AMSAT-BB November 2021

69 participants
81 discussions

by Bob Liddy (K8BL)

Gridders, The following Calls were uploaded to LoTW from today's rove in EM22/32 (Louisiana) on AO-91. If something was missed/botched,send me a message with details. XE1KW, XE1ZD, WA2ZQX, KN4ZJ, N2NWK, K3RRR, KE8RJU,WD9EWK, N0GVK, VE6WQ, N8HI, N6UA, W3VHF I heard pieces of others calling and being covered, but only got partial Calls. TNX/73, Bob K8BL

8 months, 3 weeks

For Sale: 2m/70cm gain RHCP antennas and LNAs (all New In Box) (NIB)

by David Schmocker

Everyone: For sale: (all New in Box) 2m and 70cm RHCP antennas and 2m and 70cm T/R switched LNAs. (why selling? Cleaning the house; simplifying/streamlining). Took on too many projects. 70cm Helix 16-Turn 435 MHz Helical Antenna RHCP kit, 15.2dB measured (by G3RUH), 2.78m boom, 1.08 wavelength circumference, pitch angle 12.8 degrees, 4.0kg weight. New from G3RUH James Miller, never assembled. includes ‘how to assembly’ documentation (all parts included). I had local machine-shop fabricate the one G3RUH reflector piece that was missing (so the Helix is complete). $250 shipped, continental 48 (or delivered if local) WiMo 2m WX-220 (Crossed Yagi 2 x 10 elements) with WiMo fixed RHCP phasing harness. $175 shipped, continental 48 VHF Designs: LNA 70cm QRO SAW (w/ built-in T/R relays) $175 shipped, continental 48 VHF Designs: LNA VHF 2m band QRO EME (w/ built-in T/R relays). $175 shipped, continental 48 Package price for all four items by single buyer: $750 shipped, continental 48 Located Sullivan, Wisconsin (pix available on request). All items below cost. Thank you, very 73, David J. Schmocker, KJ9I Email me off-list (directly) please. Kj9idave {at} charter [dot] net.

8 months, 3 weeks

Re: 2021.11.9　50kg microsatellite Z-Sat　was launched. ／ 2021年11月9日超小型衛星　Z-Sat が打ち上げられました

by Kc2syf

Stan Thanks for the kind words. It’s nice to hear great things about the product. As you know our customer support is second to none. We take our customers advice and are always looking to make the SAT better. Mike Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2021, at 7:08 PM, Stan Musick <W5PDQ(a)outlook.com> wrote: > > Per the inquiry; For those that are not, perhaps you can tell us what CSN S.A.T. is and where to find it. > > Well; > I'm currently using S.A.T. and it is hands down, the most complete system for Tracking (Radio & Antenna) with a full Satellite list with automatic or on-demand updates; and that's not all, these folks have bundled this in an awesome User-Interface. I'm really surprised that AMSAT has not had this product in their magazine or on their website. > > If you're tired of fidgeting with all your loose ends to make a decent Satellite contact, take a moment to check this out http://www.csntechnologies.net/sat . > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nigel A. Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF <nigel(a)ngunn.net> > Sent: Thursday, November 11, 2021 07:07 PM > To: michael sartoretti <kc2syf(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Larry Fields <n6hpx1(a)gmail.com>; Bob Stricklin <bstrick(a)n5brg.com>; AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>; jamsat-bb(a)jamsat.or.jp > Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: 2021.11.9　50kg microsatellite Z-Sat　was launched. ／ 2021年11月9日超小型衛星　Z-Sat が打ち上げられました > > For those that are not, perhaps you can tell us what CSN S.A.T. is and where to find it. > > > >> On 11/11/2021 19:00 michael sartoretti <kc2syf(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >> >> For Those using the CSN S.A.T. just update your TLE'S its in the list with frequencies >> >> Mike >> KC2SYF >>

