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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-05-01 17:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 01 May '23

01 May '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-05-01 17:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Council Rock High School South, Holland, PA, direct via KC3JND The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB The ARISS mentor is AB1OC Contact was successful: Mon 2023-05-01 12:43:15 UTC 79 deg (***) Congratulations to the Council Rock High School South students, Steve, and mentor AB1OC! (***) Watch for Livestream at www.crsarc.org/live 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 2023-05-01 17:30 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 2023-05-01 17:30 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 207 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1629. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1537. (***) 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-120 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Paul Stoetzer 30 Apr '23

30 Apr '23

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-120 In this edition: * XW-2A Satellite Decays * 14th Annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet * SSTV Transmissions from ORBICRAFT-ZORKIY May 7-13, 2023 * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for April 27, 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-120 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 Apr 30 XW-2A Satellite Decays The popular linear transponder satellite XW-2A has decayed from orbit. Launched on September 19, 2015 on the maiden flight of the CZ-6 rocket from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center along with several other amateur radio satellites, including XW-2B, XW-2C, XW-2D, and LilacSat-2, XW-2A was a 25 kg microsat. Two other amateur radio satellites, XW-2E and XW-2F, rode piggyback on XW-2A. After launch, XW-2E and XW-2F deployed and XW-2A performed an orbit lowering manuever. The record distance achieved on XW-2A was a transatlantic QSO between EA4NF in Spain and VE1CWJ in Nova Scotia in August 2022 - a distance of 4,751 km. [ANS thanks CAMSAT, AMSAT, and Gunter's Space Page 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 14th Annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet The 14th Annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet will be held at the Kohler Presidential Banquet Center on Friday, May 19th at 18:30 EDT. This dinner is always a highlight of the TAPR (Tucson Amateur Packet Radio) and AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corp.) activities during the Dayton Hamvention. This year's menu includes: Cash Bar Regular and Decaf Coffee, Hot & Iced Tea, Water Appetizer - Crudite Platter (with dip on the side) Buffet - Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus (Carved on site. Served with horseradish and au jus on the side) - Santa Fe Chicken (with Pepper Cheese Jalapeno Hollandaise) - Deep Fried Tempura Shrimp (with Tomato Lemon Aioli) - Risotto Cake - Fresh Asparagus - Smashed Cauliflower Served to the Table - Strawberry Fields - Assorted Dinner Rolls (Served with butter) Dessert - Assorted Layer Cake - Cheesecake Tickets ($60 each) may be purchased from the AMSAT store at https://www.amsat.org/product/2023-tapr-amsat-joint-hamvention-banquet-regi…. The banquet ticket purchase deadline is Friday, May 12th. Banquet tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the AMSAT booth. There will be no tickets to pick up at the AMSAT booth. Tickets purchased on-line will be maintained on a list with check-in at the door at the banquet center. Seating is limited to the number of meals reserved with the Kohler caterers based on the number of tickets sold by the deadline. The Kohler Presidential Banquet Center is located at 4548 Presidential Way, Kettering, Ohio – about 20 minutes away from the Greene County Fairgrounds. [ANS thanks the AMSAT Hamvention Team 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ SSTV Transmissions from ORBICRAFT-ZORKIY May 7-13, 2023 Dear radio amateurs! We invite you to participate in the SSTV award program with the ORBICRAFT-ZORKIY satellite! Schedule: Start of SSTV transmission: 07 May 2023 00:00 UTC; End of SSTV transmission: May 13, 2023 00:00 UTC; Frequency of MCA "ORBICRAFT-ZORKIY" 437.850 MHz GMSK 2k4 USP FEC, GMSK 4k8 USP FEC, GMSK 9k6 USP FEC, SSTV; Telemetry of the MSC "ORBICRAFT-ZORKIY" - https://r4uab.ru/satdb/orbicraft-zorkiy/ Conditions: within 6 days, the satellite will broadcast 6 (six) different images in Robot 72 mode. To receive a diploma, at least 3 (three) of any images must be received and decoded. Each image must be received at least 70% and have an acceptable quality, the logo and call sign of the satellite must be distinguishable. For image decoding, it is recommended to use RX-SSTV or Robot36 software. Received images must be in their original state and resolution. Registration of an application for a diploma An application for a diploma is sent to e-mail. mail radioamateur(a)sputnix.ru and should contain: FULL NAME; Call sign (if available, if not, indicate “no call sign”); Date and time of receipt (UTC) of each image; City and country of reception; Return address for sending a paper version of the diploma (or a note that the diploma can be sent electronically) Type of hardware and software used; Accepted images; Applications will be accepted during the duration of the program (May 07-12, 2023), as well as a day after the end of the broadcast - until May 14, 2023 00:00 UTC. Please note that submitting an application means your consent to the processing of personal data specified in it. Diplomas will be sent within 30 days after the deadline for applications, delivery to recipients will depend on the speed of postal services :). PS There will be special prizes for those who accept all 6 images in good quality ;). We wish you all good luck! 73! Team Sputniks! ORBICRAFT-ZORKIY is NORAD CAT ID 47960, International Designation 2021-022AE https://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=47960 [ANS thanks R4UAB 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 March 31, 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/ SSS-2B NORAD Cat ID 56184 (uncoordinated frequency: 435.8000 MHz). Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for the identification of the above satellite. The following satellite has decayed from orbit and has been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: XW-2A NORAD Cat ID 40903 (Decayed 04/25/2023 per Space-Track.org). [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, 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: Council Rock High School South, Holland, PA, direct via KC3JND (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB (***) The ARISS mentor is AB1OC Contact is go for: Mon 2023-05-01 12:43:15 UTC 79 deg (***) Watch for Livestream at www.crsarc.org/live 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). * Powering off for Russian EVA targeting May 03. OFF May 03 about 14:00 UTC. ON May 05 about 07:40 UTC. * Powering off for Russian EVA targeting May 12. OFF May 12 about 10:30 UTC. ON May 13 about 13:15 UTC. * Powering off for Progress 84 docking on May 24. OFF TBD . ON TBD. * 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 targeting May 03. OFF May 03 about 14:00 UTC. ON May 05 about 07:40 UTC. * Powering off for Russian EVA targeting May 12. OFF May 12 about 10:30 UTC. ON May 13 about 13:15 UTC. * Powering off for Progress 84 docking on May 24. 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 Quick Hits: VE3GOP has been in EO74. I’m checking to see where/when the next stop is. Major Roves: I post ’em as soon as I know about ’em. Just be aware that I still work roughly 60 hours a week. Tnx! Please submit any additions or corrections to k5zm (at) comcast (dot) net. [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. + Dayton Hamvention May 19-21 Greene County Fair and Expo Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia 45385 https://hamvention.org/ + TAPR/AMSAT Banquet May 19, 2023 Kohler Presidential Banquet Center is located at 4548 Presidential Way, Kettering, Ohio Reservations are required and available at the AMSAT Store https://www.amsat.org/product-category/amsat-at-hamvention/. + AMSAT Symposium and Annual Meeting October 20-21, 2013 Dallas, Texas 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. An email message received after a recent presentation: "I really enjoyed Clint's presentation last night. The fact that he had taken the time to research and know something about his audience and welcomed interaction made it very informative and enjoyable. This was a refreshing change from many canned YouTube presentations I've tried to watch, which were poorly done, fuzzy video or muddy audio, or a badly prepared presenter stumbling his way through, with any valuable info lost along the way. Thanks for hooking this one up." [ANS thanks Clint Bradford, K6LCS, and AMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Max, SA5IKN, has released LEO Satellite Observer. Coded by ChatGPT, it can plot FM and Linear stations with different markers, plot your maximum range & CQ zones, predict passes in one click with SatMatch, and display upcoming roves via Hams.at. https://dxer.site/leo-satellite-observer.html + CQ's WAZ Satellite Awards list has been updated. Thanks to IO-117, the number of WAZ Satellite award holders has nearly doubled this year. https://cq-amateur-radio.com/cq_awards/cq_waz_awards/April23-Satellite-List… -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: A proper contact using the ISS Packet station?
by David Spoelstra 29 Apr '23

29 Apr '23

In my previous email example, it would be very quick to make contacts using UISS: For the CQing station N9KT it would be three clicks in UISS: 1. To send the CQ. 2. To click on "W9IMS" in the MHeard list. 3. To send the QSL. For the S&P station W9IMS it would be two clicks in UISS: 1. To click on "N9KT" in the MHeard list. 2. To send "N9KT :EN11". -David, N9KT On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 4:36 PM David Spoelstra via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > I'm about to try and make contacts with other hams through the ISS Packet > station. > > I watched the traffic and there's all kinds of stuff being sent. > > I was thinking that a clean and short contact would be something like this: > N9KT>CQ,ARISS::CQ de N9KT - EM69 > W9IMS>CQ,ARISS::N9KT :W9IMS - EN11 > N9KT>CQ,ARISS::W9IMS :QSL and 73 via ISS > > Or for the very shortest: > N9KT>CQ,ARISS::EM69 > W9IMS>CQ,ARISS::N9KT :EN11 > N9KT>CQ,ARISS::W9IMS :QSL > > Any thoughts? > > -David, N9KT > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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A proper contact using the ISS Packet station?
by David Spoelstra 29 Apr '23

29 Apr '23

I'm about to try and make contacts with other hams through the ISS Packet station. I watched the traffic and there's all kinds of stuff being sent. I was thinking that a clean and short contact would be something like this: N9KT>CQ,ARISS::CQ de N9KT - EM69 W9IMS>CQ,ARISS::N9KT :W9IMS - EN11 N9KT>CQ,ARISS::W9IMS :QSL and 73 via ISS Or for the very shortest: N9KT>CQ,ARISS::EM69 W9IMS>CQ,ARISS::N9KT :EN11 N9KT>CQ,ARISS::W9IMS :QSL Any thoughts? -David, N9KT

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Test Message
by Russell Ferguson 29 Apr '23

29 Apr '23

Test to see if I am receiving Amsat mail. Russell Ferguson 2003 Cross Point Cove Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 932-7736 r.w.ferguson(a)att.net Sent from my iPad

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ARISS News Release No. 23-19
by David Jordan 28 Apr '23

28 Apr '23

ARISS News Release No.23-19 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at Council Rock High School South, Holland, Pennsylvania,USA April28, 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 Council Rock HighSchool South located in Holland, PA. 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. Council Rock High School South (withabout 2,000 students) is located in Lower Bucks County, PA. The school has extensiveSTEM-based clubs and activities that are preparing students for careers inScience and Mathematics. Two of these clubs will be heavily involved in thisARISS contact, the Council Rock South Radio Club (KC3JND) and HUNCH. HUNCH (High schools United with NASA toCreate Hardware) is an effort to bring students new educational experiences byhaving them design products for NASA. The amateur radio club allows students tostudy for their ham license, and participate in club events including radio contactswith other high schools, Morse code battleship, foxhunting, and smallelectronic soldering projects. The school’s Technology Club (of which HUNCH is a division) willhelp promote this ARISS contact by providing audio/video equipment for livestreaming and recording the event as well as providing knowledge of theengineering aspect of the ISS and its communications systems. Many STEM-relatedactivities prior to this contact will be a collaboration between Tech Club andAmateur Radio Club such as receiving data from a NOAA weather satellite. Forthis ARISS contact, students in the school’s amateur radio club are workingwith HAM radio engineers, (and members of the Warminster Amateur Radio Club,K3DN) who are helping students to prepare for this radio contact. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions ofAstronaut Steve Bowen, amateur radio call sign KI5BKB. The downlink frequencyfor this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are withinthe ISS-footprint that also encompasses the relay ground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contactis in Holland, PA. Amateur radio operators using call sign KC3JND, will operatethe ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for May 1, 2023 at 8:43 am EDT (PA) (12:43 UTC,7:43 am CDT, 6:43 am MDT, 5:43 am PDT). Thepublic is invited to watch the live stream at: http://www.crsarc.org/live _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1. How does your companionship and cooperationon the ISS serve as a lesson for how to solve problems in society? 2. Are there skills that you have learned fromacquiring your amateur radio license that have helped you as an astronaut? 3. Do you think that living in space has givenyou a unique perspective on life on this planet and our role as stewards of it? 4. How has your education helped you become theastronaut that you are today and what advice would you give to someone looking topursue that career? 5. How hard was it for you to adjust toexperiencing night and day every 45 minutes? 6. In your experience in space, what stood outthe most as being different compared to your training? 7. What experiments will you be conducting thatyou believe could have significant scientific impact? 8. What challenges if any did you encounterduring this mission and how did you handle them? 9. Have language barriers presented anyobstacles during your time on the ISS? 10. How does traveling in the Space X vehiclecompare to the Soyuz spacecraft? 11. How has your wilderness training benefittedyou during your tenure in space? 12. Has being an astronaut always been a dream ofyours, or is it something that you learned you wanted to pursue along the way. 13. Who was most influential in helping youbecome an astronaut? 14. What is the best and worst experiencesrelated to being in microgravity? 15. Working alongside astronauts from manycountries, why do you think it is important for the advancement of science andspace exploration to be an international effort. 16. How does the duration of exercise inmicrogravity compare to that on Earth in order to get the same results? 17. Are there any values or views that you’vedeveloped that you don’t think you would have without your experiences? 18. What is your favorite thing to do during yourfree time on the ISS? 19. Do you think living away from civilizationhas changed your outlook on life or relationships? 20. How has microgravityaffected your sense of smell and taste? 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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TS-2000 Pan adaptor options
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 25 Apr '23

25 Apr '23

Hi ALL, Has anyone put a pan adaptor in there TS-2000 on the VHF/UHF side? I've found lots of options on the internet for HF/50 but not VHF UHF. KB7ADL

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Re: Roving and LoTW
by David G0MRF 24 Apr '23

24 Apr '23

Thanks Florian. Yes, it looks like an additional certificate is needed. Oh well, apparently it's a fairly quick process. Thanks for the QSO on FT8, sorry about SSB. 73 David Hi David, > Is there any way around this or do I have to apply for an additional > callsign certificate? nice to work you from JO00. For your /P callsign you will have to apply for a second certificate for G0MRF/P. No way around this to my knowledge. > Next time.....I'll just forget about the /p suffix !! Once you have that you can continue using the /P suffix :) vy73 de Florian DF2ET ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 2023-04-24 15:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 24 Apr '23

24 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-24 15:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Council Rock High School South, Holland, PA, direct via KC3JND (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB (***) The ARISS mentor is AB1OC Contact is go for: Mon 2023-05-01 12:43:15 UTC 79 deg (***) Watch for Livestream at www.crsarc.org/live 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 2023-04-24 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 2023-04-23 22:30 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 207 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1628. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1536. 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: Roving and LoTW
by Florian (DF2ET) 24 Apr '23

24 Apr '23

Hi David, > Is there any way around this or do I have to apply for an additional > callsign certificate? nice to work you from JO00. For your /P callsign you will have to apply for a second certificate for G0MRF/P. No way around this to my knowledge. > Next time.....I'll just forget about the /p suffix !! Once you have that you can continue using the /P suffix :) vy73 de Florian DF2ET

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Roving and LoTW
by David G0MRF 24 Apr '23

24 Apr '23

Hello experienced roving folk. I took my satellite gear out yesterday and signed G0MRF/P When I tried to upload the log to LoTW, I can add JO00 as an additional location, but it does not allow me to add the /P suffix to my call. Is there any way around this or do I have to apply for an additional callsign certificate? Next time.....I'll just forget about the /p suffix !! Thanks David G0MRF

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-23 22:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 23 Apr '23

23 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-23 22:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros, Corroios, Portugal AND Escola Secundária da Baixa da Banheira, Moita, Portugal, direct via CS5SS 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 IKØUSO Contact was successful: Sat 2023-04-22 12:06:44 UTC 60 deg (***) Congratulations to the Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros students, the Escola Secundária da Baixa da Banheira students, Steve, and mentor IKØUSO! (***) Using Epoch 23110.566167750, I am predicting AOS 12:07:37 UTC 59 deg Watch for Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2supu1aGWk 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 2023-04-23 22:30 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 2023-04-23 22:30 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 207 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1628. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1536. (***) 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: Spot the Station renewal stuck?
by Bernd 23 Apr '23

23 Apr '23

Maybe they scaled back on this feature since there are so many other apps available. I like the "ISS Detector Satellite Tracker" app on my phone, that doesn't just give you notification on the ISS but many other objects and satellites. 73, Bernd - KB7AK -----Original Message----- From: Greg D via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2023 6:44 PM To: D. Craig Fox <DCFox(a)rwglaw.com> Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Spot the Station renewal stuck? Yeah, the notifications are still coming, but the "subscription" will expire (for me) in 30 days, so I'd like to renew. It's the renewal that seems to be broken. Greg KO6TH D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB wrote: > My last one was on 4-3 > > -----Original Message----- > From: JoAnne Maenpaa via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2023 2:48 PM > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Spot the Station renewal stuck? > > My renewal failed a year ago with nothing being fixed with multiple attempts to renew. Seems to be an orphaned app at NASA. > > > > > > On 4/22/2023 2:50 PM, Greg D via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> Hi folks, >> >> i got a yearly renewal notice for NASA's "Spot the Station" alert >> system, and filled out the form. Hitting submit I should have >> received an 8-digit confirmation code, but it never arrived. Tried it >> again a few days later. No joy. I suspect something's stuck on >> their end. >> >> Any ideas who to contact? >> >> Greg KO6TH >> >> p.s. Curious, who named the Space Station "Spot"? >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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 > -- > 73 de JoAnne K9JKM > joanne.k9jkm(a)gmail.com > BM DMR TG 98006 > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 > > (If this message is spam, please report it to IT Dept. Thank you.) > > > NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this communication to the intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and immediately delete the message and any attachments without copying or disclosing the contents. Thank you. > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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Cubesats to be deployed from ISS
by Nico Janssen 23 Apr '23

23 Apr '23

On April 24 several cubesats are to be deployed from the ISS Kibo module, (NanoRacks NRCSD-25). At 12:05 UTC: ARKSat 1 and LightCube. At 12:15 UTC: AuroraSat, Ex-Alta 2, NEUDOSE and YukonSat. (The deployment order may change.) Youtube link: https://t.co/l3kuQhHA3k All these cubesats will use IARU coordinated frequencies. ARKSat 1: 435.450 MHz, 9k6 NBFM AX25 packet LightCube: 437.175 MHz, 1k2 AFSK with AX25 NEUDOSE: 436.050 MHz, 9k6 downlink using 2-GFSK AuroraSat, Ex-Alta 2 and YukonSat will use the same frequencies: 437.875 and 2428.000 MHz, CW beacon on UHF together with GMSK/GFSK or 4GFSK telemetry downlinks using 9k6 data rate with capability to operate between 0.05- 32.8 kbps. 73, Nico PA0DLO

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Re: Spot the Station renewal stuck?
by Greg D 23 Apr '23

23 Apr '23

Yeah, the notifications are still coming, but the "subscription" will expire (for me) in 30 days, so I'd like to renew. It's the renewal that seems to be broken. Greg KO6TH D. Craig Fox via AMSAT-BB wrote: > My last one was on 4-3 > > -----Original Message----- > From: JoAnne Maenpaa via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2023 2:48 PM > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Spot the Station renewal stuck? > > My renewal failed a year ago with nothing being fixed with multiple attempts to renew. Seems to be an orphaned app at NASA. > > > > > > On 4/22/2023 2:50 PM, Greg D via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> Hi folks, >> >> i got a yearly renewal notice for NASA's "Spot the Station" alert >> system, and filled out the form. Hitting submit I should have >> received an 8-digit confirmation code, but it never arrived. Tried it >> again a few days later. No joy. I suspect something's stuck on their >> end. >> >> Any ideas who to contact? >> >> Greg KO6TH >> >> p.s. Curious, who named the Space Station "Spot"? >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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 > -- > 73 de JoAnne K9JKM > joanne.k9jkm(a)gmail.com > BM DMR TG 98006 > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 > > (If this message is spam, please report it to IT Dept. Thank you.) > > > NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this communication to the intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and immediately delete the message and any attachments without copying or disclosing the contents. Thank you. > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: Spot the Station renewal stuck?
by Clint Bradford 23 Apr '23

23 Apr '23

Getting ‘em regularly … as recently as yesterday 4:58pm Pacific… Clint K6LCS

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ANS-113 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins for April 23, 2023
by Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) 23 Apr '23

