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Zhou Enlai (HA 1) downlink active
by Nico Janssen 02 May '18

02 May '18

The Chinese amateur satellite Zhou Enlai (initially know as Huai'An 1, HA 1) appears to be active on a downlink frequency near 437.650 MHz. Its coordinated downlink frequency for telemetry is 437.350 MHz and for voice 436.950 MHz. For details see: http://www.amsat.org.uk/iaru/ http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/zhou_enlai.htm This 2U cubesat is object 43156, 2018-008B. Let's see if they can activate its FM repeater and SSTV component. 73, Nico PA0DLO

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FO-pedition Preliminary Schedule for Sunday May 6th
by Ken Alexander 01 May '18

01 May '18

Doug Tabor, N6UA and I will be leaving on our FO-pedition on Saturday morning, May 5th. this will be mainly a driving day with possible stops to activate some of the norther grids along the way. Follow Doug @dtabor and me @ve3hls on Twitter for updates. The fun starts on Sunday morning when we leave Matagami QC, enter FO and drive to Radisson QC on the James Bay Road. It should look something like this: FN19/FO10 - 1100 to 1230 UTC FO10/FO11 - 1400 to 1530 UTC FO11/FO12 - 1730 to 1900 UTC FO12/FO13 - 2100 to 2230 UTC Lots of overlapping of grids to make sure you get them all. Plus, we hope to activate these spots again as we travel south again. Most of the passes start while other good passes are still in progress. Doug and I will be operating simultaneously to cover overlapping passes, so if you don't hear us on one satellite you will very likely find us on another. We will each be using our own calls. The weather for Day 1 calls for a mix of rain and snow and a high of 3 deg C. Perfect roving weather! 73, Ken VE3HLSDoug N6UA

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Today's Win 10 Update VAC problem resolved.
by Bill Bordy, NJ1H 01 May '18

01 May '18

Just resolved a problem with today's Win 10 update and virtual audio cables. Your Privacy setting for apps to access microphone must be on. Required even if not using microphone! 73, Bill NJ1H

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Entering downlink frequency in HRD?
by radiomb 01 May '18

01 May '18

Thanks for the replies to my LOTW question. I entered all the fields in HRD that you guys said were need. But cannot find how to inter a receive or down load frequency. Found how to display it on the log page but not enter it. Sorry for the logging questions on AMSAT BB. But, I can not find it in any HRD manual or on the internet. Sounds like I might use TQSL in the future. Thanks again everyone.73 Mike entering | | Virus-free. www.avast.com |

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Uncoming ARISS contact with Students for the Exploration & Development of Space, College Station, TX
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 01 May '18

01 May '18

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Students for the Exploration & Development of Space, College Station, TX on 03 May. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 17:22 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and W5QZ. The contact should be audible over the U.S. state of Texas 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. Texas A&M University opened its doors in 1876 as the state's first public institution of higher learning. Today, we stand as a research-intensive flagship university dedicated to sending Aggie leaders out into the world prepared to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Located in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, Texas A&M's main campus in College Station is home to more than 62,500 students. In our ARISS Program, we mentored students across the state of Texas. Participation ranged from 350 student Allen Academy in Bryan to 15,000 student districts like Harlandale ISD in San Antonio and Rockwall ISD near Dallas. Student diversity varied with location - some schools reported 89% economically disadvantaged, some 97% Hispanic, some 33% At-Risk and others 22% Black. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What is your favorite meal to eat on the ISS? 2. Does being in space change how you dream? 3. What do you do on your way back down to Earth? 4. Are you able to talk to your family from space? 5. How old were you when you decided to pursue your dream of being an Astronaut? 6. What happens if you sneeze in your spacesuit during a space walk? 7. What happens to your tears if you cry in space? 8. Does it ever scare you that you might collide with an old satellite or other large object? 9. What things have you seen floating in space? 10. How does your body feel when you first get into zero gravity? 11. What happens when someone gets sick in space other than tiny problems? 12. Do you still have the R2 Droid on the ISS and how does it help? 13. What is the most unusual man-made thing on Earth you have seen from space? 14. What is something you or most Astronauts do in their free time? 15. What do you do if water drops float away and you can?t catch them? 16. How is your oxygen supply replenished? 17. When you return to Earth, do you feel any difference in your body? 18. What is the funniest moment you had in space? 19. If given the option, would you accept a mission to Mars? 20. What is your favorite experiment you have done in the ISS? 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. Mooreland Heights Elementary, Knoxville, TN, direct via WA4SXM/N4CFB The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Ricky Arnold KE5DAU Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-05-07 13:54 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Mill Springs Academy, Alpharetta, GA
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 01 May '18

