- AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-08-27 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 27 Aug '24

27 Aug '24

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-08-27 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Fasta Villa Eucaristica School, Cordoba City, Argentina, direct via LU1HKO 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 Mike Barratt KD5MIJ The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Fri 2024-08-30 15:29:39 UTC 42 deg 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 2024-08-27 17:00 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 2024-08-23 19:00 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 July 8, 2024 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. This proposal window is due to ARISS by September 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (Sept. 7, 2024, 06:59 UTC). (***) Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. An ARISS Introductory Webinar session will be held on July 22, 2024, at 7 PM ET (23:00 UTC). The Zoom link to sign up is: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErf-ihrDktG9OphYxAjfz7nbONV0YcwY… (***) 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 is back on board but awaiting re-installation. 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 242 Francesco IKØWGF with 154 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 153 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 120 Steve VE3TBD with 120 **************************************************************************** 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 1763. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1654. 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. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Exp. 71 on orbit Tracy E. Caldwell Dyson SpaceX Crew-8 on orbit Matthew Dominick KCØTOR Mike Barratt KD5MIJ Jeanette Epps KF5QNU Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE Boeing CFT on orbit Sunita Williams KD5PLB Barry Wilmore **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

1 0

in SAFE mode 8/27/24 0045utc Re: MESAT1 Transponder ON for testing 0135utc 24 Aug 24
by Mark Hammond 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

Hi All, MESAT1 is in safe mode so the transponder is no longer available. Satellite health looking good. Thanks for the great feedback on the transponder testing! We'll do it again. In the meantime, please continue to help us capture telemetry frames. It sends 2 frames about every 2 mins. 73, Mark N8MH On 8/23/2024 22:05, Mark Hammond via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > Sorry, fat finger sent before finished! > > Hello Operators! Around 0135utc tonight we commanded ON the > transponder onboard MESAT1. Quick test QSOs between Drew KO4MA, Paul > N8HM, and me (N8MH) are encouraging. Chris G0KLA monitored telemetry > using FoxTelem during the pass. All indications are good. We hope > that the satellite health continues to look good through the testing. > We expect to continue the test through the weekend. > > Please use the transponder while it is on! The frequency information is: > > * Telemetry downlink: 435.800 MHz 1200 baud BPSK > * Transponder uplink: 145.910-145.940 MHz > * Transponder downlink: 435.810-435.840 MHz > > You can read more about MESAT1 here: > https://www.mainesat.org/mesat1/ > > Happy testing! Please report back to the BBS as you can. > > On behalf of the command team, > -- > Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] > AMSAT Director and Command Station > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 athttps://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 athttps://mailman.amsat.org -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] AMSAT Director and Command Station

1 0

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-08-26 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-08-26 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Fasta Villa Eucaristica School, Cordoba City, Argentina, direct via LU1HKO 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 Mike Barratt KD5MIJ (***) The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Fri 2024-08-30 15:29:39 UTC 42 deg 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 2024-08-26 17:00 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 2024-08-23 19:00 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 July 8, 2024 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. This proposal window is due to ARISS by September 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (Sept. 7, 2024, 06:59 UTC). (***) Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. An ARISS Introductory Webinar session will be held on July 22, 2024, at 7 PM ET (23:00 UTC). The Zoom link to sign up is: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErf-ihrDktG9OphYxAjfz7nbONV0YcwY… (***) 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 is back on board but awaiting re-installation. 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 242 Francesco IKØWGF with 154 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 153 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 120 Steve VE3TBD with 120 **************************************************************************** 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 1763. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1654. 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. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Exp. 71 on orbit Tracy E. Caldwell Dyson SpaceX Crew-8 on orbit Matthew Dominick KCØTOR Mike Barratt KD5MIJ Jeanette Epps KF5QNU Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE Boeing CFT on orbit Sunita Williams KD5PLB Barry Wilmore **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

1 0

Re: MESAT1 Transponder ON for testing 0135utc 24 Aug 24
by Robert Meade 25 Aug '24

