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Re: RFinder portable AZ-El rotator.
by Greg D 06 Aug '23

06 Aug '23

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Re: RFinder portable AZ-El rotator.
by jim 06 Aug '23

06 Aug '23

Can you run an AC rotor on an small inverter? Maybe a true sine inverter. Or would the inverter be too electrically noisy?I also wonder if a brushed DC motor would be noisy too. Right up there with the antennas.Maybe they use a brushless or stepper motor. ??? Jim, wa9tgo On Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 05:10:25 PM EDT, Peter Goodhall via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Would explain why the product photo looked exactly the same Peter. On Sat, 5 Aug 2023 at 20:43, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > It’s the same product with the addition of Bluetooth. RFinder bought the design from Portable Rotation, which had discontinued it. The price for the basic system prior to its discontinuation was $799, although I don’t know an apples to apples comparison based on what is included with this package. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Sat, Aug 5, 2023 at 14:34 Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> That is interesting. How does the cost compare to that other company who used to sell portable 12v rotor? I have no idea if they would be directly comparable on features. >> >> --... ...-- >> Don KB2YSI >> >> On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, 14:16 Tom Schuessler via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >>> >>> Yes they are pretty proud of all their products and show it by the price tag, but the RFinder folks have been announcing their portable AZ-EL rotator system. I expect that some of you folks who have a few more available bucks than I will want to jump on this. They still show it a s Pre-order though. They also seem to indicate that one of their radios will also do satellite, with polar plots and I suspect frequency adjustment capabilities. >>> >>> >>> >>> https://androiddmr.com/products/rfinder-portazel-portable-12v-bluetooth-az-… >>> >>> >>> >>> Be interesting to see what the AMSAT community says about these products. >>> >>> >>> >>> Tom, N5HYP >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> 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

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Re: RFinder portable AZ-El rotator.
by Paul Andrews 06 Aug '23

06 Aug '23

I have begun building a 12vdc Az /El rotor for portable operation. The target use is moving lightweight EME antennas. The rotor has good torque and accurate incremental encoders mounted directly to each rotation axis. The rotor is slow but still fast enough to track the ISS. The rotor weighs 16 lbs. I don’t provide a controller but I list several compatible controllers including the open source K3NG controller. More info at www.Sub-Lunar.com 73 - Paul - W2HRO [image: Google Document] Sub-Lunar SL-1 - Tech Details <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vFi6gHxS3oTsgTm_dNv3MTxU2yoltWfcCJGcvYb…> On Sat, Aug 5, 2023 at 2:33 PM Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > That is interesting. How does the cost compare to that other company who > used to sell portable 12v rotor? I have no idea if they would be directly > comparable on features. > > --... ...-- > Don KB2YSI > > On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, 14:16 Tom Schuessler via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > wrote: > >> Yes they are pretty proud of all their products and show it by the price >> tag, but the RFinder folks have been announcing their portable AZ-EL >> rotator system. I expect that some of you folks who have a few more >> available bucks than I will want to jump on this. They still show it a s >> Pre-order though. They also seem to indicate that one of their radios will >> also do satellite, with polar plots and I suspect frequency adjustment >> capabilities. >> >> >> >> >> https://androiddmr.com/products/rfinder-portazel-portable-12v-bluetooth-az-… >> >> >> >> >> Be interesting to see what the AMSAT community says about these products. >> >> >> >> Tom, N5HYP >> >> >> >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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

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ANS-218 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins for August 6, 2023
by Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) 06 Aug '23

06 Aug '23

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-218 In this edition: * Registration Open for 41st Annual AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting * AMSAT at Huntsville Hamfest August 19-20, 2023 * IARU Coordinates Two Digipeating Satellites * VUCC Satellite Standing August 2023 * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for August 4, 2023 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * 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 http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] amsat.org You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ ANS-218 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins To: All RADIO AMATEURS From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653 Washington, DC 20002 DATE 2023 Aug 06 Registration Open for 41st Annual AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting The 41st Annual AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday through Saturday, October 20-21, 2023 at the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel in Irving, Texas. Highlights of all scheduled events include: - AMSAT Board of Directors Meeting, October 19-20 - 41st AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting, October 20-21 - Friday Night Social and Auction, October 20 - AMSAT Banquet and Reception, October 21 - AMSAT Member Breakfast, October 22 Prices for the Symposium, the Banquet and the Member Breakfast remain the same as last year: - Friday and Saturday Symposium and General Meeting $75 - Saturday Evening Banquet $55 - Sunday Morning Member Breakfast $15 EVENT REGISTRATION You can register online for individual events or all events at: https://launch.amsat.org/event-5363188. HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS The Sheraton DFW Airport is located adjacent to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and provides complimentary, scheduled shuttle to and from the airport. Complimentary parking is available for those who drive to the Symposium. The hotel address and phone number is: Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel 4440 W John Carpenter Fwy. Irving, TX 75063 972-929-8400 Rooms are available for check-in on Wednesday, October 18 and check out Sunday, October 22. - Standard room with single King bed is $137.00* - Standard room with two Queen beds is $137.00* * Rate does not include state and local taxes of 15% For Phone Hotel Reservations: Call 972-929-8400. Ask for rate RADIO AMATEUR SATELLITE. For Online Hotel Reservations click on this link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=16899566… Please send your Symposium questions or comments to info [at] amsat [dot] com. We, at AMSAT, are excited to be able to host our 41st annual Symposium this year. We hope that you can join us in celebrating Amateur Radio in Space. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information.] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ The 2023 AMSAT President's Club coins are here now! To commemorate the 40th anniversary of its launch on June 16, 1983, this year's coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 10. Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT at Huntsville Hamfest August 19-20, 2023 Planning to attend the Huntsville Hamfest later this month? Be sure to find the AMSAT folks and say "Hello!" Attending the Hamfest will be AMSAT President Robert Bankston, KE4AL. Robert will be pleased to share the latest news about the progress on major programs such as the Fox-Plus series of LEO satellites and the GOLF series of HEO satellites. Robert should have an assortment of antennas and AMSAT bling available. Thinking of joining AMSAT or do you need to renew your membership? You can take care of that at Huntsville, too. The Huntsville Hamvention will be held August 19-20, 2023 at the Von Braun Center South Hall, 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. [ANS thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT President for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- IARU Coordinates Two Digipeating Satellites The IARU has recently coordinated frequencies for two European digipeating satellites scheduled for launch later in 2023. + Veronika From the Technical University of Kosice, Veronika is a 1U CubeSat scheduled for launch on a Falcon 9 launcher on the Transporter 9 mission in October 2023. The satellite will be equipped with a 24/7 digipeater on two different bands, as well as experimental SSDV transmissions. The satellite also has an education and outreach mission in that it is planned to involve Slovak grammar and high schools and to transmit special CW and AX.25 messages on several special occasions. From a platform perspective, the satellite will be equipped with a novel ADCS subsystem, including electromagnetic actuators and a GNSS receiver. This will also help to identify the satellite during the first days and weeks. The satellite will communicate o using Spacemanic's well-known Murgas transceivers (BDSat-1, BDSat-2, Planetum-1). Altogether, Veronika will provide: AX.25 telemetry; a CW beacon; a digipeater; AX.25 & CW messages on special occasions for community engagement; Experimental SSDV transmissions; and SATNOGS integration, decoder and dashboard. A downlink on 436.680 MHz has been coordinated and will use 9k6 G3RUH AX.25 and a CW beacon. Planning a SpaceX launch on Transporter 9 mission in Q4 2023 to a 500/600km polar orbit . More info at https://om3ksi.tuke.sk/en/home/. + ROM-3 From the Romanian Radioamateur Federation, ROM-3 is a 50 x 50 x100mm picosat with three missions and objectives. Its primary mission is to act as a digital amateur radio repeater. Its secondary mission is to transmit low-resolution SSDV images in a GFSK Mode. The tertiary mission is to transmit a CW beacon that will help amateur radio operators detect the presence of the satellite and measure basic properties of the signals such as its strength, fading due to spin, Doppler to measure speed, etc. A downlink on 436.235 MHz has been coordinated for 20 wpm CW, 500bps GFSK telemetry and 5kbps GFSK SSDV. Planning a SpaceX launch in October or November 2023 into a 500km polar orbit. More info at https://rom-space.ro/. [ANS thanks the IARU for the above information.] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase Arrows, Alaskan Arrows, and M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ VUCC Satellite Standing August 2023 VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for July 01, 2023 to August 01, 2023. AA5PK 1324 1350 N8RO 1317 1323 N0JE 950 975 PS8ET 726 925 F4BKV 800 900 DF2ET 752 862 KN2K 750 804 EA2AA 756 778 KQ4DO 710 750 WD9EWK (DM43) 727 734 AF5CC 644 646 FG8OJ 600 635 XE1MYO 525 575 N8MR 528 557 VE4MM 508 536 A65BR 436 455 IK7FMQ 304 426 AB1OC 371 400 K8BL 297 300 PA7RA 299 300 N3CAL 247 270 N6PAZ 241 247 W7BMD 100 208 ZS2BK 176 186 JE2UFF 158 185 KB9DAK 164 171 AG4W New 161 N9XG New 151 JI1SIE New 107 Congratulations to the new VUCC holders. AG4W is first VUCC Satellite holder from EM64 [ANS thanks Jon Goering, N7AZ, for the above information.] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition? Get your AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store! 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for August 4, 2023 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. Elements in the TLE bulletin files are updated daily. TLE bulletin files are updated to add or remove satellites as necessary Thursday evenings around 2300 UTC, or more frequently if new high interest satellites are launched. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/ The following satellites have decayed from orbit and have been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: Shaonian Xing NORAD Cat ID 43199 decayed from orbit on 30 July 2023 FIREBIRD FU3 NORAD Cat ID 40377 decayed from orbit on 31 July 2023 FIREBIRD FU4 NORAD Cat ID 40378 decayed from orbit on 01 August 2023 [ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager 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. + Completed Contacts Baltasi airfield school in the Baltasinsky district of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, direct via RC4P. The ISS callsign was RSÃ˜ISS. The crewmember was Andrei Fedyaev . The ARISS mentor was RV3DR. Contact was successful on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 14:02 UTC. Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR. The ISS callsign was OR4ISS. The crewmember was Al Neyadi, KI5VTV. The ARISS mentor was ON6TI. Contact was successful on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 08:16 UTC. Karasuyama Residents Center, Setagaya, Japan, direct via JA1ZSH. The ISS callsign was OR4ISS. The crewmember was Sultan Al Neyadi, KI5VTV. The ARISS mentor was 7M3TJZ. Contact was successful on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 09:26 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 EN67 & EN56; August 4-12, 2023 N8MR will be in EN57 roving to EN67 and EN56 August 4-12. Mike says to listening for DX. He prefers linear satellites. Skeds posted via @GridMasterHeat Sked depends on wx, etc. All QSOs to LoTW using N8MR (no /p, /r). FK87 & FK88; August 6, 2023 FG8OJ, Burt will begin his Caribbean rove of FJ/PJ6/FS and PJ7 on August 6. Additional info will be available on hams.at. [ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT Rover Page Manager, for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. + Small Satellite Conference August 5-10, 2023 Utah State University, Logan, UT More information at: https://smallsat.org/ + Huntsville Hamfest August 19 & 20, 2023 Von Braun Center South Hall 700 Monroe St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801 More information at: https://hamfest.org/ + Northeast HamXposition and ARRL New England Division Convention August 25-27, 2023 Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel Marlboro, MA More information at: https://hamxposition.org/ + 41st AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting October 20-21, 2023 Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel 4440 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX 75063 More information at: https://launch.amsat.org/event-5363188 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Scott Tilley, VE7TIL, is tracking Chandrayan 3, India's lunar lander in its highly eccentric orbit. Follow him live at https://www.youtube.com/live/UYJ1x9NUYTU?feature=share [ANS thanks Ashhar Farhan, VU2ESE, for the above information.] + SpaceX launched the world's heaviest commercial communications satellite atop a Falcon Heavy rocket on Friday. The triple-core rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center's pad 39A with the Jupiter 3/EchoStar 24 satellite at 11:04 p.m. EDT. The booster carried EchoStar's Jupiter-3 (EchoStar-24) communications satellite, which weighs in at over 9,000 kg (198,416 lb.). It is the largest communication satellite ever launched to geostationary orbit. Jupiter-3, which was built by Maxar Technologies, will support Internet connectivity across North and South America, in-flight Wi-Fi, community Wi-Fi services, maritime connections, enterprise networks, and backhaul for mobile network operators. [ANS thanks parabolicarc.com for the above information.] + Voyager 2 has reestablished communication with Earth and is operating normally. NASA's long-running Voyager 2 mission, which launched from Earth in 1977 and is currently about 12.4 billion miles from Earth, lost contact with our planet after a set of commands accidentally moved Voyager 2's antenna two degrees away from Earth on July 28. A "heartbeat" signal was picked up on Tuesday, August 1. according to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), letting mission controllers know the probe was still healthy despite being unable to communicate fully with it. Voyager 2 is programmed to automatically reset its orientation a few times a year in case of troubles like this, but the next window would have been in October. On Friday, August 4, JPL announced in a mission update that NASA's Deep Space Network facility in Canberra, Australia was able to send a command into interstellar space that reoriented the spacecraft and pointed its antenna back towards Earth. Mission controllers had to wait 37 hours to learn if the command was successful. And it was. "The spacecraft began returning science and telemetry data, indicating it is operating normally and that it remains on its expected trajectory," JPL said in the statement. [ANS thanks space.com for the above information.] + The ISS briefly lost communication with ground control due to a power outage at Johnson Space Center and had to use its backup control systems for the first time. A power outage at NASA's building in Houston disrupted communication between mission control and the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday, July 25. Space station program manager Joel Montalbano said neither the astronauts nor station were ever in any danger and that backup control systems took over to restore normal communications within 90 minutes. "It wasn't an issue on board. That was purely a ground problem," he said. "At no time was the crew or the vehicle in any danger." [ANS thanks The Orbital Index and The Guardian for the above information.] + The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a satellite spectrum licensing reform bill after House Science Committee leadership did not want to grant the FCC authority to regulate space debris/traffic management, since, in their opinion, doing so would divert from its primary responsibility of spectrum allocation. [ANS thanks The Orbital Index 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 for additional membership information. 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! This week's ANS Editor, Frank Karnauskas, N1UW n1uw [at] amsat [dot] org

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Re: RFinder portable AZ-El rotator.
by Peter Goodhall 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

Would explain why the product photo looked exactly the same Peter. On Sat, 5 Aug 2023 at 20:43, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > It’s the same product with the addition of Bluetooth. RFinder bought the design from Portable Rotation, which had discontinued it. The price for the basic system prior to its discontinuation was $799, although I don’t know an apples to apples comparison based on what is included with this package. > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > On Sat, Aug 5, 2023 at 14:34 Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> That is interesting. How does the cost compare to that other company who used to sell portable 12v rotor? I have no idea if they would be directly comparable on features. >> >> --... ...-- >> Don KB2YSI >> >> On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, 14:16 Tom Schuessler via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >>> >>> Yes they are pretty proud of all their products and show it by the price tag, but the RFinder folks have been announcing their portable AZ-EL rotator system. I expect that some of you folks who have a few more available bucks than I will want to jump on this. They still show it a s Pre-order though. They also seem to indicate that one of their radios will also do satellite, with polar plots and I suspect frequency adjustment capabilities. >>> >>> >>> >>> https://androiddmr.com/products/rfinder-portazel-portable-12v-bluetooth-az-… >>> >>> >>> >>> Be interesting to see what the AMSAT community says about these products. >>> >>> >>> >>> Tom, N5HYP >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> 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

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Re: RFinder portable AZ-El rotator.
by Don KB2YSI 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

That is interesting. How does the cost compare to that other company who used to sell portable 12v rotor? I have no idea if they would be directly comparable on features. --... ...-- Don KB2YSI On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, 14:16 Tom Schuessler via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Yes they are pretty proud of all their products and show it by the price > tag, but the RFinder folks have been announcing their portable AZ-EL > rotator system. I expect that some of you folks who have a few more > available bucks than I will want to jump on this. They still show it a s > Pre-order though. They also seem to indicate that one of their radios will > also do satellite, with polar plots and I suspect frequency adjustment > capabilities. > > > > > https://androiddmr.com/products/rfinder-portazel-portable-12v-bluetooth-az-… > > > > > Be interesting to see what the AMSAT community says about these products. > > > > Tom, N5HYP > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org

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RFinder portable AZ-El rotator.
by tjschuessler＠verizon.net 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

Yes they are pretty proud of all their products and show it by the price tag, but the RFinder folks have been announcing their portable AZ-EL rotator system. I expect that some of you folks who have a few more available bucks than I will want to jump on this. They still show it a s Pre-order though. They also seem to indicate that one of their radios will also do satellite, with polar plots and I suspect frequency adjustment capabilities. https://androiddmr.com/products/rfinder-portazel-portable-12v-bluetooth-az-e l-rotator Be interesting to see what the AMSAT community says about these products. Tom, N5HYP