8 months, 3 weeks

ANS-325 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

by Paul Stoetzer

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-325 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, 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 You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ In this edition: * Russian Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile Generates Debris Cloud, Threatens ISS and Other Assets in LEO * Ten-Koh 2 Microsatellite With JAMSAT V/u Linear Transponder Coordinated by IARU * Open Source CubeSat Workshop 2021 - Call for Abstracts extended till 22. Nov * Prof. Dr. Karl Meinzer, DJ4ZC, Made Honorary Deutscher Amateur Radio Club (DARC) Member * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * Satellite Shorts From All Over ANS-325 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins To: All RADIO AMATEURS From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653 Washington, DC 20002 DATE 2021 Nov 21 Russian Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile Generates Debris Cloud, Threatens ISS and Other Assets in LEO On Monday November 15th, the Russian Ministry of Defense launched a anti-satellite (ASAT) missile, destroying their Kosmos 1408 satellite. Kosmos 1408 was launched on September 16, 1982 and was in an orbit of 679 km x 645 km with an inclination of 82.5 degrees. The destruction of the satellite caused the generation of at least 1500 pieces of debris, orbiting between 300 km and 1100 km. As the satellite was just above the ISS's altitude, this debris cloud potentially threatened the astronauts and cosmonauts on board the ISS, who were forced to take shelter in their crew capsules during the second and third passes of the debris field. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson released the following statement condemning the Russian test: “Earlier today, due to the debris generated by the destructive Russian Anti-Satellite (ASAT) test, ISS astronauts and cosmonauts undertook emergency procedures for safety. “Like Secretary Blinken, I’m outraged by this irresponsible and destabilizing action. With its long and storied history in human spaceflight, it is unthinkable that Russia would endanger not only the American and international partner astronauts on the ISS, but also their own cosmonauts. Their actions are reckless and dangerous, threatening as well the Chinese space station and the taikonauts on board. “All nations have a responsibility to prevent the purposeful creation of space debris from ASATs and to foster a safe, sustainable space environment. “NASA will continue monitoring the debris in the coming days and beyond to ensure the safety of our crew in orbit.” In an interview with the ARRL, AMSAT President Robert Bankston, KE4AL, said that Russia’s action will pose a threat to all activities in low Earth orbit for years to come, placing satellites and human spaceflight missions at risk. “Space is already crowded, but now there are at least 1,500 trackable fragments and, possibly, hundreds of thousands of smaller yet still-threatening pieces of debris in low Earth orbit,” Bankston said. “While space stations have the capability to move out of the way, with sufficient notice, most satellites in low Earth orbit, including those designed, built, launched, and operated by AMSAT, do not. As such, they face greater risk of catastrophic destruction or degraded mission functionality, if struck by fragments from Russia’s destruction of Kosmos-1408.” [ANS thanks NASA, AMSAT, and the ARRL for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Join the 2021 President's Club! Score your 2" 4-Color Accent Commemorative Coin. This gold finished coin comes with Full Color Certificate and Embroidered "Remove Before Flight" Key Tag Donate today at https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ You won't want to miss it! +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Ten-Koh 2 Microsatellite With JAMSAT V/u Linear Transponder Coordinated by IARU The IARU has coordinated frequencies for Ten-Koh 2, a microsat under development by the Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Science and Technology, Nihon University. Ten-Koh 2 has dimensions of 366 x 226 x 100 mm and carries several payloads of interest to the amateur radio community, including a V/u linear transponder developed by JAMSAT. The transponder will run continuously for two days per week, with operations beginning two weeks after launch. Additional payloads include a digi-talker, a camera module, and microwave communications system. The contents of the digi-talker, which is planned to operate one day per week, will be developed in cooperation with students from Nihon University's Faculty of Arts. The camera module, developed by Cheng Kung University, will take pictures of the earth of approximately 3 MB in size per picture. Radio amateurs around the world will be able to copy parts of the picture data that will be combined to produce a complete image, which will be published on the website. The image transmission system is expected to operate for one day per week. The satellite will also carry an experimental 5.8 GHz microwave transmitter, which will operate a CW beacon for one day per week. Additionally, the satellite will experiment with high speed data transmission on the 435 MHz downlink, with data rates of up to 38.4 kbps in 4FSK. High speed data transmission is expected to operate for one day per week. The linear transponder uplink will be 145.895 MHz - 145.935 MHz and the downlink will be 435.875 MHz - 435.915 MHz. The data, digitalker, and image downlink will be 435.895 MHz. The microwave CW beacon will be 5389.000 MHz. A JAXA launch to a 500 km circular orbit with an inclination of 51.6 degrees is planned for 2023. More information about the satellite is available at https://okuyamalab.wordpress.com/ [ANS thanks the IARU for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase Arrows, Alaskan Arrows, and M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Open Source CubeSat Workshop 2021 - Call for Abstracts extended till 22. Nov The 5th edition of the Open Source CubeSat Workshop is around the corner! It will be run as a free virtual conference on 9 & 10 December. You can still submit proposals for: - Talks: Give a 12 min presentation followed by open discussions - Lightning Talks: Give a 4 min presentation of a project - Tutorial: Give a 45 min (or longer) tutorial around a project that the audience can code along - Discussion: Drive a 45 min (or longer) discussion around an open source topic for space You can submit your proposals here: https://events.libre.space/event/5/abstracts/ PS: You can modify your abstract submission until the deadline. PPS: Spread the word to your interested space networks and open source people! [ANS thanks Libre Space for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Prof. Dr. Karl Meinzer, DJ4ZC, Made