25 Aug '24

Good Signal from PA. 2 QSOs on MESAT-1 Linear Transponder from FN20 to FM18 and EN82. A little hard to get in on 6W and an arrow antennas yagi at low elevations, but working great when directly overhead. FB DE KB3WFQ On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 10:43 AM John Antonuk - AL7ID via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > At about 0610Z I called from Alaska. Great signal but nobody was there :( > > > > 73, > > John Antonuk > > AL7ID(a)yahoo.com > > > > > On Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 05:40:18 AM AKDT, Mark L. Hammond via > AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > Good job Charlie and friends. Heard you all on that pass. This is exactly > the type of testing and feedback we’re looking for. Thank you! Keep it up. > > The transponder is on over all locations, so our international ham friends > should please test as well! > > 73, > > Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] > > > > On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 8:32 AM Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > WOW !! It sounds great. Worked WA4PGM, W3FGP, and K8DP this morning on the > transponder. Strong downlink, my MaxE was 23 degrees. Wish it stayed up a > little longer, but very exciting. I also called CQ twice on CW (wanted to > be the first, hi hi) but no takers. > > LOTW needs to update its Satellite Name list to include MESAT1. Will have > to wait to upload. > > 73 de Charlie KB8CR > > > > On Aug 24, 2024, at 12:13 AM, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > It should be on for the rest of the weekend as long as the telemetry > continues to look nominal. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 00:06 Puneit Singh via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Hi, > When is the transponder going to be available for other regions? > 73 > de VU2TUM > > On 24 Aug 2024, at 9:01 AM, Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > MAN !!! I was watching the telemetry downloading on mine, and SAW > signals up the band, but assumed it was some other sat that I don’t > track…….I should have tuned in, and joined in on the fun. Hope they leave > it on for tomorrow !! > > 73 de Charlie KB8CR > > On Aug 23, 2024, at 11:23 PM, Tim Campbell via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Good evening. > > I was able to work N0GVK via MESAT1 on 8/24/24 at 0312Z. Max elevation > was 8 deg here in EM66. Transponder sounded good and seemed to be > sensitive on the uplink. > > Antennas: > M2 2MCP14/436CP30 > > 73, > Tim KB2MFS > > On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 9:05 PM Mark Hammond via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Sorry, fat finger sent before finished! > > Hello Operators! Around 0135utc tonight we commanded ON the transponder > onboard MESAT1. Quick test QSOs between Drew KO4MA, Paul N8HM, and me > (N8MH) are encouraging. Chris G0KLA monitored telemetry using FoxTelem > during the pass. All indications are good. We hope that the satellite > health continues to look good through the testing. We expect to continue > the test through the weekend. > > Please use the transponder while it is on! The frequency information is: > > - Telemetry downlink: 435.800 MHz 1200 baud BPSK > - Transponder uplink: 145.910-145.940 MHz > - Transponder downlink: 435.810-435.840 MHz > > > You can read more about MESAT1 here: > https://www.mainesat.org/mesat1/ > > Happy testing! Please report back to the BBS as you can. > > On behalf of the command team, > > -- > Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] > AMSAT Director and Command Station > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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

1 0

ANS-238 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Mitch Ahrenstorff (AD0HJ) 24 Aug '24

