB mailing lists.
>>> >
>>> > If you are not currently on the SAREX list, you may
>>> > want to check the AMSAT link to sign up for both so
>>> > you do not miss the additional projects coming this
>>> > year, and early 2006.
>>> >
>>> > http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/maillist/maillist.php
>>> >
>>> > SuitSat, Slow Scan TV from ISS in 5 weeks?
>>> >
>>> > Slow Scan TV from the SuitSat project, launched from
>>> > the International Space Station, may be activated in
>>> > as little as 5 weeks.  Note:  All dates are subject to
>>> > change.
>>> >
>>> > At the present time there are tentative plans to have
>>> > a Space Walk (EVA) taking place from ISS sometime
>>> > around December 8, 2005.  It is possible that during
>>> > this Space Walk, the ISS crew may "Hand" launch the
>>> > ARISS SuitSat project during that EVA mission.  Again,
>>> > all date are subject to last minute changes.  Please
>>> > Keep monitoring the ARISS and AMSAT web pages for more
>>> > updates.
>>> >
>>> > The SuitSat project is a free floating Unmanned
>>> > satellite that will be running on Batteries Only!  The
>>> > life span of the project will be limited to the power
>>> > in the batteries.  SuitSat may last as little as 1
>>> > week or as long as 6 weeks.  So it is very important
>>> > for you to get your satellite monitoring station ready
>>> > now.  You should not wait for the Official activation
>>> > date, because you may miss the opportunity to hear the
>>> > new bird.
>>> >
>>> > I will keep posting updated links for the SuitSat
>>> > project as they become available.
>>> >
>>> > SuitSat Specific links
>>> >
>>> > "SuitSat," New ARISS SSTV Gear Arrives at
>>> > International Space Station
>>> > http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2005/09/16/2/?nc=1
>>> >
>>> > SSTV details:
>>> > The SuitSat project will transmit, Telemetry,
>>> > Pre-Recorded Voice messages and one SSTV image.  The
>>> > whole process will repeat approximately every 9
>>> > minutes.
>>> > (Robot 36 format).
>>> >
>>> > All transmissions will be in FM mode and will be on
>>> > the 2-meter amateur radio satellite band. The current
>>> > frequency for SuitSat is 145.990 FM Downlink only
>>> > (There is no uplink for this satellite).  This means
>>> > that the Doppler frequency drift will not be much of a
>>> > problem and you will be able to use your existing
>>> > 2-meter station or a police scanner to hear and decode
>>> > the signals SuitSat.
>>> >
>>> > If you have already have been successful in working
>>> > the Packet station or talked to the ISS crew on
>>> > 2-meter voice, than you already have most of what you
>>> > need.
>>> > What's left is to connect your computer to the speaker
>>> > of your radio and some SSTV decoding software, such as
>>> > ChromaPix http://www.barberdsp.com/ or similar
>>> > software.
>>> >
>>> > So have fun, find your best setup and start practicing
>>> > how to decode SSTV on 2-meters.
>>> >
>>> > Slow Scan TV Decoding Software
>>> > Here are just two of the many Share-Ware SSTV
>>> > applications on the market.  There may be many more.
>>> >
>>> > W95SSTV by Silicon Pixels
>>> > http://www.barberdsp.com/w95sstv/w95dload.htm
>>> >
>>> > MMSSTV
>>> > http://mmhamsoft.ham-radio.ch/
>>> >
>>> > There are also many High quality pay software
>>> > applications that offer many more features, such as
>>> > multiple windows that allow your to simultaneously
>>> > receive an image while preparing your next image that
>>> > you want to transmit.
>>> >
>>> > CPIX
>>> > http://www.barberdsp.com/
>>> >
>>> > What is Slow Scan TV:
>>> > On this web page you will find many links to  help you
>>> > learn more about Slow Scan TV
>>> > http://www.marexmg.org/fileshtml/sstvlinkpage.html
>>> >
>>> > Tips on how to use ISS, SSTV, Packet and Voice
>>> > http://www.marexmg.org/fileshtml/howtouseiss.html
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Location of Hardware on ISS
>>> > This link will show you images of some of the amateur
>>> > radio hardware already installed on ISS
>>> > http://www.marexmg.org/fileshtml/radiohardware.html
>>> >
>>> > Marexmg Web page
>>> > http://www.marexmg.org
>>> >
>>> > 73 Miles WF1F MAREX-MG
>>> >
>>> > Until we meet again
>>> >
>>> > --- Breakey Mark <kb7rhi at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> Hi,
>>> >> Can you review what equipment is required for the
>>> >> suitsat SSTV decoding.  I volunteer at a local high
>>> >> school and this would be an awesome demo to show the
>>> >> kids.  I just renewed my membership today after it
>>> >> had
>>> >> lapsed, I have had no time for the birds this summer
>>> >> and I am ready to get back in to it.  Also, I have
>>> >> never been able to use the software I purchased at
>>> >> Dayton in 2004 for tracking satellites.  I currently
>>> >> have an FT-897 radio, a KPC 3+ modem and various
>>> >> antennas. (Elk and Arrow).
>>> >>
>>> >> Mark
>>> >> KB7RHI
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