Honorary Deutscher Amateur Radio Club (DARC) Member Former AMSAT-DL President Prof. Dr. Karl Meinzer, DJ4ZC, who was first licensed in 1957 aged 17, has been named a new Deutscher Amateur Radio Club (DARC) honorary member. AMSAT congratulates Dr. Meinzer on this well-deserved honor. In addition to the accomplishments described by DARC in the announcement below, Dr. Meizner's work was integral to the early history of AMSAT. His doctoral research on High Efficency Linear Amplification by Parametric Synthesis (HELAPS) was crucial for the linear transponders in operation on amateur satellites. Along with his doctoral research, Dr. Meinzer developed and built a linear transponder utilizing these HELAPS principles with a 432 MHz uplink and a 145 MHz downlink along with Werner Hass, DJ5KQ. This transponder was flown as the Mode B transponder on AMSAT-OSCAR 7 and is still functioning more than 47 years after its launch on November 15, 1974. A translation of the DARC post reads: This was announced by DARC chairman Christian Entsfellner, DL3MBG, at the virtual conference of the amateur council – in replacement of the canceled general meeting – on November 13th. Meinzer developed an enthusiasm for amateur radio at a young age. At the age of 17 he obtained his amateur radio license in 1957. He passed the Abitur [educational qualification] along with a degree in physics and graduated with a doctorate. He spent his professional life at the University of Marburg, especially in the Central Development Laboratory (ZEL) until his retirement in 2005. The rooms of the ZEL were also the headquarters of the AMSAT-DL. Numerous OSCAR satellites were created in the laboratories in Marburg: AO-10, AO-13, AO-21, AO-40. Phase 3E is de facto finished, but is still waiting for a suitable launch. A special operating system works in all satellites built by AMSAT-DL, on which Meinzer played a key role. Meinzer doesn’t skimp on sharing his expertise and so he is still in close contact with the board of AMSAT-DL today. It is not surprising that DJ4ZC was one of the first radio amateurs to work on QO-100. In addition, Prof. Dr. Karl Meinzer carried out further technical radio tests. He was obsessed with testing whether radio signals could be reflected off the planet Venus. In fact, he succeeded in doing this with 5 kW at 2.4 GHz, including a water-cooled magnetron. He had a special permit from the Federal Network Agency [BNetzA] specifically for these experiments. But even in earlier years he achieved amazing things: In 1964 he set a course record of 70 cm between his home town of Iserlohn and Switzerland. And even then he was QRV on 433 MHz EME and contacted Puerto Rico. “He is one of the few old-timers who keeps pace with modern technology,” explains Christian Entsfellner, DL3MBG. “There are only three Keplerian laws, everything can be done in them,” said Meinzer once, according to DL3MBG. “Unfortunately, he is reluctant to present his skills, but the AMSAT board always likes to refer to his expertise,” said the DARC chairman, who later wishes him a happy 82nd birthday. “The DARC has unanimously decided to award you honorary membership for your services. I am happy to welcome you as a new honorary member, ” concluded DL3MBG. DJ4ZC expressed his thanks. “My life has always been shaped by amateur radio. Some of the services were only made possible by other people, ”explains Meinzer. “I hope to continue to contribute something for amateur radio and DARC in the future. Unfortunately, communication behavior in society has changed. So it’s a challenge for the DARC. However, I have the hope that technology will gain more importance again. Ultimately, amateur radio has to prove that it is useful for society,” said Prof. Dr. Meinzer in conclusion. [ANS thanks DARC for the information and AMSAT-UK for the translation] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS News Amur State University, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, direct via TBD (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The scheduled crewmember is Anton Shkaplerov (***) Contact is go for Mon 2021-11-29 08:20 UTC (***) The next mode change is expected to occur in early December. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html Activation of the MAI-75 SSTV experiment is proposed for December 1 and 2. Targeted start and stop times in UTC are: December 1 – Start: 12:10 - Stop: 19:10 December 2 – Start: 11:40 - Stop: 17:20 Opportunities for North America on Dec 1 and only far eastern North America on Dec 2. [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an Amateur Radio package, including two-way communication capability, to be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit. Support AMSAT's projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Upcoming Satellite Operations No upcoming satellite operations are currently listed. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. No events are currently scheduled. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events page manager, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition? Get your AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store! 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Satellite Shorts From All Over + Happy 47th Birthday to AMSAT-OSCAR 7, which launched on November 15, 1974 and is still operational in sunlight. November 15th is an important date in amateur satellite history. AMSAT-OSCAR 40 also launched on November 15, 2000 (North American time - November 16th UTC) and Qatar-OSCAR 100 is celebrating its 3rd birthday, having launched on November 15, 2018. November 15th is also the birthday of AMSAT's Founding President Dr. Perry Klein, W3PK. + Happy 4th Birthday to AMSAT-OSCAR 91, which launched on the penultimate flight of the Delta II rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base on November 18, 2017. AO-91 remains available for use in sunlight despite the deterioration of the satellite's battery cells. + November birthdays for the international AMSAT family don't end there! Happy 8th Birthday to AMSAT-OSCAR 73, which launched on November 21, 2013 and remains operational. + A new study is being conducted to demonstrate the feasibility of iodine electric propulsion for CubeSats. More information at https://www.theregister.com/2021/11/18/iodine_satelite/ + The SatNOGS Network has reached a milestone of 5 million observations. https://satnogs.org/2021/11/19/5million-observation-for-satnogs/ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: * Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). * 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 student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. * Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information. 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! This week's ANS Editor, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM n8hm at amsat dot org

