March 2018 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Anyone in 8 land work N7AME?
by wa7eth＠frontier.com 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

My friend N7AME made his first contact on AO-91 (first satellite contact ever) around 2200Z today. It was an 8-land station, perhaps WD8E?? Does anyone have any confirming information? John, N7AME is just beginning his journey into the satellite realm. Thanks es 73....Ed WA7ETH

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AMSAT @ Scottsdale AZ hamfest, tomorrow (17 March)
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

Hi! I will have an AMSAT booth at the Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club's annual Springfest hamfest tomorrow morning, 17 March 2018, between 7am and 12 noon (1400-1900 UTC). The hamfest is located at the Illuminate Community Church, west of AZ-101 exit 36 (Princess Drive) in Scottsdale AZ. More information about the hamfest is available in the flyer at: https://scottsdalearc.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/2018-scottsdale-springfes… More information about the Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club can be found at the club's web site: http://scottsdalearc.org/ Even though the hamfest doesn't officially start until 1400 UTC, I will have WD9EWK on various satellite passes starting before that time until the end of the event, for demonstrations of satellite operating. If you hear WD9EWK, please feel free to call and be a part of the demonstration. QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World after the hamfest, and QSL cards will be available on request (please e-mail me directly with the QSO details - no need to send a card or SASE). During the morning, I will use my @WD9EWK Twitter account for updates from the hamfest. If you do not use Twitter, you can use this link to see those tweets in a web browser, without having to sign up for Twitter: http://twitter.com/WD9EWK Thanks, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

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AO-85 auto safe mode
by Andrew Glasbrenner 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

Friends, AO-85 is putting itself in safe mode towards the end of eclipses as the battery voltage drops. This is a normal behavior programmed to protect the batteries from over-discharge. I just wanted to let everyone know that we are aware, and it's a "to be expected" behavior. Thanks and 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations

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Callsign Change
by Mark Johns 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

Thanks to the FCC FINALLY pulling my name out of the hat, as of today K0MDJ is now K0JM I'm working diligently on getting back onto the birds after some absence. I'll try to increase the population on the linear satellites soon. -- Mark D. Johns, KØJM (ex-KØMDJ) Minneapolis, MN EN35hd ----------------------------------------------- "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." ---Mark Twain

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DStar Satellite
by Donald Jacob 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

Does anyone have any information about the Dstar satellite D-Star One Pheonix that German Orbital Systems built and launched. Would appreciate any info Thanks 73 Don WB5EKU

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AO-92 schedule update for 18-24 MAR
by Andrew Glasbrenner 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

I just updated the schedule for AO-92 at https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/ Note the camera pass is over the Caribbean and South America. We may not get many images due to the spacecraft attitude, but I thought we should try. Please pass the word that we need FoxTelem users submitting high speed data over these areas to get any images. Thanks and 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations AMSAT-OSCAR 92 AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa's High Energy Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI). Please keep the uplink clear during passes with scheduled mode changes. For the week of 18-24 Mar 2018, the following mode changes are scheduled: Approximately 1500UTC 18Mar we will enable the L band uplink for ~24 hours Approximately 1345UTC 22Mar we will enable the VT camera and high-speed data for ~40 minutes. This is a Caribbean and South America pass. Please be ready to copy high-speed data with FoxTelem, and keep the uplink clear at 1345UTC. All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.

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ISS APRS Packet
by Scott Harvey 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

ISS APRS seems to be a forgotten subject. I have seen one or maybe two posts about it since they went silent after the SSTV even in December. I hope they have been working on trying to troubleshoot the unit currently on board and not just waiting until the new radio and power supply can be launched later this year. Can anyone give us all an update on the progress? Scott, KA7FVV

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KSS form PY4ZBZ
by Roland Zurmely 16 Mar '18