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Re: Spreading the Word
by tjschuessler＠verizon.net 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

I think the Discord server that hosts AMSAT posts on various topics should become a better Go-To resource. Discord has it’s flaws, but it is a more private system, without all the infiltration of cat videos and horrid politics. From: Mark Johns, K0JM via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2023 7:04 AM To: Clint Bradford <clintbradford(a)mac.com> Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Spreading the Word Clint, a team of hard-working volunteers collects and disseminates the news you are seeking. The AMSAT News Service (ANS) provides the best weekly summary of all things related to amateur radio in space. It comes out at 0000z each Sunday (Saturday evening in North America) and can be found on the AMSAT website, https://www.amsat.org, if you just scroll down a little bit from the top. You can also subscribe directly (and manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences) at <https://mailman.amsat.org> https://mailman.amsat.org. Or, it will show up here in the -bb within the hour after posting. Special ANS bulletins are posted mid-week whenever news of sufficient import warrants it. The archive of past issues of the weekly and special ANS bulletins can be reached through the AMSAT website, https://www.amsat.org, from the pull-down on the "Services" tab. For grid hunters looking for rovers, ANS reports the updates from AMSAT rover coordinator Ian Parsons, K5ZM, which can also be found on https://www.amsat.org under the "Satellite Info" tab. Yes it's true that many rovers are still using X (the social media formerly known as Twitter) for more up-to-date info. But more and more rovers are posting their activities in greater detail at https://hams.at, a project by Rockwell Schrock, WW1X. -- Mark D. Johns, KØJM AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor Brooklyn Park, MN USA EN35hd ----------------------------------------------- "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." ---Mark Twain On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 10:03 PM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: After participating for 19 years on Facebook, I quit about a month ago. My blood pressure dropped eight points.(1) Twitter - nka, "X" - is, in my humble opinion, chaotic and disturbing.(2) SO ... How do we BEST spread the info to satellite enthusiasts? How do we disseminate ARISS, AMSAT, and other "sources" to the 'Net? Any ideas? I don't think I'm making a big deal out of nothing. I really want relevant information available to the largest audience with minimal effort on their end. Clint K6LCS (1) - Clint is not a healthcare professional, but has two cardiologists who will attest to this. (2) - Almost any member over there will tell you that it's become more chaotic, unorganized, and downright offensive the past 12 months. Sent from my iPhone ----------------------------------------------------------- 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

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Re: Spreading the Word
by Mark Johns, K0JM 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

Clint, a team of hard-working volunteers collects and disseminates the news you are seeking. The AMSAT News Service (ANS) provides the best weekly summary of all things related to amateur radio in space. It comes out at 0000z each Sunday (Saturday evening in North America) and can be found on the AMSAT website, https://www.amsat.org, if you just scroll down a little bit from the top. You can also subscribe directly (and manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences) at https://mailman.amsat.org. Or, it will show up here in the -bb within the hour after posting. Special ANS bulletins are posted mid-week whenever news of sufficient import warrants it. The archive of past issues of the weekly and special ANS bulletins can be reached through the AMSAT website, https://www.amsat.org, from the pull-down on the "Services" tab. For grid hunters looking for rovers, ANS reports the updates from AMSAT rover coordinator Ian Parsons, K5ZM, which can also be found on https://www.amsat.org under the "Satellite Info" tab. Yes it's true that many rovers are still using X (the social media formerly known as Twitter) for more up-to-date info. But more and more rovers are posting their activities in greater detail at https://hams.at, a project by Rockwell Schrock, WW1X. -- Mark D. Johns, KØJM AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor Brooklyn Park, MN USA EN35hd ----------------------------------------------- "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." ---Mark Twain On Fri, Aug 4, 2023 at 10:03 PM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > After participating for 19 years on Facebook, I quit about a month ago. > > My blood pressure dropped eight points.(1) > > Twitter - nka, "X" - is, in my humble opinion, chaotic and disturbing.(2) > > SO ... How do we BEST spread the info to satellite enthusiasts? How do we > disseminate ARISS, AMSAT, and other "sources" to the 'Net? > > Any ideas? I don't think I'm making a big deal out of nothing. I really > want relevant information available to the largest audience with minimal > effort on their end. > > Clint K6LCS > > (1) - Clint is not a healthcare professional, but has two cardiologists > who will attest to this. > > (2) - Almost any member over there will tell you that it's become more > chaotic, unorganized, and downright offensive the past 12 months. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org >

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Re: small sat
by nick 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

They are free at SDL Monday night nick Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn -----Original Message----- From: Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2023 10:59 AM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: small sat On 8/3/23 07:17, nick via AMSAT-BB wrote: > I am going to Small Sat conference at Logan UT . Please email me and > let get together for an eyeball QSO an or a cold 807? Hello Nick, I'll be there! Now, if you're talking about the beer, sure, but I don't have any 807 tubes (cold _or_ warm). :-) --- Zach N0ZGO ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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small sat
by nick 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

Hello AMSAT_ers , Traveling to Small Sat Let meet at the reception at SDL at ~ 6:30 Monday night. C U There 73's nick nick Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn

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Re: small sat
by Amber Imai-Hong 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

I'll be at SmallSat! Would love to meet up with other AMSATers. My team and I will be at the Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory booth in thr university section. 73 Amber WH6GGI Cell 808-987-0567 On Thu, Aug 3, 2023, 06:18 nick via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Hello AMSAT-ers > > > > I am going to Small Sat conference at Logan UT . Please email me and let > get together for an eyeball QSO an or a cold 807? > > 73’s de nick k5qxj > > > > > > > > > > nick > > > > Cell 337 258 2527 > > > > *Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School* > > *Disagree I Learn* > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/__;!!PvDODwlR… > > View archives of this mailing list at > > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/amsat… > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mailman.amsat.org__;!!PvDODwlR4mBZyAb0!…

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Spreading the Word
by Clint Bradford 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

After participating for 19 years on Facebook, I quit about a month ago. My blood pressure dropped eight points.(1) Twitter - nka, "X" - is, in my humble opinion, chaotic and disturbing.(2) SO ... How do we BEST spread the info to satellite enthusiasts? How do we disseminate ARISS, AMSAT, and other "sources" to the 'Net? Any ideas? I don't think I'm making a big deal out of nothing. I really want relevant information available to the largest audience with minimal effort on their end. Clint K6LCS (1) - Clint is not a healthcare professional, but has two cardiologists who will attest to this. (2) - Almost any member over there will tell you that it's become more chaotic, unorganized, and downright offensive the past 12 months. Sent from my iPhone

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Re: Advanced Receiver Research MSP144VDG-160 mast mount cover removal question
by Charles Rubenstein 05 Aug '23

05 Aug '23

Joe: I got them on.a whim. But a friend who has the same setup as I do (Flex 6600M and Q5 transverters) said that all a preamp does with the Q5’s is overload the front end, as they are already very hot RX’s. But I want them operational. When I was last into sats (1990’s and early 2000’s), I had Landwehr mast mount preamps, but sold them when I got out of the mode. Should have kept them. I’ll see how I do without preamps first. So far (since antennas went up Monday) so good, I’m hearing everything I try for. 73 de Charlie KB8CR > On Aug 4, 2023, at 7:43 PM, Gary via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Sad, they used to be the go-to pre-amp. Back in the day I I made a lot of HEO satellite contacts using them... > > 73, > Joe kk0sd > > -----Original Message----- > From: Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> > Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 4:55 PM > To: Joseph B. Fitzgerald <jfitzgerald(a)alum.wpi.edu <mailto:[email protected]>> > Cc: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> > Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Advanced Receiver Research MSP144VDG-160 mast mount cover removal question > > Joe: > > I just bought a VHF and UHF one of those, and neither worked. I talked to ARR and they use a big rubber mallet to get the covers off. So, I sent them off to them to be fixed. I don't think mine have the BiasTee either. > > Charlie KB8CR > >> On Aug 4, 2023, at 5:17 PM, Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> I have an Advanced Receiver Research MSP144VDG-160 mast mount preamp, but it does not seem to be configured to be powered via the coax. I removed the cover screws, but the cover does not seem to want to come off easily. Does anyone know if there is some trick to release some sort of latch or something so I can get inside and add choke and/or capacitor? 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Re: Advanced Receiver Research MSP144VDG-160 mast mount cover removal question
by Gary 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

Sad, they used to be the go-to pre-amp. Back in the day I I made a lot of HEO satellite contacts using them... 73, Joe kk0sd -----Original Message----- From: Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 4:55 PM To: Joseph B. Fitzgerald <jfitzgerald(a)alum.wpi.edu> Cc: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Advanced Receiver Research MSP144VDG-160 mast mount cover removal question Joe: I just bought a VHF and UHF one of those, and neither worked. I talked to ARR and they use a big rubber mallet to get the covers off. So, I sent them off to them to be fixed. I don't think mine have the BiasTee either. Charlie KB8CR > On Aug 4, 2023, at 5:17 PM, Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > I have an Advanced Receiver Research MSP144VDG-160 mast mount preamp, but it does not seem to be configured to be powered via the coax. I removed the cover screws, but the cover does not seem to want to come off easily. Does anyone know if there is some trick to release some sort of latch or something so I can get inside and add choke and/or capacitor? Or should I just pull it off more "enthusiastically"? > > de KM1P Joe > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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.a/ > msat.org%2Fabout-amsat%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C0795117d504a457f935f08db95 > 3579da%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638267829137588769 > %7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6I > k1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=V3fgBAlAuUqyoeP2K6HpR0E1%2 > BTesCVVuP%2BKT1tGEoXA%3D&reserved=0 > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailm/ > an.amsat.org%2Fhyperkitty%2Flist%2Famsat-bb%40amsat.org&data=05%7C01%7 > C%7C0795117d504a457f935f08db953579da%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaa > a%7C1%7C0%7C638267829137588769%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjA > wMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sd > ata=s7yeua5Y%2FQQsFJC8N%2BXwR%2BNV7hEGNLL4PlhQweKlt20%3D&reserved=0 > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all > of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailm/ > an.amsat.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C0795117d504a457f935f08db953579da%7C8 > 4df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638267829137588769%7CUnknown > %7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJ > XVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QhUsAqu99MPOW%2B5MgcfBrqSulp1XLLtDEl > ZknSQtCNA%3D&reserved=0 ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org/

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Re: Advanced Receiver Research MSP144VDG-160 mast mount cover removal question
by Charles Rubenstein 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

Joe: I just bought a VHF and UHF one of those, and neither worked. I talked to ARR and they use a big rubber mallet to get the covers off. So, I sent them off to them to be fixed. I don’t think mine have the BiasTee either. Charlie KB8CR > On Aug 4, 2023, at 5:17 PM, Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > I have an Advanced Receiver Research MSP144VDG-160 mast mount preamp, but it does not seem to be configured to be powered via the coax. I removed the cover screws, but the cover does not seem to want to come off easily. Does anyone know if there is some trick to release some sort of latch or something so I can get inside and add choke and/or capacitor? Or should I just pull it off more "enthusiastically"? > > de KM1P Joe > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Advanced Receiver Research MSP144VDG-160 mast mount cover removal question
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

I have an Advanced Receiver Research MSP144VDG-160 mast mount preamp, but it does not seem to be configured to be powered via the coax. I removed the cover screws, but the cover does not seem to want to come off easily. Does anyone know if there is some trick to release some sort of latch or something so I can get inside and add choke and/or capacitor? Or should I just pull it off more "enthusiastically"? de KM1P Joe

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TEVEL-4
by david.greenberg 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

Hello All, TEVEL-4 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today, 04.08.23 19:13U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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TEVEL-7
by david.greenberg 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

Hello All, TEVEL-7 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today, 04.08.23 19:02U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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TEVEL-2
by david.greenberg 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

Hello All, TEVEL-2 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today, 04.08.23 18:35U for 72 hours. Plan to activate TEVEL-7,4 during the next pass.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-08-04 04:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 04 Aug '23

04 Aug '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-08-04 04:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Karasuyama Residents Center, Setagaya, Japan, direct via JA1ZSH The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is 7M3TJZ Contact was successful: Thu 2023-08-03 09:26:18 UTC 49 deg (***) Congratulations to the Karasuyama Residents Center students, Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV, and mentor 7M3TJZ! (***) 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 2023-08-04 04:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-08-04 04:00 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 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and 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 active. 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 February 20, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 214 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 149 (***) Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 105 **************************************************************************** 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 1652. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1560. (***) 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. 68 on orbit Sergey Prokopyev Francisco Rubio Dimitri Petelin SpaceX Crew-6 on orbit Steve Bowen KI5BKB Warren Hoburg KB3HTZ Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV Andrey Fediaev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: ISS Sighting
by Ignacio Granados Vega 03 Aug '23

03 Aug '23

Excellent! Some time ago I told my neighbors about a pass that it was going to be possible to see in Costa Rica on that clear afternoon, many had no idea what it was about. A brief explanation beforehand and then the show in all its splendor, then many responded gratefully because their children, mainly, were able to see the ISS in amazement Ignacio - TI3IES El jue, 3 ago 2023 a las 11:15, Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB (< amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>) escribió: > We’re at YogurtLand in Jurupa Valley, CA. It’s 5 minutes before a 8:21PM > Pacific time > phenomenal visible pass of the International Space Station: 78 degrees’ > elevation … > > And it’s my birthday. > > It is cool enough outside so that families were seated at tables with > their desserts. > And I “hit” each table: “In five minutes, step over and watch the > INTERNATIONAL > SPACE STATION streak across the sky!!!” > > And they did. My wife and I had more than 20 folks - ALL “first-timers” > for viewing the > ISS! It was about as splendid an end to a birthday celebration I could > imagine. We stayed > and discussed STEM and space with parents and students. > > And so it goes … > > Clint K6LCS > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 -- ========================================== *Ignacio Granados Vega - TI3IES* Cartago, Costa Rica ========================================== *Cuidemos el medio ambiente. Por favor no imprima este correo si no es necesario.*

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ISS Sighting
by Clint Bradford 03 Aug '23

03 Aug '23

We’re at YogurtLand in Jurupa Valley, CA. It’s 5 minutes before a 8:21PM Pacific time phenomenal visible pass of the International Space Station: 78 degrees’ elevation … And it’s my birthday. It is cool enough outside so that families were seated at tables with their desserts. And I “hit” each table: “In five minutes, step over and watch the INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION streak across the sky!!!” And they did. My wife and I had more than 20 folks - ALL “first-timers” for viewing the ISS! It was about as splendid an end to a birthday celebration I could imagine. We stayed and discussed STEM and space with parents and students. And so it goes … Clint K6LCS

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AMSAT Ambassador News
by Clint Bradford 03 Aug '23

03 Aug '23

AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. From AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford K6LCS: "Think a 75-minute presentation on "working the easy satellites" would be appropriate for your club or event? Let me know by emailing me at k6lcsclint (at) gmail (dot) com or calling me at 909-999-SATS (7287)!" Clint has NEVER given the exact same show twice: EACH of the 160+ presentations so far has been customized/tailored to their audiences. Presentations in Tennessee, Florida, and Southern California scheduled in the next week. /end/

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Re: small sat
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 03 Aug '23

03 Aug '23

We would love to read a trip report from you guys here on the -BB de KM1P Joe

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Re: small sat
by Zach Metzinger 03 Aug '23

03 Aug '23

On 8/3/23 07:17, nick via AMSAT-BB wrote: > I am going to Small Sat conference at Logan UT . Please email me and let > get together for an eyeball QSO an or a cold 807? Hello Nick, I'll be there! Now, if you're talking about the beer, sure, but I don't have any 807 tubes (cold _or_ warm). :-) --- Zach N0ZGO

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small sat
by nick 03 Aug '23

03 Aug '23

Hello AMSAT-ers I am going to Small Sat conference at Logan UT . Please email me and let get together for an eyeball QSO an or a cold 807? 73's de nick k5qxj nick Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn

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VUCC Satellite Standing August 2023
by Jon Goering 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

------------------------------------------------------------ VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for July 01, 2023 to August 01, 2023. ------------------------------------------------------------ AA5PK 1324 1350 N8RO 1317 1323 N0JE 950 975 PS8ET 726 925 F4BKV 800 900 DF2ET 752 862 KN2K 750 804 EA2AA 756 778 KQ4DO 710 750 WD9EWK (DM43) 727 734 AF5CC 644 646 FG8OJ 600 635 XE1MYO 525 575 N8MR 528 557 VE4MM 508 536 A65BR 436 455 IK7FMQ 304 426 AB1OC 371 400 K8BL 297 300 PA7RA 299 300 N3CAL 247 270 N6PAZ 241 247 W7BMD 100 208 ZS2BK 176 186 JE2UFF 158 185 KB9DAK 164 171 AG4W New 161 N9XG New 151 JI1SIE New 107 ------------------------------------------------------------ Congratulations to the new VUCC holders. AG4W is first VUCC Satellite holder from EM64 73 Jon N7AZ

