Try this page for satellite status.
http://oscar.dcarr.org/


Dave-KB1PVH

I'll second the ARR preamps. I have the 160 watt models and power them through the coax with my 910, and now my new 9100. I would recommend SATPC32 for radio and rotor control.

Dave-KB1PVH

 I was in the fire service for 23 years, and I wouldn't entertain the thought of using those radios for operations. They just aren't designed to take the abuse in my opinion. I appreciate the budgetary constraints, but when the s**t hits the fan and somebody's $100 radio craps out, who is going to accept responsibility? There are many grants available to aid in equipment purchases.

Dave-KB1PVH

Download it from here   http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm

Dave-KB1PVH

145.901 USB would be in VO-52's passband.

Dave-KB1PVH

Check out this Power Point on the U100 rotors.

 http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&ved=0CEgQFjAD&url=http%3A%2F%2Fw8zpf.cboh.org%2Ftalks%2F2008-08%3AN9CX%3Aantenna_controller.ppt&ei=HSAtUKqiDIPC0QHezID4Cg&usg=AFQjCNETrhE7h9k2w-x_MmPN3wglMEFl0w&sig2=WpOQIIqITZDctzGUINRS-Q

Dave-KB1PVH

Is this it?

http://www.cq-vhf.com/vhf_highlights/2012_vhf/2012_spring_vhf/2012_spring_vhf_antennas.pdf

Dave-KB1PVH

Yes, the 92AD does D-STAR on both bands, but only one band at a time

Dave-KB1PVH

Jon,

 Why are you limiting yourself to passes with 40 degrees max elevation, do you need that elevation to work AO-27?
 
  I haven't compared your location to the schedule to verify if you are reading it correctly.

Dave-KB1PVH

 If you are looking for doppler control for the 9100, take a look at SatPC32. It is available at http://www.dk1tb.de/downloadeng.htm

 As a demo, it is fully functional but you have to input your location every time the program starts.  You can purchase the key for it through AMSAT  http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/ which will store all your settings. Support for it is outstanding via the AMSAT BB.

Good luck,

Dave-KB1PVH

 It is in English and French.


Dave-KB1PVH

This is about as good as you will get, I think.  http://www.aprs.org/pcsat.html


Dave - KB1PVH

Chris,

 I would ditch the RG8X and shoot for either 9913 or LMR400 ultra flex if you can afford it. The RG8X has too much loss at UHF and VHF frequencies.

Dave - KB1PVH

I just read Mike's instructions for setting up AGW Online Kiss, and it sounds pretty straight forward. Are you sure you have the port info setup correctly in AGWPE? http://www.kc2rlm.info/soundcardpacket/2agwbasic.htm#portsettings

Which satellites are you trying to get the telemetry from? We could give you more specific info.


Dave - KB1PVH