16 Mar '18

PY4ZBZ in GH70un

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(no subject)
by aj9n＠aol.com 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-03-16 04:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Gymnasium Räddningsgymnasiet Sando, Sandöverken, Sweden, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA Contact was successful: Thu 2018-03-15 11:12:55 UTC 86 deg (***) Watch for live stream at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdW96C_lHQx81qCSbW-Jzbw Templestowe Valley Primary School, Templestowe, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-03-19 08:43:46 UTC 27 deg Watch for live stream on the EchoLink AMSAT conference server live. ****************************************************************************** The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking proposals from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between January 1 and June 30, 2019. Each year, ARISS provides tens of thousands of students with opportunities to learn about space technologies and communications through the exploration of Amateur Radio. The program provides learning opportunities by connecting students to astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) through a partnership between NASA, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, the American Radio Relay League, and other Amateur Radio organizations and worldwide space agencies. The program’s goal is to inspire students to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and Amateur Radio. A ham recently said, “ARISS shows how Amateur Radio is the most unique hobby/service there is.” Educators overwhelmingly report that student participation in the ARISS program stimulates interest in STEM subjects and in STEM careers. One educator wrote, “It exceeded our expectations--it created a great interest in both amateur radio and in space exploration. Our kids are completely inspired!” Ninety-two percent of educators who have participated in the program have indicated that ARISS provided ideas for encouraging student exploration and participation. An educator even joined the ham ranks, saying, “This chance for our school’s ARISS contact helped me see the great value of the ham world. I just passed my Technician License this weekend and have already signed up to take a General class.” ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed, exciting education plan. Students can learn about satellite communications, wireless technology, science research conducted on the ISS, radio science, and any related STEM subject. Students learn to use Amateur Radio to talk directly to an astronaut and ask their STEM-related questions. ARISS will help educational organizations locate Amateur Radio groups who can assist with equipment for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students. The proposal deadline for 2019 contacts is April 30, 2018. Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answers will be offered March 29, 2018, at 7 p.m. EDT and April 16, 2018, at 4 p.m. EDT. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to https://ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2017.eventbrite.com For more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html ****************************************************************************** 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. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood 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: Francesco IKØWGF with 132 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 128 Gaston ON4WF with 123 Sergey RV3DR with 102 **************************************************************************** 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 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2018-03-16 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.rtf http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1215. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1164. (***) 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 2018-03-16 04:00 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. 54 on orbit Scott Tingle KG5NZA Norishige Kanai Alexander Skvortsov **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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AO-92 do you accept the challenge?
by John Brier 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

https://youtu.be/zsv-4GfqhKU Satellites and cows. 73, John Brier KG4AKV

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This weekend - 6E3MAYA on Satellites and HF
by JoAnne Maenpaa 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Another reminder ... this weekend folks! A group of Ham Radio operators from Southern Mexico will be operating the special event "Spring Equinox" with the call 6E3MAYA from March 17th. to 21th. The activity will be 80 to 6 meters in SSB, CW, Satellite and Digital Modes. QSL via XE3N. (Twitter via Daily DX and XE3N) -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org

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CabreuvaDX Team Announces ZV1C Activation on Satellite March 17-18
by JoAnne Maenpaa 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Reminder ... this weekend! CabreuvaDX Team Announces ZV1C Activation on Satellite March 17-18 Members of the CabreuvaDX Team will be active as ZV1C from Cedro Island between March 17-18th. Activity will be on 80/ 40/20/15/10 meters using CW, SSB and FT8. There will also be activity on 2 meters satellite. QSL via PU2VCP. For more details, see ZV1C on QRZ.com. [ANS thanks the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin #1349 for the above information] -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org

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ARiSS News Release no. 18-03
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