23 Apr '23

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-113 In this edition: * Fox-Plus Progress Report * AMSAT Net Tops 1500 Sessions * Fuji 3 (FO-29) Operation Schedule as of April 21, 2023 * Youth On the Air Camp for the Americas Announced * 14th annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet Menu Announced * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for April 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 [dot] 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-113 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 Apr 23 Fox-Plus Progress Report Recognizing the immense popularity of the original Fox series of satellites and their ability to introduce countless hams to amateur satellites, the AMSAT Board of Directors in 2021 approved the Fox-Plus program to carry Amateur Radio payloads into low-earth-orbit (LEO) and, specifically, to provide continued availability of entry level FM repeater satellites. With Fox-Plus having a year-and-a-half of operation under its belt, AMSAT News Service thought it was a good time to check in with AMSAT Assistant VP – Engineering, Jonathan Brandenburg, KF5IDY for a report on its progress. Jonathan reports, “The progress of the Fox -Plus team has been steady and is now accelerating thanks to a fresh influx of engineers who are now contributing to the team. We currently have ten engineers actively working on various aspects of this new generation of satellites. We have software engineers, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, even system engineers working on testing and documentation. This is a solid team of engineers, some with a lifetime of experience and some still in college, but we can always use more. “Our strategy is to build 20 or so satellites to have on-the-shelf and ready to fly. There are two important facets to this approach. The first is the economy of scale and the second, perhaps more importantly, is the ability to take advantage of launch availabilities in a timely manner. “As we close in on completed and tested designs, it is likely that we can launch our first bird, Fox-Plus Alpha, in early 2024. That date, of course, is dependent on the ability of our volunteer engineering staff to work on AMSAT projects while working their full-time jobs, fulfilling their responsibilities with their families, and taking the occasional moment to sit back and relax.” “Fox-Plus Alpha will be a feature-packed bird combining commercially available and AMSAT developed hardware. In the interest of speeding up delivery time for our first satellite, certain components such as the space frame, electrical power module, solar panels and antennas will be commercially sourced. We are reusing the Improved Command Receiver and the Internal Housekeeping Unit for this flight. Over time, we will continue to improve our own ideas for electrical power systems and antennas. One example of this is the maximum power point tracker (MPPT), a device that extracts the maximum amount of power from the solar cells by adjusting the voltage to maximize the power curve. “Although the basic mission of the Fox-Plus program is to fly FM repeater payloads, the Fox-Plus Alpha payload will utilize the previously flown linear transponder module (LTM) as used on Fox-1 Echo. The decision to fly a linear transponder payload was made for expedience reasons- to provide AMSAT members with a working Amateur Radio payload in the shortest time possible. A bird carrying an FM repeater will follow, but we are in need of an engineer to develop that board. “Fox-Plus Alpha’s linear transponder will utilize a V/U configuration (VHF uplink – UHF downlink). There will also be a separate telemetry beacon that will leverage the ever-popular FoxTelem software. The battery chemistry will be lithium-based. “Although we learned many things from the original Fox series satellites, one thing that sticks in my mind is the need to harden the transmitter circuity. Variations in the SWR caused by the state of the antenna deployment and other factors created difficulties in transmitter operation such as significantly reduced power output and even failure altogether. This is a priority for all Fox-Plus missions. “After we have achieved our initial mission objectives, there are several improvements to the Fox-Plus series that we have planned, including: - Radiation tolerant internal housekeeping unit (RT-IHU) - Multi-channel FM repeater - SSTV uplink and downlink - Internally developed attitude determination and control capabilities, and a - Packet system with store-and -forward capabilities already being developed by engineers participating in the Advanced Satellite Communications and Exploration of New Technology (ASCENT) initiative. “After Fox-Plus Alpha, the future is not all that far away. Planned improvements to the Fox-Plus series of satellites include increased payload capabilities. We are exploring the opportunities to fly high-school and university level experiments as additional payloads. These possibilities may exist within a 1U spaceframe. But, adding robust science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) modules comes the need for increased volume and greater power generation and storage. Thus, the transition from 1U to 3U spaceframes seems inevitable, and even desirable. “Looking at the big picture, the AMSAT Youth Initiative and Educational Relation programs have a front seat at the table for defining STEM missions. Our payload capabilities must meet their requirements for missions that generate wide participation and the serious benefit to youth education.” [ANS thanks Jonathan Brandenburg, KF5IDY, AMSAT Assistant VP-Engineering 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 Net Tops 1500 Sessions For those unaware, the Houston AMSAT Net has been around since prior to AMSAT Board of Directors member Bruce Paige, KK5DO starting with it in 1993. April 11, 2023 was its 1506th net. Check-ins discuss satellite and balloon stuff. Andy MacAllister, W5ACM (SK), was the host with Bruce and Marty Smith, WV5Y, participating. Through the years, they morphed from geostationary satellites and streaming to its current format using podcasting and Echolink. Marty is now the host as Bruce moved to far to reach the local Houston repeater. An antenna at 30 feet may help with that issue. Vern Jackson, WA0RCR, has put the program on the top band for all these years. You can listen to the last net on 1860 kHz AM. Back in the day, Bruce had to mail Vern a cassette tape of the net. The internet has made delivery of that cassette almost immediate. The net is heard on the W5BSA local Houston repeater on 145.190 Mhz Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM Central Time. At amsatnet.com, you can find links to the live stream during the net, a link to the recorded nets for the past 4 weeks and some way-back streams from long ago. There also is a link to the URL’s that are referenced during the net, so you do not have to write them down. A subscription is available to receive the links via email when they are posted prior to the net. The AMSAT net can be found during the net with a stream on Echolink connecting to *AMSAT*. [ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Board of Directors for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Fuji 3 (FO-29) Operation Schedule as of April 21, 2023 The period of continuous operation in full sunshine has ended. From late April to early May, the analog repeater will be activated on the following dates and approximate UTC times until it is stopped by the lower limit voltage control. April 2023 22 - 07:05~ 23 - 06:10-20:55- 29 - 05:55-20:35- 30 - 06:45~ May 2023 3 - 07:30~ 4 - 06:35~ 5 - 07:25~ 6 - 08:15~ 7 - 07:20~ These estimated times indicate the time to start transmitting. Please be aware that it may take some time for the transponder to turn on due to the attitude of the satellite and the direction the antenna is pointing, disturbances in the ionosphere, interference, power supply conditions of the satellite, etc. Fuji 3 was launched more than a quarter of a century ago and its operation is now unstable. Please use Fuji No. 3 carefully. [ANS thanks the Japanese 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Youth On the Air Camp for the Americas Announced The 2023 Youth on the Air Camp for the Americas will be held in Ottawa, Canada on July 16-21. Each year campers have the opportunity to try different aspects of the Amateur Radio hobby including satellite operation and high-altitude balloon launches. Youth on the Air Camp is for already licensed amateur radio operators between the ages of 15 to 25. For those who have a license, but don't know what to do next, the camp teaches cutting edge technology that can be used with Amateur Radio. For youth operators who are already experienced, this is an opportunity for young operators to take their knowledge to the next level and share their previous knowledge with other young amateurs from throughout North, Central, and South America. The camp will focus on building strong relationships with peers and mentors, and developing new radio skills. The camp is being modeled closely after the popular Youngsters on the Air camps in IARU Region 1 (Europe/Africa/Middle East). Campers will operate a special event station, featuring cutting-edge HF and VHF/UHF radios and a wide array of antennas that many only dream of having a chance to use. Applicants must be licensed amateur radio operators residing in North, Central, or South America between the ages of 15 and 25. We welcome ALL licensed operators in our region who meet these requirements. Applicants outside of the USA and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. More information and application forms are available at https://youthontheair.org/ottawa2023/. [ANS thanks Youth on the Air 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 +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 14th annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet Menu Announced The 14th annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet will be held at the Kohler Presidential Banquet Center on Friday, May 19th at 18:30 EDT. This dinner is always a highlight of the TAPR (Tucson Amateur Packet Radio) and AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corp.) activities during the Dayton Hamvention. This year's menu includes: Cash Bar Regular and Decaf Coffee, Hot & Iced Tea, Water Appetizer - Crudite Platter (with dip on the side) Buffet - Roast Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus (Carved on site. Served with horseradish and au jus on the side) - Santa Fe Chicken (with Pepper Cheese Jalapeno Hollandaise) - Deep Fried Tempura Shrimp (with Tomato Lemon Aioli) - Risotto Cake - Fresh Asparagus - Smashed Cauliflower Served to the Table - Strawberry Fields - Assorted Dinner Rolls (Served with butter) Dessert - Assorted Layer Cake - Cheesecake Tickets ($60 each) may be purchased from the AMSAT store. The banquet ticket purchase deadline is Friday, May 12th. Banquet tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the AMSAT booth. There will be no tickets to pick up at the AMSAT booth. Tickets purchased on-line will be maintained on a list with check-in at the door at the banquet center. Seating is limited to the number of meals reserved with the Kohler caterers based on the number of tickets sold by the deadline. The Kohler Presidential Banquet Center is located at 4548 Presidential Way, Kettering, Ohio – about 20 minutes away from the Greene County Fairgrounds. [ANS thanks the AMSAT Hamvention Team for the above information.] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for April 20, 2023 A SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-7 mission placed the following satellites carrying Amateur Radio into orbit on an April 15, 2023, at 02:48 a.m. Eastern time. The following satellites have been added to this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: KILICSAT - NORAD Cat ID 56181 (uncoordinated frequency: 436.9000 MHz). CIRBE - NORAD Cat ID 56188 (IARU coordinated frequency: 437.2500 MHz). INSPIRE-SAT 7 - NORAD Cat ID 56211 (IARU coordinated frequencies: 435.2002 MHz and 437.4100 MHz). ROSEYCUBESAT 1 - NORAD Cat ID 56212 (IARU coordinated frequency: 436.8252 MHz). Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for the NORAD Cat ID identification of the above satellites. 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/. [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, 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. + Upcoming Contacts None listed. + Successful Contacts West Michigan Aviation Academy, High School, Grand Rapids, MI, direct via W8ISS. The ISS callsign was NA1SS. The crewmember was Sultan Al Neyadi, KI5VTV. The ARISS mentor was KD8COJ. Contact was successful on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR. The ISS callsign was OR4ISS. The crewmember was Sultan Al Neyadi, KI5VTV. The ARISS mentor was ON6TI. Contact was successful on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. 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 None listed. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events + CubeSat Developers Workshop April 25-27, 2023 Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 https://www.cubesatdw.org/ + Dayton Hamvention May 19-21 Greene County Fair and Expo Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia 45385 https://hamvention.org/ + TAPR/AMSAT Banquet May 19, 2023 Kohler Presidential Banquet Center is located at 4548 Presidential Way, Kettering, Ohio Reservations are required and available at the AMSAT Store https://www.amsat.org/product-category/amsat-at-hamvention/. + AMSAT Symposium and Annual Meeting October 20-21, 2013 Dallas, Texas + 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. An email message received after a recent presentation: "I really enjoyed Clint's presentation last night. The fact that he had taken the time to research and know something about his audience and welcomed interaction made it very informative and enjoyable. This was a refreshing change from many canned YouTube presentations I've tried to watch, which were poorly done, fuzzy video or muddy audio, or a badly prepared presenter stumbling his way through, with any valuable info lost along the way. Thanks for hooking this one up." [ANS thanks Clint Bradford, K6LCS, and the AMSAT Events page for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + The Providence Radio Association, W1OP will attempt SSB and FM satellites QSO's from the Alan S. Feinstein Middle School, in Coventry, RI on April 27, 2023. This will be part of a presentation on ham radio to about 350 students in their 8th grade STEM program. N1DM will be the operator and will attempt to work any available satellites during the demo portion of the program which will occur somewhere in the period of 1245 to 1425 UTC. W1OP/N1DM requests if you make a QSO in addition to call and grid square you give your state.[ANS thanks Dom Mallozzi, N1DM for the above information.] + $50Sat, also known as EAGLE-2, is an open-source, PocketQube satellite project that was designed to demonstrate the feasibility of building and launching a functional satellite for just $50. The project was launched in 2013 with the goal of providing a simple and low- cost platform for educational and amateur space missions. $50Sat is equipped with a basic communications system, including a UHF/VHF transceiver, a microcontroller and a simple power system. The satellite is based on a modular design, which makes it easy to modify and customize for different missions. One of the key innovations of $50Sat is the use of Commercial-Off-The Shelf (COTS) components, such as a cellphone battery and a Bluetooth module, all of which helps to lower costs. The satellite also leverages a number of open-source hardware and software tools, making it easier for others to build their own satellites based on the $50Sat design. For more ideas on PocketQubes, see http://satmagazine.com/story.php?number=1780991041. [ANS thanks satmagazine.com for the above information.] + 'Look what I found!' Hours after the first test flight of SpaceX's Starship ended with the spacecraft and its Super Heavy booster tumbling until it was commanded to explode, possible debris from the colossal rocket began to wash up on the shores surrounding the company's Starbase launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas. Photos shared on social media showed that more than one person had come across small fragments of the black and white ceramic tiles from the Starship. Though the Starship test flight was a privately funded activity, it was conducted under a Federal Aviation Administration launch license asserting it was being undertaken with the oversight of the United States. As a party to the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, protections are extended that any spacecraft components found anywhere on Earth (or in space) remain the property of the launch operator until such time that the entity explicitly relinquishes them. As such, all of the Starship debris remains SpaceX's property, even if it is found on private property or in the Gulf of Mexico. [ANS thanks space.com for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: * Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). * Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. * Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. * Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. Contact info [at] amsat.org 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: Spot the Station renewal stuck?
by D. Craig Fox 22 Apr '23

22 Apr '23

My last one was on 4-3 -----Original Message----- From: JoAnne Maenpaa via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2023 2:48 PM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Spot the Station renewal stuck? My renewal failed a year ago with nothing being fixed with multiple attempts to renew. Seems to be an orphaned app at NASA. On 4/22/2023 2:50 PM, Greg D via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Hi folks, > > i got a yearly renewal notice for NASA's "Spot the Station" alert > system, and filled out the form. Hitting submit I should have > received an 8-digit confirmation code, but it never arrived. Tried it > again a few days later. No joy. I suspect something's stuck on their > end. > > Any ideas who to contact? > > Greg KO6TH > > p.s. Curious, who named the Space Station "Spot"? > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM joanne.k9jkm(a)gmail.com BM DMR TG 98006 ----------------------------------------------------------- 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 (If this message is spam, please report it to IT Dept. Thank you.) NOTICE: This communication may contain privileged or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this communication to the intended recipient, please advise the sender by reply email and immediately delete the message and any attachments without copying or disclosing the contents. Thank you.

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Re: Spot the Station renewal stuck?
by JoAnne Maenpaa 22 Apr '23

22 Apr '23

My renewal failed a year ago with nothing being fixed with multiple attempts to renew. Seems to be an orphaned app at NASA. On 4/22/2023 2:50 PM, Greg D via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Hi folks, > > i got a yearly renewal notice for NASA's "Spot the Station" alert > system, and filled out the form. Hitting submit I should have > received an 8-digit confirmation code, but it never arrived. Tried it > again a few days later. No joy. I suspect something's stuck on their > end. > > Any ideas who to contact? > > Greg KO6TH > > p.s. Curious, who named the Space Station "Spot"? > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM joanne.k9jkm(a)gmail.com BM DMR TG 98006

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Spot the Station renewal stuck?
by Greg D 22 Apr '23

22 Apr '23

Hi folks, i got a yearly renewal notice for NASA's "Spot the Station" alert system, and filled out the form. Hitting submit I should have received an 8-digit confirmation code, but it never arrived. Tried it again a few days later. No joy. I suspect something's stuck on their end. Any ideas who to contact? Greg KO6TH p.s. Curious, who named the Space Station "Spot"?

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WMAA ARISS Contact Successful!
by Doug Papay 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

Hello All, The West Michigan Aviation Academy in Grand Rapids, MI had a successful ARISS contact with Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi aboard the International Space Station yesterday afternoon. The students were able to ask, and Dr. Al Neyadi answered all 15 of the student's questions before LOS. I hope many of you were able to listen direct or view the livestream via the ARISS YouTube channel. If you didn't have a chance to tune in during the contact you can view a recording of the event at https://www.youtube.com/arisslive . I have one request: If you had the opportunity to listen to the contact direct and have a recording that includes Dr. Neyadi's final/sign-off transmission, would you please share it with me? Thanks & 73, Doug K8DP

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Re: Sixteen new amateur satellites in orbit from Space-X Transporter 7 launch
by Ashhar Farhan 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

Many of these satellites just use up amateur frequencies without any access to amateurs, or some rule that says "two daya a month when you are not looking". Can IARU or whoever take a stab at formualting a better policy that provides, consistent, predictable and open access to these birds thay use up our spectrum? On Fri, Apr 21, 2023, 5:19 PM michael sartoretti via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > If you are using the CSN SAT tracker the TLE's are in. > > Just update you TLE file and frequency DB Follow the video just click the > two buttons. > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sie1GsGdMhM > > www.csnsat.com > > > > > On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 2:56 PM Ray Hoad via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > wrote: > >> Thanks Nico. I read your Twitter Page and will add the satellites you >> listed tonight. >> >> >> >> *From:* Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >> *Sent:* Thursday, April 20, 2023 03:51 AM >> *To:* Joseph B. Fitzgerald <jfitzgerald(a)alum.wpi.edu>; AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >> *Subject:* [AMSAT-BB] Re: Sixteen new amateur satellites in orbit from >> Space-X Transporter 7 launch >> >> >> >> >> Apparently you missed that I already identified four satellites yesterday. >> That is why you already see these on CelesTrak. >> >> INSPIRE-SAT 7 is object 56211 (2023-054AK), frequency: 435.2002 MHz >> and 437.4100 MHz. >> ROSEYCUBESAT 1 is object 56212 (2023-054AL), frequency: 436.8252 MHz. >> KILICSAT is object 56181 (2023-054D), uncoordinated frequency: 436.9000 >> MHz. >> CIRBE is object 56188 (2023-054L), frequency: 437.2500 MHz. >> >> 73, >> Nico PA0DLO >> >> On 20-04-2023 00:08, Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> >> Our friends at Libre Space show 16 spacecraft using amateur frequencies on the recent Space-X transporter 7 launch, some IARU coordinated, some not. >> >> >> >> https://community.libre.space/t/spacex-f9-transporter-7-2023-04-15-06-47-ut… >> >> >> >> Celestrak has published element sets derived from Space-X deployment data. See https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport… >> >> >> >> Celestrak also made an attempt to match Space-X derived TLEs to USSF tracked objects: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/transporter.match.txt but I don't consider that authoritative. Note that RoseyCubesat-1 and INSPIRE-Sat 7 share the same element set which seems strange as I understand that they are two independent spacecraft. >> >> >> >> Please feel free to share any observations here on AMSAT-BB >> >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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: Sixteen new amateur satellites in orbit from Space-X Transporter 7 launch
by michael sartoretti 21 Apr '23

21 Apr '23

If you are using the CSN SAT tracker the TLE's are in. Just update you TLE file and frequency DB Follow the video just click the two buttons. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sie1GsGdMhM www.csnsat.com On Thu, Apr 20, 2023 at 2:56 PM Ray Hoad via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Thanks Nico. I read your Twitter Page and will add the satellites you > listed tonight. > > > > *From:* Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > *Sent:* Thursday, April 20, 2023 03:51 AM > *To:* Joseph B. Fitzgerald <jfitzgerald(a)alum.wpi.edu>; AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > *Subject:* [AMSAT-BB] Re: Sixteen new amateur satellites in orbit from > Space-X Transporter 7 launch > > > > > Apparently you missed that I already identified four satellites yesterday. > That is why you already see these on CelesTrak. > > INSPIRE-SAT 7 is object 56211 (2023-054AK), frequency: 435.2002 MHz > and 437.4100 MHz. > ROSEYCUBESAT 1 is object 56212 (2023-054AL), frequency: 436.8252 MHz. > KILICSAT is object 56181 (2023-054D), uncoordinated frequency: 436.9000 > MHz. > CIRBE is object 56188 (2023-054L), frequency: 437.2500 MHz. > > 73, > Nico PA0DLO > > On 20-04-2023 00:08, Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > Our friends at Libre Space show 16 spacecraft using amateur frequencies on the recent Space-X transporter 7 launch, some IARU coordinated, some not. > > > > https://community.libre.space/t/spacex-f9-transporter-7-2023-04-15-06-47-ut… > > > > Celestrak has published element sets derived from Space-X deployment data. See https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport… > > > > Celestrak also made an attempt to match Space-X derived TLEs to USSF tracked objects: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/transporter.match.txt but I don't consider that authoritative. Note that RoseyCubesat-1 and INSPIRE-Sat 7 share the same element set which seems strange as I understand that they are two independent spacecraft. > > > > Please feel free to share any observations here on AMSAT-BB > > > > 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 > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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ARISS News Release No. 23-18
by David Jordan 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

ARISS News Release No.23-18 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros, Corroios, Portugal, AND Escola Secundária daBaixa da Banheira, Moita, Portugal April20, 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 two educationalfacilities located in Corroios and Moita, Portugal. ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateurradio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew memberswith ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros (AEJB), established in2013, is located in Corroios, Seixal and consists of five schools frompre-school to secondary education with an enrollment of 2,458. AEJB offers coursesin the areas of: Science and Technology, Socioeconomic Sciences, Visual Arts/ArtsWorkshop, Languages and Humanities. AEFJ also offers two professional coursesin the field of computer technologies. Secondary School of Baixa da Banheira is a public, VocationalEducation and Training school (VET) (with about 1600 enrolled) locatedin Moita, near the capital city of Lisbon. Their VET curriculum includes: IT,Sports, Cooking and Catering, Logistics, Tourism and Pharmacy Techniciancourses. The school offers a "Centro Qualifica" for adults who alsohave multinational backgrounds. Ham radio operator members of the Amateur Radio Association inPortugal (REP) are supporting this ARISS contact with the necessary radioequipment, radio operation and ISS tracking. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions ofAstronaut Steve Bowen, amateur radio call sign KI5BKB. The downlink frequencyfor this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are withinthe ISS-footprint that also encompasses the relay ground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contactis in Moita, Portugal. Amateur radio operators using call sign CS5SS, willoperate the ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for April 22, 2023 at 1:06:44 pm WEST (Portugal)(12:06:44 UTC, 8:06 am EDT, 7:06 am CDT,6:06 am MDT, 5:06 am PDT). _______________________________ As time allows, students will ask thesequestions: 1. Why did you decide to become an astronaut? 2. What does it take to be an astronaut.? 3. What is your daily routine like? /How do youshare tasks? 4. Is your digestion affected by the absence ofgravity? 5. How do you communicate with your families? 6. What are the effects that happen to anastronaut who has been in space for a long period of time when they arrive backto Earth? 7. How long does each mission take? 8. Is your blood circulation affected by thechange in gravity? 9. What does the inside of the ISS looklike? 10. Was it difficult to get used to living there? 11. Do you recycle your waste? 12. How does the space station keep orbiting theEarth? 13. What projects are you currently developing? 14. If one of you gets ill, what do you do? 15. What was the most amazing thing you have everseen in space? 16. How do you spend your free time? 17. What are the changes that you can seehappening due to climate changes? 18. What do you fear the most up there? 19. Do you consider yourselves as heroes? 20. If you get emotional and cry what happens toyour tears? 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 2023-04-20 21:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-20 21:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: West Michigan Aviation Academy, High School, Grand Rapids, MI, direct via W8ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is KD8COJ Contact was successful: Thu 2023-04-20 18:20:54 UTC 29 deg (***) Congratulations to the West Michigan Aviation Academy, High School students, Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV, and mentor KD8COJ! (***) Using Epoch 23109.535592940, I am predicting AOS 18:21:49 UTC 29 deg Watch for Livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxm5Ca2y0HD_NxXlZWXv11A Rostov-on-Don, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Fri 2023-04-21 08:10 UTC Montross Middle School, Montross, VA, Multi-point telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB The ARISS mentor is AA4KN Contact is go for: Fri 2023-04-21 17:34:31 UTC 37 deg Using Epoch 23110.566167750, I am predicting AOS 17:35:23 UTC 37 deg (***) Watch for Livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/live/sFFmf9e0pZs?feature=share OR School’s web site address, also has the stream linked under upcoming events: https://division.wmlcps.org Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros, Corroios, Portugal AND Escola Secundária da Baixa da Banheira, Moita, Portugal, direct via CS5SS 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 IKØUSO Contact is go for: Sat 2023-04-22 12:06:44 UTC 60 deg Using Epoch 23110.566167750, I am predicting AOS 12:07:37 UTC 59 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 2023-04-20 21:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2023-04-20 21:00 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 206 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1622. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1531. (***) 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: Sixteen new amateur satellites in orbit from Space-X Transporter 7 launch
by ray.hoad＠mypbmail.com 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Thanks Nico. I read your Twitter Page and will add the satellites you listed tonight. From: Nico Janssen via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2023 03:51 AM To: Joseph B. Fitzgerald <jfitzgerald(a)alum.wpi.edu>; AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Sixteen new amateur satellites in orbit from Space-X Transporter 7 launch Apparently you missed that I already identified four satellites yesterday. That is why you already see these on CelesTrak. INSPIRE-SAT 7 is object 56211 (2023-054AK), frequency: 435.2002 MHz and 437.4100 MHz. ROSEYCUBESAT 1 is object 56212 (2023-054AL), frequency: 436.8252 MHz. KILICSAT is object 56181 (2023-054D), uncoordinated frequency: 436.9000 MHz. CIRBE is object 56188 (2023-054L), frequency: 437.2500 MHz. 73, Nico PA0DLO On 20-04-2023 00:08, Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB wrote: Our friends at Libre Space show 16 spacecraft using amateur frequencies on the recent Space-X transporter 7 launch, some IARU coordinated, some not. https://community.libre.space/t/spacex-f9-transporter-7-2023-04-15-06-47-ut… Celestrak has published element sets derived from Space-X deployment data. See https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport… <https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport…> &FORMAT=tle Celestrak also made an attempt to match Space-X derived TLEs to USSF tracked objects: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/transporter.match.txt but I don't consider that authoritative. Note that RoseyCubesat-1 and INSPIRE-Sat 7 share the same element set which seems strange as I understand that they are two independent spacecraft. Please feel free to share any observations here on AMSAT-BB 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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Re: Sixteen new amateur satellites in orbit from Space-X Transporter 7 launch
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Thanks Nico. These satellites are now added to our daily-bulletin.txt and nasabare.txt de KM1P Joe