8 months, 3 weeks

Looking to HEO

by Robert Bankston

Returning to higher Earth orbits (HEO) is proving to be more complicated than past AMSAT’s missions. New and proposed U.S. regulatory restrictions are creating significant obstacles (and in some cases, barriers ) in our path. In addition, the de facto CubeSat form factor requires us to downsize and even shoehorn many of the necessary systems into a spacecraft no larger than a loaf of bread (3U) or small briefcase (6U). As an example, finding a micro-propulsion system that will satisfy our delta-v budget for achieving attitude and orbit control, orbital transfers, and end-of-life deorbiting or a move-away-and-stay-away storage solution, is one such challenge. If that’s not enough, we have to find a propellant safe enough to satisfy launch provider restrictions. I know that doing more with less has always been the unofficial motto of AMSAT, but this was generally in reference to our project funding. Now, we have to take that same approach to our design of CubeSat sub-systems, capable of operating in higher Earth orbits. A ride-share opportunity (similar to AMSAT-DL’s amateur radio integration aboard Es'hail 2 / QO-100) would certainly make our return to HEO easier. Unfortunately, finding a geostationary prospect over the Western Hemisphere has proven to be harder than we hoped. Absent a gift from the satellite gods, we need to press on with designing, building, and operating our own HEO spacecraft. NASA JPL’s Mars Cube One (MarCO) CubeSats could offer invaluable design cues for our own HEO-bound spacecraft. In 2018, NASA launched two, 6U CubeSats to Mars, to serve as communication-relays in support of NASA’s InSight Mars lander mission. These CubeSats featured deployable solar panels, X-band communications, a deployable reflectarray antenna, and a cold-gas micro-propulsion system. Additionally, each CubeSats' attitude-control system combined a star tracker, Sun sensors, gyroscopes, and three-axis reaction wheels for monitoring and adjusting orientation. The total cost of NASA’s Mars Cube One mission was $18 million. Hopefully, our return to HEO will be a fraction of that cost. 73, Robert Bankston, KE4AL President Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)

8 months, 3 weeks

EL39 Rove

by Bob Liddy (K8BL)

Gridders, Planning to try EL39 tmrw 11/18 CAS4B (1402Z), RS44 (1415Z) & maybe AO27 if RS44 dries up before LOS. 73, Bob K8BL

