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Re: Falconsat-3, the end is near! TX to be turned ON 1910 UTC 19 Jan 2023
by Jean Marc Momple 19 Jan '23

19 Jan '23

Mark, Thanks for the infos. On my side I am already on a 24/7 watch for F3 re-entry. For all, I wish also to confirm that the Mauritius Amateur Radio Society (MARS) will issue a special Award for the last formal (AMSAT Leaderboard/Satnogs) reported signals from F3, additionally a MO-112 postal first day cover will be sent to the winner with the certificate. The purpose is to encourage all to get the maximum of information and try to locate the approximate re-entry location of F3 and compare same with calculated one. Good luck to all with F3 last signals. Jean Marc (3B8DU) > On Jan 19, 2023, at 4:01 PM, Mark L. Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Hi all, > > Current predictions for Falconsat-3 reentry seem to converge around late (UTC) 21 Jan 2023 to early (UTC) 22 Jan 2023. Therefore, I plan to command TX ON about 1910 UTC today, 19 Jan 2023, with battery management OFF. In recent weeks, it has survived this for 24-30 hours--at which time I have turned it OFF. So, this will be right on the margins for battery vs. reentry, but we're going to "flame out" either way :) Good luck with listening over the next couple of days.. TLEs here are current daily https://www.amsat.org/tle/current/daily.all <https://www.amsat.org/tle/current/daily.all> Or you may need to get them directly from Space-Track.. Reports here deeply appreciated! https://www.amsat.org/status/ <https://www.amsat.org/status/> > > 73! > > > Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] > AMSAT Director and Command Station > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Yaesu 5400b azimuth pot
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 19 Jan '23

19 Jan '23

At 01:50 AM 1/19/2023 +0000, gary_mayfield(a)hotmail.comwrote: >Vince, > > I have repaired several 5400 rotators (I no longer own > one). The pot can often be repaired. There is a small wire connecting the > center of the pot to the solder lug (this will make sense when you see > it). The wire twists as the pot and rotator rotate. It will often fail at > the solder joint making intermittent contact causing the position > indication to jump and/or have dead zones. Replace the small wire and it > will work another 10 years or so. Thanks to everyone for advice on the azimuth pot, I'll give Yaesu parts a call and cross my fingers. Amazing the rotor worked this long with no problems or maintenance. Has anyone found a video on the web of disassembly and re-assembly of the rotor, with important points to be aware of? I only want to disassemble just enough to work on the pot and its connecting wires. From my testing I'm sure it's a combination of bad pot and connecting wires. Issue only manifests itself from around 300 to 0 degrees azimuth with it occurring at different spots in that location depending on whether it's rotating clockwise or counter clockwise . The ohms reading across pins one and three drops from 500 ohms to around 200 ohms or less. Testing resistance between pins 1 and 2 when rotating, smooth 0 to 500 ohms, Between pins 2 and 3 when rotating is where I get the resistance hiccup. It won't keep me off the birds, but I'll mainly only be able to do satellite passes that are east of me until fixed. KB7ADL

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Re: Falconsat-3, the end is near! TX to be turned ON 1910 UTC 19 Jan 2023
by Pedro Converso 19 Jan '23

19 Jan '23

Hi Mark, Follows possible calculated reentry location of FS-3 http://amsat.org.ar/fs3reentry.jpg 73, lu7abf, Pedro PS: using http://amsat.org.ar/pass?satx=falconsat&date=21/01/2023%2003:35 At this url end, a future local date/time can be set as DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM TLEs at http://amsat.org.ar/keps.txt are updated every 3 hours on this application Program to download for reentry calculation at http://amsat.org.ar/satevo.zip (corrected) On 1/19/23, Mark L. Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Hi all, > > Current predictions for Falconsat-3 reentry seem to converge around late > (UTC) 21 Jan 2023 to early (UTC) 22 Jan 2023. Therefore, I plan to command > TX ON about 1910 UTC today, 19 Jan 2023, with battery management OFF. In > recent weeks, it has survived this for 24-30 hours--at which time I have > turned it OFF. So, this will be right on the margins for battery vs. > reentry, but we're going to "flame out" either way :) Good luck with > listening over the next couple of days.. TLEs here are current daily > https://www.amsat.org/tle/current/daily.all Or you may need to get them > directly from Space-Track.. Reports here deeply appreciated! > https://www.amsat.org/status/ > > 73! > > > Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] > AMSAT Director and Command Station >

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Re: Falconsat-3, the end is near! TX to be turned ON 1910 UTC 19 Jan 2023
by Pedro Converso 19 Jan '23