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Re: Sixteen new amateur satellites in orbit from Space-X Transporter 7 launch
by Nico Janssen 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Apparently you missed that I already identified four satellites yesterday. That is why you already see these on CelesTrak. INSPIRE-SAT 7 is object 56211 (2023-054AK), frequency: 435.2002 MHz and 437.4100 MHz. ROSEYCUBESAT 1 is object 56212 (2023-054AL), frequency: 436.8252 MHz. KILICSAT is object 56181 (2023-054D), uncoordinated frequency: 436.9000 MHz. CIRBE is object 56188 (2023-054L), frequency: 437.2500 MHz. 73, Nico PA0DLO On 20-04-2023 00:08, Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Our friends at Libre Space show 16 spacecraft using amateur frequencies on the recent Space-X transporter 7 launch, some IARU coordinated, some not. > > https://community.libre.space/t/spacex-f9-transporter-7-2023-04-15-06-47-ut… > > Celestrak has published element sets derived from Space-X deployment data. Seehttps://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transp… > > Celestrak also made an attempt to match Space-X derived TLEs to USSF tracked objects:https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/transporter.match… but I don't consider that authoritative. Note that RoseyCubesat-1 and INSPIRE-Sat 7 share the same element set which seems strange as I understand that they are two independent spacecraft. > > Please feel free to share any observations here on AMSAT-BB > > 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 athttps://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences athttps://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Sixteen new amateur satellites in orbit from Space-X Transporter 7 launch
by Alfredos (fredy) Damkalis 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Celestrak attempt is pretty interesting. Here[1] is a comparison with observed data[2] from SatNOGS Network and SatNOGS Community strf observations. In some cases matches are close to observations data, in some other are pretty off. However such an analysis is useful for some of the satellites that haven't been received. 73, fredy [1] https://community.libre.space/t/spacex-f9-transporter-7-2023-04-15-06-47-ut… [2] https://community.libre.space/t/spacex-f9-transporter-7-2023-04-15-06-47-ut… On 4/20/23 01:08, Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Celestrak also made an attempt to match Space-X derived TLEs to USSF tracked objects:https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/transporter.match… but I don't consider that authoritative. Note that RoseyCubesat-1 and INSPIRE-Sat 7 share the same element set which seems strange as I understand that they are two independent spacecraft.

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Re: Keps for Inspire-sat7
by Alfredos (fredy) Damkalis 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

You can check this list[1], Inspire-sat7 seems to be OBJECT 23054AK(56211). Just have in mind that these TLE sets are not assigned according to space-track.org, this means that the OBJECT described by these TLE sets may change. In other words, 56211 is not a definite identification for Inspire-sat7, but for now is the best to follow. 73, fredy [1] https://community.libre.space/t/spacex-f9-transporter-7-2023-04-15-06-47-ut… On 4/19/23 17:56, Jack Blake via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Anybody got keps data for Inspire-sat7 that was recently launched > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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Sixteen new amateur satellites in orbit from Space-X Transporter 7 launch
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 19 Apr '23

19 Apr '23

Our friends at Libre Space show 16 spacecraft using amateur frequencies on the recent Space-X transporter 7 launch, some IARU coordinated, some not. https://community.libre.space/t/spacex-f9-transporter-7-2023-04-15-06-47-ut… Celestrak has published element sets derived from Space-X deployment data. See https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport… Celestrak also made an attempt to match Space-X derived TLEs to USSF tracked objects: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/transporter.match.txt but I don't consider that authoritative. Note that RoseyCubesat-1 and INSPIRE-Sat 7 share the same element set which seems strange as I understand that they are two independent spacecraft. Please feel free to share any observations here on AMSAT-BB de KM1P Joe

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-19 18:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 19 Apr '23

19 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-19 18:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: West Michigan Aviation Academy, High School, Grand Rapids, MI, direct via W8ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is KD8COJ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-04-20 18:20:54 UTC 29 deg Using Epoch 23109.535592940, I am predicting AOS 18:21:49 UTC 29 deg (***) Watch for Livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxm5Ca2y0HD_NxXlZWXv11A Rostov-on-Don, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Fri 2023-04-21 08:10 UTC Montross Middle School, Montross, VA, Multi-point telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB The ARISS mentor is AA4KN Contact is go for: Fri 2023-04-21 17:34:31 UTC 37 deg Using Epoch 23109.535592940, I am predicting AOS 17:35:37 UTC 37 deg (***) Watch for Livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/live/sFFmf9e0pZs?feature=share OR School’s web site address, also has the stream linked under upcoming events: https://division.wmlcps.org (***) Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros, Corroios, Portugal AND Escola Secundária da Baixa da Banheira, Moita, Portugal, direct via CS5SS 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 IKØUSO Contact is go for: Sat 2023-04-22 12:06:44 UTC 60 deg Using Epoch 23109.535592940, I am predicting AOS 12:07:33 UTC 59 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 2023-04-19 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 2023-04-18 16:30 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 206 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1622. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1531. (***) 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: Keps for Inspire-sat7
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 19 Apr '23

19 Apr '23

Celestrak has this: ROSEYCUBESAT-1 & INSPIR* 1 70315C 23054Q 23105.32847891 -.00009063 00000+0 -38756-3 0 07 2 70315 97.4177 1.1769 0014130 226.8537 152.9554 15.22819689 12 The object number 70315 will almost certainly change once USSF gets a positive ID source: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport… de KM1P Joe ________________________________________ From: Jack Blake via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 10:56 AM To: AMSAT -BB Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Keps for Inspire-sat7 Anybody got keps data for Inspire-sat7 that was recently launched

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Keps for Inspire-sat7
by Jack Blake 19 Apr '23

19 Apr '23

Anybody got keps data for Inspire-sat7 that was recently launched

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What *is* the status of FO-118?
by David Spoelstra 19 Apr '23

19 Apr '23

I was excited when it was first launched. There were YouTube videos of people making contacts. Now I see a lot of people saying they don't hear it on the AMSAT Status page. Every once in a while someone lists that they did hear it. I listen all the time but have never heard it. I did a lot of searching for current information on the bird but didn't find anything. Does anyone know the current status of the bird or have any up-to-date information on it - especially its health? Thanks! -David, N9KT

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Re: AO-91 and RS-44 not functioning?
by crohtun＠aol.com 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

No problem working Europe on RS-44 around 1550z today. Ray KN2K Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 3:38 PM, Bernie Poskus (KF0QS) via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Dear Folks: Today, neither AO-91 nor RS-44 seemed to be functioning. To be fair, I could barely hear my CW transmission on RS-44, so I suppose its transponder is functioning, albeit not well. I can understand AO-91 going out due to its battery issues, but RS-44 on the same day? Is it possible that the problem is with my setup? Thanks for any help you can give me. 73 de Bernie, KF0QS ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: AO-91 and RS-44 not functioning?
by Burns Fisher 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

AO-91 seems to be ok on some days and passes, not on others. You should all be aware that it is not at all functional when it is not in the sun. It may take some time after it enters the sun to be available, or there may be something else going on. Nothing looks especially odd (given the dying batteries) in the telemetry, but the telemetry itself arrives on some passes and not on others. 73, Burns WB1FJ On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 4:18 PM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Some hams are working AO-91 successfully the past 24 hours … according to > the Live OSCAR Status site: > > https://www.amsat.org/status/ > > Maybe now more than ever (recently) - Make sure that we ALL submit our > pass data there! > > Clint K6LCS > > > > On Apr 18, 2023, at 1:12 PM, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > At 07:39 PM 4/18/2023 +0000, you wrote: > > Dear Folks: > > Today, neither AO-91 nor RS-44 seemed to be functioning. > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: AO-91 and RS-44 not functioning?
by Clint Bradford 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

Some hams are working AO-91 successfully the past 24 hours … according to the Live OSCAR Status site: https://www.amsat.org/status/ <https://www.amsat.org/status/> Maybe now more than ever (recently) - Make sure that we ALL submit our pass data there! Clint K6LCS > On Apr 18, 2023, at 1:12 PM, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > At 07:39 PM 4/18/2023 +0000, you wrote: >> Dear Folks: >> >> Today, neither AO-91 nor RS-44 seemed to be functioning.

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Re: AO-91 and RS-44 not functioning?
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

At 07:39 PM 4/18/2023 +0000, you wrote: >Dear Folks: > >Today, neither AO-91 nor RS-44 seemed to be functioning. To be fair, I >could barely hear my CW transmission on RS-44, so I suppose its >transponder is functioning, albeit not well. I can understand AO-91 going >out due to its battery issues, but RS-44 on the same day? Is it possible >that the problem is with my setup? > >Thanks for any help you can give me. > >73 de Bernie, KF0QS RS-44 fades out at times when you're in an antenna null, where other stations seem to be doing well, then things switch and they're in a null, and you receive yourself just fine. What's sad it there are a number of linear sats not functioning or working well: FO-29, not active, FO-118 not active, CAS-4A not active, and XW-2C has issues cutting out it's downlink. KB7ADL

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Re: AO-91 and RS-44 not functioning?
by Ignacio Granados Vega 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

Today I heard voice transmissions on the RS-44 at 17:25 UTC 73. El mar, 18 abr 2023 a las 13:38, Bernie Poskus (KF0QS) via AMSAT-BB (< amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>) escribió: > Dear Folks: > > Today, neither AO-91 nor RS-44 seemed to be functioning. To be fair, I > could barely hear my CW transmission on RS-44, so I suppose its transponder > is functioning, albeit not well. I can understand AO-91 going out due to > its battery issues, but RS-44 on the same day? Is it possible that the > problem is with my setup? > > Thanks for any help you can give me. > > 73 de Bernie, KF0QS > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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AO-91 and RS-44 not functioning?
by hamdan＠ix.netcom.com 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

Dear Folks: Today, neither AO-91 nor RS-44 seemed to be functioning. To be fair, I could barely hear my CW transmission on RS-44, so I suppose its transponder is functioning, albeit not well. I can understand AO-91 going out due to its battery issues, but RS-44 on the same day? Is it possible that the problem is with my setup? Thanks for any help you can give me. 73 de Bernie, KF0QS

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Re: Old Verbose Element Source?
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

At 06:32 PM 4/18/2023 +0000, you wrote: >What commodore program did you use? My elmer had a cool one, and I >traded a commodore 64 for an RC car because I thought it was so cool. >Well guess what, I just picked up that computer for my parent's house >35 years later and it still works! I brought it to school for the >kids to see. I found one on a dead link from an amsat news post, but >that is not the same program. I was able to get running on a >simulator, and I could tell that it was not the same app. I >distinctly remember lots of colors. > >I am waiting for fresh floppies and a raspberry Pi hat that emulates a >1541 drive as all my floppies were dead as this thing has been in the >garage for many of those 35 years. We live in hot Southern >California. > >-Chris KQ6UP I really wish I could remember the name of it, but it wasn't from Amsat. It was shareware. a computer guy came to a ham event, and had lots of programs for commodore, and he just happened to have a tracking program. I do remember mailing a couple bucks to the program author. Kind of brings back memories. It worked good and I used it until I got my first PC, then I bought InstantTrack. It came in the mail from Amsat on two floppies with a freeware de-compression program. Still use InstantTrack to this day for antenna control on a windows 98 computer. I think InstantTrack is one of the best tracking programs ever written, with all the information it can give you besides just tracking satellites. KB7ADL

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Re: Old Verbose Element Source?
by Nico Janssen 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

Of course nowadays there are modern verbose style formats available: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/gp.php?CATNR=25544&FORMAT=KVN https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/gp.php?CATNR=25544&FORMAT=JSON-PRETTY 73, Nico PA0DLO On 18-04-2023 20:42, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Copies of QuikTrak by Bob McGwier, N4HY, for both the Commodore 64/128 > and Apple II are available at > https://www.amsat.org/flashback-friday-satellite-tracking-with-quiktrak-for… > > > The disk image files can be used in emulators or written to real > floppy disks / modern floppy emulators and run on real hardware. I've > run the Commodore version on my Commodore 64C with an SD2IEC and the > Apple II version on my Apple IIc. > > Rather than attempting to pull the numbers out of the TLEs, I've found > Heavens Above to be the easiest source of verbose style elements - on > the orbit page. For example, AO-7 can be found at > https://www.heavens-above.com/orbit.aspx?satid=7530&lat=0&lng=0&loc=Unspeci… > <https://www.heavens-above.com/orbit.aspx?satid=7530&lat=0&lng=0&loc=Unspeci…> > > 73, > > Paul, N8HM > > > > On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 2:32 PM Chris Maness via AMSAT-BB > <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > What commodore program did you use? My elmer had a cool one, and I > traded a commodore 64 for an RC car because I thought it was so cool. > Well guess what, I just picked up that computer for my parent's house > 35 years later and it still works! I brought it to school for the > kids to see. I found one on a dead link from an amsat news post, but > that is not the same program. I was able to get running on a > simulator, and I could tell that it was not the same app. I > distinctly remember lots of colors. > > I am waiting for fresh floppies and a raspberry Pi hat that emulates a > 1541 drive as all my floppies were dead as this thing has been in the > garage for many of those 35 years. We live in hot Southern > California. > > -Chris KQ6UP > > On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 11:22 AM Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB > <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > > At 05:33 PM 4/18/2023 +0000, you wrote: > > > > > > >Neither element set format encodes the century of the element > set, so I > > >suspect that whatever math is being done in the program to > determine the > > >age of the element set will fail in either case. > > > > > >You can test this hypothesis by making up a verbose element set > manually > > >with your favorite text editor. > > > > > >Decode two line element sets with the following key: > > >1 AAAAAU 00 0 0 BBBBB.BBBBBBBB .CCCCCCCC 00000-0 00000-0 0 > DDDZ > > >2 AAAAA EEE.EEEE FFF.FFFF GGGGGGG HHH.HHHH III.IIII > JJ.JJJJJJJJKKKKKZ > > >KEY: A-CATALOGNUM B-EPOCHTIME C-DECAY D-ELSETNUM E-INCLINATION > F-RAAN > > >G-ECCENTRICITY H-ARGPERIGEE I-MNANOM J-MNMOTION K-ORBITNUM > Z-CHECKSUM > > > > > >For more detail see www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-formats/ > <http://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-formats/> > > > > > > > > >If your trial verbose file works OK, it might be worth it to > have one of > > >the high school kids write a script to convert from TLE to > verbose - it is > > >a pretty straightforward exercise in text manipulation. > > > > > >The TLE format is actually the older format. AMSAT came up > with the > > >verbose format in order to facilitate distribution on voice > networks. I > > >fondly remember copying them as read by Rip, WA2LQQ on the > weekly Tuesday > > >night75 meter net. At the time I was not really all that > fond of it > > >since a static crash at the wrong time could wipe out a > critical digit and > > >render an entire element set useless. But it was the only > practical > > >means I had to obtain them as a broke high school student in > the 1980's, > > >at least until I discovered that the government would mail them > to me once > > >a week if I asked nicely :-) > > > > > >de KM1P Joe > > > > > > Ha, > > That's how I got them, they were mailed from the Goddard space > > flight center. I moved from tracking with oscar locator, to a > > commodore 64 program. Still had to type them in to the program > > by hand. > > > > KB7ADL > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > > > 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 > > > > -- > Thanks, > Chris Maness > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org>. AMSAT-NA makes > this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. > Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official > views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > <http://amsat.org> > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available athttps://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences athttps://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Old Verbose Element Source?
by Paul Stoetzer 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

Copies of QuikTrak by Bob McGwier, N4HY, for both the Commodore 64/128 and Apple II are available at https://www.amsat.org/flashback-friday-satellite-tracking-with-quiktrak-for… The disk image files can be used in emulators or written to real floppy disks / modern floppy emulators and run on real hardware. I've run the Commodore version on my Commodore 64C with an SD2IEC and the Apple II version on my Apple IIc. Rather than attempting to pull the numbers out of the TLEs, I've found Heavens Above to be the easiest source of verbose style elements - on the orbit page. For example, AO-7 can be found at https://www.heavens-above.com/orbit.aspx?satid=7530&lat=0&lng=0&loc=Unspeci… 73, Paul, N8HM On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 2:32 PM Chris Maness via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > What commodore program did you use? My elmer had a cool one, and I > traded a commodore 64 for an RC car because I thought it was so cool. > Well guess what, I just picked up that computer for my parent's house > 35 years later and it still works! I brought it to school for the > kids to see. I found one on a dead link from an amsat news post, but > that is not the same program. I was able to get running on a > simulator, and I could tell that it was not the same app. I > distinctly remember lots of colors. > > I am waiting for fresh floppies and a raspberry Pi hat that emulates a > 1541 drive as all my floppies were dead as this thing has been in the > garage for many of those 35 years. We live in hot Southern > California. > > -Chris KQ6UP > > On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 11:22 AM Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB > <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > > At 05:33 PM 4/18/2023 +0000, you wrote: > > > > > > >Neither element set format encodes the century of the element set, so I > > >suspect that whatever math is being done in the program to determine the > > >age of the element set will fail in either case. > > > > > >You can test this hypothesis by making up a verbose element set manually > > >with your favorite text editor. > > > > > >Decode two line element sets with the following key: > > >1 AAAAAU 00 0 0 BBBBB.BBBBBBBB .CCCCCCCC 00000-0 00000-0 0 DDDZ > > >2 AAAAA EEE.EEEE FFF.FFFF GGGGGGG HHH.HHHH III.IIII JJ.JJJJJJJJKKKKKZ > > >KEY: A-CATALOGNUM B-EPOCHTIME C-DECAY D-ELSETNUM E-INCLINATION F-RAAN > > >G-ECCENTRICITY H-ARGPERIGEE I-MNANOM J-MNMOTION K-ORBITNUM Z-CHECKSUM > > > > > >For more detail see www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-formats/ > > > > > > > > >If your trial verbose file works OK, it might be worth it to have one of > > >the high school kids write a script to convert from TLE to verbose - it > is > > >a pretty straightforward exercise in text manipulation. > > > > > >The TLE format is actually the older format. AMSAT came up with the > > >verbose format in order to facilitate distribution on voice networks. > I > > >fondly remember copying them as read by Rip, WA2LQQ on the weekly > Tuesday > > >night75 meter net. At the time I was not really all that fond of it > > >since a static crash at the wrong time could wipe out a critical digit > and > > >render an entire element set useless. But it was the only practical > > >means I had to obtain them as a broke high school student in the 1980's, > > >at least until I discovered that the government would mail them to me > once > > >a week if I asked nicely :-) > > > > > >de KM1P Joe > > > > > > Ha, > > That's how I got them, they were mailed from the Goddard space > > flight center. I moved from tracking with oscar locator, to a > > commodore 64 program. Still had to type them in to the program > > by hand. > > > > 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 > > > > -- > Thanks, > Chris Maness > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: Old Verbose Element Source?
by Chris Maness 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

