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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-03-04 15:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 04 Mar '22

04 Mar '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-03-04 15:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: TBD 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 2022-03-04 15:30 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 2022-02-28 16:30 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) Call for Proposals New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022 February 16, 2022 — 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 January 1, 2023, and June 30, 2023. 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 March 31, 2022. 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 March 3, 2022, at 8 PM ET. The Eventbrite link to sign up is: https://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2022.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 161 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 144 Francesco IKØWGF with 141 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 112 **************************************************************************** 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 1502. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1427. 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 SpaceX Crew-3 on orbit Raja Chari KI5LIU Thomas Marshburn KE5HOC Matthias Maurer KI5KFH Kayla Barron KI5LAL **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Strange decode
by Bob KD7YZ 04 Mar '22

04 Mar '22

Hello AMSAT BB I decoded "something" overnight on 145.825 . Fm o-11 To lS-15 Via xG,,,-2,, <I R0 S0 pid=0 [DAMA] [EAX25]>[05:45:05] was testing my system and let it run. Don't recognize the form. Anyone? many thanks. -- 73, KD7YZ Bob EM88LL AMSAT LM #901

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Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for March 3, 2022
by ray.hoad＠mypbmail.com 04 Mar '22

04 Mar '22

The following satellite has been added to this week's AMSAT TLE Distribution: NO-116 - NORAD Cat ID 51031 (NO-116 was formally SanoSat-1.) At the request of AMSAT-Nepal, AMSAT hereby designates SanoSat-1 as Nepal-OSCAR 116 (NO-116). We congratulate AMSAT-Nepal and their partners, thank them for their contribution to the amateur satellite community, and wish them continued success on this and future projects. [Thanks to ANS and Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT VP Operations/OSCAR Number Administrator for the above information.] The following satellite has decayed from orbit and has been removed from this week's AMSAT TLE Distribution. Quetzal 1 - NORAD Cat ID 45598 (Deorbited Feb 27, 2022. Confirmed by Space-Track.) Ray Hoad WA5QGD AMSAT-NA Orbital Elements Manager

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Thanks for the RS-232 to USB FTDI cables
by Jeff Yanko 04 Mar '22

04 Mar '22

Hi All! Thanks to Michael, Nigel, Phillip, James and Carmen for the additional information, links and sources for cables with the FTDI chip. 73, Jeff WB3JFS

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ARISS News Release No. 22-13
by David Jordan 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

ARISS News Release No. 22-13 ARISS to Support Axiom Space Crew Members on First Private ISS Mission FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2022 Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, Inc. (ARISS-USA)is pleased to announce that two crew members scheduled to fly on AxiomMission-1 (Ax-1), the first private astronaut mission to the InternationalSpace Station, will utilize the ARISS on-board radio resources to conduct six schoolconnections via amateur radio. These ARISS school contacts will be conducted with Ax-1crew members Mark Pathy, from Canada, and Eytan Stibbe, from Israel. Both Pathy and Stibbe are fully trained onthe use of the ARISS radio system, located in the ISS Columbus module, and havestudied and passed their amateur radio license exams. Mark Pathy’s amateur radio callsign is KO4WFH. Eytan Stibbe’s amateur radio callsign is4Z9SPC. As part of the "Rakia" mission, Eytan Stibbewill use ARISS facilities aboard the International Space Station to hold talkswith middle school and high school students in Israel while the ISS will be aboveIsrael. A total of 40 school classes are expected to participate in theproject, and in the weeks preceding the launch, the students from Israel willparticipate in theoretical and practical sessions to learn about radio-basedcommunication. Mark Pathy,under the personal mission theme of 'Caring for people and the planet', willconnect with elementary and high schools across Canada while on board theISS. Pathy will be answering questions developed by the students, ranging fromhow his body has reacted to being in space to how to do everyday things in zerogravity and thoughtful questions around the state of our planet. Theconversations are part of Pathy’s educational program through which schoolsalso benefit from STEM content and mentorship. “The long-held dream of private missions to stations inspace becomes a reality on Ax-1. ARISSis proud to collaborate with Axiom Space, Mark Pathy, and Eytan Stibbe on thisflight and support the Ax-1 crew members through amateur radio contacts thatwill inspire, engage and educate school students in science, technology,engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) topics,” said Frank Bauer, KA3HDO,Executive Director of ARISS-USA and Chair of ARISS International. “Axiom is proud to help enable the educational work ofARISS-USA on this historic mission,” said Dr. Mary Lynne Dittmar, ExecutiveVice President of Government Operations and Strategic Communications for AxiomSpace. “For years, ARISS and itsprograms have inspired students across the globe to pursue interests inscience, technology, engineering and math, and we are pleased that Ax-1 willjoin the list of missions that have contributed to this important educational work.” The Ax-1mission includes an international crew of four with Axiom’s MichaelLopez-Alegria, former NASA astronaut and Axiom VP, serving as commander. The Ax-1 mission is currently scheduled tolaunch on March 30, 2022. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is acooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the spaceagencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the UnitedStates, sponsors include the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), theAmerican Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab‐Space StationExplorers, NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (NASA SCaN) andAmateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC). The primary goal of ARISS is to promoteexploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematicstopics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio betweencrew members aboard the ISS and students. Before and during these radiocontacts, students, educators, parents, and communities take part in hands‐onlearning activities tied to space, space technologies, and amateur radio. Formore information, see www.ariss.org, www.ariss-usa.org. MediaContact: Rita M.DeHart, PE KC4RMS ARISS-USA Directorof Public Engagement Like us on Facebook • Followus on Twitter • Check out ARISS on Youtube.com SearchAmateur Radio on the ISS and @ARISS_status.

