Folks, my tracking program WXtrack has recently been updated. If you are a regular user of the program, I would encourage you to register the software and...
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geojohnt@...
wonker3_2000
May 19, 2012 9:57 am
All, ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE: On Sunday, May 20th, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, producing a "ring of fire" solar eclipse visible across the Pacific...
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fbreame
May 19, 2012 3:29 pm
I have suplus to requirements an ESA publication "A Climatological Guide for Meteosat Users" ESA SP-1027, dated Dec 1980. It consists of a large number of...
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wa1vta01452
May 21, 2012 1:40 am
Hi, I own a 1999-vintage Timestep 1.7 ghz to 137.5 mhz downconverter. It uses crystals for 1691 and 1694.5 in the 57-58 mhz range. Does anyone happen to have...
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g8sqh
phluffy2002
May 21, 2012 6:52 am
Don't have the box, but a good guess is LO on the low side, then three triplers (= *27). Tripler can just be a single transistor, low bias so close to class C,...
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wa1vta01452
May 21, 2012 3:35 pm
David, you're right. The frequencies are right on. Thanks, Tom...
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geojohnt@...
wonker3_2000
May 22, 2012 8:38 am
All, Europe missed Sunday’s solar eclipse on the other side of the planet but ESA’s space weather microsatellite Proba-2 passed repeatedly through the...
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geojohnt@...
wonker3_2000
May 22, 2012 8:44 am
All, Short programme tonight on ESA TV about MSG-3 and Metop-B. Unusually they are using EUROBIRD 9A - so your can use your EUMETCast receiver to watch the...
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Douglas Deans
gm4vzy
May 27, 2012 4:31 pm
The launch of MSG-3 by an Ariane 5 ECA, on June 19th has been postponed due to an issue with EchoStar 17 which is on the same launch (dual load). At the moment...
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geojohnt@...
wonker3_2000
May 29, 2012 2:21 pm
All, Scientists and amateur astronomers around the world are preparing to observe the rare occurrence of Venus crossing the face of the Sun on 5-6 June, an...
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Les Hamilton
leshamilton2004
May 31, 2012 5:16 pm
To all in the Group ============== I have just received publicity concerning the GMES Masters Competition (2012). Since 2011 the GMES Masters rewards, on an...
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David J Taylor
gm8arv
Jun 1, 2012 8:43 am
One of the most important conferences on geoscience and remote sensing is just around the corner. With a record number of 3400 papers to be given, this premier...
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kobusbotha2000
Jun 6, 2012 6:34 am
Good morning I very urgently need a DVB box for my new computer- with Win7- it has a slot on the motherboard a well- and must work the C Band in South Africa....
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Peter Burden
cyril3775
Jun 6, 2012 10:28 am
The Technisat skystar is recommended here http://www.dartcom.co.uk/products/lrit_hrit/eumetcast_hardware/index.php You should be able to purchase a Technisat...
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Alan Sewards
alansewards
Jun 6, 2012 4:05 pm
Peter's post has made me think about Kobus' request a bit more deeply. Surely the SkyStar cards and probably USB boxes only work with Ku band systems with the...
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Raoul Maujean
jjrmauj
Jun 6, 2012 5:54 pm
Good Evening, I have been using a DVB world USB 2.0 for the reception of Eumetsat Transmission on C Band in Mauritius. It has been working nicely both on ...
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Peter Burden
cyril3775
Jun 6, 2012 6:08 pm
The Box Satellite Express 2030 has only XP drivers. You could look at the Technotrend S2 3200 card as on this forum ...
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kobusbotha2000
Jun 7, 2012 7:19 am
Thanks very much to David,Peter,Raoul and Alan for their reaction- really highly appreciated. It seems to be that the World DVB-S2 USB box is what I need. It...
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Raoul Maujean
jjrmauj
Jun 7, 2012 2:14 pm
Kobus I confirm that it is the " World DVB-S2 USB box" supplied by GEO shop. Regards Raoul. _____ From: GEO-Subscribers@yahoogroups.com ...
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eskopetaja@...
eskopetaja...
Jun 7, 2012 5:36 pm
Hello http://www.hdfgroup.org/hdf-java-html/hdfview/ Anybody having experience working with HD5 files (LSA Fire data) I get data but no graphics. Try to look...
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David
gm8arv
Jun 8, 2012 7:56 am
http://www.geo-web.org.uk/events.html This visit is today - if you have not already done so, please let Francis Bell know if you are coming. Seee you there! ...
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Moore, Robert
robertsmoore...
Jun 8, 2012 3:01 pm
I signed up for this visit but have not been able to make it because of last minute family commitments. Sorry to miss out on this (and to seeing old friends) ...
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geojohnt@...
wonker3_2000
Jun 9, 2012 4:40 pm
All, I think this (the software itself) discussion has moved off MSG-1 and here seems to be more bad news? ...
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David J Taylor
gm8arv
Jun 9, 2012 7:55 pm
... [] ... Folk are already using WIndows-8 to receive EUMETCast (I have set up a 32-bit system myself). I don't like the user interface, but with touch ...
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David J Taylor
gm8arv
Jun 10, 2012 5:54 am
Folks, A reminder to check out the early morning and late afternoon images from NOAA-15. With the lower angle of the sun when NOAA-15 passes, the edge ...
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Alan Banks
alanjamesbanks
Jun 11, 2012 7:02 pm
Good evening all, A short report from Francis Bell on the GEO visit to SSTL has been published on the website. Please see ... Cheers Alan...
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geojohnt@...
wonker3_2000
Jun 12, 2012 11:14 am
All, This is now planned for July 5th/6th - depending on 'where you are.' Here in Europe the launch is scheduled for 21:36 - 22:05 UTC on July 5th. ...
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David J Taylor
gm8arv
Jun 12, 2012 2:20 pm
Folks, I have received the following: ____________________________________________________________ The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretariat is...
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David J Taylor
gm8arv
Jun 12, 2012 2:23 pm
Folks, I have received the following ______________________________________________________ The COMET Program is pleased to announce the release of Microwave...
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g7kuf
Jun 12, 2012 11:26 pm
Hi guys, I've recently got a new crossed dipole for 137.5, but I'm not completely sure on how to connect the phasing stub and the main coax. I've seen...