ARISS News Release No. 18-03 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ Students ARISS-US program education proposal deadline is April 30, 2018 March 15, 2018: The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking proposals from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between January 1 and June 30, 2019. Each year, ARISS provides tens of thousands of students with opportunities to learn about space technologies and communications through the exploration of Amateur Radio. The program provides learning opportunities by connecting students to astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) through a partnership between NASA, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, the American Radio Relay League, and other Amateur Radio organizations and worldwide space agencies. The program's goal is to inspire students to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and Amateur Radio. A ham recently said, "ARISS shows how Amateur Radio is the most unique hobby/service there is." Educators overwhelmingly report that student participation in the ARISS program stimulates interest in STEM subjects and in STEM careers. One educator wrote, "It exceeded our expectations--it created a great interest in both amateur radio and in space exploration. Our kids are completely inspired!" Ninety-two percent of educators who have participated in the program have indicated that ARISS provided ideas for encouraging student exploration and participation. An educator even joined the ham ranks, saying, "This chance for our school's ARISS contact helped me see the great value of the ham world. I just passed my Technician License this weekend and have already signed up to take a General class." ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed, exciting education plan. Students can learn about satellite communications, wireless technology, science research conducted on the ISS, radio science, and any related STEM subject. Students learn to use Amateur Radio to talk directly to an astronaut and ask their STEM-related questions. ARISS will help educational organizations locate Amateur Radio groups who can assist with equipment for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students. The proposal deadline for 2019 contacts is April 30, 2018. Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answers will be offered March 29, 2018, at 7 p.m. EDT and April 16, 2018, at 4 p.m. EDT. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to https://ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2017.eventbrite.com For more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html 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 public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. Also join us on Facebook: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Follow us on Twitter: ARISS_status Media Contact: Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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dayton
by Nick Pugh 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Is amsat reserving hotel rooms this year? nick Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn

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UKube-1
by Scott Harvey 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

I think UKube-1 is like the forgotten step child. Found it active this afternoon on a great descending pass down the west coast and no one on but myself to talk to. Thought it was down but transmitted up like you have to do on Funcube-1 one and found my downlink. It is alive and well.

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Ukube-1
by alex weimer 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Ukube-1 is a great satellite with a great transponder. I am usually on calling CQ with no response. It is a shame that such a good transponder goes to waste. If it is in your footprint please listen for others in the passband .. JACK KC7MG

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CQ DX from JN12
by f6htj＠aol.com 15 Mar '18

15 Mar '18

Hello all; I am looking for CW/SSB skeds via AO7 and FO29 sats. I can be qrv between 17:00 utc and 23:30 utc 73 de Michel F6HTJ (Perpignan - JN12kq) Amsat #7409

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FCC and Satellite Size
by radiomb 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Just saw this article. The FCC is the controlling agency for the size of a satellite? Not NASA or another agency of the government? Guess that is part of the process that AMSAT has to go thru to get a bird approved. Don't launch these tiny satellites, the FCC said. They're apparently in space anyway | | | | | | | | | | | Don't launch these tiny satellites, the FCC said. They're apparentl... By Samantha Masunaga Menlo Park small-satellite firm Swarm Technologies apparently launched four tiny satellites despite the disappro... | | | | 73 Mike K4MIA | | Virus-free. www.avast.com |

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Station and Operating Hints Web Page Updated
by JoAnne K9JKM 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

A PDF copy of the article, "Working the FalconSAT-3 Digipeater" by WD9EWK has been added to the AMSAT Station and Operating Hints page: https://www.amsat.org/station-and-operating-hints/ The new article is located on the page next to the other digipeater articles. (scroll down) -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org

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Help needed for automating Telemetry collect
by Jean Marc Momple 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Dear All, I am trying to fully automate telemetry collect on many birds, my issue is that I cannot get the SDR mode right, in a nutshell: 1) I use SATPC32 which fully control simultaneously the TS-2000x and SDRconsole or SDRuno fine with a SDRplay RSP2 for frequency and doppler, the rotors also no issue also. More SATPC32 automatically switches between Satellites which is perfect. 2) I can decode most of the telemetries using softwares such as Foxtelem, DK3WN and having different sound modems all in parallel, also no issue at all. My only issue is to have the SDR on the right mode particularly WFM for most of the birds, as each time it goes to NFM which is not suitable. Has anyone tried same? If so what may be a possible solution to be able to automate the station for automatic telemetry decoding? Thanks for any suggestion and help. 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU)

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Greater Orbit, Larger Footprint: An Introduction to the AMSAT GOLF Program
by Paul Stoetzer 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

As a follow-up to the announcement that GOLF-TEE and GOLF-1 have been selected for launches through NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative, we've posted an article introducing the GOLF program on the AMSAT website. https://www.amsat.org/greater-orbit-larger-footprint-an-introduction-to-the… 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Executive Vice President Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT-NA)

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Re: [amsat-bb] HDSDR and SDR Play2
by Richard Lawn 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

