TJ3Sat launch @ 7:30pm eastern

[BM82557]

See -

Air Force sending 29 satellites into space at once - CNN.com for news item.

See -

TJ3Sat - A CubeSat Experimental Satellite built by TJHSST students for mission info.

Amateur Radio details located in the Download Instructions PDF on the webpage.

Technical specs on the webpage list max transmitter power as 1 watt.

 

[BM82557]

Satellite will broadcast on 437.32 mhz.

 

[n5ims]

Satellite will broadcast on 437.32 mhz.

Don't forget to account for the Doppler shift when listening.

• Tune the receiver higher in frequency to account for the Doppler shift - start with 437.333 MHz
• Coordinate with your friend or the antenna to reorient the antenna elevation and azimuth each minute during the pass
• Slowly tune the frequency around the 432.322 at the start of the pass, biasing your sweep toward 437.320 MHz
• When the pass is half way over, the Doppler shift is zero, and the receiver should be tuned to 437.320 MHz
• Continue to lower the frequency toward the end of the pass, ending about 437.307 MHz

 

[markandjere]

has it launched or what is timeframe ? My son's are looking for it.

 

[BM82557]

has it launched or what is timeframe ? My son's are looking for it.

NASA.gov says the launch is now scheduled for 8:15 pm eastern.

 

[traumacop]

Has not launch yet. You can watch it here

http://www.space.com/17933-nasa-television-webcasts-live-space-tv.html

Does anyone have a link to launch communications?

 

[reconrider8]

im looking also but we have some cloud cover wish i had a 400 mhz yagi right now all i have is an austin spectra on my car lol dont think that will cover up and hit the satalite

 

[KampingAnthony1AolCo]

Could it be heard from Peoria IL?

 

[reconrider8]

Rocket Launch Visible from US East Coast on Nov. 19: Visibility Maps (Gallery) | Space.com

 

[BM82557]

It was visible at Martinsburg WV for approx 1.5 minutes even with the bright moon.

 

[markandjere]

We saw it here in Chambersburg until it hit the clouds.

 

[SCPD]

I got a great view all the way through the first stage here in Rhode Island.

 

[reconrider8]

i saw it for like 4-5 min at about 10 sec after launch

 

[bgav]

Saw it for a couple of minutes then lost it at 3rd stage cutoff.

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[eorange]

What is that screenshot from?

No sighting from Cleveland.

 

[eorange]

Nobody knows what this screenshot is from?

 

[Fizz306]

It is an app called Theodolite.

 

[eorange]

Thanks! Much appreciated.