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TEVEL-5
by david.greenberg 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

Hello All, TEVEL-5 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today, 01.08.23 19:20U for 72 hours. 73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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Re: TEVEL-3
by samuel galet 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

Just heard tevel-3 from fn 35. Great signal. 73 de VE2LJV Samuel Galet Sent from my Galaxy -------- Original message -------- From: "david.greenberg via AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Date: 2023-08-01 3:47 a.m. (GMT-05:00) To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] TEVEL-3 Hello All, TEVEL-3 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today, 01.08.23 07:40U for 72 hours. 73, David 4X1DG �� -Galaxy ��

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Re: Tracking chandrayan
by Zach Metzinger 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

On 7/31/23 20:57, Ashhar Farhan via AMSAT-BB wrote: > This maybe old news to some but Scott Tillry, VE7TIL, is tracking > chandrayan 3, India's lunar lander. > It is gettint into the translunar injection right now. Very cool; he's a true radio-amateur experimenter! --- Zach N0ZGO

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TEVEL-3
by david.greenberg 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

Hello All, TEVEL-3 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today, 01.08.23 07:40U for 72 hours. 73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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Tracking chandrayan
by Ashhar Farhan 01 Aug '23

01 Aug '23

This maybe old news to some but Scott Tillry, VE7TIL, is tracking chandrayan 3, India's lunar lander. It is gettint into the translunar injection right now. Follow him live at https://www.youtube.com/live/UYJ1x9NUYTU?feature=share - f

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ARISS News Release No. 23-39
by David Jordan 31 Jul '23

31 Jul '23

ARISS News Release No.23-39 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at Karasuyama Residents Center, Setagaya, Japan August31, 2023—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has receivedschedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboardthe International Space Station (ISS) and students at the Karasuyama ResidentsCenter located in Setagaya, Japan. ARISS conducts 60-80 of these specialamateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe and crewmembers with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. The Karasuyama Residents Center (KRC) is a public facility thathosts various social, educational and cultural events. The KRC is hosting thisARISS event for students (kindergarten, elementary school and junior highschool) interested in space exploration, the ISS and its mission. Twenty-fivestudents are directly involved in this project. The local amateur radioclub (JA1ZSH) is also supporting this ARISS contact. Prior to this contact,students have been using an astronomical telescope with access to a planetariumand have been learning about orbital mechanics of artificial satellites (ISS),and how amateur radio is used to communicate with the ISS. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions ofAstronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, amateur radio call sign KI5VTV. The downlinkfrequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners thatare within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the relay ground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contactis in Setagaya, Japan. Amateur radio operators using call sign JA1ZSH, will operatethe ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for August 3, 2023 at 6:26 pm JST (Japan) (9:26UTC, 5:26 am EDT, 4:26 am CDT, 3:26 am MDT, 2:26am PDT). _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.How long do you exercise per day? 2.Why is the rocket shaped like a cylinder? 3.What did you consider when learning a non-native language like English? 4.What is the most challenging thing about going tospace? 5.How did you feel when you went to space? 6.Which planet do you want to go to? 7.Please tell me. What are some convenient and inconvenient things in space? 8.Does the earth really look the same as it does in pictures? 9.Please tell us the secret to making friends with astronauts from othercountries. 10.What happens if you crack an egg in space? 11.Will water freeze or evaporate ，if I release water intospace? 12.How does toilet system work in ISS? 13.What is your favorite space food? 14.How do you feel when you see the earth from space? 15.Which star is beautiful to you? 16.What kind of experiments do you do in ISS? 17.What is the hardest training you had to do to become an astronaut? 18.What was the most difficult part of experiments in space? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur SatelliteCorporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS NationalLab-Space Station Explorers, Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) andNASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN). The primary goal ofARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts,and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org MediaContact: DaveJordan, AA4KN ARISSPR Findus on social media at: Twitter:ARISS_Intl Facebook:facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram:ariss_intl Mastodon:[email protected] Checkout ARISS on Youtube.com.

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-31 22:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 31 Jul '23

31 Jul '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-31 22:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Baltasi airfield school in the Baltasinsky district of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, direct via RC4P The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Andrei Fedyaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact was successful for: 2023-07-30 14:02 UTC (***) Congratulations to the Baltasi airfield school students, Andrei, and mentor RV3DR (***) Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact was successful for: Mon 2023-07-31 08:16:45 UTC 72 deg (***) Congratulations to the Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre students, Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV, and mentor ON6TI (***) Karasuyama Residents Center, Setagaya, Japan, direct via JA1ZSH The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is 7M3TJZ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-08-03 09:26:18 UTC 49 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 2023-07-31 22:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-07-31 22:00 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 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and 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 active. 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 February 20, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 214 (***) Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 105 **************************************************************************** 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 1651. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1559. (***) 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. 68 on orbit Sergey Prokopyev Francisco Rubio Dimitri Petelin SpaceX Crew-6 on orbit Steve Bowen KI5BKB Warren Hoburg KB3HTZ Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV Andrey Fediaev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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ANS-211 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Mitch Ahrenstorff (AD0HJ) 30 Jul '23

30 Jul '23

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-211 In this edition: * 2023 AMSAT-UK Colloquium Set for Weekend of October 14th * CubeSat: Celebrating 20 Years of Transforming Space Access * ARRL Releases LoTW Configuration 11.25 with LEDSAT Support * FO-29 Operation Schedule for August 2023 * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for July 28, 2023 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * 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 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-211 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins To: All RADIO AMATEURS From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653 Washington, DC 20002 DATE 2023 July 30 2023 AMSAT-UK Colloquium Set for Weekend of October 14th AMSAT-UK is pleased to announce the 2023 AMSAT-UK Colloquium, scheduled to run alongside the Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) Convention at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom on October 14th and 15th, 2023. The 2023 AMSAT-UK Colloquium will be part of the RSGB Convention and will feature presentations on satellite and space-related topics, continuing the tradition from previous years. Full details of the Colloquium will be made available nearer the time on the AMSAT-UK website (https://amsat-uk.org). During the 2023 AMSAT-UK Colloquium, the Annual General Meeting of AMSAT-UK will take place, with the calling notice to be issued once the event's program is finalized. AMSAT-UK will host an AMSAT Gala Dinner at the Marriott Delta Hotel on Trimbold Drive, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes on the evening of Saturday, October 14th. Tickets for the dinner can be purchased online at the AMSAT-UK Online Shop (https://shop.amsat-uk.org) and include a three-course meal with tea and coffee at its conclusion. AMSAT-UK has reserved a limited number of rooms at the Marriott Delta for the night of October 14th, 2023, including breakfast on Sunday, October 15th. The rooms are available for single occupancy at £84 or double occupancy at £95. Bookings for the Hotel and Gala Dinner can be made through the AMSAT-UK Online Shop. Interested participants are advised to book early, as the Hotel and Gala Dinner bookings will close on October 1st, 2023, or when sold out. For access to the AMSAT-UK Colloquium, attendees are required to purchase Day Tickets for the RSGB Convention's Saturday and/or Sunday events. Early bird discounts are available through the RSGB website (https://rsgb.org/main/rsgb-2023-convention/). The 2023 AMSAT-UK Colloquium will be a gathering of satellite and space enthusiasts, providing an opportunity to learn, network, and explore the latest developments in satellite technology. [ANS thanks Barry Sankey G7RWY and Dave Johnson G4DPZ, AMSAT-UK Joint Secretaries for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- CubeSat: Celebrating 20 Years of Transforming Space Access Twenty years ago, an invention emerged from the labs of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo that would change the face of space exploration forever. The CubeSat, a tiny satellite with the dimensions of a square tissue box, revolutionized access to space, making it more affordable and achievable for researchers and students alike. The brainchild of professors Jordi Puig-Suari and Bob Twiggs, the CubeSat was born out of the need to solve a crucial problem. While universities aimed to train students through hands-on experience, getting their satellites into space was a daunting challenge due to the limited access to rockets and the high costs associated with launches. The innovative solution was simple yet effective, the CubeSat. They designed a standardized, risk-containment mechanism where all the risk of potential failure would be confined within the small box. This not only addressed the rocket providers' concerns about carrying student-built satellites but also reduced the cost and time required to send satellites into orbit. The CubeSat's impact was profound and far-reaching. Almost every rocket launched into space today carries CubeSats on board. The small satellite became an open standard, meaning anyone could use it without any charges, promoting uniformity and standardization across the industry. Unlike traditional satellites that could take years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build, CubeSats presented a cost-effective alternative. Building a CubeSat was a fraction of the expense, and the standard's versatility allowed various scientific missions, ranging from Earth observation and mapping to space exploration. The CubeSat opened the doors to space for many countries that launched their first-ever satellites, including Colombia, Switzerland, Hungary, Vietnam, and more. Private companies also capitalized on the CubeSat revolution, stepping in as intermediaries between satellite creators and rocket providers. Companies like Maverick Space Systems acted as "Uber for satellites," arranging rides for satellites of various sizes, including CubeSats, on rockets for commercial and government clients. The CubeSat's impact also extended to educational institutions. Cal Poly's CubeSat Lab provided students with hands-on experience, allowing them to design, build, and even launch CubeSats. The educational aspect of CubeSats became so popular that high school students at Grace Brethren High School in Simi Valley also had a class on spacecraft engineering, learning about CubeSats and building AMSAT CubeSat Simulators (CubeSatSim). The CubeSatSim Project, led by Dr. Alan Johnston, KU2Y, AMSAT Vice President Educational Relations, is an initiative sponsored by AMSAT. It involves the development of a low-cost satellite emulator called CubeSatSim, designed with solar panels, rechargeable batteries, and UHF radio telemetry transmission capabilities. The CubeSatSim features a 3D printed frame and can be expanded with additional sensors and modules. The project aims to provide an accessible platform for educational purposes. Detailed documentation and build instructions are available on the project's Wiki at https://github.com/alanbjohnston/CubeSatSim. As the CubeSat celebrates its 20th anniversary, it stands as a testament to the power of innovation and the impact of an open standard in transforming an entire industry. What began as a solution to a niche problem has now become an integral part of space exploration, enabling researchers, students, and commercial ventures to access space like never before. The CubeSat's legacy is imprinted in space, as these tiny satellites continue to leave their mark on missions, both in orbit and beyond. [ANS thanks Michelle Loxton, writing for KCLU, and Dr. Alan Johnston, KU2Y, AMSAT Vice President Educational Relations for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ The 2023 AMSAT President's Club coins are here now! To commemorate the 40th anniversary of its launch on June 16, 1983, this year's coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 10. Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ ARRL Releases LoTW Configuration 11.25 with LEDSAT Support The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) has recently unveiled the latest version of the Logbook of The World (LoTW) configuration file, version 11.25, which includes support for LEDSAT, an educational 1U CubeSat developed by students from Sapienza University in Rome's S5Lab research team, with backing from AMSAT Italia. LEDSAT's primary objective is to demonstrate a LED-based payload for ground-based optical tracking. One of the notable features of LEDSAT is its digipeater capability, which allows it to store and retransmit digital messages sent to the satellite, effectively acting as a transponder for long-distance communication. When opening ARRL's TQSL (Trusted QSL) application, an "Update Available" dialog box will display if a newer configuration file is available. Simply click the 'OK' button to install the latest configuration file. You can easily determine whether a new version of TQSL or its Configuration Data is available by selecting the "Help" menu and clicking on "Check for Updates...". The latest version of TQSL (version 2.6.5) can be downloaded from https://www.arrl.org/tqsl/tqsl-2.6.5.msi. Additionally, the GreenCube Terminal program developed by Carsten Groen, OZ9AAR, now includes support for communications with the LEDSAT digipeater by utilizing the "Soundmodem for GreenCube" TNC application created by Andy Kopanchuk, UZ7HO. The latest release of the GreenCube Terminal program version 1.0.0.62 was provided on July 22, 2023. More information can be found at https://moonbounce.dk/hamradio/greencube-terminal-program.html. [ANS thanks the American Radio Relay League and Carsten Groen, OZ9AAR for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- FO-29 Operation Schedule for August 2023 Regarding Fuji No. 3 (FO-29), the period of continuous operation in full sunshine has ended, and continuous operation is not possible. After being switched on, the satellite will remain in operation until the onboard low-voltage trigger turns it off again when the satellite is no longer in sunlight. In addition, regarding the recent situation of Fuji No. 3, it will continue to be difficult to receive commands in the morning laps in Japan, so please be aware that it may take some time before it is turned on. Scheduled time to turn on the Fuji-3 analog transmitter (UTC) (posted on July 24, 2023) August 2023 5th 05:12-20:00- 6th 06:00~ 11th 04:55-06:40- 12th 05:45-07:35-20:30- 13th 04:50-06:35- 19th 06:20~ 20th 05:25-07:17- 26th 05:10-06:55-20:00- 27th 06:00-07:50- * Estimated time indicates the time to start sending commands. Please be aware that it may take some time for the repeater to turn on due to antenna pointing due to the attitude of the satellite, disturbances in the ionosphere, interference, power supply conditions of the satellite, etc. Fuji 3 has been in an unstable situation for more than a quarter of a century since its launch, as we have already reported. Please use Fuji No. 3 after understanding when using it. [ANS thanks JARL, the Japan Amateur Radio League, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase Arrows, Alaskan Arrows, and M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for July 28, 2023 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. Elements in the TLE bulletin files are updated daily. TLE bulletin files are updated to add or remove satellites as necessary Thursday evenings around 2300 UTC, or more frequently if new high interest satellites are launched. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/. The following satellite has been added to this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: MRC-100 NORAD Cat ID 56993 IARU Coordinated Frequency: 436.720 MHz. (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for identification). The following satellite has decayed from orbit and has been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: DO-111 (ARDUIQUBE/DIY-1) NORAD Cat ID 47963 decayed from orbit on 21 July 2023 per Space-Track.org [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. + Upcoming Contacts School in the Baltasinsky district of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The scheduled crewmember is Andrei Fedyaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for: Sun 2023-07-30 14:05:00 UTC Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Mon 2023-07-31 08:16:45 UTC Karasuyama Residents Center, Setagaya, Japan, direct via JA1ZSH The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is 7M3TJZ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-08-03 09:26:18 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] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition? Get your AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store! 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Upcoming Satellite Operations From Wayne, W7WGC: POTA K-2816 activation in grid square CN73 on Sunday, July 30 AO-91 @ 16:15Z & 17:50Z JO-97 @ 17:36Z & 19:11Z RS-44 @ 19:03Z & 20:56Z SO-50 @ 21:34Z ARISS @ 21:37Z AO-7 @ 21:54Z (Mode B) Several good low Eastern passes! From John, KC7JPC: I will be back in DN19 on August 9th and 10th. Will get on fm/linear while there. Evenings for sure but maybe some early morning passes as well. Will also be in dn29,dn39, dn36, and dn19 again the next week. August 14-18. Fm only and more than likely just the evening Tevel passes. Still need to do a pack up of gear on the motorcycle to make sure the radio fits in with the gear. From Mike, N8MR - I will be in EN57 roving to EN56 and EN67 Aug 4 - 12. On Aug 4, will activate EN66 on RS-44 during the 1713z pass, and may be on other adjacent sat passes. Prefer linear sats, but will be on FM sats. Skeds posted mainly via Twitter @MikeN8MR. Sked depends on wx, etc. All QSOs will be posted LoTW, using N8MR (no /p, /r). [ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. + Small Satellite Conference August 5-10, 2023 Utah State University, Logan, UT More information at: https://smallsat.org/ + Northeast HamXposition and ARRL New England Division Convention August 25-27, 2023 Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel Marlboro, MA https://hamxposition.org/ + 41st AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting October 20-21, 2023 Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel 4440 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX 75063 [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + The AMSAT 41st Annual Symposium & Annual Meeting will take place in Dallas/Ft. Worth on October 20-21. Attendees can book rooms at the Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel at a discounted group rate of $137.00 per night for a standard room with a single King bed or two Queen beds. State and local taxes of 15% are not included in the rate. Rooms are available for check-in from October 18 and check-out until October 22. Phone and online reservations are available, and attendees should mention "RADIO AMATEUR SATELLITE" when booking. The hotel is conveniently located at DFW International Airport and offers free parking for attendees. For any inquiries, email info(a)amsat.org. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] + The Moonlighter CubeSat has successfully reached its planned low earth orbit in preparation for the upcoming in-space hacking competition, known as the Space Security Challenge: Hack-A-Sat 4. This competition, run by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, aims to enhance security researcher knowledge and skills in securing space systems. The finals of the Hack-A-Sat event will take place in Las Vegas in August, with the winner having a chance to win a cash prize of $50,000. The competition provides an opportunity for hackers, researchers, and space enthusiasts to tackle space systems cyber security challenges. [ANS thanks Alun Williams, writing for ElectronicsWeekly.com, for the above information] + On July 23, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with 22 additional satellites for the Starlink communications constellation. During the launch, the rocket created a temporary hole in the ionosphere, also known as a rocket exhaust depletion (RED), by releasing exhaust that interacts with charged oxygen atoms, creating a reddish patch. Although the damage is not permanent and mainly affects amateur radio signals, the increasing frequency of such occurrences due to the growing number of satellite launches has raised concerns among scientists about the potential impact on the ozone layer, as rocket exhaust releases various toxic chemicals into the atmosphere. Stricter controls for the launch services industry have been called for to address this issue. [ANS thanks Aditya Madanapalle, writing for News9 Live, for the above information] + The preparation for Ariane 6's inaugural flight is going well, as the teams completed a launcher preparation and countdown sequence successfully at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana on 18th July. The test included various critical tasks such as removing the mobile gantry, chilling down fluidic systems, and filling the tanks with liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. The launch chronology was also completed up to the ignition of the Vulcain 2.1 engine. During the 26-hour exercise, degraded and contingency modes were tested, demonstrating the launcher and launch base's proper functioning. Although the ignition of the Vulcain 2.1 engine had to be postponed to a later session, the overall performance of the full launch system was excellent. The teams are confident about the progress of the test campaign and are preparing for a long duration hot firing test in the summer. [ANS thanks the European Space Agency 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 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