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RS-232 to USB with true FTDI chip
by Jeff Yanko 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

HI all, I'm looking where to find a RS-232 to USB cable with the true FTDI chip. Any suggestions? 73, Jeff WB3JFS

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RS-232 to USB with true FTDI chip
by Jeff Yanko 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

Thanks Dave, Stephen, Clint and Floyd for the information!! Hoping to find a female RS-232, if not a straight gender changer will suffice. Thanks again!! 73, Jeff WB3JFS

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Thank You, Chris VA3ECO
by Clint Bradford 03 Mar '22

03 Mar '22

Just finished a two-hour presentation to the White Mountain ARC in Northern New Hampshire. SPECIAL THANKS to Chris VA3ECO - who timed his appearance magnificently to come in and discuss his three preferred SSB setups, then successfully work hams on RS-44 - LIVE - for the club! As with most sessions, the Q&A during - and after - always make it interesting: I have three minor details to look up and send to the club via email tonight regarding a couple radios they mentioned. And if you haven’t already seen it, Ham Radio Outlet posted a video of our AMSAT President discussing the future … posted on HRO’s Facebook page … https://www.facebook.com/HROHamRadioOutlet/videos/408284727723669/ <https://www.facebook.com/HROHamRadioOutlet/videos/408284727723669/> (If that URL doesn’t make the translation, just search the Ham Radio Outlet Facebook page for posts of March 2.) Clint Bradford K6LCS work-sat.com

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ARISS CONTACT UPDATE for Sussex County Charter School for Technology, Sparta, NJ
by David Jordan 02 Mar '22

02 Mar '22

Reference: ARISS News Release No. 22-11 issued on February 21, 2022: ARISS CONTACT UPDATE: Please note that the live stream link listed in ARISS News Release No. 22-11 for the Sussex County Charter School for Technology in Sparta, NJ scheduled for tomorrow, February 23, 2022 at 15:31 UTC has changed to https://youtu.be/dQpyK-uyzPU Dave, AA4KN ARISS PR

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IC-9700 and PS 70 not playing well together
by Dave Julian 02 Mar '22

02 Mar '22

Just got a new SSB SP 70 preamplifier for my IC-9700 and having an issue with working 435 RX satellites like RS-44. The amplifier works fine but I am getting terrible overloaad from the 2M TX signal. It causes the OVF light to come on and very distorted audio. I have lowered the RX gain and TX power on the IC-9700 but by that time it kind of defeats the purpose of a preamplifier. My set-up is an M2 2MCP22 with fixed polarity on 2m and a 436CP30 with the PS-70Cm polarity switch for UHF. I have about a 200' run on LMR-400 to the base of the tower with lightning arrestors then about 40' of RG-213 to the antennas. For testing I have the Sp 70 preamplifier temporarly installed at the base of the tower. No preamplifier for 2m. Power to the preamplifier is over the coax from the IC-9700. I am looking any any suggestions on sorting this out. I have removed the PS 70 at this point to avoid damage the radio or preamplifier. Thanks Dave WB9YIG

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