What commodore program did you use? My elmer had a cool one, and I traded a commodore 64 for an RC car because I thought it was so cool. Well guess what, I just picked up that computer for my parent's house 35 years later and it still works! I brought it to school for the kids to see. I found one on a dead link from an amsat news post, but that is not the same program. I was able to get running on a simulator, and I could tell that it was not the same app. I distinctly remember lots of colors. I am waiting for fresh floppies and a raspberry Pi hat that emulates a 1541 drive as all my floppies were dead as this thing has been in the garage for many of those 35 years. We live in hot Southern California. -Chris KQ6UP On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 11:22 AM Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > At 05:33 PM 4/18/2023 +0000, you wrote: > > > >Neither element set format encodes the century of the element set, so I > >suspect that whatever math is being done in the program to determine the > >age of the element set will fail in either case. > > > >You can test this hypothesis by making up a verbose element set manually > >with your favorite text editor. > > > >Decode two line element sets with the following key: > >1 AAAAAU 00 0 0 BBBBB.BBBBBBBB .CCCCCCCC 00000-0 00000-0 0 DDDZ > >2 AAAAA EEE.EEEE FFF.FFFF GGGGGGG HHH.HHHH III.IIII JJ.JJJJJJJJKKKKKZ > >KEY: A-CATALOGNUM B-EPOCHTIME C-DECAY D-ELSETNUM E-INCLINATION F-RAAN > >G-ECCENTRICITY H-ARGPERIGEE I-MNANOM J-MNMOTION K-ORBITNUM Z-CHECKSUM > > > >For more detail see www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-formats/ > > > > > >If your trial verbose file works OK, it might be worth it to have one of > >the high school kids write a script to convert from TLE to verbose - it is > >a pretty straightforward exercise in text manipulation. > > > >The TLE format is actually the older format. AMSAT came up with the > >verbose format in order to facilitate distribution on voice networks. I > >fondly remember copying them as read by Rip, WA2LQQ on the weekly Tuesday > >night75 meter net. At the time I was not really all that fond of it > >since a static crash at the wrong time could wipe out a critical digit and > >render an entire element set useless. But it was the only practical > >means I had to obtain them as a broke high school student in the 1980's, > >at least until I discovered that the government would mail them to me once > >a week if I asked nicely :-) > > > >de KM1P Joe > > > Ha, > That's how I got them, they were mailed from the Goddard space > flight center. I moved from tracking with oscar locator, to a > commodore 64 program. Still had to type them in to the program > by hand. > > 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 -- Thanks, Chris Maness

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Re: Old Verbose Element Source?
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

At 05:33 PM 4/18/2023 +0000, you wrote: >Neither element set format encodes the century of the element set, so I >suspect that whatever math is being done in the program to determine the >age of the element set will fail in either case. > >You can test this hypothesis by making up a verbose element set manually >with your favorite text editor. > >Decode two line element sets with the following key: >1 AAAAAU 00 0 0 BBBBB.BBBBBBBB .CCCCCCCC 00000-0 00000-0 0 DDDZ >2 AAAAA EEE.EEEE FFF.FFFF GGGGGGG HHH.HHHH III.IIII JJ.JJJJJJJJKKKKKZ >KEY: A-CATALOGNUM B-EPOCHTIME C-DECAY D-ELSETNUM E-INCLINATION F-RAAN >G-ECCENTRICITY H-ARGPERIGEE I-MNANOM J-MNMOTION K-ORBITNUM Z-CHECKSUM > >For more detail see www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-formats/ > > >If your trial verbose file works OK, it might be worth it to have one of >the high school kids write a script to convert from TLE to verbose - it is >a pretty straightforward exercise in text manipulation. > >The TLE format is actually the older format. AMSAT came up with the >verbose format in order to facilitate distribution on voice networks. I >fondly remember copying them as read by Rip, WA2LQQ on the weekly Tuesday >night75 meter net. At the time I was not really all that fond of it >since a static crash at the wrong time could wipe out a critical digit and >render an entire element set useless. But it was the only practical >means I had to obtain them as a broke high school student in the 1980's, >at least until I discovered that the government would mail them to me once >a week if I asked nicely :-) > >de KM1P Joe Ha, That's how I got them, they were mailed from the Goddard space flight center. I moved from tracking with oscar locator, to a commodore 64 program. Still had to type them in to the program by hand. KB7ADL

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Re: Old Verbose Element Source?
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

Neither element set format encodes the century of the element set, so I suspect that whatever math is being done in the program to determine the age of the element set will fail in either case. You can test this hypothesis by making up a verbose element set manually with your favorite text editor. Decode two line element sets with the following key: 1 AAAAAU 00 0 0 BBBBB.BBBBBBBB .CCCCCCCC 00000-0 00000-0 0 DDDZ 2 AAAAA EEE.EEEE FFF.FFFF GGGGGGG HHH.HHHH III.IIII JJ.JJJJJJJJKKKKKZ KEY: A-CATALOGNUM B-EPOCHTIME C-DECAY D-ELSETNUM E-INCLINATION F-RAAN G-ECCENTRICITY H-ARGPERIGEE I-MNANOM J-MNMOTION K-ORBITNUM Z-CHECKSUM For more detail see www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-formats/ If your trial verbose file works OK, it might be worth it to have one of the high school kids write a script to convert from TLE to verbose - it is a pretty straightforward exercise in text manipulation. The TLE format is actually the older format. AMSAT came up with the verbose format in order to facilitate distribution on voice networks. I fondly remember copying them as read by Rip, WA2LQQ on the weekly Tuesday night75 meter net. At the time I was not really all that fond of it since a static crash at the wrong time could wipe out a critical digit and render an entire element set useless. But it was the only practical means I had to obtain them as a broke high school student in the 1980's, at least until I discovered that the government would mail them to me once a week if I asked nicely :-) de KM1P Joe

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Old Verbose Element Source?
by Chris Maness 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

I am playing around with FBB (Old packet BBS) and it has a satellite tracking server in it which I think is super cool (and even have high school kids interested in the project). I am not sure if it is Y2K compliant, the keps are updated through BBS posts and the updater is not happy with the Nasa TLE format that they come in presently. It has a flag for them, but it complains that fresh keps are too old. I am going to try passing some though that are of the older verbose variety (Old AMSAT style). Is there a source for these or at least some Perl or Python script to convert them? Thanks, Chris KQ6UP DM14ia -- Thanks, Chris Maness

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-18 16:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-18 16:30 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: Tue 2023-04-18 10:43:28 UTC 77 deg (***) Congratulations to the Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre students, Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV, and mentor ON6TI! (***) West Michigan Aviation Academy, High School, Grand Rapids, MI, direct via W8ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is KD8COJ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-04-20 18:20:54 UTC 29 deg Using Epoch 23108.433976940, I am predicting AOS 18:21:53 UTC 29 deg (***) Rostov-on-Don, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Fri 2023-04-21 08:10 UTC Montross Middle School, Montross, VA, Multi-point telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB The ARISS mentor is AA4KN Contact is go for: Fri 2023-04-21 17:34:31 UTC 37 deg Using Epoch 23108.433976940, I am predicting AOS 17:35:20 UTC 37 deg (***) Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros, Corroios, Portugal AND Escola Secundária da Baixa da Banheira, Moita, Portugal, direct via CS5SS 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 IKØUSO Contact is go for: Sat 2023-04-22 12:06:44 UTC 60 deg Using Epoch 23108.433976940, I am predicting AOS 12:07:33 UTC 59 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 2023-04-18 16:30 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 2023-04-18 16:30 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 206 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1622. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1531. (***) 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. 23-16
by David Jordan 18 Apr '23

18 Apr '23

ARISS News Release No.23-16 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at West Michigan Aviation Academy, High School, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA April18, 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 West MichiganAviation Academy, High School located in Grand Rapids, MI. ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateurradio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew memberswith ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. West Michigan Aviation Academy (WMAA) is a tuition-free publiccharter high school that is STEM-focused specializing in aviation andengineering programs for grades 9 through 12. WMAA opened in 2010 and is located on the campus of the Gerald R. FordInternational Airport in Grand Rapids, MI. Part of WMAA’s curriculum includes a pathway to earn a private pilotlicense, as well as qualifying to take the FAA Licensing Test after completing theirUnmanned Aerial Systems (“drone”) courses. Other classes include studies inspace exploration and principles of radio communication and include theiryear-long Aerospace Engineering course. Members of the Lowell Amateur RadioClub are supporting this ARISS contact by helping with radio equipment setup,Amateur satellite practice contacts, and a ham licensing event. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions ofAstronaut Sultan AlNeyadi, 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 Grand Rapids, MI. Amateur radio operators using call sign W8ISS, willoperate the ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for April 20, 2023 at 2:20:54 pm EDT (GrandRapids) (18:20:54 UTC, 1:20 pm CDT, 12:20 pm MDT, 11:20 am PDT). _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.How did you build and maintain the motivation to become an astronaut? 2.What type of clothes and personal belongings do you bring to space and why? 3.What kind of training do you get as an astronaut to mentally prepare you forthe challenges of missions in space? 4.What are the hardest adjustments to living in space for long periods of time? 5.How has travelling to space affected your perspective on life and of theplanet? 6.Is it possible to get stuck in an open area of the space station where youcannot grab or push against anything to generate a force? If so, how do you getunstuck? 7.Does electricity behave differently in orbit on the space station and does itrequire any special precautions? 8.How do you deal with human waste and garbage on the space station? 9.What kinds of plant or animal research is being done on the space station? 10.How does the lack of sunlight and gravity affect plant growth on the spacestation? 11.How do you prevent or respond to serious injuries in space? 12.What personality or leadership traits is the space program looking for inastronaut candidates to be best prepared to go on space missions? 13.How is the mental health of the space station crew monitored? 14.What subjects or lessons from your high school or college education do youapply most often on the space station? 15.What are some things I can do now, as a high school student, to prepare tobecome an astronaut? 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 2023-04-17 17:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 17 Apr '23

17 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-17 17:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space, MBOU "School No. 5 for Students with Disabilities" SHCHELKOVO, Shchelkovo, Russia, direct via RK3DYB 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 Sergey Prokopyev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact was successful Fri 2023-04-14 09:00 UTC (***) Congratulations to the Shchelkovo students, Sergey, and mentor RV3DR! (***) About Gagarin From Space, MBOU Secondary School No. 1 VYBORG, Vyborg, Russia, direct via R1AIT 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact was successful Sat 2023-04-15 09:45 UTC (***) Congratulations to the Vyborg students, Andrey, 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 is go for: Tue 2023-04-18 10:43:28 UTC 77 deg West Michigan Aviation Academy, High School, Grand Rapids, MI, direct via W8ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is KD8COJ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-04-20 18:20:54 UTC 29 deg Rostov-on-Don, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Fri 2023-04-21 08:10 UTC Montross Middle School, Montross, VA, Multi-point telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB The ARISS mentor is AA4KN Contact is go for: Fri 2023-04-21 17:34:31 UTC 37 deg Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros, Corroios, Portugal AND Escola Secundária da Baixa da Banheira, Moita, Portugal, direct via CS5SS 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 IKØUSO Contact is go for: Sat 2023-04-22 12:06:44 UTC 60 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 2023-04-17 17:30 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 2023-04-17 17:30 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 206 (***) Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1622. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1531. (***) 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: INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by christophe.mcr 16 Apr '23

16 Apr '23

Dear Fabio Informations for Hamradio are available on the project page : http://inspiresat7.projet.latmos.ipsl.fr you can find information for telemetry interpretation on the site. Telemetry data document is available : http://inspiresat7.projet.latmos.ipsl.fr/pdf/INSPIRESAT7-IF-LAT-0080_TM%20P… - katai.io in open source file is also provided for data intepretation ( https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/telemetrydescription/-/tree/master/Inspire-… ) Tools (open source tool kisstool) and dashboard are also provided : https://amsat.electrolab.fr/spa/#/Satellite/InspireSat-7 & grafana : https://amsat.electrolab.fr/grafana/d/gac7N2aVk/inspire-sat-7?orgId=1 In InspireSat 7, there are also the hamradio open source AMSAT-F/Electrolab SPINO Board for validation : https://code.electrolab.fr/spino/cubesat_cs The Latmos/ InspireSat 7 team will be in the 6th "Rencontre Spatial Radioamateur" for sharing return of expérience and exchange with Hamradio community ( https://site.amsat-f.org/2023/03/12/rencontre-spatial-radioamateur-13-et-14… ) . You are welcome to come and exchange with them. I'am not sure that all coordinated satellite projects provide this level of information. Do not hesitate to contact me if you want more information. 73's Christophe Le sam. 15 avr. 2023 à 08:15, Fabio via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> a écrit : > Hi! > > I was just wondering if detailed description of TM (calibrations) is > available also for hams. > It would be an opportunity for the ham community to dig a little bit in > the mission rather then just being a telemetry relay. > > thank you, > > Fabio, IZ5XRC > > > > On 14/04/23 06:55, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > Dear All > Reminder, InspireSat 7 should be launch today (6h48 UTC) - You can help us > to receive telemetry : Frequency *437.410* *MHz with BPSK – GR3UH 9k6* > > 73 > > Christophe > > Le mer. 12 avr. 2023 à 04:07, Wendy and Terry Osborne via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> a écrit : > >> Hi Folks, >> >> Launch delayed until 13th. >> From SpaceX web page: SpaceX is targeting no earlier than Thursday, >> April 13 at 11:47 p.m. PT (06:47 UTC on April 14) for Falcon 9’s launch of >> the Transporter-7 mission >> <https://sxcontent9668.azureedge.us/cms-assets/assets/transporter_Y3_eda0d68…> >> to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg >> Space Force Base in California. >> >> 73, >> Terry Osborne ZL2BAC >> >> On 8/04/2023 9:20 pm, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> >> Dear all >> >> The INSPIRE-Sat 7 satellite is scheduled to be launched on the SpaceX >> Transporter 7 mission on 11 April 2023 at 06:48 UTC . The INSPIRE-Sat 7 >> satellite is a university project carried out by the University of >> Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines (France) on behalf of LATMOS (UVSQ, >> Sorbonne University, Université Paris Saclay, CNRS). >> >> This satellite is a demonstrator for experimenting new technologies with >> a strong involvement of students. This satellite allows the experimentation >> of miniaturized remote sensing sensors that could be used for multi-point >> observation of essential climate variables (ECV) and the ionosphere. >> >> INSPIRE-Sat 7 carries : >> >> - *A 435.200 MHz telemetry channel with BPSK mode - GR3UH 9k6* >> - An FM transponder with an uplink of 145.830 MHz and a downlink of >> 435.200 MHz. The FM transponder is expected to be active at least twice a >> month, depending on the satellite power budget. >> - The SPINO card that will be activated for experimentation >> >> To receive the telemetry, a software has been developed: *KissTool* . It >> is available for Windows & Linux: >> >> Linux: https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118791/?tmstv=1680945385 >> >> Windows : https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118784/?tmstv=1680945385 >> >> The user manual is available in French ( https://site.amsat-f.org/josast-kisstool/ >> ) and English ( >> https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/… >> <https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/…> >> ) >> >> 73's >> >> Christophe >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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 athttps://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. 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ARISS News Release 23-15
by David Jordan 16 Apr '23

16 Apr '23

ARISS News Release No.23-15 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), Dubai,United Arab Emirates April15, 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 Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is a Dubaigovernment organization working on the UAE space program, which includesvarious space satellite projects, the Emirates Mars Mission, the Emirates LunarMission, and the UAE astronaut program. The MBRSC actively works to promotespace science and research in the region with educational programsdesigned to promote a culture based on discovery and exploration in futuregenerations of all education levels. MBRSCis hosting this ARISS contact for high school students who will be askingquestions in Arabic and/or English. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions ofAstronaut Sultan AlNeyadi, 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 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 April 18, 2023 at 2:43 pm GST (Dubai, UAE)(10:43:28 UTC, 6:43 am EDT, 5:43 am CDT, 4:43 am MDT, 3:43am PDT). _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions (translation): 1.What inspired you to become an astronaut? 2.How did the UAE support your journey to become an astronaut? 3.Can you describe the process of launching into space and how did you feelduring it? 4.What do you miss most about earth while being in space? 5.What is the most beautiful view you have seen from space? 6.Can you see any visible changes in the Earth's climate or environment from yourpoint of view? 7.What is the most important lesson you have learned during this space mission sofar? 8.How do you deal with the physical and psychological effects of being in spacefor an extended period of time? 9.How does your experience as an astronaut affect your perspective on life andthe world? 10.What kind of experiments or research projects have you conducted so far aboardthe International Space Station? 11.What is your favorite space-related activity to do while on the InternationalSpace Station? 12.How do you communicate with your fellow astronauts on the International SpaceStation? 13.What impact do you hope to have as an astronaut and as a representative of theUnited Arab Emirates? 14.Can you share any memorable experiences or moments you had while 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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ANS-106 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins for April 16, 2023
by Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) 16 Apr '23

