October 2008 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

ISS Richard Garriott's return
by Peter 24 Oct '08

24 Oct '08

To All, Those of us who participated in Richard's adventure in Space, either monitoring his transmissions, SSTV or direct contact felt, in some way connected to his flight. I believe in the power of collective good thoughts; let us all take a quiet moment to wish Richard and his crew a safe return to earth in the Soyuz capsule and hope it's not a ballistic reentry! And if you can, watch their return live on NASA TV, thank you. 73, Pete, WB2OQQ

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Re: Web streaming ARISS School Contact?
by AJ9N＠aol.com 23 Oct '08

23 Oct '08

Hi all, Every time I post the ARISS announcements, you will see a file to grab that has the complete schedule and any instructions for Echolink and IRLP. Here is a part of the announcement I sent last night: The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2008-10-23 04:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. _http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt_ (http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt) Hope this helps. 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS mentors In a message dated 10/23/2008 9:43:09 A.M. Central Daylight Time, cptcurt(a)flash.net writes: I had found information on listening to the ARISS School contact last week at the Challenger Center but can not find anything referencing a site to listen in on the Armada Michigan contact tomorrow at 17:13 UTC. I have a classroom with web access but no Echolink that would like to listen to the contact. Someone point me to the information?? Thanks, Curt KU8L _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001)

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Some British publicity for Richard Garriott's mission
by andy thomas 23 Oct '08

23 Oct '08

I managed to get this into the local free newspaper: http://icnorthants.icnetwork.co.uk/marketharborough/news//tm_headline=pictu… Pictures direct from space to Market HarboroughOct 23 2008 By Lawrence John A RADIO ham from Market Harborough has been sent pictures direct from space. Millionaire space tourist Richard Garriott this week sent colour pictures to Andy Thomas from the International Space Station in orbit. Richard is legendary NASA astronaut Owen Garriott’s son, now a multi-millionaire who made his fortune with computer games. As a space tourist he sends radio pictures “live” from the space station while it is in space. The pictures are captured by radio amateurs - hams - across the world. Market Harborough radio ham Andy Thomas received a number of images live from the space station last weekend. He said: “These are stunning colour photos live from the International Space Station. “There are the tops of clouds over England, and then you can see the whole of France and Spain from the porthole of the space station. On the next orbit, Richard Garriott turns the camera away from the porthole and you can see the astronauts working inside. Sometimes they look upside down - but there’s no up or down without gravity. The camera system works like a webcam. It takes a photo then sends it over ham radio for 30 seconds. Computer sotware then decodes it. There is a new photo every 30 minutes." It's difficult to explain the mission to local journalists, and some of it as printed is just plain wrong, hi, but I hope I have done Richard's "ham radio" mission some justice. The point of the story for me was the photos - I haven't seen the print edition yet but will source it tomorrow and Saturday, hopefully there will be the great photos from Richard received last weekend. I hope it will inspire some people. BTW my QTH is in central England IO92NL 73 de andy G0SFJ

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Re: Some British publicity for Richard Garriott's mission
by andy thomas 23 Oct '08

23 Oct '08

Thanks David. I picked my media carefully, they were interested almost 10 years ago in the Mir photos. My apologies about the link. Add a l (lima) to .htm , my mistake. 73 de Andy G0SFJ --- On Thu, 23/10/08, David Barber <david.barber(a)dbelectronics.co.uk> wrote: > From: David Barber <david.barber(a)dbelectronics.co.uk> > Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] Some British publicity for Richard Garriott's mission > To: andythomasmail(a)yahoo.co.uk > Date: Thursday, 23 October, 2008, 8:41 PM > Well done Andy. > > I tried three local newspapers, BBC local radio and the > local BBC Look East > TV office (all in Chelmsford, Essex 'The Birthplace of > Radio') supplying > them with a selection of the best pictures, an overview and > links to other > information. > > Not one of them was interested. A disgrace! > > BTW the link you included doesn't seem to be working. > > Regards > > David > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: amsat-bb-bounces(a)amsat.org > [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of andy thomas > Sent: 23 October 2008 20:25 > To: amsat > Subject: [amsat-bb] Some British publicity for Richard > Garriott's mission > > I managed to get this into the local free newspaper: > > http://icnorthants.icnetwork.co.uk/marketharborough/news//tm_headline=pictur > es-direct-from-space-to-market-harborough%26method=full%26objectid=22103941% > 26siteid=77910-name_page.htm > > > Pictures direct from space to Market HarboroughOct 23 2008 > > > > > By Lawrence John

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ISS late pass at 1817utc
by Rick - WA4NVM 23 Oct '08

23 Oct '08

Congratulations to the following stations I could pull out of Richard's (reported) last transmission. VE3ECO, VE3KHQ, KA9ERV, KC9EIZ, W?KWQ, N0UOE, W4CMB, KS4RX, W5KSI, VE3IJD, KN4F, WA1QDP, W4NTF AND KJ4DUN. A lot of us worked hard to contact him. A job well done! I have now heard (talked to) two generations of Garriott's. I don't think I can wait another 25 years for the next one! Have a safe trip home, Richard. 73, Rick - WA4NVM

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Re: ISS Richard Garriott's return
by andy thomas 23 Oct '08

23 Oct '08

many thanks Richard, and safe journey home andy G0SFJ

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Yesterdays Pass Of ISS
by Angelo Glorioso (n5uxt) 23 Oct '08

23 Oct '08

Hi All, Did any record yesterdays pass of the ISS with my contact by any chance??? Thanks in advance 73 de Angelo

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NS1SS ON VOICE
by Angelo Glorioso (n5uxt) 23 Oct '08

23 Oct '08

Richard was on voice on the last pass here at 16:46 UTC . He made several contacts including a school. 73 de Angelo

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SSTV active 05.50utc UK Pass
by David Barber 23 Oct '08

23 Oct '08

Richard up and active during the 05.50utc UK pass this morning. Keyed up for some while whilst tapping away on the keyboard then sent an SSTV image, cw ID first followed by a "Goodbye from Space" message. David G8OQW

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WX for Atlanta AMSAT meeting
by Alan P. Biddle 23 Oct '08

23 Oct '08

Morning, For those going to the meeting, after a rainy start, it looks like a good weekend. Alan WA4SCA High/Low recip. % Thu Oct 23 Mostly Cloudy / Wind 59°/49° 10 % Fri Oct 24 Rain / Thunder / Wind 51°/48° 90 % Sat Oct 25 Partly Cloudy 65°/41° 20 % Sun Oct 26 Sunny 68°/45° 10 % Mon Oct 27 Partly Cloudy 63°/34° 10 %

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