19 Jan '23

Hi Mark, Follows possible calculated reentry location of FS-3 http://amsat.org.ar/fs3reentry.jpg 73, lu7abf, Pedro PS: using http://amsat.org.ar/pass?satx=falconsat&date=21/01/2023%2003:35 At this url end, a future local date/time can be set as DD/MM/YYYY HH:MM TLEs at http://amsat.org.ar/keps.txt are updated every 3 hours on this application Program to download for reentry calculation at http://amsat.org.ar/sattevo.zip On 1/19/23, Mark L. Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Hi all, > > Current predictions for Falconsat-3 reentry seem to converge around late > (UTC) 21 Jan 2023 to early (UTC) 22 Jan 2023. Therefore, I plan to command > TX ON about 1910 UTC today, 19 Jan 2023, with battery management OFF. In > recent weeks, it has survived this for 24-30 hours--at which time I have > turned it OFF. So, this will be right on the margins for battery vs. > reentry, but we're going to "flame out" either way :) Good luck with > listening over the next couple of days.. TLEs here are current daily > https://www.amsat.org/tle/current/daily.all Or you may need to get them > directly from Space-Track.. Reports here deeply appreciated! > https://www.amsat.org/status/ > > 73! > > > Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] > AMSAT Director and Command Station >

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Re: Yaesu 5400b azimuth potentiometer
by Gary 19 Jan '23

19 Jan '23

Vince, I have repaired several 5400 rotators (I no longer own one). The pot can often be repaired. There is a small wire connecting the center of the pot to the solder lug (this will make sense when you see it). The wire twists as the pot and rotator rotate. It will often fail at the solder joint making intermittent contact causing the position indication to jump and/or have dead zones. Replace the small wire and it will work another 10 years or so. They are not the same pots being used in the 5500. The AC version of the 5500 uses a more traditional looking pot. They are both 500 Ohm wirewound pots. I have not been inside the even newer 5500DC. The last time I called (long ago) Yaesu was still willing to sell either. An exact replacement is available for the pot in the 5500 on eBay for less money, but you have to wait for shipping. Feel free to reply and I will dig up the link. It is possible to substitute a ‘standard’ 500 Ohm pot into the 5500. The one in the 5400 is a little more unique. 73, Joe kk0sd From: mikflathead--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 6:46 PM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org; vlfiscus(a)mcn.net Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Yaesu 5400b azimuth potentiometer Isn't the azimuth rotor something they still make. 800 model? Mike -----Original Message----- From: Jim_WØNBC via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org<mailto:[email protected]>> To: Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL <vlfiscus(a)mcn.net<mailto:[email protected]>>; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wed, Jan 18, 2023 7:13 pm Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Yaesu 5400b azimuth potentiometer Call Yaesu parts and check. Phone number I have is Yaesu Tech Help (714) 827-7600 Hope this helps. Jim, W0NBC Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone<https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS> On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 5:51 PM, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Bummer, The azimuth pot on my 27 year old Yaesu 5400 is going out. I couldn't locate a parts source online or equivalent replacement. Still doing testing to determine extent of problem. Does Yaesu still sell parts for the 5400? 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<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<https://mailman.amsat.org/>

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Amazon Smile Program
by Bruce 19 Jan '23

19 Jan '23

I just received this email from Amazon as I have been the administrator with Amazon for our Smile account. I would personally like to thank all of those who over the years purchased products from Amazon and graciously selected AMSAT as their charity of choice. Since 2013, I placed 521 qualifying orders amounting to $130.30 being donated to AMSAT as of 01/17/23. In total from all of you, AMSAT was donated $9,366.77 as of 11/30/22. As we have roughly one month left for your purchases to count for donations to AMSAT, let's go out with a "Smile". Let's give it a last hurrah. I do not think anyone new can select Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, only those that have been donating can continue through February 20th. 73...bruce Here is part of the email received. *Dear customer,* In 2013, we launched AmazonSmile to make it easier for customers to support their favorite charities. However, after almost a decade, the program has not grown to create the impact that we had originally hoped. With so many eligible organizations—more than 1 million globally—our ability to have an impact was often spread too thin. We are writing to let you know that we plan to wind down AmazonSmile by February 20, 2023. We will continue to pursue and invest in other areas where we’ve seen we can make meaningful change—from building affordable housing to providing access to computer science education for students in underserved communities to using our logistics infrastructure and technology to assist broad communities impacted by natural disasters. -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Member 2016-2024 ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0200z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 athttp://www.amsatnet.com Podcast athttp://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/amsat

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Re: Yaesu 5400b azimuth potentiometer
by mikflathead＠aol.com 19 Jan '23