24 Aug '24

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-238 In this edition: * ISRO Successfully Launches SSLV-D3, Deploys EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat * SpaceX Transporter-11 Launches 116 Satellites, Including OreSat0.5 * Polaris Dawn Set for Historic Launch and First Commercial Spacewalk * GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers September 2024 Rankings * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for August 23, 2024 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * AMSAT Ambassador Activities * Satellite Shorts From All Over 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 https://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<http://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/ ANS-238 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins To: All RADIO AMATEURS From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653 Washington, DC 20002 DATE 2024 Aug 25 ________________________________ The 42nd Annual AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday through Saturday, October 25-26, 2024 DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront in Tampa, Florida. Click Here to Register Now<https://launch.amsat.org/event-5833792> [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/DoubleTree-Tampa…] Rooms can be reserved at https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/radioamateursatellite/ If you're interested in presenting or submitting a paper, see the Call for Papers<https://www.amsat.org/2024-symposium/call-for-papers-2024/> webpage ________________________________ ISRO Successfully Launches SSLV-D3, Deploys EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its third and final developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) on August 16, 2024. The launch, conducted from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, placed two satellites, EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat, into orbit, marking the completion of the SSLV's development phase. This achievement enables the rocket's operational use by Indian industry and NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). The primary payload, EOS-08, is an Earth observation satellite developed by ISRO's U R Rao Satellite Centre. The satellite was placed into a 475-kilometer low Earth orbit about 13 minutes after liftoff. EOS-08 is equipped with three advanced payloads: the Electro Optical Infrared Payload (EOIR), the Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry payload (GNSS-R), and a SiC UV Dosimeter. These instruments will support a variety of Earth and atmospheric monitoring tasks, including disaster management and environmental surveillance. EOS-08 also features several new technologies, including an integrated avionics system and flexible solar panels, which will be demonstrated during its mission. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ISRO-SSLV-D3-EOS…]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ISRO-SSLV-D3-EOS…> Liftoff of India's third SSLV rocket on Aug. 16th carrying EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat satellites. [Credit: ISRO<https://www.isro.gov.in/>] The secondary payload, SR-0 Demosat, developed by Space Kidz India, is a 0.2kg CubeSat designed for educational and amateur radio purposes. Deployed into the same orbit as EOS-08, SR-0 Demosat is equipped with an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and a LoRa digipeater. The satellite's mission includes raising awareness about amateur radio and nano satellites among students, transmitting health telemetry, and serving as a Digital Packet Store and Forward System for radio amateurs worldwide. Additionally, SR-0 Demosat will act as a demonstration unit to qualify a new CubeSat deployer, reflecting Space Kidz India's innovative approach to space technology. Space Kidz India, which developed SR-0 Demosat, has a history of launching educational satellites. The SR-0 Demosat continues this tradition, serving both educational and amateur radio communities. Operating on a 437.400 MHz downlink, the satellite supports various digital communication modes, including 9k6 FSK AX25, 4FSK SSDV, and 38k4 LoRa. This allows radio amateurs globally to engage with the satellite and collect valuable data. SR-0 Demosat's telemetry dashboard can be found on the SatNOGS website: https://db.satnogs.org/satellite/WZIT-9333-7102-4860-3049. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SR-0-LORA-Decode…]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SR-0-LORA-Decode…> SR-0 Demosat LoRa decode by Scott Chapman, K4KDR, using a STM32WL55JC2 development board. [Credit: @scott23192<https://x.com/scott23192>] ISRO Chairman S. Somanath highlighted the precise placement of the satellites, noting that the successful deployment of both EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat underscores the SSLV's readiness for operational missions. The SSLV, known for its low cost, quick turnaround, and flexibility, is suited for launching mini, micro, and nano satellites, which are increasingly in demand for commercial and educational purposes. The SSLV-D3 launch represents a key step in India's space program. With the successful deployment of EOS-08 and SR-0 Demosat, ISRO has demonstrated its capability to deliver a range of payloads into orbit, meeting the growing needs of the global small satellite market. This mission also highlights the potential of space technology to inspire the next generation of engineers and scientists while advancing the capabilities of the amateur radio community. [ANS thanks U Tejonmayam, The Times of India<https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/>, and Space Kidz India<https://spacekidzindia.in/>, for the above information] ________________________________ SpaceX Transporter-11 Launches 116 Satellites, Including OreSat0.5 SpaceX successfully launched 116 payloads aboard its Falcon 9 rocket as part of the Transporter-11 rideshare mission on August 16, 2024. The launch occurred at 11:56 a.m. PDT from Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. This mission is the latest in SpaceX's series of rideshare launches, which provide small satellites from various countries an opportunity to reach orbit without needing dedicated launch vehicles. Following stage separation, the Falcon 9's first-stage booster successfully returned to Landing Zone 4, marking its 12th flight and 20th landing at LZ-4. Transporter-11 carried a diverse range of payloads, including satellites from Japan, Chile, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Among the Australian payloads were three satellites launched by the Australian Space Agency: Kanyini, Waratah Seed-1, and Cuava-2. Waratah Seed-1, a 6U CubeSat, hosted multiple payloads, such as the Perovskites in Orbit Readiness Test (PORT-2), the Submillimeter Particle Detection System (SPaDeS), and Spiral Blue Space Edge-1 (SE-1), showcasing the collaborative nature of this mission. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SpaceX-Transport…]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SpaceX-Transport…> SpaceX Transporter-11 launched 116 satellite payloads on August 16th. [Credit: @GewoonLukas_<https://x.com/GewoonLukas_>] Oregon also had a key payload on Transporter-11 with the launch of OreSat0.5, the state's second satellite. Developed by the Portland State Aerospace Society (PSAS) at Portland State University, OreSat0.5 is a 2U CubeSat designed to demonstrate two critical systems: the attitude determination and control system (ADCS) of the modular OreSat bus and the Cirrus Flux Camera (CFC), which uses short-wave infrared (SWIR) technology. Deployed into a 510 km sun-synchronous low Earth orbit, the satellite began transmitting its first data beacons just 16 minutes after deployment, marking a significant milestone for the Portland State Aerospace Society team. OreSat0.5's mission includes testing an open-source ADCS designed for precise antenna and camera pointing on amateur radio satellites, and demonstrating the "DxWiFi" S-band 802.11b bidirectional radio system for high-speed (1 Mbps) communication. Additionally, it aims to provide openly published flight performance data, including power and thermal characteristics, to support the development of cost-effective, scalable satellite systems. Telemetry data from OreSat0.5 can be received on 436.500 MHz and decoded using 9600 baud GMSK with DK3WN's GetKISS+<https://www.dk3wn.info/files/getkissplus.zip> v.1.4.2 software. The telemetry dashboard is viewable on the SatNOGS website: https://db.satnogs.org/satellite/DKCD-1609-0567-7056-3922. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PSAS-Oresat0.5-2…]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/PSAS-Oresat0.5-2…> OreSat0.5 undergoing Exolaunch CubeSat deployer integration. [Credit: Cass Blum<https://www.linkedin.com/in/cass-b-1a31a1b0/> / PSAS<https://www.pdxaerospace.org/>] Planet Labs PBC, a California-based company, contributed 36 SuperDove Earth-imaging satellites to the mission, along with the Tanager-1 hyperspectral satellite. Tanager-1, developed in collaboration with the Carbon Mapper Coalition and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is designed to detect methane and CO2 emissions from space. This capability will enable precise monitoring of emissions from individual facilities, such as gas pipelines and coal mines, thereby enhancing efforts to combat climate change. The mission also marked a significant achievement for Exolaunch, the satellite deployment company responsible for integrating 42 of the 116 satellites on the Transporter-11 mission. This launch was Exolaunch's 30th successful integration, representing more than two dozen companies. Exolaunch CEO Robert Sproles expressed gratitude to their customers and SpaceX, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and innovation in the success of these missions. [ANS thanks Will Robinson-Smith, Spaceflight Now<https://spaceflightnow.com/>, and the Portland State Aerospace Society<https://www.pdxaerospace.org/>, for the above information] ________________________________ The 2024 AMSAT President's Club coins are here now! Help Support GOLF and Fox Plus [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Coin-Both_5…] Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ ________________________________ Polaris Dawn Set for Historic Launch and First Commercial Spacewalk The private astronaut mission Polaris Dawn is poised for launch on August 27, 2024, with a groundbreaking objective: the first commercial spacewalk. The four-member crew, consisting of Anna Menon, Scott Poteet, Jared Isaacman, and Sarah Gillis, arrived at the Kennedy Space Center on August 19 to finalize preparations. This mission, the first of the Polaris program, marks a significant step in commercial space exploration and is set to launch aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex 39A. Scheduled to last five days, the Polaris Dawn mission will propel the Crew Dragon spacecraft to altitudes reaching 1,400 kilometers, the highest for a crewed mission since Apollo 17 in 1972. The mission's objectives are multifaceted, including testing laser intersatellite links with SpaceX's Starlink satellites and conducting 40 experiments. However, the highlight will be the spacewalk, a historic first for a private mission, and the first from a Crew Dragon spacecraft. The spacewalk will involve all four astronauts, with two emerging from the hatch in new SpaceX-developed extravehicular activity (EVA) suits for a brief yet pivotal two-hour spacewalk. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polaris-Dawn-Com…]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polaris-Dawn-Com…> Polaris Dawn mission will propel the Crew Dragon spacecraft to altitudes reaching 1,400 kilometers. [Credit: @PolarisProgram<https://x.com/PolarisProgram>] Jared Isaacman, the billionaire backing the Polaris program and commander of Polaris Dawn, emphasized the importance of the spacewalk during a press conference after arriving at KSC. "The idea is to learn as much as we possibly can about this suit and get it back to the engineers to inform future suit design evolutions," Isaacman stated. The spacewalk is scheduled for flight day three, with preparations beginning shortly after launch. The crew will undergo a prebreathing protocol to adjust the cabin's atmospheric pressure and increase oxygen levels, a process essential for the EVA. SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis, serving as a mission specialist, detailed the crew's rigorous preparations. On flight day two, the astronauts will don the EVA suits for mobility tests inside the spacecraft. During the spacewalk, two astronauts, referred to as EV1 and EV2, will take turns exiting the spacecraft for approximately 15 to 20 minutes each. Isaacman noted that while the idea of a free-floating spacewalk was considered, the crew will instead perform a "hands-free" demonstration with their feet securely attached to the spacecraft's mobility aids, underscoring the mission's cautious approach. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polaris-Dawn-Cre…]<https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Polaris-Dawn-Cre…> Polaris Dawn private astronaut mission crew members are shown inside a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule. [Credit: @SpaceX<https://x.com/SpaceX>] The mission's development has been intensely focused on the spacewalk and the associated EVA suits. "The EVA probably makes up the majority of the development for Polaris Dawn," Isaacman said, acknowledging the inherent risks. SpaceX vice president Bill Gerstenmaier, formerly of NASA, confirmed that extensive safety protocols have been implemented. He mentioned a recent issue where engineers identified and resolved a static electric discharge risk, ensuring the crew's safety during the spacewalk. Polaris Dawn's mission profile includes a launch window between 3:38 and 7:38 a.m. Eastern on August 27, carefully chosen to minimize risks from micrometeoroids and orbital debris. After reaching an initial orbit, the spacecraft will ascend to 1,400 kilometers before lowering to 700 kilometers for the spacewalk. The mission will conclude with a demonstration of Starlink capabilities on flight day four, followed by reentry on day six. As the first of three planned missions under the Polaris program, Polaris Dawn represents a significant leap forward in commercial spaceflight, setting the stage for future endeavors, including a potential crewed Starship launch. [ANS thanks Jeff Foust, SpaceNews<https://spacenews.com/> for the above information] ________________________________ GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers September 2024 Rankings The September 2024 rankings for the Top 100 Rovers (Mixed LEO/MEO/GEO) in satellite operations, as determined by @GridMasterMap<https://x.com/GridMasterMap> on Twitter, has been released. The ranking is determined by the number of grids and DXCC entities activated, taking into account only those grids where a minimum number of QSOs logged on the gridmaster.fr<https://gridmaster.fr> website have been validated by a third party. Grid numbers do not directly reflect the exact number of activations. Satellite operators are encouraged to upload their LoTW satellite contacts to https://gridmaster.fr in order to provide more accurate data. Updated: 2024-08-24 1 ND9M 26 KG5CCI 51 JK2XXK 76 LU4JVE 2 NJ7H 27 N4AKV 52 AC0RA 77 AA8CH 3 JA9KRO 28 DL2GRC 53 SM3NRY 78 VE1VOX 4 N5UC 29 N5BO 54 EA4NF 79 FG8OJ 5 UT1FG 30 K8BL 55 BA1PK 80 PT9BM 6 OE3SEU 31 KE4AL 56 JL3RNZ 81 KJ7NDY 7 DL6AP 32 KB5FHK 57 AA5PK 82 KI7UXT 8 WI7P 33 VE3HLS 58 DF2ET 83 YU0W 9 DP0POL 34 KI0KB 59 KI7QEK 84 KB2YSI 10 K5ZM 35 KI7UNJ 60 SP5XSD 85 WA9JBQ 11 N6UA 36 LA9XGA 61 F4DXV 86 N6UTC 12 HA3FOK 37 F4BKV 62 AD7DB 87 N4DCW 13 WY7AA 38 PA3GAN 63 VE1CWJ 88 JM1CAX 14 N9IP 39 JO2ASQ 64 KE9AJ 89 VE3GOP 15 W5PFG 40 N7AGF 65 XE1ET 90 N0TEL 16 AK8CW 41 VK5DG 66 VA7LM 91 KG4AKV 17 AD0DX 42 XE3DX 67 N8RO 92 K6VHF 18 F5VMJ 43 KE0WPA 68 KM4LAO 93 K0FFY 19 WD9EWK 44 K7TAB 69 W8LR 94 CU2ZG 20 ND0C 45 KE0PBR 70 N4UFO 95 VE7PTN 21 AD0HJ 46 VA3VGR 71 W1AW 96 AF5CC 22 LU5ILA 47 PR8KW 72 DL4EA 97 VE6WK 23 DJ8MS 48 W7WGC 73 HB9GWJ 98 W8MTB 24 KX9X 49 N6DNM 74 PT2AP 99 DK9JC 25 ON4AUC 50 EB1AO 75 M1DDD 100 PT9ST [ANS thanks @GridMasterMap<https://x.com/GridMasterMap> for the above information] ________________________________ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase an M2 LEO-Pack from the AMSAT Store!<https://www.amsat.org/shop/> [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/cm/LEO-Pack1-300x298.png]<https://www.amsat.org/product/m2-leo-pack-antenna-system/> When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ ________________________________ Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for August 23, 2024 Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin files are updated daily in the first hour of the UTC day. New bulletin files will be posted immediately after reliable elements become available for new amateur satellites. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/. This week there are no additions or deletions to the AMSAT TLE distribution. [ANS thanks AMSAT Orbital Elements page for the above information] ________________________________ ARISS NEWS Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide. + Recently Completed Contacts Bayou Academy, Cleveland, MS, direct via W5YD The ISS callsign was NA1SS The scheduled crewmember was Sunita Williams KD5PLB The ARISS mentor was K4RGK Contact was successful: Thu 2024-08-22 16:43:06 UTC Watch the livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/PzZuhb1bGiw Gymnasium der Stadt Meschede, Meschede, Germany, direct via DRØZ The ISS callsign was OR4ISS The scheduled crewmember was Sunita Williams KD5PLB The ARISS mentor was IN3GHZ Contact was successful: Fri 2024-08-23 08:05:04 UTC Watch the livestream at https://www.instagram.com/gds_meschede/ + Upcoming Contacts Fasta Villa Eucaristica School, Cordoba City, Argentina, direct via LU1HKO The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled crewmember is Matthew Dominick KCØTOR The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Fri 2024-08-30 15:29:39 UTC The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down). 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. The packet system is also active (145.825 MHz up & down). As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. 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. 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 [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for the above information] ________________________________ Upcoming Satellite Operations Posted August 20th by @KB5FHK_Tom<https://x.com/KB5FHK_Tom> on X (formerly Twitter): I will be heading home to MS on Labor Day weekend. My main focus is EM41. I already posted a couple of passes on hams.at<https://hams.at>. Philippe, EA4NF will be QRV (as KE4NF) from EL95 25-27 Aug. Looks like this will be FM LEO only. Log as KE4NF. A growing number of satellite rovers are currently engaged in sharing their grid square activations on https://hams.at. By visiting the website, you gain easy access to comprehensive information about the operators responsible for activating specific grid squares. Additionally, you have the ability to assess the match score between yourself and a particular rover for a given pass, while also being able to identify the upcoming satellite passes that are accessible from your location. [ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above information] ________________________________ AMSAT Ambassador Activities AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, says, South Africa called - and was answered! I'll be presenting "How to Work the FM Satellites with Your HT" show to a great group next month. Their "ARRL" is the South African Radio League ... and I am looking forward to meeting these fine hams. Think such a lively and informative 75-minute presentation on would be appropriate for YOUR event or club? Just let us know! Clint Bradford K6LCS clintbradford(a)mac.com<mailto:[email protected]> 909-999-SATS (7287) Northeast HamXpostion - August 22nd thru 25th, 2024 Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road West Marlborough, MA 01752 https://hamxposition.org/ Greater Louisville Hamfest - September 7th, 2024 Paroquet Springs Conference Centre 395 Paroquet Springs Drive Shepherdsville, KY 40165 https://louisvillehamfest.wixsite.com/louisvillehamfest AMSAT Forum and Information Table / W4FCL North Star Radio Convention - October 5th, 2024 Hennepin Technical College (North Campus) 9000 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 https://conv2023.tcfmc.org/ AMSAT Forum and Information Table / KØJM and ADØHJ Central Kentucky Hamfest - October 5th, 2024 Highlands Baptist Church 2032 Parallel Road Lexington, KY 40502 https://www.facebook.com/w9khz/ AMSAT and Educational Satellites Forum and Information Table / AI4SR and W4FCL Radio Society of Tucson - October 5th, 2024 Calvary Tucson Church 8711 East Speedway Boulevard Tucson AZ 85710 https://k7rst.club/2024/07/tucson-autumn-ham-fest-2024/ N1UW Pacificon 2024, ARRL Pacific Division Conference - October 18th thru 20th, 2024 San Ramon Marriott 2600 Bishop Drive San Ramon, CA 94583 https://www.pacificon.org/ WU0I 2024 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting - October 25th thru 27th, 2024 Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront 3050 N Rocky Point Drive West Tampa, FL 33607 https://www.amsat.org/ Stone Mountain Hamfest, ARRL State Convention - November 2nd and 3rd, 2024 Gwinnett County Fairgrounds 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway Lawrenceville, GA 30042 https://stonemountainhamfest.com/ Oro Valley Amateur Radio Club - November 9th, 2024 Marana Middle School 11285 West Grier Road Marana, AZ 85653 https://www.tucsonhamradio.org/copy-of-hamfest-2022 N1UW Yuma HAMCON - February 20th thru 22nd, 2025 Yuma, AZ N1UW [ANS thanks Bo Lowrey, W4FCL, Director - AMSAT Ambassador Program, for the above information] ________________________________ Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition? Get an AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store<https://www.zazzle.com/store/amsat_gear>! 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AMSAT-Car-Flag-e…]<https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_car_flag-256716714380264543> Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear ________________________________ Satellite Shorts From All Over + Russia successfully launched its 89th Progress cargo spacecraft, Progress MS-28, to the International Space Station (ISS) on August 15, 2024. The uncrewed spacecraft lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard a Soyuz rocket at 0320 UTC. Carrying nearly three tons of food, scientific equipment, and other supplies, the spacecraft autonomously docked with the ISS on August 17 at 0553 UTC, connecting to the rear port of the Zvezda service module. This docking occurred just days after the previous cargo spacecraft, Progress MS-26, was deorbited on August 12 following its six-month mission. With its arrival, Progress MS-28 joined two other freighters, including Cygnus NG-21, and three crewed spacecraft already at the ISS. The successful mission continues Russia's long-standing contribution to ISS resupply operations. (ANS thanks Mike Wall, Space.com<https://www.space.com/>, for the above information) + The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) mission is making headlines with its dual gravity assist maneuver this week. After a successful flyby of the moon on August 19, 2024, Juice passed Earth on August 20, 2024, marking the first-ever lunar-Earth double flyby. This maneuver uses Earth's gravity to adjust Juice's trajectory, setting it up for a flyby of Venus in August 2025 and ultimately aiming for Jupiter's orbit by July 2031. The spacecraft's two cameras are capturing and sending images back to Earth, while mission operators are closely monitoring the high-risk maneuver to ensure precision. With Jupiter being nearly 500 million miles away, this gravity assist strategy allows Juice to conserve fuel and carry a variety of scientific instruments. The mission's success relies on careful navigation and timing, as any deviation could jeopardize its ambitious goals. (ANS thanks Ashley Strickland, CNN<https://www.cnn.com/>, for the above information). + Space is hard: NASA's BurstCube, which deployed from the ISS in April, is a 6U CubeSat that detects gamma rays from short gamma-ray bursts, likely caused by neutron star collisions. BurstSat, unfortunately, lost one of its magnetorquers during commissioning, along with one solar panel that did not fully deploy. The team has been able to continue the satellite's mission by compensating for the malfunctioning equipment through the use of a Sun-pointing configuration. But due to these failures, the mission will likely reenter sooner than expected, around the end of 2024. [Before complaining about the failure of your favorite HamSat, consider that even NASA has issues!] (ANS thanks The Orbital Index<https://orbitalindex.com/> for the above information.) + The FCC has granted SpaceX permission to upgrade its first-generation Starlink satellites with second-generation technology, aiming to enhance broadband quality for its users. This upgrade is expected to improve service, especially in polar regions, by using advanced beam-forming and digital processing technologies. SpaceX initially launched first-generation satellites in 2019 and applied in 2023 to integrate the new technology. Despite pushback from Dish Network over potential interference issues, the FCC dismissed these concerns, supporting SpaceX's plans to optimize spectrum use and increase network capacity. SpaceX will replace the older satellites with upgraded ones as they reach the end of their operational period, rather than de-orbiting them rapidly. The overall goal is to provide more robust service to underserved areas across the country. (ANS thanks Michael Kan, PCMag<https://www.pcmag.com/>, for the above information). ________________________________ 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<https://www.amsat.org> for additional membership information. 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! This week's ANS Editor, Mitch Ahrenstorff, ADØHJ ad0hj [at] amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org>