01 May '18

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Mill Springs Academy, Alpharetta, GA on 03 May. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 15:47 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and WA4MSA. The contact should be audible over the U.S. state of Georgia 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. Mill Springs Academy is a private school located in Milton, GA, a northern suburb of Atlanta, with a little over 300 students in grades 1 to 12. We serve students with specific learning challenges such as ADD/ADHD, processing speed issues, certain aspects of autism, and dyslexia. None the less, most MSA graduates go on to four year colleges. The strength of MSA is helping students to compensate for their learning challenges by using technology and self-advocacy. MSA has an active Amateur Radio Club and has over 30 students earn at least a Technician class Amateur Radio license. Two of the students who will be asking questions are hams: Josh Drew, KM4MVK, and William Goodhew, KN4ALD. Part of our program has been a relationship with some students in England who are mentored by John Hislop G7OHO. Three of the questions on our list, numbers 4, 8, and 13, came to us from some elementary school age students in John Hislop's school. Those questions will be introduced as "This question was submitted by (student name) from Broadstairs, England." The MSA Amateur Radio program is mentored by our great friends at the North Fulton Amateur Radio League (www.nfarl.org). They are the ones who are serving as the technical mentors for this ARISS contact as well as the ancillary activities we have going on in conjunction with this contact. Students and teachers from other schools in the metro Atlanta area have been invited to join us for this ARISS event and its related activities. Our gym should be filled to the limit with enthralled attendees. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. How many times have you been around the earth? 2. How long has the Space Station been in orbit? 3. Did you get to see the Tesla Roadster when it was flung into space? 4. Do you hear the sound of space debris or micro-meteorites hitting outside the ISS? 5. How long does it take to get to the Space Station and back? 6. Have you done any experiments that were part of the Toys in Space project? 7. Are you growing plants in space? 8. What is the most interesting experiment that you are involved in at the moment? 9. How old were you when you got your call sign? 10. If you could have any flavor or any kind of ice cream treat, what would it be and would it have to come in a squeeze pouch? 11. What is the weirdest thing that has happened to you in space? 12. Do you sleep with straps around your body? 13. What was the most difficult part of your training as an astronaut? 14. Have you met any of the Mercury, Gemini, or Apollo astronauts? 15. What was your motivation to go to be an astronaut? 16. How do you scrub CO2 in space? 17. What's your advice to people dreaming of becoming involved in NASA space programs? 18. Do the NASA dieticians plan a diet for you that has more or fewer calories than what you would consume on earth? 19. Did you watch the Super Bowl? 20. What has been your favorite pastime on the ISS? Why is it so special to you? 21. Are there different climate conditions such as temperature and humidity in different rooms on the ISS? 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. Students for the Exploration & Development of Space, College Station, TX, direct via W5QZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-05-03 17:22 UTC 2. Mooreland Heights Elementary, Knoxville, TN, direct via WA4SXM/N4CFB The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Ricky Arnold KE5DAU Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-05-07 13:54 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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VUCC Awards-Endorsements for April 2018
by Ronald G. Parsons 01 May '18

01 May '18

Here are the endorsements and new VUCC Satellite Awards issued by the ARRL for the period April 1, 2018 through May 1, 2018. Congratulations to all those who made the list this month! There were two calls which decreased by one this month. I have reported these to ARRL. These are not listed below. ARRL corrected some similar errors last month. CALL 1 Apr 1 May 2018 N8RO 1030 1040 NP4JV 699 730 N4UFO 724 725 W5RKN 575 606 NJ4Y 549 580 WD9EWK 425 430 N0JE 248 400 NS3L 275 300 VE7CEW 251 292 AA8CH 175 218 PT9BM 172 176 K5IX 125 175 N7AGF 126 152 KE8FZT 100 151 AL6D 112 150 NA2AA 127 128 N1PEB New 125 G0ABI 122 124 PU8RFL 101 120 NX2X New 119 AE5B New 100 If you find errors or omissions. please contact me off-list at <mycall>@<mycall>.com and I'll revise the announcement. This list was developed by comparing the ARRL .pdf listings for April 1, 2018. and May 1, 2018. It's a visual comparison so omissions are possible. Apologies if your call was not mentioned. Thanks to all those who are roving to grids that are rarely on the birds. They are doing most of the work! 73, Ron W5RKN

