HAMSAT launch was 100% successful

This update on HAMSAT (VUSAT) is provided by William Leijenaar PE1RAH who built one of the satellite transponders.

Hi,

I am just back from a 2.5hr drive from Shriharikota launch place.

There I witnessed the launch of the PSLV-C6 with the naked-eye at 5km distance and the launch went successfull for all 100%.

All four rocket stages ignited and seperated as planned, and without any deviation from the predicted plan. It was very interresting to see how my radio finally went into space.
It is the best ham radio experience I ever done in my life.

The latest news I have is that the onboard computer showed that the batteries and solar panels work normal. HAMSAT is spinning at 1.5RPM and will be increased to 4RPM. When this is done the main transponder will be switched on, and a few days later the Dutch transponder will be switched on.

We just are a few days away from "CQ CQ HAMSAT" qso's.

When HAMSAT is released for ham use, the ISRO will open a webpage and publish the actual data and keplers.
This will be known to the world...

Tommorrow morning I leave to Bangalore where is the ISRO groundstation. There I will wait to hear the first signals from my radio...

I hope HAMSAT will work okay and for long time, so it can be in service for the world-wide ham community.
I am looking forward to any report from you...

73,
William Leijenaar
PE1RAH, with my radio in space now :o)

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