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TEVEL-6
by david.greenberg 29 Jul '23

29 Jul '23

Hello All, TEVEL-6 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today, 29.07.23 19:00U for 72 hours. 73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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TEVEL-2
by david.greenberg 29 Jul '23

29 Jul '23

Hello All, TEVEL-2 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today, 29.07.23 07:22U for 72 hours. 73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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TEVEL-7,4
by david.greenberg＠bezeqint.net 28 Jul '23

28 Jul '23

Hello All, TEVEL-7,4F M transponders have been activated, starting from today, 28.07.23 18:50U for 72 hours. Will try to activate TEVEL-2,6 in the morning pass, my time. 73, David 4X1DG

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-28 18:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 28 Jul '23

28 Jul '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-28 18:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Baltasi airfield school in the Baltasinsky district of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, direct via RC4P (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Andrei Fedyaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for 2023-07-30 14:02 UTC (***) Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Mon 2023-07-31 08:16:45 UTC 72 deg Karasuyama Residents Center, Setagaya, Japan, direct via JA1ZSH The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is 7M3TJZ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-08-03 09:26:18 UTC 49 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 2023-07-28 18:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-07-28 03:00 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 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and 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 active. 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 February 20, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 213 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 105 **************************************************************************** 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 1649. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1557. 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. 68 on orbit Sergey Prokopyev Francisco Rubio Dimitri Petelin SpaceX Crew-6 on orbit Steve Bowen KI5BKB Warren Hoburg KB3HTZ Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV Andrey Fediaev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: Fox Delta controller
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 28 Jul '23

28 Jul '23

At 12:09 PM 7/28/2023 -0400, g.lee.barnett(a)gmail.com wrote: >I'm using GS-232 with my setup. I have the Fox-Delta and Yaesu G-5400B >controller. > >Let me know if I can provide any other information. > >73, >Lee >AA4LB Thanks Lee, Burns, & all, Sounds like either Satpc32 settings will command Fox-Delta for what it needs. KB7ADL

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-28 15:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 28 Jul '23

28 Jul '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-28 15:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: School in the Baltasinsky district of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Andrei Fedyaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for 2023-07-30 14:05 UTC Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Mon 2023-07-31 08:16:45 UTC 72 deg Karasuyama Residents Center, Setagaya, Japan, direct via JA1ZSH The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is 7M3TJZ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-08-03 09:26:18 UTC 49 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 2023-07-28 15:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-07-28 03:00 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 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and 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 active. 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 February 20, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 213 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 105 **************************************************************************** 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 1649. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1557. 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. 68 on orbit Sergey Prokopyev Francisco Rubio Dimitri Petelin SpaceX Crew-6 on orbit Steve Bowen KI5BKB Warren Hoburg KB3HTZ Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV Andrey Fediaev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: Fox Delta controller
by Burns Fisher 28 Jul '23

28 Jul '23

Note that the FoxDelta box is pretty much a clone of the old and no-longer-available AMSAT box, which in turn was compatible with the commands for the GS-232. I believe I have successfully used both GS-232 and SabreTrack settings on SatPC32 with the AMSAT box, but it's been a while since I have used it. I don't recall why I tried both of them and if there was an issue with one or the other. In any case, I'm suggesting that probably either one will work. But it should be no big deal to try one, and if it does not work switch to the other. 73, Burns WB1FJ On Fri, Jul 28, 2023 at 9:59 AM Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > If you need a terminal program, I suggest using Putty on Windows. > > --... ...-- > Don KB2YSI > > On Thu, Jul 27, 2023, 16:33 Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> At 05:27 PM 7/27/2023 +0000, crohtun(a)aol.com wrote: >> >My FD interfaces SatPC32 with a Yaesu G5500DC. I am using SAEBRTrackBox >> as >> >the SatPC32 setting. SatPC32 is running on a W11 laptop. To interface >> with >> >FD required installation of a CH340 driver for the com port to FD. >> > >> >HyperTerminal wasnâ€™t necessary for FD installation. I didnâ€™t have it >> >and found that getting it and using it was more complicated than >> manually >> >following the prompts from FD. >> > >> >GL and 73, >> > >> >Ray KN2K >> >> >> Thanks to everyone for the advice, I just want to be up to >> speed for when the Fox-delta gets here. Will be using it with >> my old Yaesu 5400B. Still haven't found LVB command list to >> use with terminal program for manual testing. >> >> KB7ADL >> >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. >> Opinions expressed >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of >> AMSAT-NA. >> Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at >> https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >> https://mailman.amsat.org >> > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Fox Delta controller
by Don KB2YSI 28 Jul '23

28 Jul '23

If you need a terminal program, I suggest using Putty on Windows. --... ...-- Don KB2YSI On Thu, Jul 27, 2023, 16:33 Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > At 05:27 PM 7/27/2023 +0000, crohtun(a)aol.com wrote: > >My FD interfaces SatPC32 with a Yaesu G5500DC. I am using SAEBRTrackBox > as > >the SatPC32 setting. SatPC32 is running on a W11 laptop. To interface > with > >FD required installation of a CH340 driver for the com port to FD. > > > >HyperTerminal wasnâ€™t necessary for FD installation. I didnâ€™t have it > >and found that getting it and using it was more complicated than manually > >following the prompts from FD. > > > >GL and 73, > > > >Ray KN2K > > > Thanks to everyone for the advice, I just want to be up to > speed for when the Fox-delta gets here. Will be using it with > my old Yaesu 5400B. Still haven't found LVB command list to > use with terminal program for manual testing. > > KB7ADL > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org >

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-28 03:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 28 Jul '23

28 Jul '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-28 03:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact was successful: Thu 2023-07-27 09:57:42 UTC 88 deg (***) Congratulations to the Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre students, Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV, and mentor ON6TI! (***) School in the Baltasinsky district of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Andrei Fedyaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for 2023-07-30 14:05 UTC Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Mon 2023-07-31 08:16:45 UTC 72 deg Karasuyama Residents Center, Setagaya, Japan, direct via JA1ZSH The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is 7M3TJZ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-08-03 09:26:18 UTC 49 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 2023-07-28 03:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-07-28 03:00 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 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and 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 active. 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 February 20, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 213 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 105 **************************************************************************** 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 1649. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1557. (***) 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. 68 on orbit Sergey Prokopyev Francisco Rubio Dimitri Petelin SpaceX Crew-6 on orbit Steve Bowen KI5BKB Warren Hoburg KB3HTZ Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV Andrey Fediaev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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ARISS News Release No. 23-38
by David Jordan 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

ARISS News Release No.23-38 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), Dubai, UnitedArab Emirates July27, 2023—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has receivedschedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboardthe International Space Station (ISS) and students at the MBRSC located in Dubai,UAE. ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateur radio contacts each yearbetween students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboardthe ISS. The MBRSC is a Dubai government organization working on the UAEspace program, which includes various space satellite projects, the EmiratesMars Mission, the Emirates Lunar Mission, and the UAE astronaut program. TheMBRSC actively works to promote space science and research in the region witheducational programs designed to promote a culture based on discovery andexploration in future generations at all education levels. MBRSC is hosting this ARISS contact for highschool students who will be asking questions in Arabic and/or English. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radioallowing students to ask their questions of Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, amateurradio call sign KI5VTV. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHzand may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that alsoencompasses the relay ground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contactis at MBRSC, Dubai, UAE. Amateur radio operators using call sign A68MBR, willoperate the ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for July 31, 2023 at 12:16:45 pm GST (Dubai,UAE) (8:16:45 UTC, 4:16 am EDT, 3:16 amCDT, 2:16 am MDT, 1:16 am PDT). _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.What happens to your body when you return to Earth after spending a long timein space? 2.How does the lack of gravity affect the growth of plants and crops on the ISS? 3.How do you take care of the ISS and keep it clean? 4.How do you deal with waste disposal on the ISS? 5.How do you manage the temperature inside the ISS? 6.Can you see the Northern Lights from the ISS? And how do they happen? 7.Can you describe the process of docking and undocking with other spacecraft ormodules? 8.How does the ISS stay in its orbit when there is no gravity? Why doesn’t itfall or fly away in space? 9.How did it feel to be in a Spacesuit and how did you handle the heavy weight ofit? 10.How does space weather, such as solar flares and geomagnetic storms andradiation, affect the safety and operations of the ISS? 11.When the 6 months mission ends, when do you start preparing to go back to earthand how do you prepare? 12.What new technologies are you using on ISS and how are you having benefit fromit? 13.Where does the ISS get power from? 14.How do you wash your clothes on ISS? 15.Did your blood pressure change in Space and what effects does space have on it? 16.How do you feel after spending more than 4 months on the ISS while your returndate to Earth is approaching? 17.What did you think of when the rocket started taking off to space? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur SatelliteCorporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS NationalLab-Space Station Explorers, Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) andNASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN). The primary goal ofARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts,and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before and duringthese radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities take partin hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, and amateurradio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org MediaContact: DaveJordan, AA4KN ARISSPR Findus on social media at: Twitter:ARISS_Intl Facebook:facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram:ariss_intl Mastodon:[email protected] Checkout ARISS on Youtube.com.

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Re: Fox Delta controller
by crohtun＠aol.com 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

My FD interfaces SatPC32 with a Yaesu G5500DC. I am using SAEBRTrackBox as the SatPC32 setting. SatPC32 is running on a W11 laptop. To interface with FD required installation of a CH340 driver for the com port to FD. HyperTerminal wasn’t necessary for FD installation. I didn’t have it and found that getting it and using it was more complicated than manually following the prompts from FD. GL and 73, Ray KN2K Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Thursday, July 27, 2023, 1:14 PM, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Hi again, I just ordered a Fox Delta controller which should get here in a couple weeks. Right now I'm studying configuration for use with Satpc32. In one place I'm seeing is use Yaesu GS-232 in Satpc32 for the Fox-Delta controller, in another place I'm seeing use SAEBRTrackBox in Satpc32 for the controller. Not sure which to choose. Any suggestions? I'd also like to get the list of LVB tracker controller commands for use in HyperTerm. Fox-Delta uses the same firmware, but I can't find the command list. Thanks KB7ADL ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Fox Delta controller
by n9fn＠n9fn.com 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

Check into the http://www.igatemini.com/sat controller. It eliminates the need for SATPC32 and the GS-232 and works great with any browser. Much easier to work with and lower cost. Dave - N9FN -----Original Message----- From: Stephen Thornber via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 1:27 PM To: Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL <vlfiscus(a)mcn.net> Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Fox Delta controller If you have a yaesu rotator go with the GS-232. Its a bit pricey but I have and it works well. Stephen G6SGA Sent from my iPhone > On 27 Jul 2023, at 19:15, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Hi again, > > I just ordered a Fox Delta controller which should get here in a > couple weeks. Right now I'm studying configuration for use with > Satpc32. > > In one place I'm seeing is use Yaesu GS-232 in Satpc32 for the > Fox-Delta controller, in another place I'm seeing use SAEBRTrackBox in > Satpc32 for the controller. > > Not sure which to choose. Any suggestions? > > I'd also like to get the list of LVB tracker controller commands for > use in HyperTerm. Fox-Delta uses the same firmware, but I can't find > the command list. > > Thanks > KB7ADL > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum > available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring > membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do > not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy > Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all > of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Fox Delta controller
by Kc2syf 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

If you are using and I come 9700 or a Icom satellite radio and they yaesu G 5500. You should look into the CSN SAT tracker you’ll illuminate the GS 232 interface. There’s no software to load no comport errors. WWW.csnsat.com Mike Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 27, 2023, at 1:26 PM, Stephen Thornber via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > If you have a yaesu rotator go with the GS-232. Its a bit pricey but I have and it works well. > > Stephen G6SGA > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 27 Jul 2023, at 19:15, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> Hi again, >> >> I just ordered a Fox Delta controller which should get >> here in a couple weeks. Right now I'm studying configuration >> for use with Satpc32. >> >> In one place I'm seeing is use Yaesu GS-232 in Satpc32 for the Fox-Delta >> controller, in another place I'm seeing use SAEBRTrackBox in Satpc32 for the >> controller. >> >> Not sure which to choose. Any suggestions? >> >> I'd also like to get the list of LVB tracker controller commands >> for use in HyperTerm. Fox-Delta uses the same firmware, but I >> can't find the command list. >> >> Thanks >> KB7ADL >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Fox Delta controller
by Stephen Thornber 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

If you have a yaesu rotator go with the GS-232. Its a bit pricey but I have and it works well. Stephen G6SGA Sent from my iPhone > On 27 Jul 2023, at 19:15, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Hi again, > > I just ordered a Fox Delta controller which should get > here in a couple weeks. Right now I'm studying configuration > for use with Satpc32. > > In one place I'm seeing is use Yaesu GS-232 in Satpc32 for the Fox-Delta > controller, in another place I'm seeing use SAEBRTrackBox in Satpc32 for the > controller. > > Not sure which to choose. Any suggestions? > > I'd also like to get the list of LVB tracker controller commands > for use in HyperTerm. Fox-Delta uses the same firmware, but I > can't find the command list. > > Thanks > KB7ADL > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Fox Delta controller
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

Hi again, I just ordered a Fox Delta controller which should get here in a couple weeks. Right now I'm studying configuration for use with Satpc32. In one place I'm seeing is use Yaesu GS-232 in Satpc32 for the Fox-Delta controller, in another place I'm seeing use SAEBRTrackBox in Satpc32 for the controller. Not sure which to choose. Any suggestions? I'd also like to get the list of LVB tracker controller commands for use in HyperTerm. Fox-Delta uses the same firmware, but I can't find the command list. Thanks KB7ADL

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Last day and a half for DM76
by David Spoelstra 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

Schedule on hams.at -David, N9KT

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Next Rocket Lab launch this weekend
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 27 Jul '23

27 Jul '23

See: https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1684058155100291074 I thought they might have weather problems before Sunday. 73, Terry Osborne ZL2BAC

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-26 18:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 26 Jul '23

26 Jul '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-26 18:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Thu 2023-07-27 09:57:42 UTC 88 deg School in the Baltasinsky district of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Andrei Fedyaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for 2023-07-30 14:05 UTC Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Mon 2023-07-31 08:16:45 UTC 72 deg Karasuyama Residents Center, Setagaya, Japan, direct via JA1ZSH The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is 7M3TJZ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-08-03 09:26:18 UTC 49 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 2023-07-26 18:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-07-24 17:00 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 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and 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 active. 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 February 20, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 213 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 105 **************************************************************************** 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 1648. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1556. 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. 68 on orbit Sergey Prokopyev Francisco Rubio Dimitri Petelin SpaceX Crew-6 on orbit Steve Bowen KI5BKB Warren Hoburg KB3HTZ Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV Andrey Fediaev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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QSO, Today, Academy
by Thomas Schuessler 25 Jul '23

25 Jul '23

I was curious if anybody wanted to/has already signed up to do a presentation for the rebranded QSO Today Academy? The event is September 9 and 10 I believe but the deadline to sign up for presentations is August 1. I’m willing to do it and I would like to work with some other folks to not only enhance the presentation but also to fill a virtual meeting space that they offer. We need to move on this pretty quickly or we’re gonna lose this opportunity. Presentation slots are 50 minutes with 20 to 30 minutes being a pre-recorded presentation and the rest for Q&A. The deadline for the pre-recorded presentation is September 1. My concept for doing this is a who, what, when, where, why, how format. In 20 or 30 minutes it’s hard to tell someone everything that we know about satellites work, but it’s enough to give some basic information that points the viewer to where to look for more in Information and to give a decent amount of time for them to ask specific questions. Many audience members for these sessions will have had some exposure with an Amateur satellites do them to ask specific questions after hearing a very generic presentation. Contact me on list or off list within the next day or two and we can work out who wants to be the front person for this and then we can coordinate the elements of what we’re going to put together. 73 Tom Schuessler , N5HYP Sent from my iPhone

