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Network Survey - Reminder
by Brandon Shirley 17 May '16

17 May '16

Dear AMSAT community members, This is a reminder email for the Network Survey, this is that last survey. So far about 20 participants have completed the survey, and if you have I am very grateful. I will keep the survey open for another week, I am hoping to get over 50 responses, so we are about 30 shy. 100-200 would be ideal. This survey is one of the shorter ones, but you can still take it in stages if you want. To do this you must resume or visit the link in the same browser on the same computer and have cookies turned on as this track your session: no other identifying information is collected or stored. You can you use the link below to access the Network Survey. https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3jAwt3PdKrcSEx7 What follows is more information about the survey and is largely the same as what you have seen before. There is a chance to win some gift cards. Please see below for more information. The survey should take about 15 minutes. Thanks. Please note that the link is anonymous, so you are getting this reminder even if you have already taken the survey. I would like to thank everyone that has participated thus far, I really appreciate it, I know it is an inconvenience and that everyone is really busy. The second part of the survey has background questions that will give context to your answers. Try to fill the background out the same way if you take more than one of the surveys. Answer as many of the questions as you want and as much of each question as you want, partial surveys may still be very helpful. At the end of this survey, you will be redirected to a webpage that asks for an email address. You must enter a valid email address to be considered for survey drawings or the overall survey set drawing. We are currently on the last survey, Network Survey. You have a chance at receiving a gift card for participating in this survey as well as a chance at receiving a gift card for your overall participation in the entire survey set. There will be 2 winners of $25 gift cards for each survey and 2 winners of $200 gift cards for the survey set. The surveys are as follows and will be distributed in the following order: 1. Core Concepts 2. Development Preferences 3. Open Systems Architecture and Modularity 4. Security 5. Reuse, Interoperability, Portability, Code Complexity 6. Network <========= We are here ========= V/R, Brandon Shirley mailto:b.l.s@aggiemail.usu.edu Please see the http://brandon.bluezone.usu.edu/Files/LOISpaceSoftwareAttitudes_Final.pdf that explains your role as a participant should you choose to participate. This is a legitimate request for you participation, if you have any questions about the validity of this email you may refer to the Letter of Intent, contact Brandon Shirley via email at mailto:b.l.s@aggiemail.usu.edu, or contact Utah State University's Internal Review Board administrator at (435) 797 - 0567 or email mailto:irb@usu.edu.

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STMSat-1, NODES
by KO6TZ Bob 17 May '16

17 May '16

1500utc pass over western USA STMSat-1 = nothing NODES = copy, binary data, (no telemetry decoder ) 15:08 KE6QLL/TELEM>CQ>UI,?,F0 (1199 baud): NODeSR(k !u‚^v^ 8 úm ! å !‚][ „?aŸ€’-(Žþ qwƒ‰–$£}13$xÿÿ ‘2Œš’ž ‚^n5'" /i " S$ % - 9û $.# 4žÿWœ¤ —ê340.ý*3² !ÉnïW 15:09 KE6QLL/TELEM>CQ>UI,?,F0 (1199 baud): NODeSR(k !u‚^v^ 8 úm ! å !‚][ „?aŸ€’-(Žþ qwƒ‰–$£}13$xÿÿ ‘2Œš’ž ‚^n5'" /i " S$ % - 9û $.# 4žÿWœ¤ —ê340.ý*3² !ÉªêW BOB KO6TZ

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Data received from MinXSS and Nodes
by Roland Zurmely 17 May '16

17 May '16

Received and demodulated 9k6 bps data from MinXSS and 1k2 bps from Nodes satellites: <qsl.net/py4zbz/minxss_nodes.htm> 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ

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LUSEX launch May-30-2016
by Amsat Argentina 17 May '16