19 Jan '23

Isn't the azimuth rotor something they still make. 800 model? Mike -----Original Message----- From: Jim_WØNBC via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> To: Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL <vlfiscus(a)mcn.net>; amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Sent: Wed, Jan 18, 2023 7:13 pm Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Yaesu 5400b azimuth potentiometer Call Yaesu parts and check. Phone number I have is Yaesu Tech Help (714) 827-7600 Hope this helps. Jim, W0NBC Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 5:51 PM, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Bummer, The azimuth pot on my 27 year old Yaesu 5400 is going out. I couldn't locate a parts source online or equivalent replacement. Still doing testing to determine extent of problem. Does Yaesu still sell parts for the 5400? KB7ADL ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Yaesu 5400b azimuth potentiometer
by Jim_WØNBC 19 Jan '23

19 Jan '23

Call Yaesu parts and check. Phone number I have is Yaesu Tech Help (714) 827-7600 Hope this helps. Jim, W0NBC Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 5:51 PM, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Bummer, The azimuth pot on my 27 year old Yaesu 5400 is going out. I couldn't locate a parts source online or equivalent replacement. Still doing testing to determine extent of problem. Does Yaesu still sell parts for the 5400? KB7ADL ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Yaesu 5400b azimuth potentiometer
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 18 Jan '23

18 Jan '23

Bummer, The azimuth pot on my 27 year old Yaesu 5400 is going out. I couldn't locate a parts source online or equivalent replacement. Still doing testing to determine extent of problem. Does Yaesu still sell parts for the 5400? KB7ADL

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Re: Android Smartphone Sat Prediction App
by Pedro Converso 18 Jan '23

18 Jan '23

A free alternative that works off grid after started is http://amsat.org.ar/pass Could work on any portable device. 73, lu7abf, Pedro On 1/17/23, Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > The biggest gotcha for ISSDector is that it is 100% dependent on a cell > data connection. Even if you "preload" it, it will likely lose all > predictions if you are offline. > > That being said, I still use it more than Look4Sat, but keep it around for > when I go off grid. > > On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 11:33 PM David Spoelstra via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> I use ISS Detector. Excellent, full-featured app and I recommend it to >> everyone. I believe it costs $3 for all the ham satellites. >> >> I also use Look4Sat. It's almost as good and it's free. >> >> -David, N9KT >> >> >> On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 9:24 PM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >>> What is a very good satellite pass prediction app for Android smartphone >>> users? >>> >>> I have been recommending AMSATDroidFree - which I use on a Kindle Fire >>> tablet. >>> But I do not have a "Droid smartphone to test with. A Canadian ham just >>> told me he >>> was having difficulties with AMSATDroid Free - did not get the >>> particulars. >>> >>> Clint K6LCS >>> 951-533-4984 - cell >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> 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 > > > > -- > --... ...-- > Don KB2YSI > https://www.hamqth.com/kb2ysi >

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Re: Android Smartphone Sat Prediction App
by Don KB2YSI 18 Jan '23

18 Jan '23

The biggest gotcha for ISSDector is that it is 100% dependent on a cell data connection. Even if you "preload" it, it will likely lose all predictions if you are offline. That being said, I still use it more than Look4Sat, but keep it around for when I go off grid. On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 11:33 PM David Spoelstra via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > I use ISS Detector. Excellent, full-featured app and I recommend it to > everyone. I believe it costs $3 for all the ham satellites. > > I also use Look4Sat. It's almost as good and it's free. > > -David, N9KT > > > On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 9:24 PM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> What is a very good satellite pass prediction app for Android smartphone >> users? >> >> I have been recommending AMSATDroidFree - which I use on a Kindle Fire >> tablet. >> But I do not have a "Droid smartphone to test with. A Canadian ham just >> told me he >> was having difficulties with AMSATDroid Free - did not get the >> particulars. >> >> Clint K6LCS >> 951-533-4984 - cell >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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 -- --... ...-- Don KB2YSI https://www.hamqth.com/kb2ysi

