Monthly Archives: February 2012

COMPASS-1 Reset

Posted on 28/02/2012 by M0TFO

Ken Eaton GW1FKY brings news that the reset attempt on COMPASS-1, late Tuesday, February 28, appeared to be successful.  Further information at http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?p=26334 At 20:27 Feb. 29 Mike DK3WN posted this update: Better news … Alan, ZL2BX could command COMPASS at … Continue reading →

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1st Interplanetary CubeSat Workshop

Posted on 27/02/2012 by M0TFO

The 1st Interplanetary CubeSat Workshop takes place in Cambridge, Massachusetts, 29-30 May, 2012 iCubeSat, the Interplanetary CubeSat Workshop, will address the technical challenges, opportunities, and practicalities of space exploration with CubeSats. The workshop will provide a unique environment for open … Continue reading →

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ISS Astronaut Active on 145.800 MHz

Posted on 26/02/2012 by M5AKA

Astronaut André Kuipers PI9ISS was calling CQ from the International Space Station on 145.800 MHz FM on both Saturday and Sunday afternoon, Feb. 25-26. André worked mainly Dutch stations although one UK Foundation holder Paul Waddington M6WAD was lucky enough … Continue reading →

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AMSAT-UK Net Recorded via 20 km WiFi Link

Posted on 26/02/2012 by M5AKA

Simon Brown HB9DRV in Switzerland has made available a recording of Sunday’s AMSAT-UK 80m net that he made using a remote receiver in Poole, Dorset. What is remarkable about this recording is that a 20 km long experimental 2.4 GHz … Continue reading →

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AMSAT’s Dick Daniels, W4PUJ – Silent Key

Posted on 25/02/2012 by M0TFO

One of AMSAT’s most important, admired and well loved members, Dick Daniels, W4PUJ, died on February 14, 2012. He lost his battle with lung cancer, diagnosed only at Christmas time 2011. Dick achieved so much working for AMSAT that it … Continue reading →

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