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Re: Sat Talks Scheduled
by samuel galet 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

Is it a zoom presentation? 73 de VE2LJV Samuel Galet Sent from my Galaxy -------- Original message -------- From: Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Date: 2024-01-19 5:42 p.m. (GMT-05:00) To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)AMSAT.Org> Cc: ans-editor(a)amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Sat Talks Scheduled Launching 2024 with a bang - I have four satellite presentations lined up for February so far! Think a 60-75-minute presentation on working the “easy” FM voice satellites would be appropriate for your club or convention? AMSAT Ambassadors are ready for you! Clint Bradford K6LCS work-sat.com<http://work-sat.com> 909-999-SATS (7287)

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Re: AO-7 Mode A Sked
by K4IDC 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

I'm new to the satellite game so I don't know the history/condition of AO-07..is mode A the only option these days? Thanks, Robin Midgett K4IDC On Fri, Nov 3, 2023 at 9:28 PM Will Ruef via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Anyone interested in trying some contacts on AO-7 mode A? The > transponder has been in great shape the last couple of times I worked it > but no luck catching anybody on there. Just an occasional whistle or cw > paddle of someone trying to find their signal. I am in DM04 and can work > the bird consistently in that mode on passes 25 degrees elevation or more. > > Hope everybody is having a great weekend. > > 73, > > Will, KN6QVA > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org >

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Sat Talks Scheduled
by Clint Bradford 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

Launching 2024 with a bang - I have four satellite presentations lined up for February so far! Think a 60-75-minute presentation on working the “easy” FM voice satellites would be appropriate for your club or convention? AMSAT Ambassadors are ready for you! Clint Bradford K6LCS work-sat.com <http://work-sat.com/> 909-999-SATS (7287)

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SOLVED!: SatPC32 & TS-790, Auto mode selection problem
by K4IDC 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

I'm very pleased to say that the issue of my TS-790 going to Auto LSB during Doppler updates from SatPC32 has been solved. Vince KB7ADL suggested a reset of the radio (hold A=B & turn radio on), which I did this evening and the problem disappeared. Now mode is kept as put from either SatPC32 or front panel with Auto off, and mode is automatically switched as designed with Auto mode select on. Thank you very much, Vince KB7ADL, and thank you very much Erich DK1TB. Thanks, Robin Midgett K4IDC On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 12:15 PM Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > At 12:21 AM 1/18/2024 +0000, K4IDC <robink4idc(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > >I'd like to know if anyoneÂ on the list has a successful configuration for > SatPC32 & the Kenwood TS-790. The issue I'm seeing is that whenever the > 2m band is used at or above 145.800, the radio automatically sets itself > to Auto LSB, regardless of whether or not it was in Auto mode selection > to start with. I'm aware that Auto mode selection is a built-in operating > convenience, but it's not convenient if the radio or the software changes > that mode setting. If I try to use a 2m frequency on FM at or above > 145.800, the rig goes to > Auto LSB. After it does this, I can manually set it back to FM or USB or LSB > without the Auto feature, but upon the next Doppler update from SatPC32 > it goes back to Auto LSB....every single time. I've tried varying the CAT > delay in SatPC32; no help. I've been in contact with Erich and he's been very patient and helpful, but > the issue remains. Erich said there's no command from SatPC32 to enable > the Auto mode select, and I believe him. That fact is supported by the > external control manual which lists all the available commands for the > rig under computer control...Auto mode selection isn't listed in the > commands. > >Anyone? > > > >Thanks, > >Robin Midgett K4IDC > > > Hi Robin, > > I use Satpc32 to control my TS-790, I've never had this issue. you might > Check the command line in doppler.sqf to be sure Satpc32 isn't commanding > the rig to LSB. > I've had my TS-790 since the mid 1990's. One other thing you might try. > The the control logic in the rig might be messed up. Do a cold reset, or > a full reset. > Let us know what you find. > > KB7ADL > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org >

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-01-19 20:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-01-19 20:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: IC Statale Villa Guardia, Villa Guardia, Italy, telebridge via ZS6JON The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS 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 Walter Villadei IUØRWB The ARISS mentor is IZ2GOJ Contact is go for: Mon 2024-01-22 09:35:49 UTC 44 deg Watch for Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMQUWMww9yE (***) Istituto Comprensivo “Anna Rita Sidoti”, Gioiosa Marea, Italy, direct via IT9DBI The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be IRØISS 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 Walter Villadei IUØRWB The ARISS mentor is IKØWGF Contact is go for: Wed 2024-01-24 14:37:22 UTC 40 deg Youth Group, Nizhny Novgorod, 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 Konstantin Borisov The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Thu 2024-01-25 15:30 UTC The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never 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 2024-01-19 20:00 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 2023-12-14 18:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 07:30 – 19:30 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking up and about an hour before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free most of the weekend, as well. SSTV events are not that often. So please check out https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS announcements. And don’t forget that the packet system is sometimes active. Check the status at https://www.ariss.org/ or http://www.issfanclub.eu to see if the packet system is active or not. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. 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 **************************************************************************************************************************************** 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 The next proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens October 1, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. This proposal window has been extended and is now due to ARISS by February 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. (***) Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ 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 220 Francesco IKØWGF with 152 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 150 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 118 Steve VE3TBD with 106 **************************************************************************** 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 1683. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1589. 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 **************************************************************************** SpaceX Crew-7 on orbit Jasmin Moghbeli KI5WSL Andreas Mogensen KG5GCZ Satoshi Furukawa Konstantin Borisov Exp. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Loral O’Hara KI5TOM **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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TEVEL SATS
by david.greenberg 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