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-01-17 16:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-01-17 16:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Escola Secundária de Lagoa, Lagoa, Azores, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Josh Cassada KI5CRH Contact is go for: Thu 2023-01-19 18:20:34 UTC 55 deg Watch for Livestream starting about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/. Also the school will be Livestreaming at https://youtu.be/R2Rd5Eku5lA Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Dimitri Petelin (***) Contact is go for Tue 2023-01-24 16:00 UTC (***) Brentwood Elementary School of Engineering, Raleigh, NC, 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 Koichi Wakata KI5TMN (***) Contact is go for: Thu 2023-01-26 17:31:24 UTC 81 deg (***) Krasnodar, 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 TBD Contact is go for 2023-02-TBD TBD 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. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2023-01-17 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 2022-12-17 02:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS for contacts to be scheduled for July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 has closed. Watch for the next opportunity for proposals for the first half of 2024 sometime in the springtime period of 2023. (***) 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 193 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 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 1596. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1505. 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-5 on orbit Josh Cassada KI5CRH Nicole Mann Anna Kikina Koichi Wakata KI5TMN **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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ARISS News Release No. 23-01
by David Jordan 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

ARISS News Release No.23-01 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at Escola Secundária de Lagoa, Lagoa, Azores-Portugal January17, 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 Escola Secundária deLagoa located in Lagoa, Azores. ARISSconducts 60-80 of these special amateur radio contacts each year betweenstudents around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard theISS. Escola Secundária de Lagoa (Lagoa Secondary School), S. Miguelisland at Azores – Portugal has more than 900 students, 120 teachers and about30 employees and serves students in 7th through 12th grades. Lagoa SecondarySchool’s Astronomy and Geocaching Club is hosting this ARISS contact involvinga core group of 11th and 12th grade students studying theScience Curriculum (Mathematics and Physics) and other students in the 10th,11th and 12th grades. In addition to the school’s STEM curriculum, students areengaged in astrophysics activities as members of the Astronomy and GeocachingClub. To further a deeper scientific engagement and literacy in the community,the school created the Project ISU (in search of the uncertain) that has themain purpose of putting forward space knowledge and know-how. Partnering organizationsinclude the national authority for communications in Portugal (ANACOM),providing facilities and expertise for the contact, the Science Center EXPOLABsupporting students’ activities related to space and rockets, the AstronomicalObservatory of Santana Açores providing a mobile planetarium and telescopes forsolar observation, and City Hall of Lagoa for logistical facilitation. This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio and students will take turnsasking their questions of Astronaut Josh Cassada, amateur radio call sign KI5CRH.The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHZ and may be heard bylisteners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses thetelebridge station. The ARISS amateur radio ground station(telebridge station) for this contact is in Casale Monferrato, Italy. Theamateur radio volunteer team at the station will use the callsign IK1SLD, toestablish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for January 19, 2023 at 5:20 pm AZOT (Azores) (18:20:34UTC,1:20 pm EST, 12:20 pm CST, 11:20 am MST, 10:20am PST). Thepublic is invited to watch the live stream at: http://www.ariotti.com/ and at https://youtu.be/R2Rd5Eku5lA . _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.Are your bones, muscles andorgans affected by microgravity? 2.How does it feel to have achieved your life goal of being an astronaut? 3. If an astronaut becomes very ill in space andneeds urgent medical care, what happens? Do doctors travel with you? 4. What would happen if planet Earth had Mars’low gravity? 5. What do you do while you’re on board of theInternational Space Station? (ISS)? 6. If you could change anything about your work,what would it be? 7. During their stay in space, do astronautshave any working schedule to keep? 8. While they are in the Space Station, doastronauts play video games during their free time? 9. What sensations or effects occur duringre-entry into Earth's orbit? 10.Since there is no atmosphere in space, have you ever been woken up by the sunphotons while you were sleeping? 11.Do astronauts have to follow any specific rules or laws when in space? 12.Let’s imagine that humans have, in some way, my planet Earth a place impossibleto live in. would it be possible for humans to live in an exoplanet? 13.What should we study if we want to become an astronaut? 14.What do you like to do when you are bored in space? 15.Do you think your life dream of being an astronaut has, in some way, affectedyour social life? 16.During take-off, how do astronauts feel both physically andpsychologically? 17.How do astronauts entertain themselves during their free time in space? 18.What experiments, in the field of biology, are currently taking place on boardthe ISS? 19.How long does it take to prepare yourself for space? 20.In space, do astronauts have to have a special diet? 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 Likeus on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Search on Amateur Radio on the ISS and@ARISS_status. Checkout ARISS on Youtube.com.

