January 2017 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Is it possible to log BY-701 in LoTW by manually editing the .adif file
by Todd Deckard 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

Greetings, I know there was a request to add BY-701, but is it possible to log the contacts now by manually editing the ADIF file to include Satellite Name: <SAT_NAME:4>BY-701 Thanks to everyone on SO-50 for their patience with my deaf QRM and mangled call sign read-backs. Satellites are probably a poor first introduction to amateur radio, too much time pressure and juggling to work out the basics. Todd KE0CMD

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Re: [amsat-bb] AO-85
by Mark L. Hammond 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

Hi Steve, What OS and what virtual audio program are you using? A few months ago, an automatic update to Win10 killed my audio stuff; I had to do a reversion/back and it cleared it up... Too many variables--but give us a few of yours! I've been copying pretty well lately using SDR#, Airspy mini, and VB Audio. Mark N8MH From: skristof(a)etczone.com Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2017 6:01 PM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 I just tried to get telemetry from AO-85. The pass had max elevation of 76 degrees here. In the past I would get lots of data on a pass like this, but lately I've been getting nothing. I can see the signal on the "waterfall" (using SDR#) but the signal is too weak to decode. Is anyone else having this problem? Is the signal normally low when the northern hemisphere is dark? What's happening? I've asked this before and didn't get any responses. Please send a couple of responses so I have some idea if there is some problem in my set up here. Thanks! Steve AI9IN

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Re: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with World Genesis Foundation (WGF), Good
by RSoifer1＠aol.com 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

I listened in on today's ARISS schedule. It was very successful. Congratulations to all involved. 73 Ray W2RS

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Collège Saint-Guibert, Gembloux, Belgium and Euro Space Center, Transinne, Belgium
by David H Jordan 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Collège Saint-Guibert, Gembloux, Belgium and Euro Space Center, Transinne, Belgium on 12 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 13:46 UTC. It is recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes before this time.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and K6DUE. The contact should be audible over the east coast of the U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in French/English. Presentation Saint-Guibert College (Gembloux) Belgium The Saint-Guibert College was founded by the congregation of the Brethren of the Chtistian Schools, following the principles of its founder Jean Baptiste de La Salle. This pedagogy is centered on the youngsters, adapted to their time and devoted to their social insertion, with special care for the most needy. Our College, located at Gembloux in central Belgium, comprises 4 separate schools and 3100 students: - The basic school with kindergarten and primary school 2 - 12, Saint–Guibert square - The secondary school, general, technical and professional, 12 – 18, Orneau square - The small school at the Station, for Dutch immersion tuition, 2 ½ - 12, and French kindergarten - The kindergarten at Ernage. Openness, listening, availability, faith, the place of the pupil are the values of our pedagogic project, summarized by Albert Jacquard’s saying: “ I am the relations I weave “ We want a school that favors: A. The relation to oneself, B. The relation to knowledge, C. The relation to others. Euro Space Center - Belgium Opened in June 1991, Euro Space Center is a discovery center specializing in socio-educational recreation. Our field of specialization is space. Euro Space Center has become a leader in Belgium for the dissemination of knowledge about space sciences and technologies. Euro Space Center is open to the general public all year round and also welcomes trainees from many different countries. The goal is to spark a love for the sciences and innovation. Euro Space Center and its high-tech environment are unique in Europe. They enable young people and adults to learn about astronomy, robotics, space engineering and more. Euro Space Center also lets people (re)discover an exceptional human adventure: mankind’s conquest of space. Kindergarten and Primary school Sainte-Lutgarde «One school, two locations in a green and country side environment» For more than 130 ans, the Sainte-Lutgarde schools are active in the splendid landscape of central Brabant, in the town Lasne. The schools feature two locations: one in the Lasne town center, with some 245 students of the primary cycle; the other at the Chapel site, with 40 students in Kindergarten and the two lower primary. Headteacher Sainte-Lutgarde schools Mrs Dominique Hut states: The Sainte-Lutgarde schools in Lasne aim to help the child build up competence and knowledge, while developing self-confidence, awareness and autonomy. Our schools wish to promote the joy of learning in a serene and positive atmosphere, in line with requirements. To meet these goals, the Child-Parent-Teacher partnership is an indispensable asset. Saint-Laurent school Since several years, the Saint-Laurent school participates to the Space Classes. Every year, the pupils of 3rd primary work on space topics, so we can devote many lessons to this thematic. Twice we had the opportunity to talk to Thomas and we follow his training for his great adventure on the ISS. This year, two classes participate to the project and we are very excited to ask questions to Thomas on his work on the Space Station and his dream as an astronaut. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Gembloux :La nourriture a-t-elle le même goût que sur Terre? 2. Lasnes : Est-ce facile de toujours rester en apesanteur? 3. Gembloux : Dormez-vous bien dans cette position? 4. Sombreffe : Quelle a été votre première sensation lors de votre entrée dans l’ISS? 5. Gembloux : Que faites-vous de votre temps libre? 6. Lasnes : À quoi ressemble l’espace vue de l’ISS, voit-on quelque chose? 7. Gembloux : D’où vient l’oxygène que vous respirez dans la station? 8. Lasnes : Quel est le plus gros danger à bord de l’ISS? 9. Gembloux : Les animaux de compagnie sont-ils autorisés? 10. Sombreffe : Quelles sont les expériences que vous menez dans la station spatiale? 11. Gembloux : Avez-vous besoin d’un casque audio pour communiquer entre vous dans la station? 12. Lasnes : Avez-vous du WiFi? 13. Gembloux : La notion de temps est-elle la même que sur la Terre? 14. Sombreffe: Quelles sont vos différentes tâches dans l’ISS? 15. Gembloux : Comment entretenez-vous vos vêtements (lavage, séchage)? 16. Lasnes : Peut-on voir la pollution autour de la terre? 17. Gembloux : Qui peut être astronaute? 18. Sombreffe : Comment avez-vous vécu le décollage ? 19. Gembloux : Avez-vous des expériences à réaliser dans le domaine de la santé? 20. Lasnes : Aimeriez-vous aller sur Mars? Translated: 1. Does the food taste the same on board as on earth? 2. Is it easy to always remain in zero gravity? 3. Do you sleep well in your position (in space)? 4. What is your first feeling when you arrived in the ISS? 5. What do you do in your free time? 6. How does space look like seen from ISS, can you see anything? 7. Where from comes the oxygen you breathe? 8. What is the biggest danger on board of ISS? 9. Are pets allowed on board? 10. What experiments do you perform on board of ISS? 11. Do you use a headset when you communicate with crew on board of ISS? 12. Do you have WiFi on board? 13. Is the perception of time the same on board as on earth? 14. What are your duties on board of ISS? 15. How do you wash your clothes? 16. Can you see the air pollution around the earth? 17. Who can become an astronaut? 18. How did you experience the lift-off? 19. Do you perform experiments about health? 20. Would you like to go to Mars? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): TBD 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), the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and 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, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David – AA4KN