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TEVEL-5
by david.greenberg＠bezeqint.net 25 Jul '23

25 Jul '23

Hello All, TEVEL-5 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today, 25.07.23 07:10U for 72 hours. 73, David 4X1DG

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ARISS News Release No. 23-37
by David Jordan 25 Jul '23

25 Jul '23

ARISS News Release No.23-37 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), Dubai, UnitedArab Emirates July24, 2023—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has receivedschedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboardthe International Space Station (ISS) and students at the MBRSC located in Dubai,UAE. ARISS conducts 60-80 of thesespecial amateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe andcrew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. The MBRSC is a Dubai government organization working on the UAEspace program, which includes various space satellite projects, the EmiratesMars Mission, the Emirates Lunar Mission, and the UAE astronaut program. TheMBRSC actively works to promote space science and research in the region witheducational programs designed to promote a culture based on discovery andexploration in future generations at all education levels. MBRSC is hosting this ARISS contact for highschool students who will be asking questions in Arabic and/or English. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radioallowing students to ask their questions of Astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi, amateurradio call sign KI5VTV. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHzand may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that alsoencompasses the relay ground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contactis at MBRSC, Dubai, UAE. Amateur radio operators using call sign A68MBR, willoperate the ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for July 27, 2023 at 1:57:42 pm GST (Dubai,UAE) (9:57:42 UTC, 5:57 am EDT, 4:57 amCDT, 3:57 am MDT, 2:57 am PDT). _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1. What training have you had beforegoing to Space you find now the most important while on ISS? 2. How did you prepare for yourspacewalk on ISS? 3. Were you able to hear any soundsin space (during the spacewalk)? 4. How does it feel to beweightless? How would it affect you when you are back to earth after a longtime of weightlessness? 5. What is your most enjoyableexperience you had in space? 6. Can you see stars and planetsclearly from the ISS? 7. How do you recycle resources onISS, such as water and oxygen? 8. Can you explain the process ofgrowing plants or food in space and why do you do it? 9. Is the ISS protected from SpaceDebris and how? 10. When studying the human body inspace, do you do experiments on each other or just yourself and why? 11. Do you use 3D printing on ISS,how and what do you use it for? 12. Are there any ArtificialIntelligence equipment on ISS and do you think they are useful in spaceexploration and studies? 13. How many robotic arms are thereon ISS and what do you use them for? Are they hard to operate? 14. Do you run out of supplies onISS and how do you manage the amount you have? Is there a specific amount offood that you are allowed to use daily? 15. When you are back from ISS, howlong do you need to adapt to earth gravity and what treatments do you gothrough? 16. Does ISS need fuel to operateand if yes, how do you fill it with fuel? 17. Does space have an effect onyour internal organs and what? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur SatelliteCorporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS NationalLab-Space Station Explorers, Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) andNASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN). The primary goal ofARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts,and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org MediaContact: DaveJordan, AA4KN ARISSPR Findus on social media at: Twitter:ARISS_Intl Facebook:facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram:ariss_intl Mastodon:[email protected] Checkout ARISS on Youtube.com.

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One more day
by Bruce 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

There is one more day to get your submissions in for AMSAT Field Day. 11:59 PM Central Time, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 is the deadline. 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Member 2016-2024 ARRL Awards Field Checker (DXCC, WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0200z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 athttp://www.amsatnet.com Podcast athttp://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/amsat

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TEVEL-3
by david.greenberg＠bezeqint.net 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

Hello All, TEVEL-3 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today, 24.07.23 19:50U for 72 hours. 73, David 4X1DG

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Accessing LEDSAT
by Calvin McDonald 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

Would someone who is successfully using LEDSAT and using SatPC32ISS please share the up/download frequencies your are using in the Doppler.SQF file. Thanks

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-24 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-24 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Thu 2023-07-27 09:57:42 UTC 88 deg School in the Baltasinsky district of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Andrei Fedyaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for 2023-07-30 14:05 UTC Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Mon 2023-07-31 08:16:45 UTC 72 deg (***) Karasuyama Residents Center, Setagaya, Japan, direct via JA1ZSH The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV (***) The ARISS mentor is 7M3TJZ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-08-03 09:26:18 UTC 49 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 2023-07-24 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 2023-07-24 17:00 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 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and 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 active. 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 February 20, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 213 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 105 **************************************************************************** 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 1648. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1556. 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. 68 on orbit Sergey Prokopyev Francisco Rubio Dimitri Petelin SpaceX Crew-6 on orbit Steve Bowen KI5BKB Warren Hoburg KB3HTZ Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV Andrey Fediaev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: Any new upcoming satellites?
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 24 Jul '23

24 Jul '23

The IARU satellite frequency coordination pages are another source to learn who has recently been coordinated as well as applications in progress. See https://iaru.amsat-uk.org/index.php de KM1P Joe.

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ITU Geneva 4U100QO
by David G0MRF 23 Jul '23

23 Jul '23

I noticed this evening that LoTW is crediting this call to the country of Austria. Anyone else having this problem. They have been active on QO-100 and IO-117 over the past couple of months. 73 David G0MRF

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Re: Any new upcoming satellites?
by Clint Bradford 23 Jul '23

23 Jul '23

>> … Dude, You left out the AMSAT News Service … Was NOT intentional - sorry! Clint

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Re: Any new upcoming satellites?
by Clint Bradford 23 Jul '23

23 Jul '23

Stick with this list, AMSAT’s Twitter feed, AMSAT’s Facebook page, and ARRL News - for information on upcoming projects! Clint K6LCS work-sat.com > On Jul 23, 2023, at 1:08 PM, JOHN GEIGER via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Anyone have any inside information ...

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Any new upcoming satellites?
by JOHN GEIGER 23 Jul '23

23 Jul '23

Anyone have any inside information on upcoming satellite launches which will contain transponders that we can use? 73 John AF5CC Sent using {0}

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ANS-204 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Paul Stoetzer 23 Jul '23

23 Jul '23

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-204 In this edition: * AMSAT 41st Annual Symposium & Annual Meeting Rooms Now Available * EO-88 (Nayif-1) Reenters * URESAT-1 Update * May/June 2023 Edition of The AMSAT Journal Now Available * Special ARISS SSTV Experiment Scheduled for ARRL Teacher's Institute * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for July 20, 2023 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * 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 http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] amsat.org You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ ANS-204 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins To: All RADIO AMATEURS From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653 Washington, DC 20002 DATE 2023 July 23 AMSAT 41st Annual Symposium & Annual Meeting Rooms Now Available Planning on attending the AMSAT 41st Annual Symposium and General Meeting in Dallas/Ft. Worth on October 20-21? Of course you are! Rooms at the discounted group rate are now available. We suggest you make your reservations right away because only a limited number of rooms are available. The hotel and room rate information is as follows: Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel 4440 W John Carpenter Fwy. Irving, TX 75063 972-929-8400 Rooms are available for check-in on Wednesday, October 18 and check out Sunday, October 22. Standard room with single King bed is $137.00* Standard room with two Queen beds is $137.00* * Rate does not include state and local taxes of 15% For Phone Reservations: 972-929-8400 Ask for rate RADIO AMATEUR SATELLITE. For Online Reservations: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=16899566… (Make sure you enter the dates you want before clicking on the "Check Availability" button. The hotel is conveniently located at the DFW International Airport for those flying to the event. The hotel offers free parking for those driving. If you have questions or comments, please send your email to info [at] amsat [dot] org. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ The 2023 AMSAT President's Club coins are here now! To commemorate the 40th anniversary of its launch on June 16, 1983, this year's coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 10. Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ EO-88 (Nayif-1) Reenters EO-88, with its 70cm to 2m linear transponder, having spent a trouble free 6 years and 5 months in space, finally re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere and burned up on Tuesday, 18th July. Having originally been launched into a 500km orbit, EO-88 has reduced in altitude rapidly over the past year due to the increased level of solar activity. Remarkably, some of the last frames of telemetry were captured as the 1U CubeSat passed over the South Western United States. The final 90 seconds show a rapid rise in temperature across all the satellites sub systems. The last frame of data was captured by David WB0IZO in New Mexico at 18:18:54 UTC showing the antenna temperatures operating about 40 degrees above normal. During the past 2 weeks, 86 stations have contributed EO-88 telemetry to the FUNcube Data Warehouse and this has given us the opportunity to study the behaviour of a functioning CubeSat as it makes its return from Space. Thank you all for your support. Having provided the last frame of data, David WB0IZO, wins the telemetry section of the AMSAT-UK re-entry competition and will receive a framed certificate of achievement. The prediction for the date and time of re-entry was very close with Paul N8HM predicting the 17th July and Larry N1MIW calculating the 21st. However, the winning entry was made by Thomas HB9SKA who correctly predicted the 18th July. Thomas also wins a framed certificate. RIP EO-88. GOODBYE AND THANKS FOR THE FUN! [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- URESAT-1 Update This is an update about our satellite URESAT-1, launched with SpaceX on June 12th (Transporter-8 mission from Vanderberg) and using Alba Orbital as our space broker. First of all, URESAT-1 is a small pocketQube 1.5P (8x5x5 cm), much smaller than a Cubesat. The satellite was expelled from the D-Orbit Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) ION ten days after the launch, on June 22th at 12.10 UTC, along with MRC-100 and ROM-2 satellites. Soon after, using the OTV TLE available for pointing, signals from MRC-100 and ROM-2 were received but not ours... This made us think we again had a problem with the deployment of the antennas. Fortunately Daniel EA4GPZ could receive the URESAT-1 on June 26th using the ATA radio telescope at 22.03 UTC. The pattern of the transmissions matched and, using the IQs from the two antennas used, with two polarities, we could decodify telemetry, showing that the satellite was performing well with no resets or events. The battery was almost fully charged but the antennas were not deployed, as it was shown in the status packet received. We worked hard to improve the deployment system from our previous satellites but something hasn't gone well again. Satellite seems to be cold even in sunlight but we performed tests using temperatures as low as 20 C below zero so this should not be a problem... Doing a lot of analysis (after the ATA observation we found that our satellite was 20-30 seconds ahead of MRC-100) and with a lot of help from the Satnogs thread regarding that launch, we managed to conclude that our satellite should be NORAD object 56992. The team at Dwingeloo radio telescope on Netherlands has confirmed this with several observations these days https://network.satnogs.org/observations/7877553/ https://network.satnogs.org/observations/7881183/ https://network.satnogs.org/observations/7883687/ Using the IQs of these recordings (available here https://data.camras.nl/satnogs/) we have been able to decode new telemetry, CW and even a SSTV image from the satellite image bank. After more than three weeks in orbit the satellite is performing well and we hope that the antennas will deploy at some moment. The plan now is sending the satellite commands to try to deploy the antennas, although we are going to need a lot of power because the received signal without a proper antenna will be low. If you have a powerful station for transmitting on VHF and want to help us, please let me know. We want to thank Daniel EA4GPZ, the ATA radio telescope, PE0SAT, the Dwingeloo staff, especially Tammo Jan, and Satnogs staff for their kind help in identifying the URESAT and the reception of their signals. It has provided very valuable data on the status of the satellite. Decoded telemetry, CW and the SSTV image is available in our web (sorry, it is in spanish) and also in the Satnogs thread about the Transporter-8 mission: https://www.amsat-ea.org/ https://community.libre.space/t/spacex-f9-transporter-8-2023-06-12-21-35-ut… [ANS thanks Félix Páez, EA4GQS, AMSAT-EA President for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase an M2 LEO-Pack from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ May/June 2023 Edition of The AMSAT Journal Now Available The May/June 2023 edition of The AMSAT Journal is now available to AMSAT members on the AMSAT Member Portal ( https://launch.amsat.org/The_AMSAT_Journal). The AMSAT Journal is a bi-monthly digital magazine for amateur radio in space enthusiasts, published by the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT). Each issue is your source for hardware and software projects, technical tips, STEM initiatives, operational activities, and news from around the world. Join AMSAT today at launch.amsat.org to get immediate access to the latest issue and archived issues of The AMSAT Journal. Inside this issue: * Apogee View – Robert Bankston, KE4AL * Educational Relations Update - Alan Johnston, KU2Y * Engineering Update - Jerry Buxton, N0JY * 2023 AMSAT Board of Directors Election * Interview with CubeSatSim Builder Bruce Semple, WA3SWJ - Paul Graveline, K1YUB * A Satellite Etiquette Primer - Keith Baker, KB1SF/VA3KSF * IO-117 Antenna Testing - Dave Fisher, KG0D [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Special ARISS SSTV Experiment Scheduled for ARRL Teacher's Institute Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) in collaboration with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), plan to carry out a special Slow Scan TV (SSTV) experiment from the ISS on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. During the event, the Columbus Module Repeater, transmitting at 437.800 MHz, will carry a message to be received by teachers attending the ARRL Teacher’s Institute class. The pass will be over the Mid-Atlantic / New England area with transmissions scheduled to begin at 20:05 UTC (16:05 ET) and ending at 20:20 UTC (16:20 ET). If necessary, a backup window will be 21:40 UTC (17:40 ET) to 21:55 UTC (17:55 ET). Radio enthusiasts are welcome to download the message and follow along with the event, but we ask that all hams please refrain from using the repeater for voice contacts during the event. Please understand this is a special experiment conducted through ARISS and the ARRL. All regular operation of the repeater should continue to take place in voice mode only. Check ARISS Social Media for any updates. [ANS thanks ARISS for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition? Get your AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store! 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for July 20, 2023 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 Thursday evenings around 2300 UTC, or more frequently if new high interest satellites are launched. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/ The following satellites have been added to this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: CUbeBel 2 (EU11S) NORAD Cat ID 57175 IARU Coordinated Frequency: 436.99 MHz. (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for identification) URESAT-1 NORAD Cat ID 56992 IARU Coodinated Frequency: 436.888 MHz (Thanks to Felix Paez, EA4GQS AMSAT EA President for identification) The follwing satellite has decayed from orbit and has been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: EO-88 (Nayif 1) NORAD Cat ID 42017 "[R]e entered over North America. The last frame of data was provided by WB0IZO in NM" according to David Bowman G0MRF AMSAT-UK [ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, 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. Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Thu 2023-07-27 09:57:42 UTC 88 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. 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 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and 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 active. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. ARISS Radio Status Columbus Module radios: IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS - Configured. Default mode is for cross band repeater (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down). * SPECIAL SSTV experiment July 26, 2023. Transmissions are scheduled to begin at 20:05 UTC (16:05 ET) and ending at 20:20 UTC (16:20 ET). If necessary, a backup window will be 21:40 UTC (17:40 ET) to 21:55 UTC (17:55 ET). Requesting a clear uplink during this time frame. * Powering off for Russian EVA on Aug. 09. * Capable of supporting USOS scheduled voice contacts, packet and voice repeater ops. Service Module radios: IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS - Configured. Default mode is fo packet operations (145.825 MHz up & down) * Powering off for Russian EVA on Aug. 09. OFF TBD . ON TBD. * Capable of supporting ROS scheduled voice contacts, packet, SSTV and voice repeater ops. 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 From David, N9KT: I’ll be at the Philmont Scout Ranch activating DM76 on all the satellites from July 19-28 using voice and digital. I’ll be doing demonstrations and training for Radio Merit Badge and hope to be very active on the birds every day. (Ed: David doesn’t appear to be active on Twitter. I’ve suggested hams.at as an outlet for more detailed info as the date(s) draw closer.) I’ll also be trying to activate some grids on the trip out (July 17-18) and back (July 29-30) between Indianapolis and the Philmont Scout Ranch. BI1NJI will be QRV as BI1NJI/3 from ON83 24th through 27th July. FM and IO-117. This is all I know at the moment. He does do Twitter (@YankaiP) and has said that details will follow. [ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. + Small Satellite Conference August 5-10, 2023 Utah State University, Logan, UT More information at: https://smallsat.org/ +Northeast HamXposition and ARRL New England Division Convention August 25-27, 2023 Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel Marlboro, MA https://hamxposition.org/ + 41st AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting October 20-21, 2023 Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel 4440 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX 75063 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, "Think a 75-minute presentation on "working the easy satellites" would be appropriate for your club or event? Let me know by emailing me at k6lcsclint (at) gmail (dot) com or calling me at 909-999-SATS (7287)!" Clint has NEVER given the exact same show twice: EACH of the 150+ presentations so far has been customized/tailored to their audiences. [ANS thanks Clint Bradford, K6LCS, and AMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + From Bruce Paige, KK5DO, (kk5do at arrl.net) "July 25 at 11:59pm is the deadline to get your summary sheets to be scored for this years AMSAT Field Day. I have received very few scores and even fewer pictures this year. Even if you have already submitted your entry, drop me a picture or two with a description." + Philippine cubesats May-5 and Maya-6 have been deployed. The satellites were launched to the International Space Station on June 5 aboard the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Small Satellite Orbital Deployer-26, and were released from the ISS on July 19. The primary mission of Maya-5 and Maya-6 CubeSats is to provide digital message relay service to the amateur radio community by means of an APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) digipeater onboard. The APRS digipeater onboard the CubeSats will use 145.825 MHz for both receive and transmit. Another mission of the cubesats is to demonstrate a data/message store-and-forward (S&F) system in line with the Universal Amateur Radio Text and E-mail messaging. The CubeSats will also carry Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) cameras which will take images of the participating countries from space for promotional and educational awareness. A downlink on 437.375 MHz and APRS activities on 145.825 MHz have been coordinated. (ANS thanks The Philippine Daily Inquirer and IARU for the above information) + The Order of Malta's Italian Relief Corps (CISOM) Amateur Radio Station - 1A0C will be activated from July 26th to August 2nd at the Magistral Villa on the Aventine (Rome). The Sovereign Military Order of Malta is a separate DXCC entity. Satellite operations are expected on LEO satellites and QO-100. Details to follow (ANS thanks the 1A0C team for the above information) + The Sun's activity is defying forecasts and highlighting how difficult it is to predict the machinations of Earth's nearest star. Space weather can shorten the lifespans of satellites, cause radio blackouts and, in extreme solar storms, bring down power grids. Predictions from 2020 suggested the Sun would reach the peak of its 11-year solar cycle in 2025, and its intensity would be on par with the last cycle. But current observations show its activity could now peak as early as 2024. The current cycle is also on track to be more extreme, with more solar flares, sunspots and activity than the previous one, though not as big as others on record. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is planning to fly two new instruments to space that should help them keep an eye on the Sun in the coming years. A Sun-focused instrument is slated to launch on the GOES-U weather satellite next year, and another instrument will fly in 2025. (ANS thanks Axios Space for the above information) + Congratulations to Joel Weiner, VE6WQ, the 60th recipient of the AMSAT GridMaster Award. The AMSAT GridMaster is awarded to those operators who confirm QSOs with all 488 maidenhead grid squares located within the continental United States. https://www.amsat.org/gridmaster/ (ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director of Contests and Awards 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 for additional membership information. 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! This week's ANS Editor, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM n8hm [at] amsat.org