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Re: Android Smartphone Sat Prediction App
by William Herzberg 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

I've been using ISS Detector pro for years.It's accurate.When it starts beeping to tell me a satellite is about to be visible, you can count on it being there.One time, I was driving can in Ann arbor.It started beeping to let me know that the ISS was about to appear.So I mentioned it to my passenger.2 minutes later, it passed directly overhead.My passenger was impressed. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 11:33 PM, David Spoelstra via AMSAT-BB<amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: I use ISS Detector. Excellent, full-featured app and I recommend it to everyone. I believe it costs $3 for all the ham satellites. I also use Look4Sat. It's almost as good and it's free. -David, N9KT On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 9:24 PM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: What is a very good satellite pass prediction app for Android smartphone users? I have been recommending AMSATDroidFree - which I use on a Kindle Fire tablet. But I do not have a "Droid smartphone to test with. A Canadian ham just told me he was having difficulties with AMSATDroid Free - did not get the particulars. Clint K6LCS 951-533-4984 - cell ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: Android Smartphone Sat Prediction App
by David Spoelstra 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

I use ISS Detector. Excellent, full-featured app and I recommend it to everyone. I believe it costs $3 for all the ham satellites. I also use Look4Sat. It's almost as good and it's free. -David, N9KT On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 9:24 PM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > What is a very good satellite pass prediction app for Android smartphone > users? > > I have been recommending AMSATDroidFree - which I use on a Kindle Fire > tablet. > But I do not have a "Droid smartphone to test with. A Canadian ham just > told me he > was having difficulties with AMSATDroid Free - did not get the particulars. > > Clint K6LCS > 951-533-4984 - cell > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: Android Smartphone Sat Prediction App
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Hi Clint, I'm a fan of this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rtbishop.look4sat&hl=en_N… I like the "count down" timer. It's a little bit tricky to set up for the sats that you want to track but once you have it working, it's excellent. 73, Terry Osborne ZL2BAC On 17/01/2023 3:24 pm, Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB wrote: > What is a very good satellite pass prediction app for Android smartphone users? > > I have been recommending AMSATDroidFree - which I use on a Kindle Fire tablet. > But I do not have a "Droid smartphone to test with. A Canadian ham just told me he > was having difficulties with AMSATDroid Free - did not get the particulars. > > Clint K6LCS > 951-533-4984 - cell > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: Android Smartphone Sat Prediction App
by Clint Bradford 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

THANK YOU ALL - Got it! Clint > On Jan 16, 2023, at 6:24 PM, Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > What is a very good satellite pass prediction app for Android smartphone users?

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Re: Android Smartphone Sat Prediction App
by Stephan Greene 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Clint: I use ISS Detector. I previously used AMSAT Droid Free. I also have Look4Sat installed, but do not use it much. 73 Steve KS1G On Mon, Jan 16, 2023 at 9:24 PM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > What is a very good satellite pass prediction app for Android smartphone > users? > > I have been recommending AMSATDroidFree - which I use on a Kindle Fire > tablet. > But I do not have a "Droid smartphone to test with. A Canadian ham just > told me he > was having difficulties with AMSATDroid Free - did not get the particulars. > > Clint K6LCS > 951-533-4984 - cell > > ----------------------------------------------------------- >

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Re: Android Smartphone Sat Prediction App
by Søren Straarup 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

Hi, I at times use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heavens_above.viewer /Soren On Mon, Jan 16, 2023, 20:24 Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > What is a very good satellite pass prediction app for Android smartphone > users? > > I have been recommending AMSATDroidFree - which I use on a Kindle Fire > tablet. > But I do not have a "Droid smartphone to test with. A Canadian ham just > told me he > was having difficulties with AMSATDroid Free - did not get the particulars. > > Clint K6LCS > 951-533-4984 - cell > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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Android Smartphone Sat Prediction App
by Clint Bradford 17 Jan '23

17 Jan '23

What is a very good satellite pass prediction app for Android smartphone users? I have been recommending AMSATDroidFree - which I use on a Kindle Fire tablet. But I do not have a "Droid smartphone to test with. A Canadian ham just told me he was having difficulties with AMSATDroid Free - did not get the particulars. Clint K6LCS 951-533-4984 - cell

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-01-15 17:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 15 Jan '23

15 Jan '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-01-15 17:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Escola Secundária de Lagoa, Lagoa, Azores, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Josh Cassada KI5CRH Contact is go for: Thu 2023-01-19 18:20:34 UTC 55 deg Watch for Livestream starting about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/. Also the school will be Livestreaming at https://youtu.be/R2Rd5Eku5lA (***) Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is TBD Contact is go for Tue 2023-01-24 TBD Krasnodar, 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 TBD Contact is go for 2023-02-TBD TBD 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. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2023-01-15 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 2022-12-17 02:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS for contacts to be scheduled for July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 has closed. Watch for the next opportunity for proposals for the first half of 2024 sometime in the springtime period of 2023. (***) 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 193 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 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 1596. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1505. 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-5 on orbit Josh Cassada KI5CRH Nicole Mann Anna Kikina Koichi Wakata KI5TMN **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Falconsat-3 TX ON
by Mark L. Hammond 15 Jan '23