17 May '16

Dear Friends, Launch of LUSEX, second AMSAT ARGENTINA amateur satellite next May 30, will mark an extraordinary event for our Institution and fostering of hope for satellite community. Details of LUSEX (LU Satellite EXperiment) are available on http://lusex.org.ar . As we quoted when the announcement of the launching of this experiment, Amsat Argentina has been working for several years to keep alive the dream of many Argentine amateurs to get back into Space with their own satellite as a follow-on of the legendary 1990's LUSAT-1, reaping the benefits of Technological advancement of our days. We believe technical activities and developments of experiments in near space share the same goals: preserving the human group, enhancing their capabilities as well as disseminate and guiding the education and development of the activity, meanwhile contributing to Space available resources. Our agreement with Satellogic Enterprises, which already launched three low orbit satellites: Captain Beto, Manolito y Tita, two of which transmit telemetry and data currently in UHF identifying themselves with callsign LU7AA, allowed us to ride a linear analog amateur radio transponder and corresponding antenna aboard one of their next satellite, ÑUSAT-1 AMSAT-LU provides simultaneously, support for this mission and the ÑUSAT-2 mission, by operating one of the control stations at Tortuguitas, Prov. Of Bs.As. The experiment Amsat-LU developed, evolved from original design of our colleague and partner William, PE1RAH, while electronic adaptation, mechanical and software was made by LUSEX group, mounted on a 10 x 10 centimeters radiating plate, in which components of the power supply as well as a duplexer and dual band antenna where also incorporated. This set was installed on the Ñusat-1 bus, which supplies power and becomes part of several other experiments this satellite will make. The transponder receives UHF which is broadcasted in VHF, has a bandwidth of 30 KHz. with an output power of 250 mW. 435,935 ~ 435,965 are LSB/CW uplink 145,965 ~ 145,935 are USB/CW downlink 145,900 Basic CW Telemetry The launch will be from a Chinese launcher in a polar orbit at 500 km. height, with inclination of 97 degrees from Equator. 73 AMSAT ARGENTINA http://www.amsat.org.ar https://www.facebook.com/Amsat.LU http://lusex.org.ar http://amsat.org.ar/pass.htm info [at] amsat.org.ar

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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN - ARISS-US Kicks Off Major Fundraising Initiative with Challenge Coin Door Prize at 2016 Dayton Hamvention
by E.Mike McCardel 17 May '16

17 May '16

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN ANS-139.01 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor- mation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org. In this edition: * ARISS-US Kicks Off Major Fundraising Initiative with Challenge Coin Door Prize at 2016 Dayton Hamvention SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-139.01 ANS-139 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 139.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. [MONTH DAY, YEAR] To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-139.01 ARISS-US Kicks Off Major Fundraising Initiative with Challenge Coin Door Prize at 2016 Dayton Hamvention The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Team has donated two of its handsome ARISS Challenge Coins to the Dayton Amateur Radio Association as a 2016 Hamvention door prize. The two keepsake coins are positioned side by side in a beautiful display box so that each side of the coin is seen from either direction. The Challenge Coin Door Prize can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/ANS139-ARISSCoin The commemorative ARISS Challenge Coin is the premium received by donors who give $100 or more to ARISS. Dayton Hamvention General Chairman Jim Tiderman, N8IDS, agreed to feature the ARISS keepsake coin by holding a special prize drawing immediately following the introduction of the winners of the 2016 Dayton Hamvention national awards at 2 pm on Sunday. The ARISS Team kicks off its 2016 fund-raising campaign at the Dayton Hamvention to raise money for the very high cost of replacing its aging radio system on the ISS and to help defray the cost of continuing ARISS operations. This special Hamvention prize drawing is the first step of the campaign. ARISS International Chair Frank Bauer, KA3HDO, noted the importance of this fundraising campaign: "ARISS is in need of critical upgrades of our on-orbit equipment. The radio system in the Columbus module is over 17 years old and underpowered. We need a 21st Century next generation solution. This fundraising campaign will enable these upgrades and, as a result, significantly improve ARISS operations and provide the funding necessary to better support our stakeholders and the amateur radio community." Those wanting to support the ARISS fundraising campaign can donate to ARISS online via the AMSAT Website, www.amsat.org (select the "ARISS Donate" button) or the ARISS web page, www.ariss.org (select the "Donate" tab). ARISS representatives will also be at the AMSAT Booth during the Hamvention with Challenge Coins ready for people ready to donate $100 or more. Be sure to go to the Hara Arena at the Dayton Hamvention on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 2 pm for the major door prize drawings … and good luck! About ARISS Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, go to: www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org , and www.arrl.org . Also, join us on Facebook: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) / Follow us on Twitter: ARISS_status Contact: David Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org [ANS thanks ARISS and David AA4KN for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi- tional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the stu- dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership information. 73, This Special's ANS Editor, EMike McCardel, AA8EM former KC8YLD kc8yld at amsat dot org

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STMSat-1_MinXSS_CADRE_NODES
by KO6TZ Bob 17 May '16

17 May '16

Results of the 1330utc pass over west USA: STMSat-1 = nothing MinXSS = easy copy, appeared to be binary data 13:26 MINXSS>CQ>UI,R,F0 (9599 baud): ..À5.÷¾«ðC³.’Ö......X..Î7.....â‰..Ñg..ïK........................]ë...T....€å.Á.Ä...Pü................RQ..$&.q....bŠ,...p.€÷.ú..€.ÐÈŽ@Ø.ÀFà.È.Ø..G. ¨.8. ..€.y.•.{.Ì.ˆ.Z...\.õ.ç.L.I.7.7.3...........8©....0î......Ç/..'ÿ........ü... .›ÿ~ÿµÿ....þÿ.2..?S¥¥ 13:26 MINXSS>CQ>UI,R,F0 (9599 baud): ..À8.÷Ç«ðC³.’Ö......Z..Î7.....ô‰..Ñg..ïK........................]â...T....€ä.À.È...Pü................TQ..%&._....p‹,...p.p÷.ú ..°ÈŽ@Ø. Fà.ˆ/¸.ÐFp.°.8. ..€.z.”.{.Ì.”.Y...V.õ.ç.K.J.7.7.3...........@©..€..í......Ç/..'ÿ........ü... .øÿìÿÿ..ÿÿøÿ.;..õÜ¥¥ CADRE = nothing NODES = short pass not monitored BOB KO6TZ

