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    "subject": "[ans] ANS-276 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins",
    "date": "2016-10-02T04:47:38Z",
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    "content": "AMSAT NEWS SERVICE\nANS-276\nThe AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor-\nmation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite\nCorporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space\nincluding reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur\nRadio operators who share an active interest in designing, building,\nlaunching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio\nsatellites.\n\nThe news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur\nRadio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it.\n\nPlease send any amateur satellite news or reports to:\nans-editor at amsat.org.\n\nIn this edition:\n\n* NuSat-1 Issued Oscar Number LO-87\n* Pratham Satellite Launched, Heard, and Identified\n* AO-7 Mode A\n* BATC Convention Includes Satellite Topics\n* ARRL to Host CHIRP Radio Programming Webinar\n* NASA Next Magazine for Teens and Educators\n* Sign Up for NASA Education 'Science WOW!' Weekly Email Newsletter\n* AMSAT Events\n* ARISS News\n* Satellite Shorts From All Over\n\nSB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-276.01\nANS-276 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins\n\nAMSAT News Service Bulletin 276.01\n >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.\nDATE October 2, 2016\nTo All RADIO AMATEURS\nBID: $ANS-276.01\n\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nNuSat-1 Issued Oscar Number LO-87\n\n\nThe Argentine ÑuSAT-1 carrying the LUSEX (LU Satellite Experiment)\nAmateur Radio U/V linear transponder and 436 MHz beacon launched\nMay 30 at 0317 UTC from China. The transponder, with a 30 kHz\nbandwidth and transmitting with 250 mW, will has an uplink passband\n(SSB, CW) at 435.935~435.965 MHz, and a downlink passband at\n145.965~145.935 MHZ. Basic CW telemetry is transmitted on 145.900 MHz.\nThe NuSAT-1 GFSK telemetry beacon is at 436.445 MHz, and the NuSAT-2\nGFSK telemetry beacon is at 437.445 MHz. Over the past month\nAMSAT-Argentina has requested the issuance of an OSCAR designation.\nAfter review, the following determination has been announced:\n\n\"I join the entire world in wishing this spacecraft a successful life\nand, under the authority vested in me by the AMSAT-NA President, do\nhereby issue LUSEX the designation LUSEX OSCAR 87 or LO-87.\"\n\n73,\nWilliam A. (Bill) Tynan, W3XO\nOSCAR Number Administrator\n\nSee\nhttp://lusex.org.ar/\n\n\n[ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above information]\n\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nAlSat-1N and Pratham Satellites Launched, Heard, and Identified\n\n\nThe AlSat-1N and Pratham satellites, both with amateur radio payloads,\nlaunched on the Indian ISRO PSLV-C35 mission at 0342 GMT on Monday,\nSeptember 26, 2016, reports are requested.\n\nUpdate Sept 27: The AlSat-1N signal has been received but nothing heard\nfrom Pratham. A Dorset radio amateur reports receiving a signal from PISAT\n(2240 MHz) which was also on the PSLV-C35 launch\nhttps://twitter.com/uhf_satcom/status/780808329392168960\n\nUpdate Sept 29: Reports on AMSAT-BB indicate the Pratham CW beacon on\n145.980 MHz is active.\nhttp://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2016-September/060551.html\nhttp://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2016-September/060552.html\n\nThe 3U CubeSat AlSat-1N was built in collaboration between the Algerian\nSpace Agency (ASAL), UK Space Agency (UKSA), Surrey Space Centre (SSC)\nstaff and Algerian students as a technology transfer and demonstrator\nfor Algeria.\n\nAlSat-1N is also hosting three UK payloads from various institutions and\naims to take images of the Earth and send back data from the UK payloads.\n\nThe IARU coordinated downlink is 437.650 MHz 9k6 FSK.\n\nAny downlinked data will be gratefully received at [email protected]\nBoth decoded hex files and recordings would be greatly appreciated. Richard\nDuke M0GSN is transmission authority in the UK under the SSC Club callsign\nM0GKK.