15 Jan '23

Falconsat-3 TX ON for over 24 hours beginning 1132utc 17 Dec 2022. 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] AMSAT Director and Command Station

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Fwd: FalconSat Life
by Jean Marc Momple 15 Jan '23

15 Jan '23

Hi All, In spite hard to locate the re-entry lets give it a try, my station will be tracking F3 exclusively 24/7 until re-entry and guess/hope that many will do so to accompany this fantastic bird in its last moment. Th MARS Award and First Day cover of MO-112 stands for last signal received, as a token. 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU) > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: FalconSat Life > Date: January 10, 2023 at 9:25:20 PM GMT+4 > To: "Mark L. Hammond" <marklhammond(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Sasha Tim <sasha.nyc09(a)gmail.com>, AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>, Secretary Mars <3b8mars(a)gmail.com>, Ujodha Doorga <ujodha(a)gmail.com> > Reply-To: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple(a)gmail.com> > > Mark, > > I tried with MIR-SAT 1 (MO-112) but was off in spite of expert advices by over 24 hrs, guess it is a lottery, point of re-entry not accurate as spanned over 4 hours. > > I therefore suggest that we all keep an watch +/- one day of expected re-entry and it would be nice to capture its last signals and determinate its re-entry approximate location. > > To motivate all to try to capture the last telemetry of F3, in my capacity of MARS President I wish to inform all that MARS will issue a special Award for last formal telemetry received from F3 and you will also receive a MO-112 national first day cover (our first 3B8 HAM bird being honored with a 3B8 national postal stamp, for your collection). Mark, we will liaise on the side to validate the winner data. > > I take this opportunity to thank Mark for is great work maintaining F3 for the benefit of the HAM community worldwide for many years, personally I enjoyed working F3 many times, I believe that there are many others who will join me to give a great applause to Mark for his great contribution. > > I will try to be at the F3 passing away just to say good bye (orbit depending), but thanks also to all the team who designed and build such a successful bird. > > 73 > > > Jean Marc (3B8DU) > > > >> On Jan 10, 2023, at 4:00 PM, Mark L. Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Hi Tim, thanks for watching FS-3 and reentry. Hopefully it’ll be able keep TX ON for the last day or two…it’s an informed guess really as to when, so hopefully close enough to not miss it! >> >> 73, >> Mark N8MH >> >> On Mon, Jan 9, 2023 at 5:01 PM Sasha Tim via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> Hello everyone: >> >> According to my latest simulation, FalconSat will reenter on Jan 22, 2023 at 16:6:6 EST. Just wanted to let people know. It's not super accurate because things speed up unpredictably during the end, but it's a fairly good estimation I think. >> >> 73! >> >> VE3SVF >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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. 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ANS-015 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Mark Johns, K0JM 15 Jan '23