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EM00kb
by Bruce 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

I will be in EM00kb Saturday, Jan 14 through Wednesday, Jan 18. Will try to be on SO-50 when I can get in with the HT. 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Member 2016-2018 ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0100z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat

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Last Grid Expedition
by David Maciel (XE3DX) 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

Hi Guys, thank all your company on the satellites, in my last trip I made 163 contacts, activate grids DK97, DK98, DK87, DK88, EK06, EK07, EK15, EK16, EK25 and EK26. Now I can say that I have worked from 35 grids rare, XE in Mexico as station "Rover". We will look for other new adventures, and return to the previous ones for those who could not work on this trip. Thanks also to Doug N6UA, the donation of a battery for my Handy FT-60R, to be like my sponsor. All records are in Lotw now. Until the next trip ... David Maciel XE3DX *http://www.qsl.net/xe3dx/ <http://www.qsl.net/xe3dx/>* *david.xe3dx(a)gmail.com <david.xe3dx(a)gmail.com>*

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Thank you!
by Ken Alexander 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

Many thanks to Bruce KK5DO, Glenn AA5PK and Erich DK1TB for your assistance in getting SatPC32 set up with my two FT-817s. I'm looking forward to continuing and seeing how they work together! 73 and thanks again! Ken VE3HLS

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M2 2MXP20 pair of two antennas for sale
by Clayton Coleman 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

I have two M2 2MXP20 yagi's for sale along with phasing bars to give you 20 elements vertical and 20 elements horizontal total between the two antennas. These are 10x10 element (not circular) 2m yagis. $500 shipped continental USA. 73 Clayton W5PFG

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Mast mount gaasfet preamp for sale
by jeffory broughton 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

Brand new microset PR145A ,bought never used.paid $175 with shipping. 20 db .5 db nf.RF switched. $135 and free shipping !WB8RJY JEFF jeff broughton

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Upcoming ARISS contact with World Genesis Foundation (WGF), Goodyear AZ
by David H Jordan 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at World Genesis Foundation (WGF), Goodyear AZ on 11 Jan. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 16:10 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and W6FOG. The contact should be audible over the state of Arizona and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. There are two non-profit organizations based in Quartzsite, Arizona, coordinating this ARISS contact. The World Genesis Foundation operates with a mission to "leave no child without hope for the future." Quartzsite in Motion is a public/private partnership with the town of Quartzsite that operates to "promote health, education and community' in Quartzsite and surrounding towns. Students participating in the event come from six small schools in five town towns in rural western Arizona. The coordinating organizations have provided training and support materials to administrators and teachers at every participating school. The contact is part of a year-long program designed to encourage students to study and pursue work in science, technology, engineering and math. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What is the most unusual thing you have seen in space? 2. Did you want to be an astronaut as a kid? 3. What is it like with no gravity? 4. Can a person be in space too long? 5. What are your favorite science experiments that you have been a part of in space? 6. What do you do when you are not in space? 7. What kinds of hazards are you exposed to in space? 8. How has Robotics played a role with the ISS? 9. Can you share a story that sticks out in your mind since becoming an astronaut? 10. Are you able to grow plants in the ISS? 11. Has your understanding of the universe changed since seeing it from space? 12. What kind of games or things do you do for entertainment there? 13. What are the effects of weightlessness on your body or mental state? 14. What has been one thing you have learned from your studies there that surprised you? 15. Is there one thing that your training has not prepared you for? 16. What have been your missions outside the Space Station? 17. Have you used 3-D printing on the ISS? 18. What's your advice to young people dreaming of becoming involved in NASA's space program? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): 1. Collège Saint-Guibert, Gembloux, Belgium and Euro Space Center, Transinne, Belgium; Combined telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Thomas Pesquet KG5FYG Contact is a go for: Thu 2017-01-12 13:46:51 UTC 2. High School "Léon Blum", Le Creusot, France, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Thomas Pesquet KG5FYG Contact is a go for: Mon 2017-01-16 11:53:17 UTC 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), the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and 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, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David – AA4KN

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