\n\nFurther information on AlSat-1N can be downloaded from:\n\nhttps://ukamsat.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/alsat-1n_description_v1.pdf\nhttps://amsat-uk.org/2016/09/24/alsat-1n-pratham-launch/\n\nInformation on the Pratham student satellite is at\nhttps://amsat-uk.org/2016/09/07/pratham-student-satellite/\n\nDetailed doppler measurements show that Pratham is object 41791,\n2016-059J.\n\nThis is based on the most recent TLE sets, that were published by\nthe JSpOC. Unfortunately the collection of TLE sets for the PSLV-C35\nlaunch is not stable yet. The JSpOC continues to cross-tag TLE sets\nand to make major changes to some of the TLE sets. So some further\nchanges may be expected in the coming days.\n\nThe JSpOC has not yet identified any of the objects from the PSLV-C35\nlaunch. It seems quite obvious however that ScatSat is object 41790,\n2016-059H.\n\n\n[ANS thanks AMSAT-UK, AMSAT-BB, and Nico, PA0DLO, for the above information]\n\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nAO-7 Mode A\n\n\nNoted on the AMSAT-BB:\nIt appears that AO-7 switched to Mode A between 0400 and 0600 UTC today\n9/30/2016. That suggests that the satellite is now in constant sunlight\nand receiving enough power from the solar cells for the 24 hour timer to\nstay on throughout it's entire orbit. Expect daily mode switches between\nMode A and Mode B to occur for the next three months or so.\n\nAs AO-7's orbit precesses and the periods of constant sunlight become fewer\nand fewer, there will be less of an opportunity to use Mode A on a yearly\nbasis, so enjoy it while it lasts!\n\nIf you don't have a 10 meter antenna up to receive the downlink, try\nwhatever you can. I have used my AlexLoop Walkham Portable Magnetic Loop\nwith adequate results.\n\n[ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM AMSAT-NA Secretary for the above \ninformation]\n\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nBATC Convention Includes Satellite Topics\n\n\nThe British Amateur Television Club hosted a number of presentations\ncovering the latest equipment, modes and operating techniques (including\nsatellite topics) at the Convention for Amateur Television 2016 (CAT 16) at\nCosford on 24/25 September.\n\nThe satellite presentation slides and videos included:\n\nReceiving and Presenting HamTV from the ISS\nNoel Matthews, G8GTZ\n\nEs'hail-2: Geostationary transponder for DATV\nGraham Shirville, G3VZV and Dave Crump, G8GKQ\n\nLinks to the slides and video recordings are available on-line at:\nhttps://wiki.batc.tv/Presentations_from_CAT_16\n\n\n[ANS thanks the BATC for the above information]\n\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nARRL to Host CHIRP Radio Programming Webinar\n\n\nARRL will host a CHIRP Radio Programming webinar on Wednesday, October 19,\nat 8 PM ET (0000 UTC on Thursday, October 20, in US time zones). This\npresentation will offer a brief overview of the free, open-source CHIRP\nsoftware, which can be used to program most radios.\n\nThe site at http://chirp.danplanet.com/projects/chirp/wiki/Home explains\nwhat the CHIRP software does.\n\nAttendees will learn: What CHIRP is, which radios are supported, how to get\nCHIRP, and how to troubleshoot CHIRP. Presenter James Lee, N1DDK, became\nactive in CHIRP development for the initial TYT9800 driver. He is a hardware\ndevelopment engineer for Qualcomm.\n\nRegister now at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/693479953177190401\n\nAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing\ninformation about joining the webinar.\n\n\n[ANS thanks the ARRL for the above information]\n\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nNASA Next Magazine for Teens and Educators\n\n\nNASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, recently released\nthe second issue of its new online news magazine for teens and educators\ncalled \"NASA Next.\"\n\n\"NASA Next\" breaks down complex science and brings its audience the latest\nnews on Goddard science, including studies of Earth, the sun, our solar\nsystem and the universe. \"NASA Next\" is interactive with clickable links to\nother NASA web pages, so readers can learn more about the missions and\ntechnologies they come across.