1 0

recommended TV rotor for Elk antenna
by Bob C 24 Aug '24

24 Aug '24

Hi, Anyone have suggestions for affordable TV rotors to swing an Elk antenna in my attic? What features are most desirable to look for? Thanks, Bob / W7DIT

1 1

Re: MESAT1 Transponder ON for testing 0135utc 24 Aug 24
by John Antonuk - AL7ID 24 Aug '24

24 Aug '24

At about 0610Z I called from Alaska. Great signal but nobody was there :( 73, John Antonuk AL7ID(a)yahoo.com On Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 05:40:18 AM AKDT, Mark L. Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Good job Charlie and friends. Heard you all on that pass. This is exactly the type of testing and feedback we’re looking for. Thank you! Keep it up. The transponder is on over all locations, so our international ham friends should please test as well! 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 8:32 AM Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: WOW !! It sounds great. Worked WA4PGM, W3FGP, and K8DP this morning on the transponder. Strong downlink, my MaxE was 23 degrees. Wish it stayed up a little longer, but very exciting. I also called CQ twice on CW (wanted to be the first, hi hi) but no takers. LOTW needs to update its Satellite Name list to include MESAT1. Will have to wait to upload. 73 de Charlie KB8CR On Aug 24, 2024, at 12:13 AM, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: It should be on for the rest of the weekend as long as the telemetry continues to look nominal. 73, Paul, N8HM On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 00:06 Puneit Singh via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Hi, When is the transponder going to be available for other regions?73de VU2TUM On 24 Aug 2024, at 9:01 AM, Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: MAN !!! I was watching the telemetry downloading on mine, and SAW signals up the band, but assumed it was some other sat that I don’t track…….I should have tuned in, and joined in on the fun. Hope they leave it on for tomorrow !! 73 de Charlie KB8CR On Aug 23, 2024, at 11:23 PM, Tim Campbell via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Good evening. I was able to work N0GVK via MESAT1 on 8/24/24 at 0312Z. Max elevation was 8 deg here in EM66. Transponder sounded good and seemed to be sensitive on the uplink. Antennas:M2 2MCP14/436CP30 73,Tim KB2MFS On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 9:05 PM Mark Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Sorry, fat finger sent before finished! Hello Operators! Around 0135utc tonight we commanded ON the transponder onboard MESAT1. Quick test QSOs between Drew KO4MA, Paul N8HM, and me (N8MH) are encouraging. Chris G0KLA monitored telemetry using FoxTelem during the pass. All indications are good. We hope that the satellite health continues to look good through the testing. We expect to continue the test through the weekend. Please use the transponder while it is on! The frequency information is: - Telemetry downlink: 435.800 MHz 1200 baud BPSK - Transponder uplink: 145.910-145.940 MHz - Transponder downlink: 435.810-435.840 MHz You can read more about MESAT1 here: https://www.mainesat.org/mesat1/ Happy testing! Please report back to the BBS as you can. On behalf of the command team, -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] AMSAT Director and Command Station ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------- 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