Hi everybody,We have a tecjnical issue at the ground station.It looks like it will not be possible to activate the sats during the weekend.73,David, 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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AMSAT Volunteers needed for the upcoming 2024 Orlando Hamcation event on Feb 9 - 11
by David Jordan 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

The new year is now upon us and that means the 2024 Hamcation in Orlando, Florida (Feb. 9 - 11) is just around the corner.The hamfest began in 1946 and in 2024 celebrates its 78th year having achieved the designation as being the 2nd largest gathering of ham operators in the world annually. Along with a myriad of popular amateur radio vendors and enormous tailgate area to peruse through, AMSAT will also be on hand and we could sure use your help. If last year's 21,800 attendees are any indication of what's ahead, we would greatly appreciate you sharing at least 2 to 4 hours of your time at the AMSAT booth sometime during the three-day event, introducing fellow hams to what amateur satellites are all about, helping those who maybe having problems getting on the air and best of all, connecting face to face with hams you've talked to on the satellites. So if you would like to join us at the AMSAT booth or have any questions about helping out, please contact David Jordan, AA4KN at aa4kn(a)amsat.org. BTW, the average temp. for Orlando in February is a high 75 deg. and low 54 deg.... hard to beat that!! For more details on 2024 Hamcation, visit https://www.hamcation.org Dave, AA4KNAMSAT Ambassador in Central Florida

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Re: SatPC32 & TS-790, Auto mode selection problem
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

At 09:20 AM 1/19/2024 -0600, RobinK4IDC(a)gmail.com wrote: >Thanks for responding, Vince. Your response helps confirm that there's a >bug in my radio. I haven't used the memory functions in the '790 in a long >time, so doing a reset of either or both types poses no significant loss. >I'll give it a shot & let the list know of the outcome. >Doppler.sqf was one of the first things Erich had me look at, and then >modify as a test to try to make the rig behave differently. The radio >didn't behave differently with the modifiedÂ Doppler.sqf; it still >selected LSB Auto at 145.8MHz. during the first Doppler update. > >To be clear, it's not a case of the rig going to LSB, but it is a case of >the rig going to LSB Auto, as in Auto mode selection based on frequency of >operation. This isn't always a problem since some satellites use 2m LSB / >70cm USB, but others use 2m USB or FM / 70cm LSB or FM, or FM / FM >uplinking on >145.8MHz, so when SatPC32 sets the 2m frequency correctly >during a satellite change & then updates that frequency for Doppler, the >rig goes to LSB Auto, regardless of the mode it was in seconds >earlier..very annoying! > >Thanks, >Robin Midgett K4IDC Hi Robin, There have been times over the years my TS-790 has had a few hick-ups, doing a reset got things back in order. I don't use the memories in mine either. I may see if I can duplicate the issue you're having on my TS-790 tonight to see why your rig goes into Auto mode. 73 KB7ADL

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Re: SatPC32 & TS-790, Auto mode selection problem
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

At 12:21 AM 1/18/2024 +0000, K4IDC <robink4idc(a)gmail.com> wrote: >I'd like to know if anyoneÂ on the list has a successful configuration for >SatPC32 & the Kenwood TS-790. >The issue I'm seeing is that whenever the 2m band is used at or above >145.800, the radio automatically sets itself to Auto LSB, regardless of >whether or not it was in Auto mode selection to start with.Â I'm aware >that Auto mode selection is a built-in operatingÂ convenience, but it's >not convenient if the radio or the software changes thatÂ mode setting. >If I try to use a 2m frequency on FM at or above 145.800, the rig goes to >Auto LSB. After it does this, I can manually set it backÂ to FM or USB or >LSB without the Auto feature, but upon the next Doppler update from >SatPC32 it goes back to Auto LSB....every single time. I've tried varying >the CAT delay in SatPC32; no help. >I've been in contact with Erich andÂ he's been very patient andÂ helpful, >but the issue remains. Erich said there's no command from SatPC32 to >enable the Auto mode select, and I believe him. That fact is supported by >the external control manual which lists all the availableÂ commands for >the rig under computer control...Auto mode selection isn't not listed in >the commands. > >Anyone? > >Thanks, >Robin Midgett K4IDC Hi Robin, I use Satpc32 to control my TS-790, I've never had this issue. you might Check the command line in doppler.sqf to be sure Satpc32 isn't commanding the rig to LSB. I've had my TS-790 since the mid 1990's. One other thing you might try. The the control logic in the rig might be messed up. Do a cold reset, or a full reset. Let us know what you find. KB7ADL

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Re: Satpc32 and 736 will not connect via CAT
by K4IDC 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

Hi Gary, Have you tried reinstalling the drivers for the USB<->serial cables? On my system, I have a USB-serial cable for the PC-radio (TS-790) & a USB cable to the rotor controller (LVB Tracker), each on its own USB serial comm port with independent drivers. It sounds like maybe the comm port drivers have become disrupted in your system. On Tue, Jan 16, 2024, 4:36 PM Gary K4FMX via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > I just purchased an Ea7tx AZ/EL rotor controller and installed the > software. I got the rotor controller working from Satpc32 but when I went > back to the radio Satpc32 would no longer talk to the radio. I had that > working fine before installing the rotor software. > > > > I tried removing (uninstalling ) the rotor software and that did not help. > Even uninstalled and reinstalled Satpc32 software without the rotor > controller software. Tried several different ports but still can’t make It > connect to the radio (Yaesu 736). > > > > I don’t think that I was able to remove the “server software) that gets > put on by the rotor software? > > > > The cable to the radio from the PC is a blue max USB to serial cable. > > I tried another computer that never had the rotor software installed, only > Satpc32, and it talked to the radio fine. > > > > Any thoughts on how to fix? > > Thanks > > Gary K4FMX > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org

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