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Re: "Moon Day satellite activations.
by tjschuessler＠verizon.net 22 Jul '23

22 Jul '23

A follow-up on our "Moon Day" satellite pass demos for W5FC from EM 12 on Saturday, the 22nd. Below are the list of FM passes we hope to work during the course of the event. David Greenberg, 4X1DG, says he is going to try and activate Tevel 2, 4, 6, and 7, plus we have a good AO-91 pass in the morning. Please look for W5FC. SAT AOS AO-91 1556Z TEVEL 6 1608Z (A maybe) TEVEL 2 1626Z TEVEL 7 1653Z TEVEL 4 1703Z TEVEL 6 1741Z (A MAYBE) 73 and hope to work you. Tom Schuessler, N5HYP From: tjschuessler(a)verizon.net <tjschuessler(a)verizon.net> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2023 10:21 PM To: 'AMSAT-BB' <AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org> Subject: "Moon Day satellite activations. This Saturday, the 22nd, is the "Moon Day" space and space science themed annual event at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas Texas. I and several associates will be manning an Amateur Radio Satellite table there, showing off the cubesat simulator, the Fox Engineering model, and other space science tools. We will also, as usual, attempt to demonstrate Amateur Radio satellite communications by attempting to work some FM satellite passes during the span of the event. Unfortunately, during the span of the event, 1500Z to 2100Z, there will only be one really good AO-91 pass and however many of the TEVEL fleet that are activated. We will be co-located at the event next to the Dallas Amateur Radio Club. The Club will be activating their W5FC club callsign and they have given permission for us to use that call for satellites as wel since all of us working the AMSAT table, are also club members.l. So please give a listen, or even call for W5FC. Hopefully, we will have some observers in toe,. Making some contacts for them will be a really cool experience for them. If someone could put this activation on the AMSAT Twitter feed, that would be great. I will place on Discord. 73 and hope to see you on the Birds this Saturday from 1500Z to 2100Z in celebration of "Moon Day". To, N5HYP

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-21 20:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-21 20:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Camp William B. Snyder, Haymarket, VA, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is AJ9N Contact was successful: Fri 2023-07-21 17:56:30 UTC 53 deg (***) Congratulations to the Camp William B. Snyder scouts, Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV, mentor and moderator AJ9N! (***) Watch for Livestream at: The Camp will using: https://www.facebook.com/NCACSTEM/ IK1SLD will start about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/ Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Thu 2023-07-27 09:57:42 UTC 88 deg School in the Baltasinsky district of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, direct via TBD (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Andrei Fedyaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for 2023-07-30 14:05 UTC The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2023-07-21 20:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-07-21 20:00 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 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and 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 active. 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 February 20, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 213 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 105 **************************************************************************** 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 1648. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1556. (***) 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. 68 on orbit Sergey Prokopyev Francisco Rubio Dimitri Petelin SpaceX Crew-6 on orbit Steve Bowen KI5BKB Warren Hoburg KB3HTZ Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV Andrey Fediaev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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TEVEL-2,6
by david.greenberg＠bezeqint.net 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

Hello All, TEVEL-2,6 FM transponders have been activated, starting from today, 21.07.23 19:15U for 72 hours. 73, David 4X1DG

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TEVEL-4,7
by david.greenberg＠bezeqint.net 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

Hello All, TEVEL-7,4 FM transponders have been activated, starting from today, 21.07.23 18:38U for 72 hours. I will try to activate the transponders of TEVEL-6,2 during the next pass. 73, David 4X1DG

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HABGab - Southern New England High altitude balloon mission expected this weekend
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

HABGab 2023, a High Altitude Balloon (HAB) that can be used by hams as a repeater to talk (Gab) with one another, is expected to be launched midday Saturday for a 2-3 hour mission. Also on board are several experiments built by middle school students to evaluate stratospheric aerodynamics and chemistry. They plan to deploy a glider and a helicopter at 80,000 feet. Check out the following link for details: https://nescitech.org/habgab The repeater should be usable throughout most of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, and possibly parts of New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. A second launch window Sunday midday is being held in case of weather or technical issues tomorrow. de KM1P Joe

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Time is drawing near
by Bruce 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

July 25 at 11:59pm is the deadline to get your summary sheets to be scored for this years AMSAT Field Day. I have received very few stories and even fewer pictures this year. Even if you have already submitted your entry, drop me a picture or two with a description. 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Member 2016-2024 ARRL Awards Field Checker (DXCC, WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0200z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat

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"Moon Day satellite activations.
by tjschuessler＠verizon.net 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

This Saturday, the 22nd, is the "Moon Day" space and space science themed annual event at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas Texas. I and several associates will be manning an Amateur Radio Satellite table there, showing off the cubesat simulator, the Fox Engineering model, and other space science tools. We will also, as usual, attempt to demonstrate Amateur Radio satellite communications by attempting to work some FM satellite passes during the span of the event. Unfortunately, during the span of the event, 1500Z to 2100Z, there will only be one really good AO-91 pass and however many of the TEVEL fleet that are activated. We will be co-located at the event next to the Dallas Amateur Radio Club. The Club will be activating their W5FC club callsign and they have given permission for us to use that call for satellites as wel since all of us working the AMSAT table, are also club members.l. So please give a listen, or even call for W5FC. Hopefully, we will have some observers in toe,. Making some contacts for them will be a really cool experience for them. If someone could put this activation on the AMSAT Twitter feed, that would be great. I will place on Discord. 73 and hope to see you on the Birds this Saturday from 1500Z to 2100Z in celebration of "Moon Day". To, N5HYP

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Summary about URESAT-1 satellite until today
by Félix Páez 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Dear friends, This is an update about our satellite URESAT-1, launched with SpaceX on June 12th (Transporter-8 mission from Vanderberg) and using Alba Orbital as our space broker. First of all, URESAT-1 is a small pocketQube 1.5P (8x5x5 cm), much smaller than a Cubesat. The satellite was expelled from the D-Orbit Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV) ION ten days after the launch, on June 22th at 12.10 UTC, along with MRC-100 and ROM-2 satellites. Soon after, using the OTV TLE available for pointing, signals from MRC-100 and ROM-2 were received but not ours... This made us think we again had a problem with the deployment of the antennas. Fortunately Daniel EA4GPZ could receive the URESAT-1 on June 26th using the ATA radio telescope at 22.03 UTC. The pattern of the transmissions matched and, using the IQs from the two antennas used, with two polarities, we could decodify telemetry, showing that the satellite was performing well with no resets or events. The battery was almost fully charged but the antennas were not deployed, as it was shown in the status packet received. We worked hard to improve the deployment system from our previous satellites but something hasn't gone well again. Satellite seems to be cold even in sunlight but we performed tests using temperatures as low as 20 C below zero so this should not be a problem... Doing a lot of analysis (after the ATA observation we found that our satellite was 20-30 seconds ahead of MRC-100) and with a lot of help from the Satnogs thread regarding that launch, we managed to conclude that our satellite should be NORAD object 56992. The team at Dwingeloo radio telescope on Netherlands has confirmed this with several observations these days https://network.satnogs.org/observations/7877553/ https://network.satnogs.org/observations/7881183/ https://network.satnogs.org/observations/7883687/ Using the IQs of these recordings (available here https://data.camras.nl/satnogs/) we have been able to decode new telemetry, CW and even a SSTV image from the satellite image bank. After more than three weeks in orbit the satellite is performing well and we hope that the antennas will deploy at some moment. The plan now is sending the satellite commands to try to deploy the antennas, although we are going to need a lot of power because the received signal without a proper antenna will be low. If you have a powerful station for transmitting on VHF and want to help us, please let me know. We want to thank Daniel EA4GPZ, the ATA radio telescope, PE0SAT, the Dwingeloo staff, especially Tammo Jan, and Satnogs staff for their kind help in identifying the URESAT and the reception of their signals. It has provided very valuable data on the status of the satellite. Decoded telemetry, CW and the SSTV image is available in our web (sorry, it is in spanish) and also in the Satnogs thread about the Transporter-8 mission: https://www.amsat-ea.org/ https://community.libre.space/t/spacex-f9-transporter-8-2023-06-12-21-35-ut… 73 Felix EA4GQS - AMSAT EA President

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-20 15:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-20 15:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Camp William B. Snyder, Haymarket, VA, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is AJ9N Contact is go for: Fri 2023-07-21 17:56:30 UTC 53 deg Watch for Livestream at: The Camp will using: https://www.facebook.com/NCACSTEM/ IK1SLD will start about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/ Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Thu 2023-07-27 09:57:42 UTC 88 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 2023-07-20 15:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-07-19 04:00 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 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and 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 active. 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 February 20, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 213 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 105 (***) **************************************************************************** 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 1647. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1555. (***) 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. 68 on orbit Sergey Prokopyev Francisco Rubio Dimitri Petelin SpaceX Crew-6 on orbit Steve Bowen KI5BKB Warren Hoburg KB3HTZ Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV Andrey Fediaev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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RIP EO88
by JOHN GEIGER 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

I saw a story on eham.net about EO-88 re-entering the atmosphere. Too bad, that was a nice satellite while it lasted. Made some pretty good QSOs on it. 73 John AF5CC Sent using {0}

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ARISS News Release No. 23-36
by David Jordan 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

ARISS News Release No.23-36 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Scouts at Camp William B. Snyder, Haymarket, Virginia, USA July19, 2023—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has receivedschedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboardthe International Space Station (ISS) and young campers at Camp William B.Snyder located in Haymarket, VA. ARISSconducts 60-80 of these special amateur radio contacts each year betweenstudents around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard theISS. Camp William B. Snyder encompasses 350-acres, including amanaged wetland, about 50 miles West of downtown Washington DC, in Haymarket,Prince William County, Virginia. TheCamp hosts nearly 5,000 youth and adults each year that include resident andday camps for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts (Boy Scouts of America). The breadth of activities at Camp include;aquatics, shooting sports, handicrafts, hiking on nature trails, simulated rockclimbing, model rocketry, woodworking and STEM learning. During the week of July 17-21, scouts havealso been honing their skills and mastering tasks to earn multiple merit badges.In preparation for this ARISS contact, scouts have been learning about operatingan amateur radio satellite station that is installed at the camp. This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask theirquestions of Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, amateur radio call sign KI5VTV. Thedownlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard bylisteners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses thetelebridge station. The ARISS amateur radio ground station(telebridge station) for this contact is in Casale Monferrato, Italy. Theamateur radio volunteer team at the station will use the callsign IK1SLD, toestablish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for July 21, 2023 at 1:54 pm EDT (VA) (17:54:29UTC, 12:54 pm CDT, 11:54 am MDT, 10:54 am PDT). Thepublic is invited to watch the live stream at: https://www.facebook.com/NCACSTEM/ IK1SLD will begin its live stream about 15minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/ _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.Have the skillsets desired by the astronaut selection committee changedovertime? 2.Did you have to learn all the languages spoken by the individual crew memberson the ISS? 3.What would you like to do when you retire from being an astronaut? 4.Have you seen any objects like debris in space – if so, what was that like? 5.Have you or your colleagues ever gotten sick while in space? How do you takecare of yourself or get better? 6.Do you have time to pursue any hobbies while at ISS? 7.We raced blastcars in STEM Scouts this year. These are basically pinewood derbycars, with a CO2 cartridge (engine) attached to them. How would that workaboard the ISS? 8.How do you stay in touch with your family and friends while on missions? 9.Do you see more stars from the space station, than looking at them from Earth? 10.What is the long term impacts to your health by living on the ISS? 11.What does a day in the life of an astronaut look like? 12.What are some of the science experiments you have worked on while at the ISS? 13.Do you get regular time off while aboard the ISS, and what do you do duringyour time off? 14.Do you have any advice for young people who may be interested in becoming anastronaut? 15.Will the mission to the moon open the door for different scienceexperiments? How so? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur SatelliteCorporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS NationalLab-Space Station Explorers, Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) andNASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN). The primary goal ofARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts,and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org MediaContact: DaveJordan, AA4KN ARISSPR Findus on social media at: Twitter:ARISS_Intl Facebook:facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram:ariss_intl Mastodon:[email protected] Checkout ARISS on Youtube.com.

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TEVEL-2 beacon is back
by david.greenberg＠bezeqint.net 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

Hello All, TEVEL-2 is transmitting beacons after a MCU reset command. 73, David 4X1DG

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Re: Final Jeopardy
by jeff griffin 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

Wrong! What is the ISS :-) 73 Jeff kb2m

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-19 04:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-19 04:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: YOTA 2023, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Steve Bowen KI5BKB The ARISS mentor is VE3TBD Contact was successful for: Tue 2023-07-18 18:42:54 UTC 76 deg (***) Congratulations to the YOTA 2023 students, Steve KI5BKB, telebridge IK1SLD, mentor VE3TBD, and moderator VE6JBJ (***) Watch for Livestream at: YOTA will be using https://youtube.com/live/A5bXZUGifYY?feature=share IK1SLD will start about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/ Camp William B. Snyder, Haymarket, VA, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is AJ9N Contact is go for: Fri 2023-07-21 17:56:30 UTC 53 deg Watch for Livestream at: The Camp will using: https://www.facebook.com/NCACSTEM/ IK1SLD will start about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/ Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Thu 2023-07-27 09:57:42 UTC 88 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 2023-07-19 04:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-07-19 04:00 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 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and 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 active. 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 February 20, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 213 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 105 (***) **************************************************************************** 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 1647. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1555. (***) 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. 68 on orbit Sergey Prokopyev Francisco Rubio Dimitri Petelin SpaceX Crew-6 on orbit Steve Bowen KI5BKB Warren Hoburg KB3HTZ Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV Andrey Fediaev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: Final Jeopardy
by Curt Pikschus 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

ISS! > On Jul 18, 2023, at 9:40 PM, Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > <image0.jpeg> > > > Sent from my iPhone > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Final Jeopardy
by Clint Bradford 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

Sent from my iPhone

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ARISS News Release No. 23-35
by David Jordan 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

ARISS News Release No.23-35 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE SpecialSSTV Experiment Scheduled for ARRL Teacher’s Institute July18, 2023— Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) in collaboration with the American Radio Relay League(ARRL), plan to carry out a special Slow Scan TV (SSTV) experiment from the ISSon Wednesday, July 26, 2023. During the event, the Columbus Module Repeater,transmitting at 437.800 MHz, will carry a message to be received by teachersattending the ARRL Teacher’s Institute class. The pass will be over theMid-Atlantic / New England area with transmissions scheduled to begin at 20:05 UTC(16:05 ET) and ending at 20:20 UTC (16:20 ET). If necessary, a backup window will be 21:40 UTC (17:40 ET) to 21:55 UTC (17:55ET). Radio enthusiasts are welcome to download themessage and follow along with the event, but we ask that all hams pleaserefrain from using the repeater for voice contacts during the event. Please understand this is a specialexperiment conducted through ARISS and the ARRL. All regular operation of the repeatershould continue to take place in voice mode only. Check ARISS Social Media below forany updates on this event. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur SatelliteCorporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS NationalLab-Space Station Explorers, Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) andNASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN). The primary goal ofARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, andmathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org MediaContact: DaveJordan, AA4KN ARISSPR Findus on social media at: Twitter:ARISS_Intl Facebook:facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram:ariss_intl Mastodon:[email protected] Checkout ARISS on Youtube.com.