15 Jan '23

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-015 In this edition: * FalconSat-3 Nears Re-entry * More Amateur Radio Astronauts Head for the ISS * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution * Why We Don't Call CQ on FM Birds * 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-015 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 Jan 15 FalconSat-3 Nears Re-entry A number of amateurs and satellite watchers have put forward predictions concerning the date and time of re-entry for FalconSat-3. While all re-entry predictions are something of a guessing game, due to the large number of variables affecting the upper atmosphere, one thing that can be said for certain is that the end for FS-3 will be coming very soon, quite possibly within the next week. AMSAT Board Member and FS-3 control operator, Mark Hammond, N8MH, has stated that he will try to have the bird operational for its final hours. The satellite has only been available for approximately 24 hours each weekend due to weak batteries. FalconSAT-3 was built in 2005 and 2006 by cadets and faculty in the Space Systems Research Center at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. It is the fourth in a series of small satellites designed, built and operated there as part of a capstone course and which brings together about 30 cadets each year from several different academic departments. Since its launch on an Atlas V from Cape Canaveral in March, 2007, it has been through three mission phases. The first mission phase was operation of the science payloads. In the second it was used as a tool for training cadets in the space operations squadron and students in both undergraduate space training in California and graduate students at the Air Force Institute of Technology. Finally, it’s third mission phase was as an on-orbit resource in the Amateur Radio Service (ARS). Operation as an ARS satellite was being managed by AMSAT-NA. In amateur service the downlink is at 435.103 MHz transmitting 1W into a ¼ whip. The uplink is at 145.840 MHz and the receive antenna is a ¼ whip on the opposite side of the satellite. All UHF and S-band equipment on NTIA licensed frequencies has been disabled. The ARS VHF receiver is very sensitive. Modulation is 9600 bps GMSK for the uplink and downlink. The broadcast callsign is PFS3-11, and the BBS callsign is PFS3-12, Unproto APRS via PFS3-1. The core avionics were designed and built by Mark Kanawati, N4TPY, and Dino Lorenzini, KC4YMG at SpaceQuest Ltd. and have performed remarkably well for nearly 16 years on orbit. Jim White, WD0E, was the lead engineer for FalconSAT-3 at the Air Force Academy (USAFA) and managed the design, construction, testing and early operations of the satellite. Nearly 700 cadets at USAFA obtained their amateur radio licenses as part of training to operate FalconSAT-3 and other USAFA satellites. They have taken that knowledge and understanding of the value of the ARS into their Air Force service and many on into industry. Since FalconSAT-3 the USAFA Astronautics Department has built and operated one additional satellite and has two more queued for launch. The space operations curriculum and the ground station are being rebuilt and configured for these new space assets. The success of FalconSAT-3 is an excellent example of how amateur radio can be integrated into the curriculum of an education institution for the benefit of the students and the amateur radio service. [ANS thanks Sasha Timokhov, VE3SVF, Jean Marc Momple, 3B8DU, and Mark Hammond, N8MH, AMSAT Operations, 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ More Amateur Radio Astronauts Head for the ISS Three of the four new astronauts on February's planned launch of the SpaceX Crew-6 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) are amateur radio operators. Pilot Warren "Woody" Hoburg, KB3HTZ; Commander Stephen Bowen, KI5BKB, and Mission Specialist Sultan Al Neyadi, KI5VTV, will join Mission Specialist Andrey Fedyaev on board the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, Endeavour. The spacecraft will be atop a Falcon 9 rocket and, while a launch date has not been selected, the earliest date would be mid-February 2023. All crew members have learned about Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS), received guidance on studying and testing, and learned how to operate the ARISS radios and the basics of on-the-air protocol from ARISS team members at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The crew will be able to participate in ARISS, using the ham radio station on the ISS to contact schools and other educational institutions. ARISS is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the ISS. In the US, participating organizations include NASA, the ISS National Lab, ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio, and AMSAT. [ANS thanks ARRL for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase Arrows, Alaskan Arrows, and M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution 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/ No changes this week. [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, 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 +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Why We Don't Call CQ on FM Birds Please do not CQ on FM birds. It is not necessary and takes up valuable air time. If there are no QSOs ongoing, AND there is no station you heard that you want to call, you can key up and give your call and grid ONLY and unkey. But, please, do this sparingly! Instead of doing it over and over, listen and wait for another station you might want to work. In other words, you have to give others a chance to get in there. I have heard many passes where it was constantly one station after another CQing or announcing their call and I couldn't get it to call anyone! And if there is a rover on the pass giving out a rare grid, it is customary to let them have the air and work as many stations as they can until they have worked them all who are seeking them. (Which will changes as the sat passes over new territory and new callers wanting to work the rover come into range.) It may mean you get only one QSO that pass (or none of you don't need the grid he is in) but it's about sharing a resource wisely and giving everyone the most benefit. A pass full of CQs or a pass of contacts where everybody makes one QSO with a rare grid. If you add up all the seconds spent by people CQing, or continually announcing themselves you'll see what a significant percentage of a pass is wasted. They say, 'Well no one else was on.' Right... because they couldn't get through due to all the CQing! Satellites is like HF DXing... listen, listen and when in doubt, listen. Then there is the simple fact that CQing has