16 Apr '23

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-106 In this edition: * SpaceX Falcon 9 Carries INSPIRE-Sat7 Into Orbit * TAPR/AMSAT Banquet to Be Held May 19 * Updating the Satellite Status Page * SpaceX will try First Starship launch on April 17, 2023 * IARU Simulations Predict Little 23cm RNSS Receiver Interference * GNU Radio Beginner Tutorials Updated * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for 14 April 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 [dot] 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-106 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 Apr 16 SpaceX Falcon 9 Carries INSPIRE-Sat7 Into Orbit The SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on the Transporter-7 mission on April 15, 2023 at 2:48 a.m. Eastern, after several days of weather-related delays. The upper stage reached orbit a little more than eight minutes later, shortly after the first stage landed back at the launch site. It was the seventh dedicated rideshare mission. The first telemetry from the satellite has been decoded and it has accepted its first telecommand sent by the ground control station. The INSPIRE-Sat 7 satellite is a university project carried out by the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines (France) on behalf of LATMOS (UVSQ, Sorbonne University, Université Paris Saclay, CNRS). This satellite is a demonstrator for experimenting new technologies with a strong involvement of students. This satellite allows the experimentation of miniaturized remote sensing sensors that could be used for multi-point observation of essential climate variables (ECV) and the ionosphere. INSPIRE-Sat 7 carries : - A 435.200 MHz telemetry channel with BPSK mode - GR3UH 9k6. - An FM transponder with an uplink of 145.830 MHz and a downlink of 435.200 MHz. The FM transponder is expected to be active at least twice a month, depending on the satellite power budget. - A SPINO card that will be activated for experimentation. To receive the telemetry, a software has been developed: KissTool. It is available for Windows & Linux: Linux: https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118791/?tmstv=1680945385 Windows: https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118784/?tmstv=1680945385 The user manual is available in French at: https://site.amsat-f.org/josast-kisstool/ and English at: https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/… [ANS thanks AMSAT-Francophone and Spacenews.com for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- TAPR/AMSAT Banquet to Be Held May 19 14th Annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet to Be Held May 19 The 14th annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet will be held at the Kohler Presidential Banquet Center on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 18:30 EDT. This dinner is always a highlight of the TAPR (Tucson Amateur Packet Radio) and AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corp.) activities during the Dayton Hamvention. This year's banquet speaker will be announced in the coming weeks. The Kohler Presidential Banquet Center is located at 4548 Presidential Way, Kettering, Ohio - about 20 minutes away from the Greene County Fairgrounds. Tickets ($60 each) may be purchased from the AMSAT store https://tinyurl.com/ANS-106-Banquet. The banquet ticket purchase deadline is Friday, May 12, 2023. Banquet tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the AMSAT booth. There will be no tickets to pick up at the AMSAT booth. Tickets purchased on-line will be maintained on a list with check-in at the door at the banquet center. Seating is limited to the tickets sold by the deadline. [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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Updating the Satellite Status Page The AMSAT-BB has shown considerable interest and discussion on possible updates to the Satellite Status page on AMSAT.org. Matt Alberti, KM4EXS, AMSAT IT Team Manager provided the following feedback. "The AMSAT IT Team does have it on our list of projects, to update the Satellite Status page. We do want to include the feature that will allow for comments. There are other ideas like enabling the AMSAT Discord bot to check the "last heard" info for any given satellite. The initial plan was to try to open source the code, so that more people could contribute to make it better. "That is still the plan. However, we identified some code that is pretty dated; and has some security issues. We have to resolve some of that before we can open source it. "That all being said, if people are interested in contributing their time to this or other AMSAT IT projects, please e-mail us at IT(a)amsat.org. We would love to have a couple more people on the team that have development experience. We are a small team; and we all have family and full time job commitments. Our AMSAT volunteer time is largely limited to keeping the lights on, so to speak. We try to develop new capabilities or improve existing ones as best we can. But if any of you out there are passionate about this and have some coding experience, please reach out to us. Thanks!" [ANS thanks Matt Alberti, KM4EXS, AMSAT IT Team Manager for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- SpaceX will try First Starship launch on April 17, 2023 It's official: SpaceX will try to launch the first orbital test mission of its huge Starship vehicle on Monday (April 17). SpaceX has been targeting Monday for the Starship flight for the past week or so. That plan was tentative, however, as the company still needed to secure a launch license from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It's tentative no longer. At 5:50 p.m. EDT (2150 GMT) on Friday (April 14), the FAA announced the granting of the license, ending a review that lasted more than 500 days. Mere minutes later, SpaceX firmed up its launch plans. "Targeting as soon as Monday, April 17 for the first flight test of a fully integrated Starship and Super Heavy rocket from Starbase in Texas," the company tweeted (opens in new tab) at 5:57 p.m. EDT (2157 GMT) on Friday. The 150-minute launch window opens Monday at 8 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT; 7 a.m. local Texas time). You can watch the liftoff live here at Space.com when the time comes, courtesy of SpaceX. Starship consists of a giant first-stage booster called Super Heavy and a 165-foot-tall (50 meters) upper-stage spacecraft known as Starship. Both of these vehicles are designed to be fully reusable, and both are powered by SpaceX's next-generation Raptor engine — 33 for Super Heavy and six for Starship. As the above tweet notes, the upcoming test flight will lift off from Starbase, SpaceX's facility in South Texas. It will involve a Super Heavy prototype called Booster 7 and the Ship 24 upper-stage variant. If all goes according to plan, Booster 7 will splash down in the Gulf of Mexico about 20 miles (32 kilometers) off the Texas coast around eight minutes after liftoff. Ship 24, meanwhile, will keep flying, conducting a partial lap of Earth before coming down in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii. When Booster 7 and Ship 24 lift off, Starship will become the most powerful rocket ever to fly. The vehicle will generate about 16.5 million pounds of thrust at liftoff, according to SpaceX — nearly twice as much as the current record holder, NASA's Space Launch System megarocket. SpaceX has big plans for Starship. The company believes the giant vehicle, which stands 394 feet (120 meters) tall fully stacked, will make settlement of the moon and Mars economically feasible. [ANS thanks Space.com for the above information.] -------------------------------------------------------------------- IARU Simulations Predict Little 23cm RNSS Receiver Interference The IARU maintains the view that the likelihood of widespread and persistent interference from amateur radio activities to RNSS (e.g. Galileo) receivers in the 23cm band is minimal. The WRC-23 preparatory studies carried out in the ITU-R study groups have only considered static one-to-one estimations using a minimum coupling loss approach. These studies do not consider the effect of an amateur transmitter on a population of RNSS receivers deployed around an amateur transmitting station. Therefore IARU volunteers have carried out a “Monte Carlo” style study simulating scenarios assuming a fixed and mobile population of RNSS receivers deployed around an amateur station. A 100W amateur ‘home station’ and a 25W eirp ‘repeater station’ have been assumed. The simulation results suggest that at most only around 1% of a population of fixed and mobile RNSS receivers randomly situated around a transmitting amateur station location would have a small chance of receiving a signal level above the RNSS protection threshold identified in the relevant ITU-R Recommendations. In most scenarios, the percentage of RNSS receivers impacted by interference above the threshold within the “simulation area” is far less than 1%. Even in the densest areas of amateur station activity and with the lowest clutter model the percentages remain less than 5%. The study assumed that an amateur station is transmitting throughout the whole “Monte Carlo” trial period. However event data collected by the IARU shows that even in the busiest amateur communities the amount of time during which these sporadic transmissions are most likely to occur amounts to less than 2% of time over a one year period. Therefore the IARU maintains its position that the potential for widespread and persistent interference between amateur radio transmissions and RNSS receivers is minimal. You can read the complete report at https://tinyurl.com/ANS-106-23CM. [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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ GNU Radio Beginner Tutorials Updated Have you had an inkling to learn some of the basics of software-design-radio design and implementation? If so, you might find the GNU Radio library of Beginners Tutorials most useful. GNU Radio is a free & open-source software development toolkit that provides signal processing blocks to implement software radios. It can be used with readily-available low-cost external RF hardware to create software-defined radios, or without hardware in a simulation-like environment. It is widely used in research, industry, academia, government, and hobbyist environments to support both wireless communications research and real-world radio systems. There are 19 beginners tutorials that have been recently updated. There are also another 20 intermediate/advanced tutorials as well as yet another 14 sections of developers resources. The tutorials are free and available on a newly designed landing page at https://wiki.gnuradio.org/index.php/Tutorials. [ANS thanks GNURadio.org for the above information.] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for 14 April 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 satellite has decayed from orbit and has been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: BY70-3 NORAD Cat ID 46839 (decayed form orbit on 8 April 2023 per Space-Track). Additionally, Space-Track reports that the AMSAT-NA built HO-107 (HuskySat-1) NORAD Cat ID 45119 decayed from orbit on 12 April 2023. This satellite was removed from AMSAT-NA TLE distributions in December 2021 when End of Mission was declared. [ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT-NA Assistant 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. + Upcoming Operations 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 Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 10:43:28 UTC West Michigan Aviation Academy, High School, Grand Rapids, MI, direct via W8ISS. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS. The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi, KI5VTV. The ARISS mentor is KD8COJ. Contact is go for Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 18:20:54 UTC. Rostov-on-Don, Russia, direct via TBD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS0ISS. The scheduled crewmember is Andrey Fediaev. The ARISS mentor is RV3DR. Contact is go for Friday, April 21, 2023 at 08:10 UTC. Montross Middle School, Montross, VA, Multi-point telebridge via K6DUE. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS. The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen, KI5BKB. The ARISS mentor is AA4KN. Contact is go for Friday, April 21, 2023 at 17:34:31 UTC. Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros, Corroios, Portugal and Escola Secundária da Baixa da Banheira, Moita, Portugal, direct via CS5SS. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS. The ARISS mentor is IKØUSO. Contact is go for Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 12:06:44 UTC. + Completed Contacts About Gagarin From Space, Ural State University of Railway Engineering, Yekaterinburg, Russia, direct via RK9C. The ISS callsign was RS0ISS. The crewmember was Sergey Prokopyev. The ARISS mentor was RV3DR. Contact was successful on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 09:02 UTC. About Gagarin From Space, Admiral D.N. Senyavin Marine Technical Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia, direct via RY1AAG. The ISS callsign was RSØISS. The crewmember was Andrey Fediaev. The ARISS mentor was RV3DR. Contact was successful on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 10:34 UTC. 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 None reported. [ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events + CubeSat Developers Workshop April 25–27, 2023 Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 https://www.cubesatdw.org/ + Dayton Hamvention May 19-21 Greene County Fair and Expo Center, 210 Fairground Road, Xenia 45385 https://hamvention.org/ + TAPR/AMSAT Banquet May 19, 2023 Kohler Presidential Banquet Center is located at 4548 Presidential Way, Kettering, Ohio Reservations are required and available at the AMSAT Store https://www.amsat.org/product-category/amsat-at-hamvention/. + AMSAT Symposium and Annual Meeting October 20-21, 2013 Dallas, Texas + 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. An email message received after a recent presentation: "I really enjoyed Clint's presentation last night. The fact that he had taken the time to research and know something about his audience and welcomed interaction made it very informative and enjoyable. This was a refreshing change from many canned YouTube presentations I've tried to watch, which were poorly done, fuzzy video or muddy audio, or a badly prepared presenter stumbling his way through, with any valuable info lost along the way. Thanks for hooking this one up." [ANS thanks Clint Bradford, K6LCS, and the AMSAT Events page for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + The 2023 CubeSat Developers Workshop has published its schedule for the April 25-27, 2023 event. It has also announced its Tuesday Keynote speaker as Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess is the Commander, Combined Force Space Component Command, U.S. Space Command; and Vice Commander, Space Operations Command, U.S. Space Force, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The complete schedule is available at https://www.cubesatdw.org/2023-schedule. [ANS thanks CubeSat.org for the above information] + NASA announced today that it is once again delaying the launch of the Boeing Starliner CFT flight until 21 July 2023 – at the earliest. Starliner has been plagued by delays due to prolonged development, then a deeply flawed first (un-crewed) test flight, followed by repairs and redesigns, then a second un-crewed flight, followed by more issues that needed attending to before NASA would give a green light to fly a crew. According to NASA’s Steve Stich the main delay in launching Starliner has to do with certification work. There is also a lot of arrival and departure activity at the ISS which also helped push the launch to the right. [ANS thanks spaceref.com for the above information] + One of the challenges of seeking to establish a permanent outpost on the Moon is how to provide communications to support those on the lunar surface. Space stations in LEO rely on Earth-based communications and navigations capabilities, but outposts and other assets on the Moon cannot rely on the same capabilities because of the vast distances and line-of-sight challenges to places like the far side of the Moon. The Parsec service responds to this challenge. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/ANS-106-Parsec. [ANS thanks Lockheed Martin 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: INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by Jean Marc Momple 15 Apr '23

15 Apr '23

Christophe, The data uploaded by me is garbage, may be from some another bird, in approx. 1hr20 will have my first pass over Mauritius with 37 deg. ele. Hope to capture some valid ones soon. Congratulations to you and the team for successful launch of Inspire-sat 7, the good news is that it seems to be alive as I saw some reported frames received by some famous OMs on Satnogs and also from your control station. As soon as I received some good frames (it will be uploaded to AMSAT F and Satnogs), I will advise. Great exciting adventure, bravo. 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU) > On Apr 15, 2023, at 3:19 PM, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Dear Jean Marc > > I have seen your data Thanks ! > > Regards > > Le sam. 15 avr. 2023 à 08:14, Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> a écrit : > Hi All, > > Ready for it in 3B8, captured successfully UVSQSAT this morning to ensure equipment working fine and that TLM are uploaded to AMASAT-F and Satnogs.. > > I have a 18 deg elevation pass 1 hour after F9 launch and if the bird is transmitting I should RX it fine. > > Good luck > > 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU) > > > On Apr 15, 2023, at 1:47 AM, Robert Mattaliano via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > > > Thanks Jan! Good hunting everyone. > > > > Bob M. > > > >> On Apr 14, 2023, at 11:52, PE0SAT | Amateur Radio via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > >> > >> Transporter 7 pre launch TLE > >> > >> https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport… <https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport…> > >> > >> INSPIRESat-7: > >> > >> ROSEYCUBESAT-1 AND INSPI > >> 1 70315C 23054Q 23105.32835324 -.00009750 00000+0 -43000-3 0 06 > >> 2 70315 97.4102 1.1338 0016070 220.5463 159.2369 15.21744239 17 > >> > >>> On 14-04-2023 16:26, Pedro Converso via AMSAT-BB wrote: > >>> Hi Christophe, > >>> If available, please prelaunch TLEs > >>> Good luck on launch... > >>> Tks, lu7abf, Pedro > >>>> On 4/14/23, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > >>>> Launch postponed due to weather conditions. > >>>> 73's > >>>> Christophe > >> > >> -- > >> With regards PE0SAT > >> Internet web-page https://www.pe0sat.nl/ <https://www.pe0sat.nl/> > >> irc://irc.libera.chat #Cubesat - Twitter @pe0sat > >> SatNOGS: https://network.satnogs.org/users/PE0SAT/ <https://network.satnogs.org/users/PE0SAT/> > >> LSF Core Contributor: https://libre.space/about-us/ <https://libre.space/about-us/> > >> DK3WN SatBlog https://www.satblog.info/ <https://www.satblog.info/> > >> > >> ----------------------------------------------------------- > >> > >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org/>. 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Re: INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by christophe.mcr 15 Apr '23

15 Apr '23

Dear Jean Marc I have seen your data Thanks ! Regards Le sam. 15 avr. 2023 à 08:14, Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> a écrit : > Hi All, > > Ready for it in 3B8, captured successfully UVSQSAT this morning to ensure > equipment working fine and that TLM are uploaded to AMASAT-F and Satnogs.. > > I have a 18 deg elevation pass 1 hour after F9 launch and if the bird is > transmitting I should RX it fine. > > Good luck > > 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU) > > > On Apr 15, 2023, at 1:47 AM, Robert Mattaliano via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > > Thanks Jan! Good hunting everyone. > > > > Bob M. > > > >> On Apr 14, 2023, at 11:52, PE0SAT | Amateur Radio via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> > >> Transporter 7 pre launch TLE > >> > >> > https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport… > >> > >> INSPIRESat-7: > >> > >> ROSEYCUBESAT-1 AND INSPI > >> 1 70315C 23054Q 23105.32835324 -.00009750 00000+0 -43000-3 0 06 > >> 2 70315 97.4102 1.1338 0016070 220.5463 159.2369 15.21744239 17 > >> > >>> On 14-04-2023 16:26, Pedro Converso via AMSAT-BB wrote: > >>> Hi Christophe, > >>> If available, please prelaunch TLEs > >>> Good luck on launch... > >>> Tks, lu7abf, Pedro > >>>> On 4/14/23, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >>>> Launch postponed due to weather conditions. > >>>> 73's > >>>> Christophe > >> > >> -- > >> With regards PE0SAT > >> Internet web-page https://www.pe0sat.nl/ > >> irc://irc.libera.chat #Cubesat - Twitter @pe0sat > >> SatNOGS: https://network.satnogs.org/users/PE0SAT/ > >> LSF Core Contributor: https://libre.space/about-us/ > >> DK3WN SatBlog https://www.satblog.info/ > >> > >> ----------------------------------------------------------- > >> > >> 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: INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by Fabio 15 Apr '23

15 Apr '23

Hi! I was just wondering if detailed description of TM (calibrations) is available also for hams. It would be an opportunity for the ham community to dig a little bit in the mission rather then just being a telemetry relay. thank you, Fabio, IZ5XRC On 14/04/23 06:55, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Dear All > Reminder, InspireSat 7 should be launch today (6h48 UTC) - You can > help us to receive telemetry : Frequency *437.410**MHz with BPSK – > GR3UH 9k6* > * > * > 73 > > Christophe > > Le mer. 12 avr. 2023 à 04:07, Wendy and Terry Osborne via AMSAT-BB > <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> a écrit : > > Hi Folks, > > Launch delayed until 13th. > From SpaceX web page: SpaceX is targeting no earlier than > Thursday, April 13 at 11:47 p.m. PT (06:47 UTC on April 14) for > Falcon 9’s launch of theTransporter-7 mission > <https://sxcontent9668.azureedge.us/cms-assets/assets/transporter_Y3_eda0d68…>to > low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at > Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. > > 73, > Terry Osborne ZL2BAC > > On 8/04/2023 9:20 pm, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> Dear all >> >> The INSPIRE-Sat 7 satellite is scheduled to be launched on the >> SpaceX Transporter 7 mission on 11 April 2023 at 06:48 UTC . The >> INSPIRE-Sat 7 satellite is a university project carried out by >> the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines (France) >> on behalf of LATMOS (UVSQ, Sorbonne University, Université Paris >> Saclay, CNRS). >> >> This satellite is a demonstrator for experimenting new >> technologies with a strong involvement of students. This >> satellite allows the experimentation of miniaturized remote >> sensing sensors that could be used for multi-point observation of >> essential climate variables (ECV) and the ionosphere. >> >> INSPIRE-Sat 7 carries : >> >> * *A 435.200 MHz telemetry channel with BPSK mode - GR3UH 9k6* >> * An FM transponder with an uplink of 145.830 MHz and a >> downlink of 435.200 MHz. The FM transponder is expected to be >> active at least twice a month, depending on the satellite >> power budget. >> * The SPINO card that will be activated for experimentation >> >> To receive the telemetry, a software has been developed: >> *KissTool* . It is available for Windows & Linux: >> >> Linux: https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118791/?tmstv=1680945385 >> >> Windows : https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118784/?tmstv=1680945385 >> >> The user manual is available in French ( >> https://site.amsat-f.org/josast-kisstool/ ) and English >> ( https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/… >> <https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/…> >> ) >> >> 73's >> >> Christophe >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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 athttps://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org> >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences athttps://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org>. AMSAT-NA makes > this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. > Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official > views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > <http://amsat.org> > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available athttps://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences athttps://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by Jean Marc Momple 15 Apr '23

15 Apr '23

Hi All, Ready for it in 3B8, captured successfully UVSQSAT this morning to ensure equipment working fine and that TLM are uploaded to AMASAT-F and Satnogs.. I have a 18 deg elevation pass 1 hour after F9 launch and if the bird is transmitting I should RX it fine. Good luck 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU) > On Apr 15, 2023, at 1:47 AM, Robert Mattaliano via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Thanks Jan! Good hunting everyone. > > Bob M. > >> On Apr 14, 2023, at 11:52, PE0SAT | Amateur Radio via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> Transporter 7 pre launch TLE >> >> https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport… >> >> INSPIRESat-7: >> >> ROSEYCUBESAT-1 AND INSPI >> 1 70315C 23054Q 23105.32835324 -.00009750 00000+0 -43000-3 0 06 >> 2 70315 97.4102 1.1338 0016070 220.5463 159.2369 15.21744239 17 >> >>> On 14-04-2023 16:26, Pedro Converso via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>> Hi Christophe, >>> If available, please prelaunch TLEs >>> Good luck on launch... >>> Tks, lu7abf, Pedro >>>> On 4/14/23, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >>>> Launch postponed due to weather conditions. >>>> 73's >>>> Christophe >> >> -- >> With regards PE0SAT >> Internet web-page https://www.pe0sat.nl/ >> irc://irc.libera.chat #Cubesat - Twitter @pe0sat >> SatNOGS: https://network.satnogs.org/users/PE0SAT/ >> LSF Core Contributor: https://libre.space/about-us/ >> DK3WN SatBlog https://www.satblog.info/ >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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: April 15th Hamfest presentation & demo station
by David Spoelstra 15 Apr '23

15 Apr '23

Don- You have to give us a little more info if you want us to make contacts with you. Since you are in NY (EST) and you mentioned 10 AM, I'm guessing that was local time. You also said "after the presentation" so I'm guessing that you are talking about the AO-91 Apr 15 14:58 UTC pass? If so, I'll listen for you! -David, N9KT On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 10:34 PM Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Hi all, > > Tomorrow April 15h I will be doing a Getting Started on Amateur Satellites > presentation (10am) and have a demo station (a friend's equipment) at the > CVARA Hamfest in Norwich NY. After the presentation is over I plan on being > on the AO-91 pass with the demo station. I will be either under my own call > or club call W2RME. > -- > --... ...-- > Don KB2YSI > https://www.hamqth.com/kb2ysi > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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April 15th Hamfest presentation & demo station
by Don KB2YSI 15 Apr '23

15 Apr '23

Hi all, Tomorrow April 15h I will be doing a Getting Started on Amateur Satellites presentation (10am) and have a demo station (a friend's equipment) at the CVARA Hamfest in Norwich NY. After the presentation is over I plan on being on the AO-91 pass with the demo station. I will be either under my own call or club call W2RME. -- --... ...-- Don KB2YSI https://www.hamqth.com/kb2ysi

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Ambassador Update
by Clint Bradford 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

Speaking to a club tonight who has been serving greater Omaha, Nebraska since 1945. And upcoming presentations in Tennessee, Pennsylvania,Portland (Oregon), and England scheduled. Just checking in … Long Live AMSAT! Clint Bradford K6LCS 909-999-SATS (7287)

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Re: INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by Robert Mattaliano 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

Thanks Jan! Good hunting everyone. Bob M. > On Apr 14, 2023, at 11:52, PE0SAT | Amateur Radio via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Transporter 7 pre launch TLE > > https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport… > > INSPIRESat-7: > > ROSEYCUBESAT-1 AND INSPI > 1 70315C 23054Q 23105.32835324 -.00009750 00000+0 -43000-3 0 06 > 2 70315 97.4102 1.1338 0016070 220.5463 159.2369 15.21744239 17 > >> On 14-04-2023 16:26, Pedro Converso via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> Hi Christophe, >> If available, please prelaunch TLEs >> Good luck on launch... >> Tks, lu7abf, Pedro >>> On 4/14/23, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >>> Launch postponed due to weather conditions. >>> 73's >>> Christophe > > -- > With regards PE0SAT > Internet web-page https://www.pe0sat.nl/ > irc://irc.libera.chat #Cubesat - Twitter @pe0sat > SatNOGS: https://network.satnogs.org/users/PE0SAT/ > LSF Core Contributor: https://libre.space/about-us/ > DK3WN SatBlog https://www.satblog.info/ > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by Pedro Converso 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

Hi Christophe, InspireSat available for tracking for your location in local time at: http://amsat.org.ar/pass?satx=inspiresat Thanks for TLEs ! 73, lu7abf, Pedro On 4/14/23, PE0SAT | Amateur Radio via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Transporter 7 pre launch TLE > > https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport… > > INSPIRESat-7: > > ROSEYCUBESAT-1 AND INSPI > 1 70315C 23054Q 23105.32835324 -.00009750 00000+0 -43000-3 0 06 > 2 70315 97.4102 1.1338 0016070 220.5463 159.2369 15.21744239 17 > > On 14-04-2023 16:26, Pedro Converso via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> Hi Christophe, >> >> If available, please prelaunch TLEs >> >> Good luck on launch... >> >> Tks, lu7abf, Pedro >> >> On 4/14/23, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >>> Launch postponed due to weather conditions. >>> >>> 73's >>> >>> Christophe >>> > > -- > With regards PE0SAT > Internet web-page https://www.pe0sat.nl/ > irc://irc.libera.chat #Cubesat - Twitter @pe0sat > SatNOGS: https://network.satnogs.org/users/PE0SAT/ > LSF Core Contributor: https://libre.space/about-us/ > DK3WN SatBlog https://www.satblog.info/ > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by PE0SAT | Amateur Radio 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

Transporter 7 pre launch TLE https://celestrak.org/NORAD/elements/supplemental/sup-gp.php?FILE=transport… INSPIRESat-7: ROSEYCUBESAT-1 AND INSPI 1 70315C 23054Q 23105.32835324 -.00009750 00000+0 -43000-3 0 06 2 70315 97.4102 1.1338 0016070 220.5463 159.2369 15.21744239 17 On 14-04-2023 16:26, Pedro Converso via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Hi Christophe, > > If available, please prelaunch TLEs > > Good luck on launch... > > Tks, lu7abf, Pedro > > On 4/14/23, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> Launch postponed due to weather conditions. >> >> 73's >> >> Christophe >> -- With regards PE0SAT Internet web-page https://www.pe0sat.nl/ irc://irc.libera.chat #Cubesat - Twitter @pe0sat SatNOGS: https://network.satnogs.org/users/PE0SAT/ LSF Core Contributor: https://libre.space/about-us/ DK3WN SatBlog https://www.satblog.info/

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Re: INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by Pedro Converso 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