1 0

Re: MESAT1 Transponder ON for testing 0135utc 24 Aug 24
by Puneit Singh 24 Aug '24

24 Aug '24

Hi All On a 29deg pass over ML88lj at 14:20Z, I copied my own CW signal on MESAT-1. Wow, what strong signal coming through the sat. I have attached the recording. 73 de VU2TUM Puneit Singh ML88lj On 24-08-2024 19:44, Andrew Katz via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Hi All, > I would love to try this today or tomorrow. Does anyone have resources > or links I can review on how to actually listen? Programs, etc.? > Apologies for the basic question. > Best, > Andrew > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* Mark L. Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > *Sent:* Saturday, August 24, 2024 9:40:21 AM > *To:* Charles Rubenstein <charlier(a)fuse.net>; Amsat - BBs > <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > *Subject:* [AMSAT-BB] Re: MESAT1 Transponder ON for testing 0135utc 24 > Aug 24 > Good job Charlie and friends. Heard you all on that pass. This is > exactly the type of testing and feedback we’re looking for. Thank > you! Keep it up. > > The transponder is on over all locations, so our international ham > friends should please test as well! > > 73, > > Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] > > > > On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 8:32 AM Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB > <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > WOW !! It sounds great. Worked WA4PGM, W3FGP, and K8DP this > morning on the transponder. Strong downlink, my MaxE was 23 > degrees. Wish it stayed up a little longer, but very exciting. I > also called CQ twice on CW (wanted to be the first, hi hi) but no > takers. > > LOTW needs to update its Satellite Name list to include MESAT1. > Will have to wait to upload. > > 73 de Charlie KB8CR > > > >> On Aug 24, 2024, at 12:13 AM, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB >> <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> It should be on for the rest of the weekend as long as the >> telemetry continues to look nominal. >> >> 73, >> >> Paul, N8HM >> >> On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 00:06 Puneit Singh via AMSAT-BB >> <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> When is the transponder going to be available for other regions? >> 73 >> de VU2TUM >> >>> On 24 Aug 2024, at 9:01 AM, Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB >>> <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >>> >>> MAN !!! I was watching the telemetry downloading on mine, >>> and SAW signals up the band, but assumed it was some other >>> sat that I don’t track…….I should have tuned in, and joined >>> in on the fun. Hope they leave it on for tomorrow !! >>> >>> 73 de Charlie KB8CR >>> >>>> On Aug 23, 2024, at 11:23 PM, Tim Campbell via AMSAT-BB >>>> <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Good evening. >>>> >>>> I was able to work N0GVK via MESAT1 on 8/24/24 at 0312Z. >>>> Max elevation was 8 deg here in EM66. Transponder sounded >>>> good and seemed to be sensitive on the uplink. >>>> >>>> Antennas: >>>> M2 2MCP14/436CP30 >>>> >>>> 73, >>>> Tim KB2MFS >>>> >>>> On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 9:05 PM Mark Hammond via AMSAT-BB >>>> <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Sorry, fat finger sent before finished! >>>> >>>> Hello Operators! Around 0135utc tonight we commanded ON >>>> the transponder onboard MESAT1. Quick test QSOs between >>>> Drew KO4MA, Paul N8HM, and me (N8MH) are encouraging. >>>> Chris G0KLA monitored telemetry using FoxTelem during >>>> the pass. All indications are good. We hope that the >>>> satellite health continues to look good through the >>>> testing. We expect to continue the test through the >>>> weekend. >>>> >>>> Please use the transponder while it is on! The >>>> frequency information is: >>>> >>>> * Telemetry downlink: 435.800 MHz 1200 baud BPSK >>>> * Transponder uplink: 145.910-145.940 MHz >>>> * Transponder downlink: 435.810-435.840 MHz >>>> >>>> >>>> You can read more about MESAT1 here: >>>> https://www.mainesat.org/mesat1/ >>>> >>>> Happy testing! Please report back to the BBS as you can. >>>> >>>> On behalf of the command team, >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] >>>> AMSAT Director and Command Station >>>> >>>> >>>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>>> >>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://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 <http://amsat.org/> >>>> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >>>> https://mailman.amsat.org >>>> >>>> >>>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>>> >>>> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://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 >>>> <http://amsat.org/> >>>> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >>>> https://mailman.amsat.org >>> >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://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 >>> <http://amsat.org/> >>> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >>> https://mailman.amsat.org >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://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 >> <http://amsat.org/> >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >> https://mailman.amsat.org >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://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 >> <http://amsat.org> >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >> https://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://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 > <http://amsat.org> > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 athttps://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 athttps://mailman.amsat.org -- 73 de VU2TUM Puneit Singh ML88lj

1 0

Re: MESAT1 Transponder ON for testing 0135utc 24 Aug 24
by Andrew Katz 24 Aug '24