\n\nThe magazine includes articles, fun facts, activities and a For Educators\npage filled with lesson plans to help incorporate \"NASA Next\" into the\nclassroom. Educators and scientists review all lesson plans to ensure that\nthe content is accurate and useful in an educational setting and that it\nmeets national and state standards of learning.\n\nFor more information and to download the latest issue, visit\nhttp://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2016/nasa-announces-new-issue-of-nasa-\nnext-online-news-for-teens-educators.\n\nIf you have questions about \"NASA Next,\" please email your inquiries to\nSarah Schlieder at [email protected].\n\n\n[ANS thanks NASA Education Express Message -- Sept. 29, 2016 for the above\ninformation]\n\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nSign Up for NASA Education 'Science WOW!' Weekly Email Newsletter\n\n\nAre you a science educator or interested in science education? Sign up for\nthe NASA Education \"Science WOW!\" mailing list. Receive an email with NASA's\nlatest science education offerings delivered \"Weekly on Wednesdays.\"\n\nScience starts with a question, and so does \"Science WOW!\" Each week's\nmessage kicks off with a science question and a link to where you can find\nthe answer. \"Science WOW!\" also highlights an awesome science education tool\neach week. These featured resources will include NASA apps, interactive\ngames, 3-D printing templates and more!\n\nPlus, \"Science WOW!\" delivers -- right to your inbox -- the latest science\neducation opportunities offered by NASA. It's a simple way to keep up with\nthe latest professional development webinars, student contests, workshops,\nlectures and other activities.\n\nTo register your email address and be added to the list, visit\nhttps://www.nasa.gov/education/sciencewow/\n\n\n[ANS thanks NASA Education Express Message -- Sept. 29, 2016 for the above\ninformation]\n\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nAMSAT Events\n\n\nInformation about AMSAT activities at other important events around\nthe country.  Examples of these events are radio club meetings where\nAMSAT Area Coordinators give presentations, demonstrations of working\namateur satellites, and hamfests with an AMSAT presence (a table with\nAMSAT literature and merchandise, sometimes also with presentations,\nforums, and/or demonstrations).\n\n*Friday and Saturday, 21-22 October 2016 – CopaFest 2016, south of\nMaricopa AZ\n\n*Saturday, 12 November 2016 – Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club Hamfest in\nMarana AZ\n\n*Saturday, 3 December 2016 – Superstition Superfest in Mesa AZ\n\n*Saturday, 14 January 2017 – Thunderbird Hamfest 2017 in Phoenix AZ\n\n*Saturday, 4 February 2017 – Palm Springs Hamfest in Palm Springs CA\n\n*Friday-Sunday, 10-12 February 2017   Orlando HamCation in Orlando, FL\n\n*Friday and Saturday, 17-18 February 2017 – Yuma Hamfest in Yuma AZ\n\n\n[ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above information]\n\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nARISS News\n\n\nSuccessful Contacts\n\n*  C.E.PR. Almadén, Jaén, Spain, direct via EA7URJ or TBD\nThe ISS callsign was OR4ISS\nThe scheduled astronaut was Kate Rubins KG5FYJ\nContact was successful: Thu 2016-09-15 08:14:19 UTC\n\n*  Yamanashi Gakuin J. H. School, Kofu, JapanA direct via 8J1YGJH\nThe ISS callsign was NA1SS\nThe scheduled astronaut was Takuya Onishi KF5LKS\nContact was successful: Sat 2016-10-01 08:11:36 UTC 31 deg.\n\nYamanashi Gakuin Junior High School is located in Kofu, Yamanashi \nPrefecture.\nYamanashi Gakuin was founded in 1946. the current junior high school opened\nin 1996 on its 50th anniversary.  The school has three grades and and\nenrollment of 244 students.\n\nYamanashi Gakuin was successful. They asked 16 questions and got 16 answers\nfrom Takuya. Signal condition not so good.\nAudience: 60\nNewspapers: 3\n\n\nUpcoming Contacts\n\n*  Sekolah Kebangsaan Jalan Pasar 1, Kuala  Lumpur, Malaysia, direct via \n9M2RPN\nThe ISS callsign is presently scheduled  to be OR4ISS\nThe scheduled astronaut is Takuya Onishi KF5LKS\nContact is a  go for: Thu 2016-10-06 18:24:00 UTC 46 deg.