Hi Christophe, If available, please prelaunch TLEs Good luck on launch... Tks, lu7abf, Pedro On 4/14/23, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Launch postponed due to weather conditions. > > 73's > > Christophe > > Le ven. 14 avr. 2023 à 06:54, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> a écrit : > >> Dear All >> Reminder, InspireSat 7 should be launch today (6h48 UTC) - You can help >> us >> to receive telemetry : Frequency *437.410* *MHz with BPSK – GR3UH 9k6* >> >> 73 >> >> Christophe >> >> Le mer. 12 avr. 2023 à 04:07, Wendy and Terry Osborne via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> a écrit : >> >>> Hi Folks, >>> >>> Launch delayed until 13th. >>> From SpaceX web page: SpaceX is targeting no earlier than Thursday, >>> April 13 at 11:47 p.m. PT (06:47 UTC on April 14) for Falcon 9’s launch >>> of >>> the Transporter-7 mission >>> <https://sxcontent9668.azureedge.us/cms-assets/assets/transporter_Y3_eda0d68…> >>> to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg >>> Space Force Base in California. >>> >>> 73, >>> Terry Osborne ZL2BAC >>> >>> On 8/04/2023 9:20 pm, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>> >>> Dear all >>> >>> The INSPIRE-Sat 7 satellite is scheduled to be launched on the SpaceX >>> Transporter 7 mission on 11 April 2023 at 06:48 UTC . The INSPIRE-Sat 7 >>> satellite is a university project carried out by the University of >>> Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines (France) on behalf of LATMOS (UVSQ, >>> Sorbonne University, Université Paris Saclay, CNRS). >>> >>> This satellite is a demonstrator for experimenting new technologies with >>> a strong involvement of students. This satellite allows the >>> experimentation >>> of miniaturized remote sensing sensors that could be used for >>> multi-point >>> observation of essential climate variables (ECV) and the ionosphere. >>> >>> INSPIRE-Sat 7 carries : >>> >>> - *A 435.200 MHz telemetry channel with BPSK mode - GR3UH 9k6* >>> - An FM transponder with an uplink of 145.830 MHz and a downlink of >>> 435.200 MHz. The FM transponder is expected to be active at least >>> twice a >>> month, depending on the satellite power budget. >>> - The SPINO card that will be activated for experimentation >>> >>> To receive the telemetry, a software has been developed: *KissTool* . It >>> is available for Windows & Linux: >>> >>> Linux: https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118791/?tmstv=1680945385 >>> >>> Windows : https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118784/?tmstv=1680945385 >>> >>> The user manual is available in French ( >>> https://site.amsat-f.org/josast-kisstool/ >>> ) and English ( >>> >>> https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/… >>> <https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/…> >>> ) >>> >>> 73's >>> >>> Christophe >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> 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 >>> athttps://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: INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by christophe.mcr 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

Launch postponed due to weather conditions. 73's Christophe Le ven. 14 avr. 2023 à 06:54, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> a écrit : > Dear All > Reminder, InspireSat 7 should be launch today (6h48 UTC) - You can help us > to receive telemetry : Frequency *437.410* *MHz with BPSK – GR3UH 9k6* > > 73 > > Christophe > > Le mer. 12 avr. 2023 à 04:07, Wendy and Terry Osborne via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> a écrit : > >> Hi Folks, >> >> Launch delayed until 13th. >> From SpaceX web page: SpaceX is targeting no earlier than Thursday, >> April 13 at 11:47 p.m. PT (06:47 UTC on April 14) for Falcon 9’s launch of >> the Transporter-7 mission >> <https://sxcontent9668.azureedge.us/cms-assets/assets/transporter_Y3_eda0d68…> >> to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg >> Space Force Base in California. >> >> 73, >> Terry Osborne ZL2BAC >> >> On 8/04/2023 9:20 pm, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> >> Dear all >> >> The INSPIRE-Sat 7 satellite is scheduled to be launched on the SpaceX >> Transporter 7 mission on 11 April 2023 at 06:48 UTC . The INSPIRE-Sat 7 >> satellite is a university project carried out by the University of >> Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines (France) on behalf of LATMOS (UVSQ, >> Sorbonne University, Université Paris Saclay, CNRS). >> >> This satellite is a demonstrator for experimenting new technologies with >> a strong involvement of students. This satellite allows the experimentation >> of miniaturized remote sensing sensors that could be used for multi-point >> observation of essential climate variables (ECV) and the ionosphere. >> >> INSPIRE-Sat 7 carries : >> >> - *A 435.200 MHz telemetry channel with BPSK mode - GR3UH 9k6* >> - An FM transponder with an uplink of 145.830 MHz and a downlink of >> 435.200 MHz. The FM transponder is expected to be active at least twice a >> month, depending on the satellite power budget. >> - The SPINO card that will be activated for experimentation >> >> To receive the telemetry, a software has been developed: *KissTool* . It >> is available for Windows & Linux: >> >> Linux: https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118791/?tmstv=1680945385 >> >> Windows : https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118784/?tmstv=1680945385 >> >> The user manual is available in French ( https://site.amsat-f.org/josast-kisstool/ >> ) and English ( >> https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/… >> <https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/…> >> ) >> >> 73's >> >> Christophe >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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 athttps://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: INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by christophe.mcr 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

Dear All Reminder, InspireSat 7 should be launch today (6h48 UTC) - You can help us to receive telemetry : Frequency *437.410* *MHz with BPSK – GR3UH 9k6* 73 Christophe Le mer. 12 avr. 2023 à 04:07, Wendy and Terry Osborne via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> a écrit : > Hi Folks, > > Launch delayed until 13th. > From SpaceX web page: SpaceX is targeting no earlier than Thursday, April > 13 at 11:47 p.m. PT (06:47 UTC on April 14) for Falcon 9’s launch of the Transporter-7 > mission > <https://sxcontent9668.azureedge.us/cms-assets/assets/transporter_Y3_eda0d68…> > to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg > Space Force Base in California. > > 73, > Terry Osborne ZL2BAC > > On 8/04/2023 9:20 pm, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > Dear all > > The INSPIRE-Sat 7 satellite is scheduled to be launched on the SpaceX > Transporter 7 mission on 11 April 2023 at 06:48 UTC . The INSPIRE-Sat 7 > satellite is a university project carried out by the University of > Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines (France) on behalf of LATMOS (UVSQ, > Sorbonne University, Université Paris Saclay, CNRS). > > This satellite is a demonstrator for experimenting new technologies with a > strong involvement of students. This satellite allows the experimentation > of miniaturized remote sensing sensors that could be used for multi-point > observation of essential climate variables (ECV) and the ionosphere. > > INSPIRE-Sat 7 carries : > > - *A 435.200 MHz telemetry channel with BPSK mode - GR3UH 9k6* > - An FM transponder with an uplink of 145.830 MHz and a downlink of > 435.200 MHz. The FM transponder is expected to be active at least twice a > month, depending on the satellite power budget. > - The SPINO card that will be activated for experimentation > > To receive the telemetry, a software has been developed: *KissTool* . It > is available for Windows & Linux: > > Linux: https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118791/?tmstv=1680945385 > > Windows : https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118784/?tmstv=1680945385 > > The user manual is available in French ( https://site.amsat-f.org/josast-kisstool/ > ) and English ( > https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/… > <https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/…> > ) > > 73's > > Christophe > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 athttps://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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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-14 02:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-14 02:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space, MBOU "School No. 5 for Students with Disabilities" SHCHELKOVO, Shchelkovo, Russia, direct via RK3DYB (***) 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 Sergey Prokopyev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Fri 2023-04-14 09:00 UTC (***) About Gagarin From Space, MBOU Secondary School No. 1 VYBORG, Vyborg, Russia, direct via R1AIT (***) 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-15 09:45 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: Tue 2023-04-18 10:43:28 UTC 77 deg West Michigan Aviation Academy, High School, Grand Rapids, MI, direct via W8ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is KD8COJ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-04-20 18:20:54 UTC 29 deg Rostov-on-Don, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Fri 2023-04-21 08:10 UTC (***) Montross Middle School, Montross, VA, Multi-point telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB The ARISS mentor is AA4KN Contact is go for: Fri 2023-04-21 17:34:31 UTC 37 deg Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros, Corroios, Portugal AND Escola Secundária da Baixa da Banheira, Moita, Portugal, direct via CS5SS 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 IKØUSO Contact is go for: Sat 2023-04-22 12:06:44 UTC 60 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 2023-04-14 02:00 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 2023-04-12 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 204 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1620. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1529. 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: Satellite status - AO-109, other
by Robert Switzer 13 Apr '23

13 Apr '23

Regarding the comments, they could be comply moderated and not posted unless approved like common message board software does. Would still require someone to maintain it but could be a weekly job not a daily chore Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 9:23 AM, Matthew Alberti via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: AMSAT BB, The AMSAT IT Team does have it on our list of projects, to update the Satellite Status page. We do want to include the feature that will allow for comments. There are other ideas like enabling the AMSAT Discord bot to check the "last heard" info for any given satellite. The initial plan was to try to open source the code, so that more people could contribute to make it better. That is still the plan. However, we identified some code that is pretty dated; and has some security issues. We have to resolve some of that before we can open source it. That all being said, if people are interested in contributing their time to this or other AMSAT IT projects, please e-mail us at IT(a)amsat.org. We would love to have a couple more people on the team that have development experience. We are a small team; and we all have family and full time job commitments. Our AMSAT volunteer time is largely limited to keeping the lights on, so to speak. We try to develop new capabilities or improve existing ones as best we can. But if any of you out there are passionate about this and have some coding experience, please reach out to us! Thanks. - Matt Alberti (KM4EXS), AMSAT IT Team On Wed, Apr 12, 2023 at 1:54 PM Robert Meade via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: AO-109 is a very weak signal bird due to issues on orbit. Most people without very directional antennas can't hear it a lot of the time. We have only speculation as to what went wrong with it, but I've only had very sparing luck with it and that was using FT-4. On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 9:12 AM David Spoelstra via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Barry- I wish there was a better up-to-date way to find this info too. But to answer your question, I believe the satellite is not used much because, "issues with the satellite make SSB voice contacts challenging at best". See https://www.amsat.org/ao-109-radfxsat-2-amsat-fox-1e-open-for-amateur-use/ -David, N9KT On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 11:02 AM Barry Pfeil via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: I've been away from operating satellites for a bit, concentrating instead on EME. But with Field day approaching I want to reconfigure my station (and to some extent, my mind) for satellites so i can again earn that 100-point bonus for my local club on FD this year. Looking at the AMSAT "Satellite Status" page to see what's working these days, I notice AO-109 shown with only a few "not heard" reports in recent days. When I click on the AO-109 link at the left side of the table it takes me to an AMSAT page from 2016 telling me about the expected 2017 launch of this bird. When I go to "SATNOGS" I find a green checkmark with the advice that the "Satellite is in orbit and operational". When I go to "Gunter's Space Page" I find similarly dated info. On NY2O.com I find that the satellite is "Active". Nowhere do I find a clue as to WHY the actual status is apparently "not heard". I'm new at this. Is there a place with real-time info other than the AMSAT "Satellite Status" page? Thanks and 73Barry K6RM ----------------------------------------------------------- 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. 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Re: Back at it
by David Spoelstra 13 Apr '23

13 Apr '23

John- I use a Y connector and a $30 digital recorder from Amazon. One side of the Y goes to the recorder and the other goes to a headset. Works like a champ and allows me to manipulate the memory pairs in the HT. -David On Wed, Apr 12, 2023 at 7:56 PM n4qwf via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > I bought an arrow antenna at the Raleigh Hamfest this past weekend. It has > been about 15 years since my last satellite QSO. This evening I walked out > in my backyard and with the TH-D72 I had contact with a couple of hams. on > SO-50. I apologize that I could not remember the calls as I heard them. I > am 78 now and the brain is not as acute as it used to be. I had no way to > write them down. Holding the antenna and the handheld and trying to shift > downlink frequency and uplink back and forth is a challenge. I guess I will > need to try a voice recorder.. > > If I worked you I would love to have your info so I can put you in my log. > > Thanks for the QSO's and it was good to be back on the satellite after all > these years. > > 73<<John N4QWF > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 2023-04-13 00:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 13 Apr '23

13 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-13 00:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Vyborg, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-15 09:50 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: Tue 2023-04-18 10:43:28 UTC 77 deg West Michigan Aviation Academy, High School, Grand Rapids, MI, direct via W8ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is KD8COJ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-04-20 18:20:54 UTC 29 deg Rostov-on-Don, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Fri 2023-04-21 08:10 UTC (***) Montross Middle School, Montross, VA, Multi-point telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB The ARISS mentor is AA4KN Contact is go for: Fri 2023-04-21 17:34:31 UTC 37 deg Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros, Corroios, Portugal AND Escola Secundária da Baixa da Banheira, Moita, Portugal, direct via CS5SS 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 IKØUSO Contact is go for: Sat 2023-04-22 12:06:44 UTC 60 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 2023-04-13 00:00 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 2023-04-12 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 204 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1620. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1529. 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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Back at it
by n4qwf 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

I bought an arrow antenna at the Raleigh Hamfest this past weekend. It has been about 15 years since my last satellite QSO. This evening I walked out in my backyard and with the TH-D72 I had contact with a couple of hams. on SO-50. I apologize that I could not remember the calls as I heard them. I am 78 now and the brain is not as acute as it used to be. I had no way to write them down. Holding the antenna and the handheld and trying to shift downlink frequency and uplink back and forth is a challenge. I guess I will need to try a voice recorder.. If I worked you I would love to have your info so I can put you in my log. Thanks for the QSO's and it was good to be back on the satellite after all these years. 73<<John N4QWF

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Live streaming of a Chinese student satellite QSO event
by Michael Chen 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

Hi, folks, We're putting together a QSO event participated by students and schools from Beijing (BY1DGD) and Nanjing (BD4RCC) in China, as well as amateurs domestic and in nearby countries. It's an attempt for educational purposes and will be joined by an academician from Chinese Academy of Sciences. Live video streaming will be available on VooV Meeting, you are welcomed to check in by PC/mobile App as well as dial in: Sign in: https://voovmeeting.com/ Meeting ID: 379-7834-9313 Event start at: 04:30 UTC April 16 The event will last for about 2 hours, including talks and interviews, video clips, and of course, the QSOs. If you are in a nearby country, look for us on the linear transponder during the pass. RS-44 435.640MHz CAS-5A 435.540MHz See you in the video meeting or on the transponder, 73! Michael Chen, BD5RV/4 AMSAT-China: http://www.camsat.cn ----------------------------------- Twitter: http://twitter.com/bd5rv Email: michael.bd5rv(a)gmail.com Skype: michael-bd5rv

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-12 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-12 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space, Ural State University of Railway Engineering, Yekaterinburg, Russia, direct via RК9С The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sergey Prokopyev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact was successful for Wed 2023-04-12 09:02 UTC (***) Congratulations to the Ural State University of Railway Engineering students, Sergey, and mentor RV3DR (***) About Gagarin From Space, Admiral D.N. Senyavin Marine Technical Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia, direct via RY1AAG 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact was successful for Wed 2023-04-12 10:34 UTC (***) Congratulations to the Admiral D.N. Senyavin Marine Technical Academy students, Andrey, and mentor RV3DR (***) Vyborg, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-15 09:50 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: Tue 2023-04-18 10:43:28 UTC 77 deg West Michigan Aviation Academy, High School, Grand Rapids, MI, direct via W8ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is KD8COJ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-04-20 18:20:54 UTC 29 deg Montross Middle School, Montross, VA, Multi-point telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB The ARISS mentor is AA4KN Contact is go for: Fri 2023-04-21 17:34:31 UTC 37 deg Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros, Corroios, Portugal AND Escola Secundária da Baixa da Banheira, Moita, Portugal, direct via CS5SS 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 IKØUSO Contact is go for: Sat 2023-04-22 12:06:44 UTC 60 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 2023-04-12 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 2023-04-12 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 204 (***) Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1620. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1529. (***) 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: Satellite status - AO-109, other
by Matthew Alberti 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

AMSAT BB, The AMSAT IT Team does have it on our list of projects, to update the Satellite Status page. We do want to include the feature that will allow for comments. There are other ideas like enabling the AMSAT Discord bot to check the "last heard" info for any given satellite. The initial plan was to try to open source the code, so that more people could contribute to make it better. That is still the plan. However, we identified some code that is pretty dated; and has some security issues. We have to resolve some of that before we can open source it. That all being said, if people are interested in contributing their time to this or other AMSAT IT projects, please e-mail us at IT(a)amsat.org. We would love to have a couple more people on the team that have development experience. We are a small team; and we all have family and full time job commitments. Our AMSAT volunteer time is largely limited to keeping the lights on, so to speak. We try to develop new capabilities or improve existing ones as best we can. But if any of you out there are passionate about this and have some coding experience, please reach out to us! Thanks. - Matt Alberti (KM4EXS), AMSAT IT Team On Wed, Apr 12, 2023 at 1:54 PM Robert Meade via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > AO-109 is a very weak signal bird due to issues on orbit. Most people > without very directional antennas can't hear it a lot of the time. We have > only speculation as to what went wrong with it, but I've only had very > sparing luck with it and that was using FT-4. > > On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 9:12 AM David Spoelstra via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> Barry- >> >> I wish there was a better up-to-date way to find this info too. But to >> answer your question, I believe the satellite is not used much because, >> "issues with the satellite make SSB voice contacts challenging at best". >> See >> https://www.amsat.org/ao-109-radfxsat-2-amsat-fox-1e-open-for-amateur-use/ >> >> -David, N9KT >> >> >> On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 11:02 AM Barry Pfeil via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >>> I've been away from operating satellites for a bit, concentrating >>> instead on EME. But with Field day approaching I want to reconfigure my >>> station (and to some extent, my mind) for satellites so i can again earn >>> that 100-point bonus for my local club on FD this year. >>> >>> Looking at the AMSAT "Satellite Status" page to see what's working these >>> days, I notice AO-109 shown with only a few "not heard" reports in recent >>> days. When I click on the AO-109 link at the left side of the table it >>> takes me to an AMSAT page from 2016 telling me about the expected 2017 >>> launch of this bird. >>> >>> When I go to "SATNOGS" I find a green checkmark with the advice that the >>> "Satellite is in orbit and operational". When I go to "Gunter's >>> Space Page" I find similarly dated info. On NY2O.com I find that the >>> satellite is "Active". Nowhere do I find a clue as to WHY the actual >>> status is apparently "not heard". >>> >>> I'm new at this. Is there a place with real-time info other than the >>> AMSAT "Satellite Status" page? >>> >>> Thanks and 73 >>> Barry K6RM >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. 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Re: Satellite status - AO-109, other
by Robert Meade 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

AO-109 is a very weak signal bird due to issues on orbit. Most people without very directional antennas can't hear it a lot of the time. We have only speculation as to what went wrong with it, but I've only had very sparing luck with it and that was using FT-4. On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 9:12 AM David Spoelstra via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Barry- > > I wish there was a better up-to-date way to find this info too. But to > answer your question, I believe the satellite is not used much because, > "issues with the satellite make SSB voice contacts challenging at best". > See > https://www.amsat.org/ao-109-radfxsat-2-amsat-fox-1e-open-for-amateur-use/ > > -David, N9KT > > > On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 11:02 AM Barry Pfeil via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> I've been away from operating satellites for a bit, concentrating instead >> on EME. But with Field day approaching I want to reconfigure my station >> (and to some extent, my mind) for satellites so i can again earn that >> 100-point bonus for my local club on FD this year. >> >> Looking at the AMSAT "Satellite Status" page to see what's working these >> days, I notice AO-109 shown with only a few "not heard" reports in recent >> days. When I click on the AO-109 link at the left side of the table it >> takes me to an AMSAT page from 2016 telling me about the expected 2017 >> launch of this bird. >> >> When I go to "SATNOGS" I find a green checkmark with the advice that the >> "Satellite is in orbit and operational". When I go to "Gunter's >> Space Page" I find similarly dated info. On NY2O.com I find that the >> satellite is "Active". Nowhere do I find a clue as to WHY the actual >> status is apparently "not heard". >> >> I'm new at this. Is there a place with real-time info other than the >> AMSAT "Satellite Status" page? >> >> Thanks and 73 >> Barry K6RM >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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: Satellite status - AO-109, other
by David Spoelstra 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

Barry- I wish there was a better up-to-date way to find this info too. But to answer your question, I believe the satellite is not used much because, "issues with the satellite make SSB voice contacts challenging at best". See https://www.amsat.org/ao-109-radfxsat-2-amsat-fox-1e-open-for-amateur-use/ -David, N9KT On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 11:02 AM Barry Pfeil via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > I've been away from operating satellites for a bit, concentrating instead > on EME. But with Field day approaching I want to reconfigure my station > (and to some extent, my mind) for satellites so i can again earn that > 100-point bonus for my local club on FD this year. > > Looking at the AMSAT "Satellite Status" page to see what's working these > days, I notice AO-109 shown with only a few "not heard" reports in recent > days. When I click on the AO-109 link at the left side of the table it > takes me to an AMSAT page from 2016 telling me about the expected 2017 > launch of this bird. > > When I go to "SATNOGS" I find a green checkmark with the advice that the > "Satellite is in orbit and operational". When I go to "Gunter's > Space Page" I find similarly dated info. On NY2O.com I find that the > satellite is "Active". Nowhere do I find a clue as to WHY the actual > status is apparently "not heard". > > I'm new at this. Is there a place with real-time info other than the > AMSAT "Satellite Status" page? > > Thanks and 73 > Barry K6RM > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 12 Apr '23

12 Apr '23

Hi Folks, Launch delayed until 13th. From SpaceX web page: SpaceX is targeting no earlier than Thursday, April 13 at 11:47 p.m. PT (06:47 UTC on April 14) for Falcon 9’s launch of theTransporter-7 mission <https://sxcontent9668.azureedge.us/cms-assets/assets/transporter_Y3_eda0d68…>to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. 73, Terry Osborne ZL2BAC On 8/04/2023 9:20 pm, christophe.mcr via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Dear all > > The INSPIRE-Sat 7 satellite is scheduled to be launched on the SpaceX > Transporter 7 mission on 11 April 2023 at 06:48 UTC . The INSPIRE-Sat > 7 satellite is a university project carried out by the University of > Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines (France) on behalf of LATMOS > (UVSQ, Sorbonne University, Université Paris Saclay, CNRS). > > This satellite is a demonstrator for experimenting new technologies > with a strong involvement of students. This satellite allows the > experimentation of miniaturized remote sensing sensors that could be > used for multi-point observation of essential climate variables (ECV) > and the ionosphere. > > INSPIRE-Sat 7 carries : > > * *A 435.200 MHz telemetry channel with BPSK mode - GR3UH 9k6* > * An FM transponder with an uplink of 145.830 MHz and a downlink of > 435.200 MHz. The FM transponder is expected to be active at least > twice a month, depending on the satellite power budget. > * The SPINO card that will be activated for experimentation > > To receive the telemetry, a software has been developed: *KissTool* . > It is available for Windows & Linux: > > Linux: https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118791/?tmstv=1680945385 > > Windows : https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118784/?tmstv=1680945385 > > The user manual is available in French ( > https://site.amsat-f.org/josast-kisstool/ ) and English > ( https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/… > <https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/…> > ) > > 73's > > Christophe > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available athttps://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences athttps://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Satellite status - AO-109, other
by Brian Wilkins 11 Apr '23