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EO-88 Re-enters
by David G0MRF 18 Jul '23

18 Jul '23

EO-88, with its 70cm to 2m linear transponder, having spent a trouble free 6 years and 5 months in space, finally re-entered the Earths atmosphere and burned up earlier today. Having originally been launched into a 500km orbit, EO-88 has reduced in altitude rapidly over the past year due to the increased level of solar activity. Remarkably, some of the last frames of telemetry were captured as the 1U CubeSat passed over the South Western United States.The final 90 seconds show a rapid rise in temperature across all the satellites sub systems. The last frame of data was captured by David WB0IOZ in New Mexico at 18:18:54 UTC showing the antenna temperatures operating about 40 degrees above normal. During the past 2 weeks, 86 stations have contributed EO-88 telemetry to the FUNcube Data Warehouse and this has given us the opportunity to study the behaviour of a functioning CubeSat as it makes its return from Space. Thank you all for your support. Having provided the last frame of data, David WB0IOZ, wins the telemetry section of the AMSAT-UK re-entry competition and will receive a framed certificate of achievement. The prediction for the date and time of re-entry was very close with Paul N8HM predicting the 17th July and Larry N1MIW calculating the 21st. However, the winning entry was made by Thomas HB9SKA who correctly predicted the 18th July. Thomas also wins a framed certificate. RIP EO-88. GOODBYE AND THANKS FOR THE FUN! David G0MRF (AMSAT-UK)

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TEVEL-5
by david.greenberg＠bezeqint.net 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

Hello All, TEVEL-5 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today, 17.07.23 19:20U for 72 hours. 73, David 4X1DG

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Re: G5500DC Rotator Failure
by mikflathead＠aol.com 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

If Fox-Delta uses feedback from the rotor and it is working I would think something in the metering circuit is bad. Not the rotor or cables. Bad Meter? Mike On Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 11:31:05 AM EDT, crohtun--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: I’ve had the rotator about two years and use it with antennas in the attic. Everything is working normally except the az meter on the controller no longer registers. The controller runs fine and the az and el motors are moving as they should. Fox Delta displays az and el properly, and matches what SatPC32 is telling it. But no reading on the G5500DC az meter anymore. The el meter remains fine. I can’t find a schematic for the DC version of the 5500. Anyone else had this problem and cured it? 73, Ray KN2K Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Anyone else have this issue with the Nova software?
by aj9n＠aol.com 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

Hi all, I recently ran into a problem with the Nova software (I also use SatPC32) and wonder if anyone else has had this problem. For whatever reason, when I go to update the Keps, it remains stuck on a file from about 3 weeks ago. SatPC32 updated correctly but Nova did not. I also tried updating Nova on another computer and those Keps came in correctly. Short of completely reloading Nova on the one computer, does anyone have any ideas on a fix? I know that Nova is no longer supported but it is also a pretty good program. Thanks for the help. 73,Charlie AJ9NOne of the ARISS mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-17 16:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-07-17 16:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: YOTA 2023, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Steve Bowen KI5BKB The ARISS mentor is VE3TBD Contact is go for: Tue 2023-07-18 18:42:54 UTC 76 deg Watch for Livestream at: YOTA will be using https://youtube.com/live/A5bXZUGifYY?feature=share IK1SLD will start about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/ Camp William B. Snyder, Haymarket, VA, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is AJ9N Contact is go for: Fri 2023-07-21 17:56:30 UTC 53 deg (***) Watch for Livestream at: The Camp will using: https://www.facebook.com/NCACSTEM/ IK1SLD will start about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/ Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS 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 Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is ON6TI Contact is go for: Thu 2023-07-27 09:57:42 UTC 88 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 2023-07-17 16:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-06-23 03:30 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 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and 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 active. 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 February 20, 2023 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. This proposal is due to ARISS by March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 213 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 104 **************************************************************************** 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 1646. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1554. 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. 68 on orbit Sergey Prokopyev Francisco Rubio Dimitri Petelin SpaceX Crew-6 on orbit Steve Bowen KI5BKB Warren Hoburg KB3HTZ Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV Andrey Fediaev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: AMSAT office phone
by Burns Fisher 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

Steve, AMSAT no longer has a staffed office so if there is a phone number, it is only a "take a message and someone will get back to you". Volunteers are pretty good about returning email. I'd suggest you start out with members(a)amsat.org with HELP in the subject, but if you don't hear anything, please contact me and I'll find the right person to talk to. We care about your membership, so please don't feel like we are ignoring you. Remember that we are all volunteers now! I'll just answer a couple common questions here in case that helps you or others: "Where is my AMSAT Journal?" It no longer comes on paper. It is now available for download (in color!) on the membership portal. "Membership portal"? Yes, your membership is all on-line based now. If you do not have a password, but if AMSAT had your email address before, go to https://launch.amsat.org and where you are asked to login, put in your email address and say you don't have your password. If that does not work, or AMSAT did not have your email, or the wrong email, send email to members(a)amsat.org with HELP in the subject. 73, Burns WB1FJ On Mon, Jul 17, 2023 at 8:33 AM Steve Brockway via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Is there a phone number that a person can call? I need to talk to someone > about my membership. > > Steve > KA5YFC > ka5yfc(a)gmail.com > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org

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AMSAT office phone
by Steve Brockway 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

Is there a phone number that a person can call? I need to talk to someone about my membership. Steve KA5YFC ka5yfc(a)gmail.com

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EO-88 temperatures rising
by David G0MRF 16 Jul '23

16 Jul '23

Telemetry from EO-88 is now showing some heating as the satellite begins it's final descent into the atmosphere.The daily averages from several sensors show an increase of between 2 and 4 degrees over typical values. Currently the perigee is 215km with an apogee of 228km. Thank you to everyone who is submitting telemetry. In the last 24hrs 72 individual stations have contributed valuable data from the telemetry signal on 145.940MHz. How many more orbits will it survive? We will know the answer quite soon. 73 David G0MRF ( AMSAT-UK)

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ANS-197 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins for July 16
by Mark Johns, K0JM 16 Jul '23

16 Jul '23

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-197 In this edition: * AMSAT Board of Directors Voting Has Begun * Youth on the Air Camp 2023 To Be On Satellites * HABGab and StratoScience Balloon Launch * Space Shuttle Remembered * Historical Space Tour Before Orlando Hamcation * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution * ARISS-USA Seeks for Director of Education * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * 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 http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] amsat.org You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ ANS-197 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins To: All RADIO AMATEURS From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653 Washington, DC 20002 DATE 2023 July 16 AMSAT Board of Directors Voting Has Begun AMSAT members may access the 2023 Board of Directors election information and balloting now. Candidate statements can be reviewed by voting members via AMSAT’s Wild Apricot membership portal. An email with a link to the electronic ballot was sent to all AMSAT members when the voting opened on July 15th. The nomination period for the 2023 Board of Directors Election ended on June 15, 2023. The following candidates have been duly nominated: Barry Baines, WD4ASW Jerry Buxton, N0JY Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA Zach Metzinger, N0ZGO Frank Karnauskas, N1UW As four seats on the Board of Directors are up for election this year, four of these candidates will be seated on the Board, along with one alternate when the voting period concludes on September 15th. To view the candidate statements members may go to https://launch.amsat.org/ and log in using their usual member credentials. Those who need assistance with the login should see the document at https://bit.ly/44LOXPV [ANS thanks Jeff Davis, KE9V, AMSAT Secretary, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ The 2023 AMSAT President's Club coins are here now! To commemorate the 40th anniversary of its launch on June 16, 1983, this year's coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 10. Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Youth on the Air Camp 2023 To Be On Satellites Youth on the Air (YOTA), the camp for young amateur radio operators in North, Central and South America, will operate special event station VE3YOTA while camp is in session from July 16-21, 2023. The camp will also have a contact with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station, and complete a Parks on the Air (POTA) activation. The camp's opening and closing ceremonies will also be streamed on YouTube. Campers will be operating special event station VE3YOTA from the camp at Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and the Diefenbunker Cold War Museum in Carp, Ontario, Canada. Additionally, campers will activate a two-for-one POTA location. Activation of the VE3YOTA callsign will begin on Sunday, July 16 and conclude at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 21. Youth will operate the station as they finish projects, between sessions, and during free time. In addition, dedicated HF station operating times will be: Monday, July 17 through Wednesday, July 19 from 2300Z to 0230Z (7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EDT). Dedicated satellite station operating time will be: Wednesday, July 19 from 1400Z to 1700Z (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT). Fifteen QRP stations will activate a two-for-one POTA location, Central Experimental Farm National Historic Site (VE-5095) and Rideau Canal National Historic Site (VE-4882) on 40m, 20m, 15m, and 10m. Weather permitting, the activation will be on the air on Tuesday, July 18 from 1900Z to 2100Z (3 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT) and Thursday, July 20 from 1300Z to 1600Z (9 a.m. to noon EDT). The opening and closing ceremonies and the International Space Station contact will be streamed live on the Youth on the Air YouTube channel. The opening ceremony is Sunday, July 16 from 2100Z to 2315Z, and will feature keynote speaker Phil McBride, VA3QR, the president of Radio Amateurs of Canada. The ARISS contact is currently scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 18 at 1842Z (2:42 p.m. EDT). The closing ceremony is Friday, July 21 from 1500Z to 1600Z (11 a.m. to noon EDT). The channel will also feature a daily highlight video spotlighting the activities of the previous day. For details about the camp, visit https://youthontheair.org/ For additional information, please contact Camp Director Neil Rapp, WB9VPG at director(a)youthontheair.org. [ANS thanks Frank Karnauskas, N1UW, and YOTA for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase Arrows, Alaskan Arrows, and M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ HABGab and StratoScience Balloon Launch HABGab 2023 is a special event for the ham radio community in New England taking place in the Summer of 2023. Attached to a 2000g weather balloon will be suspended three payloads: + One will contain a crossband UHF/VHF repeater, built from two linked Baofeng BF-F8HP HTs. This repeater will act as a 2-3 hr. one-time event for hams around New England. Anyone with a ham radio license is invited to try calling into the repeater during the flight. + To make it even more exciting, the second payload will transmit live video of the flight from two cameras. The camera feed and repeater audio will be streamed live on YouTube from New England Sci-Tech. + The third payload will contain a number of science and engineering experiments from middle school students at New England Sci-Tech and Franklin’s BFCCPS school as part of a new program called StratoScience Lab. Each weekend starting in July will be a new potential opportunity for flight, however, much depends on good weather and wind patterns. Current launch date set for Sunday, July 16. Please check https://nescitech.org/clubs/newbs/habgab-launch/ regularly as the launch date approaches to get an up to date countdown. High altitude balloon flights can be frequently scrubbed many times before finally launching. During the flight, the balloon’s real-time position will be available online at https://amateur.sondehub.org under the callsign W1U. The repeater’s frequencies are currently set to: Uplink (your transmit): 146.55 MHz Downlink (your receive): 446.05 MHz When calling in, listen for the W1U station operator then try to making a contact! Please have your four character Maidenhead grid location for the contact exchange. If your contact is confirmed, you will receive a special event QSL card for HABGab 2023! The HABGab and StratoScience payloads will have several ham radio trackers aboard, which provide live position and altitude data to ground stations. These ground stations post this data to the internet in real time. This means you can view the position of the payload at any time during the flight by visiting this website, https://amateur.sondehub.org/, navigating to Massachusetts, and looking for these callsigns: W1U – Main payload (transmitted by repurposed RS-41 radiosonde) W1U-15 – Main payload (transmitted by custom-built APRS transmitter) W0MXX-15 – Autorotation device. A small, unpowered helicopter that will separate from main payload at 81,000 feet and descend to the ground using autorotation. Tracker is a LightAPRS module. KC1SFR-11 – Glider that will separate from main payload at 80,000 feet and glide back to the ground. It will also deploy a parachute at roughly 3,000 feet. Also onboard will be a U4B Pico tracker being tested by KC1OAV in preparation for a circumnavigation flight to happen at a later date. This can be tracked separately at http://qrp-labs.com/tracking.html under the name NESciTech1. HABGab 2023 has been made possible thanks to a grant from the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL). [ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, and New England Sci-Tech for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Space Shuttle Remembered Saturday, July 8 marked the 12th anniversary of the last Space Shuttle mission. Ham astronauts operated amateur radio in space on a number of shuttle missions, providing many with their first opportunity to contact an astronaut in space -- an opportunity still actively pursued today through Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). Over three decades, the five NASA space shuttles were launched on 135 flights to orbit. The shuttles collectively traveled more than 537 million miles and spent more than three and half years in orbit. * 355 people flew aboard the shuttles, including Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly to space. Her first mission was aboard the Challenger in 1983. * Missions averaged about 10 days, with the shortest at 2 days, 6 hours and the longest 17 days, 15 hours. * Mission objective included building the International Space Station, carrying large satellites to space and maintaining equipment like the Hubble Space Telescope. Ten missions remain classified, with little to no information publicly available. Ultimately, the fatalities on Challenger in 1986 and Columbia in 2003 helped bring about the end of the Shuttle program. The investigation in the loss of Columbia concluded that safety improvements would be costly. The program was shut down after construction on the ISS was complete. [ANS thanks Axios Space for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Historical Space Tour Before Orlando Hamcation Sadly, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center, a few years ago, stopped offering historical tours of Cape Canaveral and the sites of the Mercury launches and early uncrewed missions. However, Bruce Perens, K6BP, has arranged for a Canaveral tour on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 (the day before the Orlando Hamcation) at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only 9 people can be accomodated, U.S. Citizens only, and there will be a _required_ ID process before the tour. Cost will be about $60 each, and lunch or snacks will be offered between the sites. We will go to: * LC-26, LC-5, and LC-6: the (adjacent) launch sites for much early space exploration including the first crewed flights of Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom. Besides walking around the pads and seeing a number of historical space exhibits there, you will be able to access the firing room and the Space Force Missile Museum. * Hangar C, where there are many restored historical space vehicles and missiles, and the Canaveral lighthouse. We will NOT have access to the Mercury Memorial, LC-14 (restored uncrewed flights firing room), and LC-34 (mostly-torn-down site of the Apollo 1 fire), which were (at times) on the old Rise to Space tour. Activity on the base can force us to cancel or can change or curtail the itinerary. Reserve your spot now via email to bruce(a)perens.com [ANS thanks Bruce Perens, K6BP, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition? Get your AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store! 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for July 14 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. Elements in the TLE bulletin files are updated daily. TLE bulletin files are updated to add or remove satellites as necessary Thursday evenings around 2300 UTC, or more frequently if new high interest satellites are launched. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/ The following satellite has been added to this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: UmKA 1 (RS40S) NORAD Cat ID 57172 IARU coordinated frequencies 437.625 MHz, 435.825 MHz and 2402.400 MHz (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for identification). [ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, and the AMSAT Orbital Elements page for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS-USA Seeks for Director of Education ARISS-USA, a 501(c)(3) educational and scientific non-profit organization, is seeking an experienced educator with extensive leadership experience to serve as our Director of Education. This is a part-time, remote position in the USA which includes a one-year probationary period. ARISS provides and operates Amateur Radio systems on International Space Station (ISS) and elsewhere to inspire, educate, and engage youth and communities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) and to support ISS backup communications. For more detailed information on ARISS, see the About ARISS-USA section, below, or visit the ARISS web sites: www.ariss.org and www.ariss-usa.org. Responsibilities + ARISS Education Senior Leadership: As the Director of Education, work with the ARISS team to develop strategies and a vision to maintain and expand the educational outcomes of youth that participate in the ARISS experience. + Education Engagement Volunteer Team (EEVT) Leadership: Serve as the leader of the ARISS education engagement volunteer team, fostering passion within the team, recruiting new team members, and ensuring each radio contact opportunity meets ARISS’ objectives of inspiring, engaging, and educating youth in STEAM/STEM and encouraging youth to pursue careers in these fields. + Host Organization Contact Competitive Selection: Coordinate the semi-annual request for proposal (RFP) process to solicit and select host organizations (e.g., schools and informal education organizations) for ARISS astronaut radio contacts. Staff the proposal selection team, maintain RFP selection rubric and RFP process, conduct host organization information sessions, serve as the selection official, and coordinate with the ARISS executive team on endorsement of final selections and on ensuring host organizations and external media are promptly and accurately informed of the results. + ARISS Education Ambassadors (AEA): Recruit, train and guide AEAs, selected from the EEVT ranks. AEAs track their appointed ARISS contact host organizations to gather details and insight into how these contact teams are following their educational objectives as outlined in their proposals. AEAs also gather data to document ARISS contact educational outcomes, including photos, parent permission slips, student engagement descriptions, metrics and post-survey compliance. + Diversity and Inclusion: Develop team strategies that explicitly target improvements in ARISS’ engagement with diverse and underrepresented youth and provide opportunities for these youth that motivate them to pursue STEAM careers. + ARISS Lesson Plans: Create or coordinate the development of lesson plans and educational kits that support the educational outcomes of ARISS host organizations. Compile external lessons that can serve ARISS host organizations, including lessons developed by our NASA and ISS National Lab sponsors. Maintain dedicated areas on the ARISS web site for posting these lessons for distribution. + National Science Standards Alignment: Ensure ARISS education initiatives—including the contact experience, lesson plans, and educational kits—align with National Science Standards. + Metric Collection: Work with the education volunteer team to ensure contact metrics and post-contact surveys are submitted. Conduct post-contact surveys and track survey performance over the course of the program. Present metrics and survey results to ARISS executive team and prepare materials and present results of educational outcomes to sponsors, stakeholders and prospective new partners. + Networking: Participate in meetings, conferences, workshops and other opportunities to convey the educational breadth and depth of the ARISS Experience to space agencies, educators, sponsors, stakeholders, education departments, and federal and state governments. + International Coordination: Work with ARISS educators in other countries to develop best practices and to convey the activities and methods employed by the ARISS-USA educator team. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Demonstrated leadership in a formal or informal education setting. + 3+ years of teaching experience in a formal or informal education environment + Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in education, education administration or a related field. + Proficient in the use of virtual technology, including Zoom, and ability to learn other virtual tools, such as Google Meet, Teams, Webex, Dropbox, Google docs and Office 365 products. + Enthusiasm in providing education experiences in the STEAM field. + Enthusiasm learning about amateur radio and wireless technologies and to enthusiastically convey these to educators and youth. + Must be a U.S. citizen. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Basic understanding of amateur radio; possessing an amateur radio license preferred; obtaining an amateur radio license required post-hire. License training will be provided upon hiring. + Educator that has previously conducted an ARISS contact. + Experience and/or ability to work and lead a virtual, distributed, nationwide team. + Experience in coordinating experiences, lessons learned and best practices with ARISS international colleagues. + Experience in coordinating with partners, stakeholders and sponsors. + Experience interfacing with space agencies or space organizations. Location Remote, within the USA. Anticipated Salary Part time, 20-hour per week salary range is $23,000-$34,500 per year, depending upon experience. Hours worked per week and during the day are flexible, as long as the candidate supports meeting engagements, meets deliverable times, and works an average of about 20 hours per week. Other Position Information Candidates accepted into this position will be required to first serve a one-year probationary period. All candidates must be U.S. citizens. To Apply If you are interested in making a difference as an ARISS-USA team member, please send your resume or CV to candidates(a)ariss-usa.org. Include a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and why you are the optimal candidate for this position. All position applications are due no later than midnight (Eastern Daylight Time) July 31, 2023 [ANS thanks ARISS 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. UPCOMING: YOTA 2023, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada, telebridge via IK1SLD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS and the scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen, KI5BKB. The ARISS mentor is VE3TBD. Contact is go for: Tue 2023-07-18 18:42:54 UTC, 76 degrees maximum elevation. Watch for Livestream at: YOTA will be using https://youtube.com/live/A5bXZUGifYY?feature=share IK1SLD will start about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/ Camp William B. Snyder, Haymarket, VA, telebridge via IK1SLD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS and the scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi, KI5VTV. The ARISS mentor is AJ9N. Contact is go for: Fri 2023-07-21 17:54:29 UTC, 54 degrees maximum elevation. Watch for Livestream at: The Camp will using: https://www.facebook.com/NCACSTEM/ IK1SLD will start about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/ 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 Bruce, VE7PTN, is planning to operate from the CO50/CO60 gridline during July 20 to 22. FM / linear LEO, and Greencube MEO. Posible POTA activation on July 22 from VE-0711. New area for me so not sure what I will find when I get there. Will post more information closer to the date. BI1NJI will be QRV as BI1NJI/3 from ON83, 24 through 27 July, FM and IO-117. Twitter @YankaiP and has said that details will follow. [ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. + Small Satellite Conference August 5-10, 2023 Utah State University, Logan, UT More information at: https://smallsat.org/ + 41st AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting October 20-21, 2023 Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel 4440 W John Carpenter Fwy, Irving, TX 75063 AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, says, “Think a 75-minute presentation on “working the easy satellites” would be appropriate for your club or event? Let me know by emailing me at k6lcsclint (at) gmail (dot) com or calling me at 909-999-SATS (7287)!” Clint has NEVER given the exact same show twice: EACH of the 150+ presentations so far has been customized/tailored to their audiences. [ANS thanks the AMSAT Events page for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Condolences to the family and friends of well-known satellite enthusiast, rover, and POTA operator Sara R. "Bean" Lefebvre, KC1MEB, who became a Silent Key on July 7 at age 40 after a battle with Auto-Brewery Syndrome. (ANS thanks Ant Lefebvre, NU1U, for the above information) + Volunteer amateur satellite enthusiasts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are needed to help talk Amateur Radio in space to a mostly non-ham audience of all ages at the 2023 edition of an event called "Moon Day" at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, Love Field, Dallas, TX on Saturday, July 22. The event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Setup at 8 a.m. Mostly indoor, but we will have a number of satellite passes to work, cubesat simulators to show off, The FOX Engineering model, and other cool things to show off. If you can help/participate, contact Tom Schuessler, N5HYP, via email, n5hyp(a)arrl.net immediately. For more information see https://www.flightmuseum.com/moon-day/ (ANS thanks Tom Schuessler, N5HYP, for the above information) + AMSAT-DL was founded in 1973, so with a view to the 50-year history of AMSAT-Germany and its mission of promoting amateur radio via satellites, a celebratory conference “From OSCAR 10 to OSCAR 100: 50 years of AMSAT-DL in service to science, research and education” is planned for September 15-17, 2023, at the Bochum Observatory, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. For more information, see https://bit.ly/44rhPNE (ANS thanks AMSAT-DL for the above information) + NASA has marked the first anniversary of the James Webb Space Telescope’s scientific debut this week with the release of a new image, demonstrating the telescope’s ability to re-envision the universe. The dramatic, somewhat hallucinatory image captures the dynamism of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex, the closest star-forming region to Earth, where planetary systems like our own could be in the initial stages of forming: http://bit.ly/3PX0ZSb “The telescope is working better than we could have possibly hoped for,” said NASA astrophysicist Jane Rigby, who earlier this month became the senior project scientist for the JWST. (ANS thanks The Washington Post for the above information) + The Mars Sample Return mission — a joint project between NASA and the European Space Agency — is currently under a major review. The cost of the mission may have increased from $4 billion or $5 billion to $8 billion or $9 billion, according to one estimate. NASA confirmed that one estimate in the review of the program was in that cost range, but added, "all scenarios are highly speculative." If the sample return mission does come with a higher price tag, it could impact NASA's entire planetary science portfolio, as other missions are also experiencing technical delays and schedule problems. (ANS thanks Axios Space for the above information) + Chinese private rocket firm Landspace achieved a global first late Tuesday, July 11 by reaching orbit with a methane-fueled rocket. Zhuque-2 beats a range of other methalox rockets, including SpaceX’s Starship, the ULA Vulcan, Blue Origin’s New Glenn, Rocket Lab’s Neutron and Terran R from Relativity Space, in reaching orbit. These other launch vehicles will be much larger and feature much greater payload capacity. A methane-liquid oxygen propellant mix offers advantages in performance and reduces issues of soot formation and coking for purposes of reusability. (ANS thanks SpaceNews for the above information) + India’s second attempt to land on the Moon, Chandrayaan-3, launched on July 14. The mission is a replacement for Chandrayaan-2, which crashed while descending to the lunar surface in September 2019. Chandrayaan-3 is scheduled for an August 23 or August 24 arrival. The lander and rover are scheduled to operate for one lunar day, which is about 14 Earth days. (ANS thanks The Parabolic Arc 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 for additional membership information. 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! This week's ANS Editor, Mark Johns, KØJM k0jm [at] amsat.org

