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Ham-Space Digest Thu, 16 Dec 93 Volume 93 : Issue 112
Today's Topics:
AEA DSP-2232 Software Update?
Free Radio Bands Questions
Mars Probe
Nasa space link
New To Satellites
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Date: 15 Dec 93 18:44:39 GMT
From: ogicse!news.tek.com!gvgpsa.gvg.tek.com!gold.gvg.tek.com!gvgadg!randyh@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: AEA DSP-2232 Software Update?
To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
I heard that AEA is going to have a software update for the DSP-2232 that
enables the up/down clicks for Doppler control. Wonder if there are any
other changes?
Has anyone heard any details yet?
I wonder if this will be a free upgrade for us satellite users, as the original docs list this as a feature?
Randy
WA2AGE
randyh@gvgadg.gvg.tek.com
wa2age@amsat.org
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Date: 14 Dec 1993 09:36:54 CST
From: ftpbox!mothost!schbbs!maccvm.corp.mot.com!CSLE87@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Free Radio Bands Questions
To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
To carry this discussion one step further, the FCC has issued several
public statements cautioning potential investors in these so-called
"FCC goldmines" that they do not exist. Companies claiming that you
can sell your winning lottery entry for gazillions of dollars did not
apparently read the rules. Winners MUST CONSTRUCT the complete system
before they can sell their license to a PCS system.
As Max pointed out, there are no available spectrum windows for any
new alternative services, and the existing opportunities involve multi-
BILLION dollar investments in newly developing technologies. I don't
vote for the bank, try investing in stocks of the companies that will be
building the hardware when PCS and other services get rolling. WA8NVW
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Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.space
From: roesler@c1mpls.mn.org (Max Roesler)
Subject: Re: Free Radio Bands Questions
Organization: Cellular One, Minneapolis
References: <CHrzHw.Bp9@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU>
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 1993 17:27:17 GMT
Lines: 33
mb7s@fermi.clas.Virginia.EDU (Mikhail Boukhny) writes:
: Someone has asked me recently what if he wants to build a competing network
: for cellular phones. Are there any gaps yet in the bandwidth? Whom should he
: ask to? Federal Communication Commission? Any information would be appreciated
No such luck, Mike. There are some upcoming initiatives before the FCC
regarding spectrum expansion for wireless LAN networks, PCS, and digital
messaging, etc., but nothing that's available for the public. Any new
spectrum allocation will almost certainly br accompanied by a license
lottery, for which the applicant must post significant bond as proof of
his/her ability to build a system.
SMR, which was more akin to the older style 'mobile operator' phone system
has undergone significant chages in the last few years, and is very
cellular-like, although you don't really use cells, and roaming options
are quite limited. SMR operators are employing these systems on the
existing SMR spectrum.
PCS is also getting a lot of attention, but the existing cellular carriers
are making great strides at providing these services given their existing
equipment.
I would say your friend's cash is a lot safer in the bank than it is
trying to create a new communications competitor. You're better off
investing in one of the existing options- getting new spectrum for your
own project would cost millions and require at least 5 years of paperwork.
(My thoughts, not my employer's, who obviously disagreed with me)
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* Max Roesler | roesler@loki.ncent.mccaw.com *
* EIS Project Manager | Minneapolis, MN; (612) 832-7653 *
* McCaw Communications | PP-ASEL (C172); N0RGH (EN34/35) *
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Date: 15 Dec 93 17:48:34 GMT
From: ogicse!news.tek.com!gvgpsa.gvg.tek.com!gold.gvg.tek.com!gvgadg!randyh@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: Mars Probe
To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
Well, August was a long time ago. Has any heard any more from these
two gentlemen?
Inquiring Minds Need To Know
Randy
WA2AGE
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Date: Tue, 14 Dec 1993 15:12:05 GMT
From: mdisea!mothost!schbbs!news@uunet.uu.net
Subject: Nasa space link
To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
In article <CHzEqD.3FF@zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU>, normd@zimmer.CSUFresno.EDU (Norm Davis) says:
>
>It appears that the telnet number for the Space link has changed.( I
>can't get in.) could someone please give me the verbose address as I
>have lost it, or at least the new telnet number. Thanks Norm.
>
>norm_davis@zimmer.CSUFresno.edu
>
The telnet number for SpaceLink has not changed. I just logged in to be
sure. It did take several attempts so I suspect its been busy.
Address: spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
192.149.89.61
Curtis Eickerman
WB6PUS
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Date: 15 Dec 93 13:48:24 GMT
From: ogicse!uwm.edu!math.ohio-state.edu!sdd.hp.com!col.hp.com!jms@network.ucsd.edu
Subject: New To Satellites
To: ham-space@ucsd.edu
Matthew Warner (WARNERMA@VAX1.ELON.EDU) wrote:
: Hello everyone.
: Just a quick question. I'm have been tracking amateur satellites for about a
: year or so, listening to SAREX and the like with the shuttle, listening to
: beacons on other birds.
: I'm interested in doing a little QSO work with these birds, but I can't seem
: to locate a book or anything with all the frequencies and information on the
: basics. Can anyone suggest a file to FTP or book to get that would explain
: much of it to me?
: Thanks in advance...
: Matt Warner, kc4yls
: warnerma@vax1.elon.edu
The ARRL publishes a good book on satellite operation. Don't remember the
exact title, but you can find it listed in QST. Costs about $20.00, at
least the last one I bought did.
Mike, K0TER
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