I went to that web page and while it looks like it is really worth trying, even if you have a full duplex radio, I couldn't find a link to download version 3 listed as the satellite version. What am I missing? At different locations I have a 9100 and TS2000 but I'd like to get eyes on the downlink as I had with my Flex radios. 73 Rick, W2JAZ

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Gymnasium Räddningsgymnasiet Sando, Sandöverken, Sweden
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Gymnasium Räddningsgymnasiet Sando, Sandöverken, Sweden on 15 Mar. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 11:12 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. 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. Watch for live stream at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdW96C_lHQx81qCSbW-Jzbw . Sandö is located about 400 Km to the North of Stockholm. The participating schools are Räddningsgymnasiet Sandö, Minerva school Ånge and the NTI Gymnasium Sundsvall. Together they count 550 students ranging from ages 12 to 19. Sandö Räddningsgymnasium is close to nature and overlooks a beautiful fjord. Besides teaching science programs, the gymnasium offers courses in civil crisis management, firefighting as well as search and rescue. Students are prepared for a career as teachers, nurses, psychologist, firemen, fire engineers and policemen. Together with the Folke Bernadotte academy as well as other governmental organisations, they create an understanding of and preparedness for international assignments. Part of the education is that the students travel around the world to learn from existing fire and rescue situations. Amateur Radio is also included in the student's graduate projects. The NTI Gymnasium Sundsvall or the Northern Technical Institute established 1968 offers courses in digital techniques, internet technology and other forms of digital communication. The institute has about 250 students. Minerva school Ånge teaches younger students from age 12 to 15 and has of about 200 students enrolled. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. How does the ISS contribute to the environmental issues facing our modern society today? 2. This is the 55th space expedition. How different are the expeditions from each other? 3. How does your mindset, perspective and consciousness change after experiencing zero gravity in a confined environment? 4. What is so important with micro or zero gravity when conducting various research experiments on the ISS? 5. If you could sum up the importance of the ISS to mankind and the world, what would you say it consists of? 6. Why did you sign up to live in space on the ISS and did you ever have any doubts about that decision? 7. Have you and the other astronauts experienced cultural clashes aboard the ISS? If so, can you tell me about one of them? 8. Have you ever seen anything unexplainable when looking out on Earth and space? If so, what was it? 9. How does it feel to be locked inside the modules, do you ever miss gravity or open spaces? 10. Can you foretell the weather/climate from ISS and if so, with what precision? 11. What do you think about SpaceX's new design for the space suit? Is it a possible replacement? 12. During your daily routine on the ISS, how much time is spent doing research and how much time doing space walks? 13. Do you have any robots helping you on the ISS or are there any plans to ship robots to ISS to conduct research experiments? 14. What happens if one of the modules suddenly starts to leak? 15. What are your thoughts on alien life? 16. What research experiments are being conducted right now on the ISS and how can that benefit mankind and earth? 17. The mission group on the ISS: Do you all train together before the mission and what debriefings are being conducted once back on Earth? 18. Does the space station always have a person in place with some degree of medical training? 19. What are your thoughts on the plans to colonize Mars? 20. What major technological innovations do you think could come from research conducted on the ISS? 21. Is there any specific instrument you are currently using that is made in Sweden? If so, what kind? 22. What is the most common science research conducted in space? 23. Are there any future plans for an entirely new module to be added onto the ISS? 24. To what degree are actions taken to prevent harmful Microorganisms from leaving or entering the Earth? 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. Templestowe Valley Primary School, Templestowe, Victoria, Australia, telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-03-19 08 UTC Watch for live stream on the EchoLink AMSAT conference server live. 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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AO-92 this morning
by Andrew Glasbrenner 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

A reminder: At approximately 1625UTC today we will enable the AO-92 VT camera and high-speed data for ~40 minutes. This is a central US and Mexico pass. Please be ready to copy high-speed data with FoxTelem, and keep the uplink clear at 1625UTC. Thanks! 73, Drew KO4MA

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Athenoxat-1 image puzzle
by Roland Zurmely 14 Mar '18

14 Mar '18

Very interesting the construction of images puzzle with the contribution of several hams in the world, by the reception of the satellite beacon Athenoxat-1! <http://www.micro-space.org/ham.html> 73 de Roland PY4ZBZ

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