11 Apr '23

We do have an AMSAT discord now. That could be leveraged. Or just use this mailing list. On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 5:19 PM John Brier via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > This has been asked before. There is not an updated comprehensive status > page. I have suggested adding a "comment" field to the status page that > could help with this, but I was told people could abuse it and put > offensive or spam messages in it. > > Essentially, the community seems to accept that if you want to begin > operating sats, you have to ask for advice about what birds to try. I guess > this is because the status really is always changing and keeping a web page > updated would literally be a daily job. > > I still think a comment field in the status page should be added. Maybe > require an account to submit comments. That way you can moderate it. Yes > that is work to set up but it could help with this obvious frustration that > beginners / and people who are coming back after a hiatus, have. > > Fwiw my example reason for this is relevant even for experienced/regular > ops. The XW sats come in and out of operation and some of them have > transponders that are on for a few seconds at a time. The status page only > has transponder working or not working, but I don't want to try and work a > pass if the transponder is only on intermittently. A comment field could > help with this situation. > > 73, John Brier KG4AKV > > On Tue, Apr 11, 2023, 11:12 David Spoelstra via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> Barry- >> >> I wish there was a better up-to-date way to find this info too. But to >> answer your question, I believe the satellite is not used much because, >> "issues with the satellite make SSB voice contacts challenging at best". >> See >> https://www.amsat.org/ao-109-radfxsat-2-amsat-fox-1e-open-for-amateur-use/ >> >> -David, N9KT >> >> >> On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 11:02 AM Barry Pfeil via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >>> I've been away from operating satellites for a bit, concentrating >>> instead on EME. But with Field day approaching I want to reconfigure my >>> station (and to some extent, my mind) for satellites so i can again earn >>> that 100-point bonus for my local club on FD this year. >>> >>> Looking at the AMSAT "Satellite Status" page to see what's working these >>> days, I notice AO-109 shown with only a few "not heard" reports in recent >>> days. When I click on the AO-109 link at the left side of the table it >>> takes me to an AMSAT page from 2016 telling me about the expected 2017 >>> launch of this bird. >>> >>> When I go to "SATNOGS" I find a green checkmark with the advice that the >>> "Satellite is in orbit and operational". When I go to "Gunter's >>> Space Page" I find similarly dated info. On NY2O.com I find that the >>> satellite is "Active". Nowhere do I find a clue as to WHY the actual >>> status is apparently "not heard". >>> >>> I'm new at this. Is there a place with real-time info other than the >>> AMSAT "Satellite Status" page? >>> >>> Thanks and 73 >>> Barry K6RM >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> 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 -- 73, ko4aqf(a)gmail.com

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Re: Satellite status - AO-109, other
by Pedro Converso 11 Apr '23

11 Apr '23

Hi, Tracking for AO-109 for own location in local time with doppler freqs available at: http://amsat.org.ar/pass?satx=ao109 73, lu7abf, Pedro On 4/11/23, Brian Wilkins via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > We do have an AMSAT discord now. That could be leveraged. Or just use this > mailing list. > > On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 5:19 PM John Brier via AMSAT-BB > <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > wrote: > >> This has been asked before. There is not an updated comprehensive status >> page. I have suggested adding a "comment" field to the status page that >> could help with this, but I was told people could abuse it and put >> offensive or spam messages in it. >> >> Essentially, the community seems to accept that if you want to begin >> operating sats, you have to ask for advice about what birds to try. I >> guess >> this is because the status really is always changing and keeping a web >> page >> updated would literally be a daily job. >> >> I still think a comment field in the status page should be added. Maybe >> require an account to submit comments. That way you can moderate it. Yes >> that is work to set up but it could help with this obvious frustration >> that >> beginners / and people who are coming back after a hiatus, have. >> >> Fwiw my example reason for this is relevant even for experienced/regular >> ops. The XW sats come in and out of operation and some of them have >> transponders that are on for a few seconds at a time. The status page >> only >> has transponder working or not working, but I don't want to try and work >> a >> pass if the transponder is only on intermittently. A comment field could >> help with this situation. >> >> 73, John Brier KG4AKV >> >> On Tue, Apr 11, 2023, 11:12 David Spoelstra via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >>> Barry- >>> >>> I wish there was a better up-to-date way to find this info too. But to >>> answer your question, I believe the satellite is not used much because, >>> "issues with the satellite make SSB voice contacts challenging at best". >>> See >>> https://www.amsat.org/ao-109-radfxsat-2-amsat-fox-1e-open-for-amateur-use/ >>> >>> -David, N9KT >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 11:02 AM Barry Pfeil via AMSAT-BB < >>> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >>> >>>> I've been away from operating satellites for a bit, concentrating >>>> instead on EME. But with Field day approaching I want to reconfigure >>>> my >>>> station (and to some extent, my mind) for satellites so i can again >>>> earn >>>> that 100-point bonus for my local club on FD this year. >>>> >>>> Looking at the AMSAT "Satellite Status" page to see what's working >>>> these >>>> days, I notice AO-109 shown with only a few "not heard" reports in >>>> recent >>>> days. When I click on the AO-109 link at the left side of the table it >>>> takes me to an AMSAT page from 2016 telling me about the expected 2017 >>>> launch of this bird. >>>> >>>> When I go to "SATNOGS" I find a green checkmark with the advice that >>>> the >>>> "Satellite is in orbit and operational". When I go to "Gunter's >>>> Space Page" I find similarly dated info. On NY2O.com I find that the >>>> satellite is "Active". Nowhere do I find a clue as to WHY the actual >>>> status is apparently "not heard". >>>> >>>> I'm new at this. Is there a place with real-time info other than the >>>> AMSAT "Satellite Status" page? >>>> >>>> Thanks and 73 >>>> Barry K6RM >>>> >>>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>>> >>>> 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 > > -- > 73, ko4aqf(a)gmail.com >

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-11 22:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 11 Apr '23

11 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-11 22:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space, Ural State University of Railway Engineering, Yekaterinburg, Russia, direct via RК9С (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sergey Prokopyev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Wed 2023-04-12 09:02 UTC (***) About Gagarin From Space, Admiral D.N. Senyavin Marine Technical Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia, direct via RY1AAG (***) 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Wed 2023-04-12 10:34 UTC (***) Vyborg, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-15 09:50 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: Tue 2023-04-18 10:43:28 UTC 77 deg West Michigan Aviation Academy, High School, Grand Rapids, MI, direct via W8ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentor is KD8COJ Contact is go for: Thu 2023-04-20 18:20:54 UTC 29 deg Montross Middle School, Montross, VA, Multi-point telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB The ARISS mentor is AA4KN Contact is go for: Fri 2023-04-21 17:34:31 UTC 37 deg Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros, Corroios, Portugal AND Escola Secundária da Baixa da Banheira, Moita, Portugal, direct via CS5SS 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 IKØUSO Contact is go for: Sat 2023-04-22 12:06:44 UTC 60 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 2023-04-11 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 2023-04-10 19:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 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 202 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1618. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1527. 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: Satellite status - AO-109, other
by John Brier 11 Apr '23

11 Apr '23

This has been asked before. There is not an updated comprehensive status page. I have suggested adding a "comment" field to the status page that could help with this, but I was told people could abuse it and put offensive or spam messages in it. Essentially, the community seems to accept that if you want to begin operating sats, you have to ask for advice about what birds to try. I guess this is because the status really is always changing and keeping a web page updated would literally be a daily job. I still think a comment field in the status page should be added. Maybe require an account to submit comments. That way you can moderate it. Yes that is work to set up but it could help with this obvious frustration that beginners / and people who are coming back after a hiatus, have. Fwiw my example reason for this is relevant even for experienced/regular ops. The XW sats come in and out of operation and some of them have transponders that are on for a few seconds at a time. The status page only has transponder working or not working, but I don't want to try and work a pass if the transponder is only on intermittently. A comment field could help with this situation. 73, John Brier KG4AKV On Tue, Apr 11, 2023, 11:12 David Spoelstra via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Barry- > > I wish there was a better up-to-date way to find this info too. But to > answer your question, I believe the satellite is not used much because, > "issues with the satellite make SSB voice contacts challenging at best". > See > https://www.amsat.org/ao-109-radfxsat-2-amsat-fox-1e-open-for-amateur-use/ > > -David, N9KT > > > On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 11:02 AM Barry Pfeil via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> I've been away from operating satellites for a bit, concentrating instead >> on EME. But with Field day approaching I want to reconfigure my station >> (and to some extent, my mind) for satellites so i can again earn that >> 100-point bonus for my local club on FD this year. >> >> Looking at the AMSAT "Satellite Status" page to see what's working these >> days, I notice AO-109 shown with only a few "not heard" reports in recent >> days. When I click on the AO-109 link at the left side of the table it >> takes me to an AMSAT page from 2016 telling me about the expected 2017 >> launch of this bird. >> >> When I go to "SATNOGS" I find a green checkmark with the advice that the >> "Satellite is in orbit and operational". When I go to "Gunter's >> Space Page" I find similarly dated info. On NY2O.com I find that the >> satellite is "Active". Nowhere do I find a clue as to WHY the actual >> status is apparently "not heard". >> >> I'm new at this. Is there a place with real-time info other than the >> AMSAT "Satellite Status" page? >> >> Thanks and 73 >> Barry K6RM >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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: Satellite status - AO-109, other
by Bernd 11 Apr '23

11 Apr '23

That status page is, oh well. Try this page from Amsat Argentina, it will likely provide you with info you are looking for. For FD last year a special page was created that just listed all active satellites that would be reachable and function well for FD, I cannot find the link though and the page would be outdated by now anyway. 73, Bernd – KB7AK From: Barry Pfeil via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 8:30 AM To: David Spoelstra <davids(a)mediamachine.com> Cc: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Satellite status - AO-109, other Thanks, David. Well, once I get set up maybe I'll give it a try on CW. That's always my default mode anyway. I only switch to SSB if CW yields no results - which, sadly, is MOST of the time. 73, Barry On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 11:11 AM David Spoelstra <davids(a)mediamachine.com <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Barry- I wish there was a better up-to-date way to find this info too. But to answer your question, I believe the satellite is not used much because, "issues with the satellite make SSB voice contacts challenging at best". See https://www.amsat.org/ao-109-radfxsat-2-amsat-fox-1e-open-for-amateur-use/ -David, N9KT On Tue, Apr 11, 2023 at 11:02 AM Barry Pfeil via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: I've been away from operating satellites for a bit, concentrating instead on EME. But with Field day approaching I want to reconfigure my station (and to some extent, my mind) for satellites so i can again earn that 100-point bonus for my local club on FD this year. Looking at the AMSAT "Satellite Status" page to see what's working these days, I notice AO-109 shown with only a few "not heard" reports in recent days. When I click on the AO-109 link at the left side of the table it takes me to an AMSAT page from 2016 telling me about the expected 2017 launch of this bird. When I go to "SATNOGS" I find a green checkmark with the advice that the "Satellite is in orbit and operational". When I go to "Gunter's Space Page" I find similarly dated info. On NY2O.com I find that the satellite is "Active". Nowhere do I find a clue as to WHY the actual status is apparently "not heard". I'm new at this. Is there a place with real-time info other than the AMSAT "Satellite Status" page? Thanks and 73 Barry K6RM ----------------------------------------------------------- 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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Satellite status - AO-109, other
by Barry Pfeil 11 Apr '23

11 Apr '23

I've been away from operating satellites for a bit, concentrating instead on EME. But with Field day approaching I want to reconfigure my station (and to some extent, my mind) for satellites so i can again earn that 100-point bonus for my local club on FD this year. Looking at the AMSAT "Satellite Status" page to see what's working these days, I notice AO-109 shown with only a few "not heard" reports in recent days. When I click on the AO-109 link at the left side of the table it takes me to an AMSAT page from 2016 telling me about the expected 2017 launch of this bird. When I go to "SATNOGS" I find a green checkmark with the advice that the "Satellite is in orbit and operational". When I go to "Gunter's Space Page" I find similarly dated info. On NY2O.com I find that the satellite is "Active". Nowhere do I find a clue as to WHY the actual status is apparently "not heard". I'm new at this. Is there a place with real-time info other than the AMSAT "Satellite Status" page? Thanks and 73 Barry K6RM

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Re: CP210x drivers
by Kevin Schuchmann 10 Apr '23

10 Apr '23

Bernd, The older drivers will still be on your PC, windows update does not remove them. go to device manager, ports, select the com port your 9700 is on, then go to driver at this point you may see rollback as an option if so use that if not then select update driver, browse my computer, let me pick from a list of available drivers on my PC you should then see the new one and old one select the old one and then click next dont forget to do both ports 73Kevin WA7FWF ------- Original Message ------- On Monday, April 10th, 2023 at 3:12 PM, Bernd via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Kevin, > > Would you mind providing a link for downloading the older drivers? > > 73, > > Bernd – KB7AK > > From: Kevin Schuchmann via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Sent: Saturday, April 8, 2023 12:05 PM > To: amsat bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: [AMSAT-BB] CP210x drivers > > Hello All, > > I was running on the CP210x 5/7/2018 ver.10.1.2 driver on my win 11 22H2 pc and SatPC32 ver 12.18 to my IC-9700 and everything was working fine. > > Then Windows update offered an update for CP210x to ver 11.2.0 and once installed the IC-9700 would no longer switch bands reliably nor set frequencies correctly all the time. > > Switching back to the old driver fixed everything. > > So just a FYI YMMV. > > 73 > > Kevin WA7FWF

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Re: CP210x drivers
by Bernd 10 Apr '23

10 Apr '23

Kevin, Would you mind providing a link for downloading the older drivers? 73, Bernd – KB7AK From: Kevin Schuchmann via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Saturday, April 8, 2023 12:05 PM To: amsat bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] CP210x drivers Hello All, I was running on the CP210x 5/7/2018 ver.10.1.2 driver on my win 11 22H2 pc and SatPC32 ver 12.18 to my IC-9700 and everything was working fine. Then Windows update offered an update for CP210x to ver 11.2.0 and once installed the IC-9700 would no longer switch bands reliably nor set frequencies correctly all the time. Switching back to the old driver fixed everything. So just a FYI YMMV. 73 Kevin WA7FWF

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-10 19:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 10 Apr '23

10 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-10 19:00 UTC Quick list ofscheduled contacts and events: About GagarinFrom Space, Vologda College of Communications and InformationTechnologies, Vologda, Russia, directvia RU1QM (***) The ISS callsignis presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlinkfrequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz Thelatest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduledcrewmember is Dimitri Petelin The ARISS mentoris RV3DR Contact wassuccessful Sat 2023-04-08 10:35 UTC (***) Congratulationsto the Vologda students, Dimitri, andmentor RV3DR! (***) About GagarinFrom Space, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, Russia,direct via R2FDB (***) The ISS callsignis presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlinkfrequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz Thelatest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduledcrewmember is Sergey Prokopyev The ARISS mentoris RV3DR Contact wassuccessful Sun 2023-04-09 11:20 UTC (***) Congratulationsto the Kaliningrad students, Sergey, and mentor RV3DR! (***) Yekaterinburg,Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsignis presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlinkfrequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz Thelatest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduledcrewmember is Sergey Prokopyev The ARISS mentoris RV3DR Contactis go for Wed 2023-04-12 09:05 UTC Shchelkovo, Russia, direct viaTBD The ISS callsign is presentlyscheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency ispresently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on theoperation mode can be found athttps://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember isAndrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Wed 2023-04-1210:35 UTC Vyborg, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presentlyscheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency ispresently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on theoperation mode can be found athttps://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember isAndrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-1509:50 UTC Mohammad BinRashid Space Centre, Dubai, UAE, direct via A68MBR The ISS callsignis presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The downlinkfrequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz Thelatest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduledcrewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV The ARISS mentoris ON6TI Contactis go for: Tue 2023-04-18 10:43:28 UTC 77 deg (***) West MichiganAviation Academy, High School, Grand Rapids, MI, direct via W8ISS The ISS callsignis presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlinkfrequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz Thelatest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduledcrewmember is Sultan Al Neyadi KI5VTV (***) The ARISS mentoris KD8COJ Contactis go for: Thu 2023-04-20 18:20:54 UTC 29 deg (***) Montross MiddleSchool, Montross, VA, Multi-point telebridge via K6DUE (***) The ISS callsignis presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***) The downlinkfrequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz Thelatest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduledcrewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB (***) The ARISS mentoris AA4KN Contactis go for: Fri 2023-04-21 17:34:31 UTC 37 deg (***) Agrupamento de Escolas João de Barros, Corroios, PortugalAND Escola Secundária da Baixa da Banheira, Moita, Portugal, direct via CS5SS The ISS callsignis presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The downlinkfrequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz Thelatest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduledcrewmember is Steve Bowen KI5BKB (***) The ARISS mentoris IKØUSO Contactis go for: Sat 2023-04-22 12:06:44 UTC 60 deg (***) Special congratulations to Sergey RV3DR who has nowmentored 202 schools! (***) The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all theyhave to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on thecrossband repeater. So give a listen, youjust never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbitalprediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has beenupdated as of 2023-04-10 19:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of allscheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLPand 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 beenupdated as of 2023-04-10 19:00 UTC. (***) https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and Isuspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearingthe crew make general contacts. First offthe crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pickup the microphone and talk. Also, one needsto be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow inorder to schedule the school contacts. Hopefullythis 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 mostcommon times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hourafter waking and before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usuallyfree 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 thatthe packet system is active. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; theARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The latest information on the operationmode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latestlist 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 willbe on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is havingon schools and the public in general. Assuch, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone withnear-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelleddue 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 thissite. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact maybe found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS ContactApplications (United States) Call forProposals The nextproposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an AmateurRadio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens February 20, 2023 forcontacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. This proposal isdue to ARISS by March 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Findmore information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Pleasedirect any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For futureproposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelinesand proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radioon the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of internationalamateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International SpaceStation (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur SatelliteCorporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS NationalLab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goalof ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew membersaboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during theseradio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space,space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS ContactApplications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools andYouth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in settingup an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Stationare invited to submit an application from September to October and from Februaryto April. Please referto 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 ContactApplications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizationsoutside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriateregional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed,send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure whichaddress to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; theywill forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application,go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canadaand 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 receivelistener 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 otherwisenoted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made viathe 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 beenchanged to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to otherARISS 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 broughtback to earth for troubleshooting. Pleasemonitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website forcomplete details. Look for the buttons indicatingHam Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, mightbe able to provide some insight. ContactKerry 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 202 (***) Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were allreviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed, and new oneshave been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to knowabout, please let me know. Total numberof ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1618. (***) Each schoolcounts as 1 event. Total numberof ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1527. (***) Each contactmay have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total numberof ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feelfree to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The followingUS states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the VirginIslands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL informationmay be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS,IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequencychart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correctionas of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check outthe 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 SufanaAJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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AMSAT Ambassadopr Life
by Clint Bradford 09 Apr '23

09 Apr '23

I am taking Thursday, May 11 off “normal” work to give a satellite presentation to a wonderful club in Great Britain at Noon my time … Then, at 4:30PM, another presentation to a respected club in Florida … Trying to find a West Coast club for a 7-8PM start time … (grin) Clint K6LCS Work-Sat.com <http://work-sat.com/> 909-999-SATS (7287)

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ANS-099 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins for April 9
by Mark Johns, K0JM 09 Apr '23