\n\nThe school is invited by National Space Agency Satellite Ground Station\nwith a call sign of 9M2RPN in conjunction with \"National Space Challenge\nPrime Minister's Trophy 2016\" as in past years.\nTotal of students: 746 students\nTotal of teachers: 43 teachers\n\n*  iSPACE, Cincinnati OH,  telebridge via IK1SLD\nThe ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS\nThe scheduled astronaut is Kate Rubins KG5FYJ\nContact is a go for: Sat  2016-10-08 16:15:10 UTC 57 deg.\n\nIn 2001, iSPACE, a 501(c)(3) organization, incorporated as a STEM (science,\ntechnology, engineering and math) educational resource for schools \nthroughout\nthe Greater Cincinnati region. The iSPACE mission is to make STEM learning\nexciting and to promote STEM career awareness, through interactive programs\nfor students, educators and families in the region.  iSPACE provides\ninnovative and effective programs, events and learning experiences for \nstudents\n(grades pre-K­12), their educators and their families including field \ntrips,\noutreach, professional development and other programs that stimulate \ninterest\nand appreciation for STEM. In 2015, iSPACE programs served a diverse\npopulation of 24,731 youth and 5,791 adults in more than 500 schools.\niSPACE works diligently to collaborate within the regional and their\nprograms are recognized for their effectiveness throughout the STEM \ncommunity.\nThrough rigorous alignment to national and state standards and the \nutilization\nof best practices, iSPACE continues to develop curriculum for educators and\ninquiry­-based educational opportunities for students.  iSPACE has made a\nmark in Greater Cincinnati for our high quality programs that measurably \nand\neffectively inspire students in science, technology, engineering and\nmathematics, increase their content knowledge and introduce them to\nSTEM careers.\n\nWatch\nhttp://www.ariss.org/upcoming-contacts.html\nfor information about upcoming contacts as they are scheduled.\n\n\n[ANS thanks ARISS, Dave, AA4KN, and Charlie, AJ9N for the above information]\n\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n\nSatellite Shorts From All Over\n\n\nVP5/AA4FL Practice Run\n\nGearing up for a VP5 visit and operation Oct. 16 - Nov. 2.  Will be part of\nVP5DX CQWW SSB team but still have time for portable SAT operations.  I\nworked 9 stations in a practice run from the University of Florida campus a\nfew weeks ago.  I should be able to operate SATs from Oct. 19-28.\nEquipment will be a FT-817 and arrow II.  Will also have a TH-D7A as a\nbackup for the FM birds. Practice runs were on AO-73 and FO-29 using the\nFT-817.\n\nI will have another practice day on Sunday Oct. 9th. Please mark your\ncalendar and work me that day from EL-89tp.  My signal will be readable but\nnot strong, which I am sure you will not mind when I am the DX station you\nare chasing.  I will use that day as a teaching experience for the Gator\nAmateur Radio Club student members.  You can see photos from our last event\non their Facebook page.  Feel free to friend me as well.\n\nI have been told it has been ten years since there has been a SAT operation\nfrom VP5.  My operation will not be from Provo (FL31) but from Middle\nCaicos (FL41cu).  Check out the QTH on the VP5DX QRZ page. Do any AMSAT\nmembers have FL41 in their log?\n\nLooking forward to working you from FL41cu.\n\n[ANS thanks Jay, AA4FL for the above information]\n\n\n---------------------------------------------------------------------\n\n/EX\n\nIn addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the\nPresident's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining\ndonors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi-\ntional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT\nOffice.\n\nPrimary and secondary school students are eligible for membership\nat one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students\nenrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu-\ndent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status.\nContact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership\ninformation.\n\n73,\nThis week's ANS Editor,\nJoe Spier, K6WAO\nk6wao at amsat dot org\n",
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