24 Aug '24

Hi All, I would love to try this today or tomorrow. Does anyone have resources or links I can review on how to actually listen? Programs, etc.? Apologies for the basic question. Best, Andrew ________________________________ From: Mark L. Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2024 9:40:21 AM To: Charles Rubenstein <charlier(a)fuse.net>; Amsat - BBs <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: MESAT1 Transponder ON for testing 0135utc 24 Aug 24 Good job Charlie and friends. Heard you all on that pass. This is exactly the type of testing and feedback we’re looking for. Thank you! Keep it up. The transponder is on over all locations, so our international ham friends should please test as well! 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 8:32 AM Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: WOW !! It sounds great. Worked WA4PGM, W3FGP, and K8DP this morning on the transponder. Strong downlink, my MaxE was 23 degrees. Wish it stayed up a little longer, but very exciting. I also called CQ twice on CW (wanted to be the first, hi hi) but no takers. LOTW needs to update its Satellite Name list to include MESAT1. Will have to wait to upload. 73 de Charlie KB8CR On Aug 24, 2024, at 12:13 AM, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: It should be on for the rest of the weekend as long as the telemetry continues to look nominal. 73, Paul, N8HM On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 00:06 Puneit Singh via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Hi, When is the transponder going to be available for other regions? 73 de VU2TUM On 24 Aug 2024, at 9:01 AM, Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: MAN !!! I was watching the telemetry downloading on mine, and SAW signals up the band, but assumed it was some other sat that I don’t track…….I should have tuned in, and joined in on the fun. Hope they leave it on for tomorrow !! 73 de Charlie KB8CR On Aug 23, 2024, at 11:23 PM, Tim Campbell via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Good evening. I was able to work N0GVK via MESAT1 on 8/24/24 at 0312Z. Max elevation was 8 deg here in EM66. Transponder sounded good and seemed to be sensitive on the uplink. Antennas: M2 2MCP14/436CP30 73, Tim KB2MFS On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 9:05 PM Mark Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Sorry, fat finger sent before finished! Hello Operators! Around 0135utc tonight we commanded ON the transponder onboard MESAT1. Quick test QSOs between Drew KO4MA, Paul N8HM, and me (N8MH) are encouraging. Chris G0KLA monitored telemetry using FoxTelem during the pass. All indications are good. We hope that the satellite health continues to look good through the testing. We expect to continue the test through the weekend. Please use the transponder while it is on! The frequency information is: * Telemetry downlink: 435.800 MHz 1200 baud BPSK * Transponder uplink: 145.910-145.940 MHz * Transponder downlink: 435.810-435.840 MHz You can read more about MESAT1 here: https://www.mainesat.org/mesat1/ Happy testing! Please report back to the BBS as you can. On behalf of the command team, -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] AMSAT Director and Command Station ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org<http://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<http://amsat.org/> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org<https://mailman.amsat.org/> ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org<http://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<http://amsat.org/> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org<https://mailman.amsat.org/> ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org<http://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<http://amsat.org/> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org<https://mailman.amsat.org/> ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org<http://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<http://amsat.org/> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org<https://mailman.amsat.org/> ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org<http://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<http://amsat.org> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org<http://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<http://amsat.org> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

1 0

Re: MESAT1 Transponder ON for testing 0135utc 24 Aug 24
by Mark L. Hammond 24 Aug '24

24 Aug '24

Good job Charlie and friends. Heard you all on that pass. This is exactly the type of testing and feedback we’re looking for. Thank you! Keep it up. The transponder is on over all locations, so our international ham friends should please test as well! 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 8:32 AM Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > WOW !! It sounds great. Worked WA4PGM, W3FGP, and K8DP this morning on the > transponder. Strong downlink, my MaxE was 23 degrees. Wish it stayed up a > little longer, but very exciting. I also called CQ twice on CW (wanted to > be the first, hi hi) but no takers. > > LOTW needs to update its Satellite Name list to include MESAT1. Will have > to wait to upload. > > 73 de Charlie KB8CR > > > > On Aug 24, 2024, at 12:13 AM, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > It should be on for the rest of the weekend as long as the telemetry > continues to look nominal. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 00:06 Puneit Singh via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> Hi, >> When is the transponder going to be available for other regions? >> 73 >> de VU2TUM >> >> On 24 Aug 2024, at 9:01 AM, Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> MAN !!! I was watching the telemetry downloading on mine, and SAW >> signals up the band, but assumed it was some other sat that I don’t >> track…….I should have tuned in, and joined in on the fun. Hope they leave >> it on for tomorrow !! >> >> 73 de Charlie KB8CR >> >> On Aug 23, 2024, at 11:23 PM, Tim Campbell via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> Good evening. >> >> I was able to work N0GVK via MESAT1 on 8/24/24 at 0312Z. Max elevation >> was 8 deg here in EM66. Transponder sounded good and seemed to be >> sensitive on the uplink. >> >> Antennas: >> M2 2MCP14/436CP30 >> >> 73, >> Tim KB2MFS >> >> On Fri, Aug 23, 2024 at 9:05 PM Mark Hammond via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >>> Sorry, fat finger sent before finished! >>> >>> Hello Operators! Around 0135utc tonight we commanded ON the transponder >>> onboard MESAT1. Quick test QSOs between Drew KO4MA, Paul N8HM, and me >>> (N8MH) are encouraging. Chris G0KLA monitored telemetry using FoxTelem >>> during the pass. All indications are good. We hope that the satellite >>> health continues to look good through the testing. We expect to continue >>> the test through the weekend. >>> >>> Please use the transponder while it is on! The frequency information is: >>> >>> - Telemetry downlink: 435.800 MHz 1200 baud BPSK >>> - Transponder uplink: 145.910-145.940 MHz >>> - Transponder downlink: 435.810-435.840 MHz >>> >>> >>> You can read more about MESAT1 here: >>> https://www.mainesat.org/mesat1/ >>> >>> Happy testing! Please report back to the BBS as you can. >>> >>> On behalf of the command team, >>> >>> -- >>> Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] >>> AMSAT Director and Command Station >>> >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> 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 >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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 >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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 > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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

1 0