09 Apr '23

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-099 In this edition: * NASA Selects Three Hams for Artemis Mission * TAPR/AMSAT Banquet to Be Held May 19 * AMSAT Discord Server Available * Wordsmiths Wanted by AMSAT * VUCC Satellite Standing April 2023 * INSPIRE.Sat 7 Launch Imminent * No Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution * 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-099 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 April 09 NASA Selects Three Hams for Artemis Mission NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. The agencies revealed the crew members on Monday, April 3, during an event at Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. The crew assignments are as follows: Commander Reid Wiseman, KF5LKT, Pilot Victor Glover, KI5BKC, Mission Specialist Christina Hammock Koch, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, KF5LKU. They will work as a team to execute an ambitious set of demonstrations during the flight test. Presently scheduled for November of 2024, the approximately 10-day Artemis II flight test will launch on the agency’s powerful Space Launch System rocket, prove the Orion spacecraft’s life-support systems, and validate the capabilities and techniques needed for humans to live and work in deep space. The flight, set to build upon the successful uncrewed Artemis I mission completed in December, 2022 will set the stage for the first woman and first person of color on the Moon through the Artemis program, paving the way for future for long-term human exploration missions to the Moon, and eventually Mars. This is the agency’s Moon to Mars exploration approach. This will be Wiseman’s second trip into space, serving previously as a flight engineer aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for Expedition 41 from May through November 2014. Wiseman has logged more than 165 days in space, including almost 13 hours as lead spacewalker during two trips outside the orbital complex. He participated in ARISS contacts during the mission. The mission will also be Glover’s second spaceflight, serving previously as pilot on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1, which landed May 2, 2021, after 168 days in space. As a flight engineer aboard the space station for Expedition 64, he contributed to scientific investigations, technology demonstrations, and participated in four spacewalks. He also made numerous ARISS school contacts from the ISS. Koch also will be making her second flight into space on the Artemis II mission. She served as flight engineer aboard the space station for Expedition 59, 60, and 61. Koch set a record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman with a total of 328 days in space and participated in the first all-female spacewalks. Representing Canada, Hansen is making his first flight to space. A colonel in the Canadian Armed Forces and former fighter pilot, Hansen holds a Bachelor of Science in space science from Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston, Ontario, and a Master of Science in physics from the same institution in 2000, with a research focus on Wide Field of View Satellite Tracking. He was one of two recruits selected by CSA in May 2009 through the third Canadian Astronaut Recruitment Campaign and has served as Capcom in NASA's Mission Control Center at Johnson and, in 2017, became the first Canadian to be entrusted with leading a NASA astronaut class, leading the training of astronaut candidates from the United States and Canada. Although a Canadian citizen, he holds a U.S. Amateur license and callsign. [ANS thanks NASA 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 14th Annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet to Be Held May 19 The 14th annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet will be held at the Kohler Presidential Banquet Center on Friday, May 19th at 18:30 EDT. This dinner is always a highlight of the TAPR (Tucson Amateur Packet Radio) and AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corp.) activities during the Dayton Hamvention. This year's banquet speaker will be announced in the coming weeks. The Kohler Presidential Banquet Center is located at 4548 Presidential Way, Kettering, Ohio - about 20 minutes away from the Greene County Fairgrounds. Tickets ($60 each) may be purchased from the AMSAT store ( https://www.amsat.org/product/2023-tapr-amsat-joint-hamvention-banquet-regi…). The banquet ticket purchase deadline is Friday, May 12th. Banquet tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the AMSAT booth. There will be no tickets to pick up at the AMSAT booth. Tickets purchased on-line will be maintained on a list with check-in at the door at the banquet center. Seating is limited to the number of meals reserved with the Kohler caterers based on the number of tickets sold by the deadline. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Discord Server Available The AMSAT IT Team has issued a reminder that one of several communication services that AMSAT-NA maintains for the greater amateur radio community is the AMSAT Discord server. General information about the Discord server may be found at https://www.amsat.org/amsat-discord-server/ For those already familiar with Discord, the direct link to join the server is https://discord.com/invite/xbTXcPJHyt Although often hidden in the background (QRN perhaps?), the AMSAT-NA IT Volunteer Team works very hard to maintain, and improve, services such as the Mailman lists (reflectors), the callsign e-mail forwarding service, the AMSAT-NA website, the TLE (Keps) server, the GitLab instance, and the Discord server. Together with other volunteers, the team does its best to deliver services that work for YOU. Those who have an interest in volunteering for AMSAT-NA, and have Linux server administration, programming/DevOps experience, or other experience in IT, please contact the team at IT(a)amsat.org. We would love to talk more about how you might contribute to our community. [ANS thanks Matthew Alberti, KM4EXS, AMSAT IT Team for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Wordsmiths Wanted by AMSAT Some hams have the skills to build satellites, others can code software apps. But even for those who aren't the technical type, there are still ways to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! AMSAT News Service (ANS) is always eager to have volunteers as editors of the weekly bulletins. Editors gather news items related to amateur satellite operations and package them for distribution worldwide. The process requires attention to detail on matters of grammar, spelling, and style -- but soldering or programming skills are not required, and the time commitment is flexible. For more information, contact k0jm at amsat.org [ANS thanks Mark Johns, K0JM, ANS Senior Editor, 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 April 2023 The following is the VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for March 01, 2023 to April 01, 2023. -------------------------------------------- CALLSIGN March April KO4MA 1786 1933 AA5PK 1162 1282 N8RO 1173 1230 VE1CWJ 609 1000 KF7R 925 950 N0JE 879 883 K9UO 777 813 NS3L 785 800 DL2GRC 725 750 N4UFO (EM95) New 730 W8LR 703 725 EA2AA 665 675 KQ4DO 600 633 KG0D 415 600 KB1HY 457 521 WB7QXU 400 451 VA7LM 104 400 WA2FHJ New 321 JG6CDH 235 305 VA3VGR 209 302 EA3TA 200 301 AG7NR 200 250 HB9RYZ New 248 HC2FG 154 239 XE2YWH 114 235 JE1TNL 150 201 JA1QJI 109 200 WD9EWK (DM22) 195 198 WD9EWK (DM23) 192 195 N6PAZ 121 177 WD9EWK (DM42) 171 175 KB9DAK 108 164 NK0S 150 159 JS1LQI 101 155 F6EQD New 130 DL5KUA New 128 PV8DX/P New 110 BH8DKD New 102 DL3RTL New 102 E29AHU New 101 KN4NN New 100 N9ZTS New 100 --------------------------------------------- Congratulations to the new VUCC holders. BH8DKD is first VUCC Satellite holder from China and OM10 E29AHU is first VUCC Satellite holder from Thailand and NK93 N4UFO is first VUCC Satellite holder from EM34 PV8DX is first VUCC Satellite holder from FJ92 F6EQD is first VUCC Satellite holder from JN05 DL5KUA is first VUCC Satellite holder from JO53 [ANS thanks Jon Goering, N7AZ, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- INSPIRE.Sat 7 Launch Imminent The INSPIRE-Sat 7 satellite is scheduled to be launched on the SpaceX Transporter 7 mission on 11 April 2023 at 06:48 UTC. The INSPIRE-Sat 7 satellite is a university project carried out by the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines (France) on behalf of LATMOS (UVSQ, Sorbonne University, Université Paris Saclay, CNRS). This satellite is a demonstrator for experimenting new technologies with a strong involvement of students. This satellite allows the experimentation of miniaturized remote sensing sensors that could be used for multi-point observation of essential climate variables (ECV) and the ionosphere. INSPIRE-Sat 7 carries : * A 435.200 MHz telemetry channel with BPSK mode - GR3UH 9k6 * An FM transponder with an uplink of 145.830 MHz and a downlink of 435.200 MHz. The FM transponder is expected to be active at least twice a month, depending on the satellite power budget. * The SPINO card that will be activated for experimentation To receive the telemetry, a software has been developed: KissTool. It is available for Windows & Linux: Linux: https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118791/?tmstv=1680945385 Windows : https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118784/?tmstv=1680945385 The user manual is available in French ( https://site.amsat-f.org/josast-kisstool/ ) and English ( https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/… ) [ANS thanks Christophe Merceur, AMSAT-Francophone president, 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 April 6 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/ As of April 6, there are no additions or deletions to the weekly AMSAT-NA TLE distribution. [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, 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: Collège Saint-Anatoile, Salins-Les-Bains, France, telebridge via ON4ISS. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS. The scheduled crewmember is Steve Bowen, KI5BKB. The ARISS mentor is F6ICS. Contact was successful: Friday 2023-04-07 14:27:26 UTC 86 degrees elevation. Congratulations to the Collège Saint-Anatoile students, Steve, and mentor F6ICS! Specific link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/live_stream?channel=UCy6st8UemV-88B0PbRlT5sw Otherwise: School Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@technofg/streams Vologda, Russia, direct via TBD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS. The scheduled crewmember is Dimitri Petelin. The ARISS mentor is RV3DR. Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-08 10:35 UTC Upcoming Kaliningrad, Russia, direct via TBD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS. The scheduled crewmember is Sergey Prokopyev. The ARISS mentor is RV3DR. Contact is go for Sunday 2023-04-09 11:20 UTC Yekaterinburg, Russia, direct via TBD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS. The scheduled crewmember is Sergey Prokopyev. The ARISS mentor is RV3DR. Contact is go for Wednesday 2023-04-12 09:05 UTC Shchelkovo, Russia, direct via TBD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS. The scheduled crewmember is Andrey Fediaev. The ARISS mentor is RV3DR. Contact is go for Wednesday 2023-04-12 10:35 UTC Vyborg, Russia, direct via TBD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS. The scheduled crewmember is Andrey Fediaev. The ARISS mentor is RV3DR. Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-15 09:50 UTC 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 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. 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 On April 9 Doug, VA7LM, will be making a quick trip and travelling through CO55 and CO64, possibly others. Look for him after 1600z mostly linear sats. He will update via Twitter if he has coverage. Ray, KN2K, hopes to be QRV from the FM28/FM29 gridline in Delaware on 11 April. Watch his Twitter and/or https://www.amsat.org/satellite-info/upcoming-satellite-operations/ for updates. Jerry, W8LR, will rove in West Virginia, EM88, on 15 & 16 April: 2334z 15th IO-117 Asia, NA, SA, EU, AF, Eur-Asia 0335z 16th IO-117 SA, NA, AF, EU, Eur-Asia 1643z 16th RS-44 SA, NA, EU (ed: I do not have QRG info) 1729z 16th IO-117 SA, NA, EU, Eur-Asia 2150z 16th IO-117 AS, NA, SA, EU, AF, Eur-Asia Log as W8LR/R Nick, M1DDD will operate as MM1DDD/P on 18-22 April IO74/IO75 18th IO66/IO76 19th & 20th IO67/IO77 21st IO86 22nd Watch Nick’s Twitter and/or https://www.amsat.org/satellite-info/upcoming-satellite-operations/ for updates. [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. AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, has a few satellite presentations scheduled... Omaha, Nebraska - 04/14 Tennessee - 04/20 Pennsylvania - 05/02 Ohio, tailored to young students and the ISS - 05/08 Great Britain - 05/11 Think a 75-minute presentation on “working the easy satellites” would be appropriate for your club or event? Let Clint know! He has NEVER given the exact same show twice: EACH of the 150+ presentations so far has been customized/tailored to their audiences. An email message received after a recent presentation: "I really enjoyed Clint’s presentation last night. The fact that he had taken the time to research and know something about his audience and welcomed interaction made it very informative and enjoyable. This was a refreshing change from many canned YouTube presentations I’ve tried to watch, which were poorly done, fuzzy video or muddy audio, or a badly prepared presenter stumbling his way through, with any valuable info lost along the way. Thanks for hooking this one up.” [ANS thanks Clint Bradford, K6LCS, and the AMSAT Events page for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Lockheed Martin announced a subsidiary called Crescent Space which will develop a lunar communications network called Parsec, starting with two 250kg spacecraft in lunar orbit. Details may be found at https://lmt.co/43hWWE6 (ANS thanks Jeff Davis, KE9V, AMSAT Secretary, for the above information) + The combination of Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center hosted 57 launches in 2022, more than any other launch range in the world and more launches than any other country except China. For now, the level of launch activity at the Cape remains manageable. But warning signs are emerging. One is that the Cape is effectively full. The infrastructure to support those launch sites, such as power, commodities and roads, is aging. (ANS thanks SpaceNews for the above information) + Two Roscosmos cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut took a short ride around the space station inside the Soyuz MS-23 crew ship relocating it from the Poisk module to the Prichal docking module early Thursday, April 6. Commander Sergey Prokopyev guided the MS-23 to its new docking port flanked by flight engineers Dmitri Petelin and Frank Rubio. The relocation opens up Poisk’s airlock for future Roscosmos spacewalks in Orlan spacesuits and frees its docking port for the upcoming ISS Progress 84 resupply mission. (ANS thanks NASA for the above information) + Launch company Virgin Orbit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy April 4, having failed to achieve financial orbit after burning through more than $1 billion. (ANS thanks SpaceNews 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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CP210x drivers
by Kevin Schuchmann 08 Apr '23

08 Apr '23

Hello All, I was running on the CP210x 5/7/2018 ver.10.1.2 driver on my win 11 22H2 pc and SatPC32 ver 12.18 to my IC-9700 and everything was working fine. Then Windows update offered an update for CP210x to ver 11.2.0 and once installed the IC-9700 would no longer switch bands reliably nor set frequencies correctly all the time. Switching back to the old driver fixed everything. So just a FYI YMMV. 73Kevin WA7FWF

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INSPIRE.Sat 7 in orbit on 11 April 2023, be ready for it!
by christophe.mcr 08 Apr '23

08 Apr '23

Dear all The INSPIRE-Sat 7 satellite is scheduled to be launched on the SpaceX Transporter 7 mission on 11 April 2023 at 06:48 UTC . The INSPIRE-Sat 7 satellite is a university project carried out by the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin en Yvelines (France) on behalf of LATMOS (UVSQ, Sorbonne University, Université Paris Saclay, CNRS). This satellite is a demonstrator for experimenting new technologies with a strong involvement of students. This satellite allows the experimentation of miniaturized remote sensing sensors that could be used for multi-point observation of essential climate variables (ECV) and the ionosphere. INSPIRE-Sat 7 carries : - *A 435.200 MHz telemetry channel with BPSK mode - GR3UH 9k6* - An FM transponder with an uplink of 145.830 MHz and a downlink of 435.200 MHz. The FM transponder is expected to be active at least twice a month, depending on the satellite power budget. - The SPINO card that will be activated for experimentation To receive the telemetry, a software has been developed: *KissTool* . It is available for Windows & Linux: Linux: https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118791/?tmstv=1680945385 Windows : https://site.amsat-f.org/download/118784/?tmstv=1680945385 The user manual is available in French ( https://site.amsat-f.org/josast-kisstool/ ) and English ( https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/… <https://code.electrolab.fr/xtof/josast/-/blob/27-new-application-for-spino/…> ) 73's Christophe

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-08 02:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 08 Apr '23

08 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-08 02:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Collège Saint-Anatoile, Salins-Les-Bains, France, telebridge via ON4ISS 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 F6ICS Contact was successful: Fri 2023-04-07 14:27:26 UTC 86 deg (***) Congratulations to the Collège Saint-Anatoile students, Steve, and mentor F6ICS (***) Specific link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/live_stream?channel=UCy6st8UemV-88B0PbRlT5sw Otherwise: School Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@technofg/streams Vologda, 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 Dimitri Petelin The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-08 10:35 UTC Kaliningrad, 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 Sergey Prokopyev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sun 2023-04-09 11:20 UTC (***) Yekaterinburg, 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 Sergey Prokopyev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Wed 2023-04-12 09:05 UTC Shchelkovo, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Wed 2023-04-12 10:35 UTC Vyborg, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-15 09:50 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 2023-04-08 02:30 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 2023-04-08 02:30 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 200 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1616. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1525. (***) 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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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-06 03:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 06 Apr '23

06 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-06 03:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Collège Saint-Anatoile, Salins-Les-Bains, France, telebridge via ON4ISS 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 F6ICS Contact is go for: Fri 2023-04-07 14:27:26 UTC 86 deg Specific link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/live_stream?channel=UCy6st8UemV-88B0PbRlT5sw Otherwise: School Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@technofg/streams Vologda, 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 Dimitri Petelin The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-08 10:35 UTC Kaliningrad, 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 Sergey Prokopyev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sun 2023-04-09 11:20 UTC (***) Yekaterinburg, 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 Sergey Prokopyev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Wed 2023-04-12 09:05 UTC Shchelkovo, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Wed 2023-04-12 10:35 UTC Vyborg, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-15 09:50 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 2023-04-06 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 2023-04-01 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 200 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1615. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1524. 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: Geo-locating stations from amateurs satellites
by Nico Janssen 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

I don't remember those experiments. But it is not as complicated as it may seem. This is used routinely by satellites carrying SAR equipment. Of course you have to start with accurate, up-to-date TLEs for the involved satellite. Then you measure the doppler curve of the received signal. You subtract the doppler curve that is caused by the passage of the satellite of your receive location, which can be calculated from the satellite TLE. The result will be the doppler curve that is caused by the passage of the satellite of the transmitter location. The combination of that doppler curve and the TLE can then be used to calculate the transmitter's geographical location. For accurate results the frequency of the transmitter, the receiver and the satellite equipment must be very stable. 73, Nico PA0DLO On 05-04-2023 05:30, Ashhar Farhan via AMSAT-BB wrote: > I do remember some experiments in the 1980s AMSAT newsletter of > attempts at using doppler to geo-locate ground stations. Does anyone > here remember those? This worked only on the linear satellites. > The idea is to be able to locate emergency beacons or APRS from the > emission analysis alone. > - f > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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Geo-locating stations from amateurs satellites
by Ashhar Farhan 05 Apr '23

05 Apr '23

I do remember some experiments in the 1980s AMSAT newsletter of attempts at using doppler to geo-locate ground stations. Does anyone here remember those? This worked only on the linear satellites. The idea is to be able to locate emergency beacons or APRS from the emission analysis alone. - f

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ARISS News Release No. 23-14
by David Jordan 04 Apr '23

04 Apr '23

ARISS News Release No.23-14 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at Collège Saint-Anatoile, Salins-Les-Bains, France April4, 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 CollègeSaint-Anatoile, located in Salins-Les-Bains, France. ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateurradio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew memberswith ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. Saint Anatoile secondary school is a French private catholicschool located in a rural area in the department of Jura (258,000 population),Burgundy, Franche Comté region. In conjunction with hosting this ARISS contact,the school has developed a 2-year "ARISScontact" project to provide students a real opportunity to discover and understandan environment that is unknown to most of them. The objectives of the projectare to deepen the scientific and linguistic knowledge of the students throughworkshops, and various STEM projects incorporated in their curriculum. All students participated in the project (about 100pupils aged 11 to 14). Supporting this contact are members of the amateur radioclub (F6KSD) and radio amateurs of the AssocitionRéseau des Emetteurs Français (R.E.F.25) who held workshops for students in grades6 and 9. These workshops covered topics that included: an introduction toamateur radio, Morse code, Q code, radio directional-finding, rules ofcommunicating on amateur satellites (using satellite QO-100), orbital mechanics,wave propagation, and much more. This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask theirquestions of Astronaut Steve Bowen, amateur radio call sign KI5BKB. 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 Aartselaar, Belgium. The amateurradio volunteer team at the ground station will use the callsign ON4ISS, to establishand maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for April 7, 2023 at 4:27 pm CEST (France) (14:27:26 UTC,10:27 am EDT, 9:27 am CDT, 8:27 am MST,7:27 am PDT). The public is invitedto watch the live stream at: https://www.youtube.com/embed/live_stream?channel=UCy6st8UemV-88B0PbRlT5sw or the school Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@technofg/streams _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.Can the effects of global warming be seen from the Space Station? 2.Does weightlessness change the way you breathe? 3.Do you plant seeds in order to have vegetables and eat them? 4.Do you still have the notion of time inside the ISS? 5.What did you like the most when you first entered the ISS? 6.Why did you want to become an astronaut? 7.How is it possible to sleep in the space station with weightlessness? 8.Have you discovered anything unusual or strange during your last missions? 9.How can the Space Station supply itself with electricity? 10.How do you feel to be one of the few people to go into space? 11.What do you do with your waste? 12.What do you do if someone gets hurt? 13.What is the interest of weightlessness in your research? 14.What constraints do you encounter when you return to Earth in order to regain anormal life? 15.How long is the air reserve of the spacesuits? 16.How do you cook in space? 17.How did you feel during the take-off of the shuttle? 18.Is it hard to walk when you come back on Earth? 19.What is the best activity you have done in space so far? 20.How do you feel weightlessness now, as you are talking to us? 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 2023-04-04 20:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 04 Apr '23

04 Apr '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-04-04 20:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Collège Saint-Anatoile, Salins-Les-Bains, France, telebridge via ON4ISS 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 F6ICS Contact is go for: Fri 2023-04-07 14:27:26 UTC 86 deg Specific link: https://www.youtube.com/embed/live_stream?channel=UCy6st8UemV-88B0PbRlT5sw (***) Otherwise: School Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@technofg/streams (***) Vologda, 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 Dimitri Petelin The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-08 10:35 UTC (***) Yekaterinburg, 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 Sergey Prokopyev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Wed 2023-04-12 09:05 UTC (***) Shchelkovo, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Wed 2023-04-12 10:35 UTC (***) Vyborg, 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 Andrey Fediaev The ARISS mentor is RV3DR Contact is go for Sat 2023-04-15 09:50 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 2023-04-04 20:30 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 2023-04-01 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 200 Francesco IKØWGF with 150 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** 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 1615. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1524. 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: Satpc32 controlling two radios.
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 04 Apr '23

04 Apr '23

At 02:04 PM 4/4/2023 +0000, you wrote: >Hi, > >SatPC32 stores theÂ configuration setting. So it starts with the >configuration that you used last When you start a second instance and >change the settingsÂ the second instance will work with these settings. >But you can't save the two different settings. At the next program start >both instances start with the same (last) configuration and therefore with >equal settings. > >But there is a way toÂ run two instances of SatPC32 with two completely >different configurations at the same time inclusive rotor and CAT control >and storingÂ of all settings. >Of course, this only makes sense if you use 2 independent rotor / antenna >systems and multiple radios. EACHÂ instance requires either a satellite >transceiver orÂ two separate non-satellite radios, one for RX (Radio 1) >and one for TX (Radio 2) and the necessary ports etc. > >To run two instances you need aÂ 2nd SatPC32.exe file in the SatPC32 >program folder. The name must be different of course, e.g. SatPC32_2.exe. > >The 2nd programÂ file must be permanently set to a specific configuration >- say configuration 4 - Â regardless of the configuration chosen in menu >Setup > Configuration. So, a modified file is required (the modification >requires only 2 lines of code). Some years agao I have uploaded a file >SatPC32_2.exe for a friend of mine. It works fix with configuration 4: ><http://www.dk1tb.de/SatPC32_2.exe>www.dk1tb.de/SatPC32_2.exe > >For the 1st SatPC32.exeÂ you can choose Configurations 1 - 3 with >different settings. . >(For CAT control of the IC-9700 this file should be used because the other >one is some years old.) > >To avoid hardware conflicts rotor and CAT control are disabled (default) >with the 2nd file, but the functions can be enabled (SatPC32 menu ? > >Auxiliary Files > DivOptions.SQF). > >Of course, everyone is solely responsible for avoiding hardware conflicts. > >73s > >Erich, DK1TB Hi Erich, Thank you so much for the help my friend. Is there also a setting to command Satpc32ISS the configuration to use at program start when neither SatPC32.exe or SatPC32_2.exe are running? KB7ADL

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Re: who is going to Cubesat workshop in SLO
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 04 Apr '23

04 Apr '23

I am jealous of you guys. I will make it out there one of these years. Once you get back please write about your experience here on the BB (or a Journal article) de KM1P Joe ________________________________________ From: Jonathan Brandenburg via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 11:27 AM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: who is going to Cubesat workshop in SLO I'll be at CDW! Jonathan Brandenburg On 4/4/23 09:20, nick via AMSAT-BB wrote: Who on the list is going to the CubeSat workshop? Good news the CAPE team got an ELaNTa launch anyone else made the list? 73”s 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://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 -- Jonathan Brandenburg Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 1-214-213-1066

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Re: who is going to Cubesat workshop in SLO
by Jonathan Brandenburg 04 Apr '23

04 Apr '23

I'll be at CDW! Jonathan Brandenburg On 4/4/23 09:20, nick via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > Who on the list is going to the CubeSat workshop? > > Good news the CAPE team got an ELaNTa launch anyone else made the list? > > 73”s > > 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 athttps://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences athttps://mailman.amsat.org -- Jonathan Brandenburg Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 1-214-213-1066

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