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Introducing the Satellite FAQ and How-To wiki
by John Brier 01 May '18

01 May '18

http://sats.wikidot.com/ The main content so far: = What apps can I use to track satellites? = * http://sats.wikidot.com/what-apps-can-i-use-to-track-satellites * A table of Android/iOS mobile apps with supported/not supported checkmarks for various features. I don't have iOS so I had to put question marks on a lot of features for those apps. * If you know the status of the features let me know off list, or I can add you to the wiki so you can edit it yourself. = How do you know when the ISS is transmitting SSTV? = * http://sats.wikidot.com/how-do-you-know-when-the-iss-is-transmitting-sstv * Includes instructions on how to setup email notifications on the RSS feed of ariss-sstv.blogspot.com website using blogtrottr so you can be emailed when new events are announced. = How do you add 2 meter only digipeaters to SatPC32 = * http://sats.wikidot.com/how-do-you-add-add-2-meter-only-digipeaters-to-satp… * I just added this based on an email from 2 hours ago = How to create multiple profiles in GoSatWatch = * http://sats.wikidot.com/gosatwatch:multiple-profiles * You can create the equivalent of profiles in the GoSatWatch by cloning an element set then selecting only those satellites of interest. * Brad WF7T created this tutorial Brad, WF7T and I started this wiki.The purpose is to document answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) across the various forums like amsat-bb, the AMSAT-NA Facebook group, twitter, QRZ.com forums, etc. How-Tos are also acceptable. The goal is not to be a comprehensive source of amateur satellite information (especially not lists of all the sats, as that info is on many other sources), just to supplement what is already out there and provide a place to collect commonly requested information. More information on the intention/philosophy of the wiki can be found here: http://sats.wikidot.com/about If you want to add stuff or edit the wiki, please create an account on wikidot and let me or Brad know your username/email address and we can add you. On the To-Do list [1] I have a goal to make a new page with a list of full duplex HTs. I know a list of these HTs already is on the web but I don't believe it's updated. I also know Patrick, WD9EWK has a lot of detailed info on various Chinese radios. All of this could be summarized and updated as new HTs come out. If you want to start it "that would be great." ;-) 73, John Brier KG4AKV 1) http://sats.wikidot.com/talk:start

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Digital satellites with Kenwood TS-2000x and TNC
by Vincenzo Mone 01 May '18

01 May '18

Hello, is there anybody using or had used the KenwoodTS-2000 to work digital satellites @9600baud with an external TNC like a TNC2???? If yes please can suggest me how to do it? Any help will be really appreciated. Thanks 73's de Enzo IK8OZV EasyLog 5 BetaTester EasyLog PDA BetaTester WinBollet BetaTester D.C.I. CheckPoint Regione Campania Skype: ik8ozv8520 ************************************* ******* GSM +39 328 7110193 ******* ****** SMS +39 328 7110193 ****** *************************************

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-05-01 05:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 01 May '18

01 May '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-05-01 05:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From The Space. Implementation Of The Session Of Radio-Love Communication With Participants Of "Artek" Change, near Black Sea, direct via RM6KD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The scheduled astronaut is Anton Shkaplerov Contact is a go for Tue 2018-04-24 11:05 UTC Mill Springs Academy, Alpharetta, GA, direct via WA4MSA The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-05-03 15:47:30 UTC 25 deg Students for the Exploration & Development of Space, College Station, TX, direct via W5QZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Scott Tingle KG5NZA Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-05-03 17:22:31 UTC 47 deg Mooreland Heights Elementary, Knoxville, TN, direct via WA4SXM/N4CFB The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Ricky Arnold KE5DAU Contact is a go for: Mon 2018-05-07 13:54:10 UTC 23 deg ****************************************************************************** International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ Students (corrected) 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-spring-2018.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 2018-05-01 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 http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1223. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1172. 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: 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 2018-04-27 03:30 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 Anton Shkaplerov Exp. 55 on orbit Drew Feustel Oleg Artemyev Ricky Arnold KE5DAU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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