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GN05 and GN06 this weekend
by Ken Alexander 17 May '16

17 May '16

Hi All, I will be in Louisbourg, NS this weekend for a mediumwave DXpedition, which leaves my days free. I had a look at the maps and realized I would be in GN05 and a few minutes drive from GN06 as well as FN95 and FN96. I'm assuming GN05 and GN06 might be somewhat rare, since GN05 is about 97% ocean and GN06 is about 96% ocean. Making some satellite QSOs from there seems like a good thing to do! I am new to satellite operation. In fact, I have yet to make a QSO via satellite. However, I'm using this opportunity get force myself to get off my lazy butt and finally get on the air. Today I went out and bought a Kenwood TH-D72A handheld and the Arrow handheld 146/437 OSCAR antenna. I'll be struggling for the rest of the week, leaning how to use the radio. With luck, I might even make a QSO or two during lunch breaks. This will be FM only operation. We arrive in Louisbourg this coming Friday afternoon (May 20) and leave for home on Monday afternoon, May 23. The plan is to look for satellite contacts late Friday afternoon or early evening (Atlantic Time) and then during the days on Saturday and Sunday. I have yet to see what satellites will be available, so I can't say where I'll be. I have Gpredict and am familiar with it, but I don't know how far it can look ahead, i.e, I don't know if it will tell me what's coming up this weekend. Any help in that regard would be greatly appreciated. Any other tips for a beginner would also be most welcome. I'd like to make this a success! 73, Ken Alexander VE3HLS

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Re: [amsat-bb] STMSat-1
by Bob 17 May '16

17 May '16

Nothing heard at FN41 during the 11:55 to 12:05 UTC pass (71 degrees max elevation, NW to SE) checked all frequencies from 437.750 to 437.850 with nothing heard. No change in noise level. Wonder if they have turned it on yet? 73, Bob, WB4SON

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May 16 CubeSat Deployment
by M5AKA 17 May '16

17 May '16

CubeSats with Amateur Radio payloads deploy from ISS https://amsat-uk.org/2016/05/16/cubesats-deploy-from-iss/ Ofcom propose using Ham Radio band for Wi-Fi https://amsat-uk.org/2016/05/13/ofcom-propose-using-ham-radio-band-for-wi-f… Schools in mass launch of 434 MHz balloons https://amsat-uk.org/2016/05/12/schools-in-mass-launch-of-434-mhz-balloons/ 25th Anniversary of first Briton in Space Celebration! Schools’ European Astronaut event hosted by Helen Sharman GB1MIR http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/administratio… https://twitter.com/VixenEventsUK LituanicaSAT-2 the first CubeSat propelled by liquid monopropellant based on ADN http://n-avionics.com/project-lituanicasat-2 IARU Region 1 VHF-UHF-Microwave newsletter mentions Satellite coordination and attempts to standardize APRS on a common global frequency http://www.iaru-r1.org/images/VHF/newsletters/Newsletter_69.pdf This year's AMSAT-UK Colloquium takes place July 29-31 at the Holiday Inn, Guildford and is open to all https://amsat-uk.org/colloquium/ 73 Trevor M5AKA ---- AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/ Twitter https://twitter.com/AmsatUK Facebook https://facebook.com/AmsatUK YouTube https://youtube.com/AmsatUK ----

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-05-17 05:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 17 May '16

17 May '16

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-05-17 05:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Essex Heights Primary School, Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via VK5ZAI The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Contact is a go for: Fri 2016-05-20 08:35:16 UTC 30 deg Cradle of Aviation Museum and Education Center, Garden City, New York, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Jeff Williams KD5TVQ (***) Contact is a go for: Mon 2016-05-23 12:57:05 UTC 43 deg (***) **************************************************************************** ** ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. **************************************************************************** *** All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson radio unless otherwise noted. **************************************************************************** *** Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Gaston ON4WF with 121 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 118 Francesco IKØWGF with 116 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8061 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-05-17 05:00 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.rtf Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1057. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1022. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: Arkansas, Delaware,South Dakota,Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-05-15 06:00 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 46 on orbit Tim Kopra KE5UDN Timothy Peake KG5BVI Yuri Malenchenko RK3DUP Exp. 47 on orbit Jeff Williams KD5TVQ Oleg Skripochka RN3FU Aleksey Ovchinin **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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