8 months, 3 weeks

ISS Crossband Repeater

by Clint Bradford

I was very pleasantly surprised that there wasn't a monumental pile-up attempting to work the ISS at 6PM local time here in Southern California! I got in with just an HT and improved whip (21") antenna. 4W TX power. SO ... If you've been hesitant in the past due to heavy traffic, please reconsider before December - when the ISS will be flipped to APRS/Packet mode! Clint K6LCS work-sat.com

8 months, 3 weeks

This Ambassador's 2021 Wrap-up

by Clint Bradford

Pulled off another doubleheader last night: I performed two satellite shows back-to-back - one to the ARA of SW Florida and one to the Longmont Colorado club. Each club had great questions and interactions during and after the shows. That makes 133 “Getting Started … " presentations given in the past few years … and only eight attendees have fallen asleep … That’s it for 2021. Already have two shows lined up for January, 2022 - and working on a third for a Canadian club. Think an informative, lively, customized-to-your-group satellite presentation would be appropriate for next year? Contact me, and let’s discuss! Clint Bradford K6LCS AMSAT Ambassador, ARRL instructor (909) 999-SATS (7287) http://www.work-sat.com <http://www.work-sat.com/>

8 months, 3 weeks

Delayed article on Tom.

by Robert McGwier

I am putting the finishing touches (massive edits) on an article based on my talk at the Tom Clark symposium. For several personal reasons I haven't been able to finish it up until today. N1SMM got really sick and we thought it was COVID. This happened right after we spent three days in our home town for a baptism of a grandchild. Life interrupts. Joe did a great thing. He transcribed my talk. That meant about many hours of editing half redneck English with the usual live speech problems and misspellings. I am grateful because it has been work but it saved much time I don't have. It will be submitted today. My harshest critic, N1SMM, is editing my mess. It will go in this afternoon. I begged Tom his spiritual forgiveness and thank all of you for your patience. Bob N4HY

8 months, 3 weeks

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2021-11-17 21:00 UTC

by aj9n＠aol.com

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2021-11-17 21:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin from Space, Conducting an amateur radio communication session with students of "UrGUPS Yekaterinburg", Ural State University of Railways and Communications, Yekaterinburg, Russia, direct via RК9С The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Pyotr Dubrov Contact was successful 2021-11-11 19: 02 UTC (***) Congratulations to the "UrGUPS Yekaterinburg" students and Pyotr! (***) Amur State University, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, direct via TBD (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Anton Shkaplerov (***) Contact is go for Mon 2021-11-29 08:20 UTC (***) The next mode change to packet is expected to occur in early December. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** 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 2021-11-17 21:00 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. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2021-11-17 21:00 UTC. (***) https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Sept. 11, 2021 --- The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Program is seeking formal and informal education institutions and organizations, individually or working together, to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS. ARISS anticipates that the contact would be held between July 1, 2022 and December 31, 2022. Crew scheduling and ISS orbits will determine the exact contact dates. To maximize these radio contact opportunities, ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed education plan. The deadline to submit a proposal is November 24th, 2021. Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/. An ARISS Introductory Webinar session will be held on October 7th, 2021 at 8 PM ET. The Eventbrite link to sign up is: https://ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2021.eventbrite.com The Opportunity Crew members aboard the International Space Station will participate in scheduled Amateur Radio contacts. These radio contacts are approximately 10 minutes in length and allow students to interact with the astronauts through a question-and-answer session. An ARISS contact is a voice-only communication opportunity via Amateur Radio between astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the space station and classrooms and communities. ARISS contacts afford education audiences the opportunity to learn firsthand from astronauts what it is like to live and work in space and to learn about space research conducted on the ISS. Students also will have an opportunity to learn about satellite communication, wireless technology, and radio science. Because of the nature of human spaceflight and the complexity of scheduling activities aboard the ISS, organizations must demonstrate flexibility to accommodate changes in dates and times of the radio contact. Amateur Radio organizations around the world with the support of NASA and space agencies in Russia, Canada, Japan and Europe present educational organizations with this opportunity. The ham radio organizations’ volunteer efforts provide the equipment and operational support to enable communication between crew on the ISS and students around the world using Amateur Radio. Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. 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 ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) 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. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* 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 https://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? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. 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 The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 155 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 142 Francesco IKØWGF with 140 Gaston ON4WF with 123 **************************************************************************** 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. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1478. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1405. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS (***) **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 64 on orbit Pyotr Dubrov Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP Exp. 65 on orbit Anton Shkaplerov **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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