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ARISS News Release No. 23-34
by David Jordan 15 Jul '23

15 Jul '23

ARISS News Release No.23-34 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Participants at Youth on The Air (YOTA) 2023 Summer Camp,Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada July15, 2023—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has receivedschedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboardthe International Space Station (ISS) and participants at the YOTA 2023 locatedin ON, Canada. ARISS conducts 60-80 ofthese special amateur radio contacts each year between students around theglobe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. Youth on the Air (YOTA) Summer Camp is a week-long event foryoung amateur radio operators ages 15 to 25 from North, Central, and SouthAmerica. This is their third year ofoperations, with YOTA activities designed to demonstrate how these youngparticipants can connect with each other through amateur radio communicationsand STEM activities. YOTA is also aboutfostering a worldwide community though amateur radio. Throughout the week YOTA participantshave learned to build antennas and telegraph machine kits, talked to hams aroundthe world on high frequencies (HF) from both permanent and portable ham radiostations, and learned how to operate using Morse Code. Camp participants havealso launched and tracked a high-altitude balloon, and communicated through low-earthorbit amateur radio satellites. This will be the first ARISS contactopportunity for many of these students, demonstrating how amateur radio canconnect with the ISS. After thisexperience, students will come away with a better understanding of the life ofan astronaut on the ISS, and perhaps motivate them to pursue STEM-relatedfields. This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing YOTA participants toask their questions of Astronaut Steve Bowen, amateur radio call sign KI5BKB.The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard bylisteners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses thetelebridge station. The ARISS amateur radio ground station(telebridge station) for this contact is in Casale Monferrato, Italy. Theamateur radio volunteer team at the station will use the callsign IK1SLD, toestablish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for July 18, 2023 at 2:42:54 pm EDT (ON, CAN) (18:42:54UTC, 1:42 pm CDT, 12:42 pm MDT, 11:42 am PDT). Thepublic is invited to watch the live stream at: https://youtube.com/live/A5bXZUGifYY?feature=share IK1SLD will start about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/ _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.What is your favorite view from the cupola? 2.How does amateur radio factor into life and science on the ISS? 3.What radios and antennas are used for the ARISS program? 4.How does your training in the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory compare toextravehicular spacewalks? 5.What is your favorite food to eat on the station and is it the same as here onearth? 6.Does the ISS have an HF setup and have you ever used it? 7.Does the ISS provide weather data from visual observations to ground stations? 8.What advice do you have for someone wanting to become an astronaut? 9.What sorts of creative outlets do you get while on the ISS? 10.What types of experiments are being done on the ISS? 11.Once we have interstellar travel figured out, which celestial object would youlike to visit first? 12.What current experiments are you conducting that will help benefit life onearth? 13.What is the coolest space station repeater contact you have made? 14.How has learning multiple languages affected your daily life on the station? 15. How are QSOs logged and sent to groundstations from the ISS? 16.Do you have a favorite DSLR camera and lens combination for taking picturesfrom the ISS? 17.Are there property taxes for the ISS and if so, what district would they go to? 18.Do you have any go-to life advice? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur SatelliteCorporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS NationalLab-Space Station Explorers, Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) andNASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN). The primary goal ofARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts,and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org MediaContact: DaveJordan, AA4KN ARISSPR Findus on social media at: Twitter:ARISS_Intl Facebook:facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram:ariss_intl Mastodon:[email protected] Checkout ARISS on Youtube.com.

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TEVEL-2 request for help
by david.greenberg＠bezeqint.net 15 Jul '23

15 Jul '23

Hello All, Some not so good news. Yesterday and today, telemetry beacon was not received from TEVEL-2. The telemetry beacon is transmitted every 20 seconds. The transmission is very short and can regularly be seen on a waterfall. The frequency is 436.400MHz, 9600bps BPSK G3RUH modulation and can be decoded by the appropriate UZ7HO software. Decoding is preferable but waterfall report is helpful. ( If there is an overlap with another sat, you may see beacon bursts from the overlapping satellite. Doppler shift can help to identify.) Please try to receive and report. TNX and 73, David 4X1DG

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Re: G5500DC Rotator Failure
by Jim_WØNBC 15 Jul '23

15 Jul '23

Hi Ray, Had same problem with mine also. Mine is in attic too. After doing some examination of the azimuth rotor I found that it was heating up from the attic heat and the gear grease was coming out of the side. So just replace the AZ unit. Not much help but I believe the attic heat is too much for the rotor. Still using it. Best of luck. Jim Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, July 15, 2023, 11:36 AM, crohtun--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: I should have mentioned: I swapped cables at the antenna and ran the az motor using the el cable and el side of the control box. The az rotator ran fine and the el meter on the box responded to the changing position. So it would appear the fault is not inside the motor housing but in either the az cable (very unlikely given everything is indoors) or in the az side of the control box. I will do a bit more swapping and see if the az cable can be eliminated as the problem. I think that’ll leave the meter circuitry on the az side of the box as the problem. Ray KN2K Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Saturday, July 15, 2023, 11:30 AM, crohtun--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: I’ve had the rotator about two years and use it with antennas in the attic. Everything is working normally except the az meter on the controller no longer registers. The controller runs fine and the az and el motors are moving as they should. Fox Delta displays az and el properly, and matches what SatPC32 is telling it. But no reading on the G5500DC az meter anymore. The el meter remains fine. I can’t find a schematic for the DC version of the 5500. Anyone else had this problem and cured it? 73, Ray KN2K Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS ----------------------------------------------------------- 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

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Re: G5500DC Rotator Failure
by crohtun＠aol.com 15 Jul '23

15 Jul '23

I should have mentioned: I swapped cables at the antenna and ran the az motor using the el cable and el side of the control box. The az rotator ran fine and the el meter on the box responded to the changing position. So it would appear the fault is not inside the motor housing but in either the az cable (very unlikely given everything is indoors) or in the az side of the control box. I will do a bit more swapping and see if the az cable can be eliminated as the problem. I think that’ll leave the meter circuitry on the az side of the box as the problem. Ray KN2K Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Saturday, July 15, 2023, 11:30 AM, crohtun--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: I’ve had the rotator about two years and use it with antennas in the attic. Everything is working normally except the az meter on the controller no longer registers. The controller runs fine and the az and el motors are moving as they should. Fox Delta displays az and el properly, and matches what SatPC32 is telling it. But no reading on the G5500DC az meter anymore. The el meter remains fine. I can’t find a schematic for the DC version of the 5500. Anyone else had this problem and cured it? 73, Ray KN2K Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: G5500DC Rotator Failure
by V Chu 15 Jul '23

15 Jul '23

Try to clean all connection points at your router de VE3XRE, VA3HJ mobile On Sat., Jul. 15, 2023, 11:30 crohtun--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > I’ve had the rotator about two years and use it with antennas in the > attic. Everything is working normally except the az meter on the controller > no longer registers. The controller runs fine and the az and el motors are > moving as they should. Fox Delta displays az and el properly, and matches > what SatPC32 is telling it. But no reading on the G5500DC az meter anymore. > The el meter remains fine. > > I can’t find a schematic for the DC version of the 5500. Anyone else had > this problem and cured it? > > 73, > > Ray KN2K > > > Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS > <https://apps.apple.com/us/app/aol-news-email-weather-video/id646100661> > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org

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G5500DC Rotator Failure
by crohtun＠aol.com 15 Jul '23

15 Jul '23

I’ve had the rotator about two years and use it with antennas in the attic. Everything is working normally except the az meter on the controller no longer registers. The controller runs fine and the az and el motors are moving as they should. Fox Delta displays az and el properly, and matches what SatPC32 is telling it. But no reading on the G5500DC az meter anymore. The el meter remains fine. I can’t find a schematic for the DC version of the 5500. Anyone else had this problem and cured it? 73, Ray KN2K Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS

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AMSAT Field Day logs due
by Bruce 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

If you would like to participate in the results from AMSAT Field Day 2023, the submission sheets are due by July 25, 2023 at 11:59 PM. We are using the same due date as the ARRL this year. Send you submission sheet in PDF or TXT or DOC format to kk5do(a)arrl.net and kk5do(a)amsat.org Sent to both just in case one bounces. I will also send you a reply that I received it. 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Member 2016-2024 ARRL Awards Field Checker (DXCC, WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0200z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat

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