NEVER been a thing on the FM mode... not on repeaters, not on simplex. The longstanding custom on FM, because of the nature of the way the audio works, is to simply announce your call. Such as, 'N4UFO listening 52" on 146.520 simplex, or 'N4UFO monitoring' over a 2m FM repeater... the 'CQ' part is implied. That said, why is CQing on SSB not only okay, but necessary? FM birds are one channel and you can hear everyone plain as day right there. With linear birds, there is a passband and stations are spread out... CQing is for catching everyone else's attention as they tune around. They will hear either your high pitched squeaky voice or low rumbling voice speaking in the familiar rhythm of 'CQ, CQ, CQ' as they tune around. In short, they use your 'CQ' as a way to tune around and FIND you, then TUNE you in. This is not necessary on FM. And also not necessary to CQ on SSB once the station starts making contacts. There is also a tendency on linear birds when a rare grid station is expected to be on a pass to start blind calling. Please do not do that either! I have a short writeup on my rover page to explain it... it's on the bottom of the page here: https://www.qrz.com/db/N4UFO/P (also pics & stories of my roving adventures & my gear) And THANK YOU for ASKING!!! [ANS thanks Kevin Manzer, N4UFO, 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. Escola Secundária de Lagoa, Lagoa, Azores, telebridge via IK1SLD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS, and the scheduled crewmember is Josh Cassada KI5CRH. Contact is go for: Thu 2023-01-19 18:20:34 UTC 55 degrees maximum elevation. Watch for Livestream starting about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/ Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, direct via TBD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS, and the scheduled crewmember is TBD. Contact is go for 2023-01-24 TBD. Krasnodar, Russia, direct via TBD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS, and the scheduled crewmember is TBD. Contact is go for 2023-02-TBD TBD. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Satellite Operations W8LR: is heading to EN90 and EM99 1/15/23 FM and Linear. Chris VE3FU / VO2AC / VO1FUA / VE2FUA: The weekend of January 27-29 @Dave_VE3KG and I will be competing in the CQ160 CW Contest as VO2AC from the Point Amour Lighthouse in Labrador (Zone 2). We’ll also be on the other HF bands starting January 24 as VO2AC and VO2AAA. Please work us in the contest! We also plan on operating the linear and FM satellites from grid GO11 as VO2AC and VO2AAA from January 24-27. Please submit any additions or corrections to Ke0pbr (at) gmail.com [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, 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 … -Ontario, Canada (1/16/23) -Thames Valley, England (5/11/23) Think a 90-minute lively, informative, and fun “How to Work the Easy Satellites” Zoom presentation would be appropriate for your convention or club? Always included are overviews of the ARRL, AMSAT, and ARISS. And pre-presentation questions are welcome. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events page manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Paul Overn, KE0PBR, has announced his intent to "retire" from the Gridmaster Heat Map project that he has moderated on Twitter for the past three years. Paul has assisted many grid chasers by relaying information about rovers, and keeping tabs of which grids are in greatest need. Unless someone steps forward to pick it up, Gridmaster Heat Map will disappear next month. Thanks to Paul for your valuable contribution to satellite operations! (ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, for the above information) + Two astronauts on the International Space Station will conduct a spacewalk Friday, Jan. 20, to install hardware for future power system upgrades. NASA astronaut Nicole Mann and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata, KC5ZTA, will exit the station’s Quest airlock to complete the installation of two mounting platforms as part of planned solar array augmentation on the starboard side of the International Space Station’s truss. NASA will provide live coverage beginning at 7 a.m. EST. The spacewalk is scheduled to begin at 8:15 a.m., and last about six and a half hours. [NOTE: All ARISS operations are shut down during spacewalks.] (ANS thanks NASA for the above information) + There was an error in the January VUCC standings reported in last week's ANS bulletins. The entry for K7ZOO, at the top of the table, is not valid and should not have been included. ANS apologizes for the error. + The National Science Foundation (NSF) has reached an agreement with SpaceX to mitigate the effects of the company’s second-generation Starlink satellites on astronomy, even as another organization goes to court to block the constellation’s deployment. NSF, which funds operations of several major observatories, announced Jan. 10 that is had completed an astronomy coordination agreement with SpaceX regarding its Gen2 Starlink constellation. The Federal Communications Commission granted a license Dec. 2 to allow SpaceX to deploy a quarter of that 30,000-satellite system while deferring consideration of the rest of the constellation. That coordination agreement was a condition of the Gen2 FCC license. (ANS thanks SpaceNews for the above information) + A vintage NASA satellite launched in the 1980s and long-since turned to space junk met a fiery fate late Sunday as it fell back to Earth. The huge Earth observation satellite, called the Earth Radiation Budget Satellite (ERBS), plunged back to Earth Sunday night (Jan. 8) at 11:04 p.m. EST (0304 GMT on Monday). The 5,400-pound (2,450 kilograms) satellite reentered over the Bering Sea, with some components potentially surviving the super-hot temperatures of reentry. (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, Mark Johns, KØJM k0jm [at] amsat.org

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Re: VOTA W1AW Worked All States
by Sean K. 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

I have signed up to activate Illinois as W1AW/9 on satellite the week of June 28. Sean Kutzko Amateur Radio KX9X Twitter: @seankutzko On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 02:04:02 PM CST, Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Good afternoon, Are any satellite operators participating in VOTA's W1AW portable activations this year? There were quite a few on for the Centennial QSO Party in 2014. I'll be on from Washington, DC as W1AW/3 October 4th - 11th. 73, Paul, N8HM ----------------------------------------------------------- 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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VOTA W1AW Worked All States
by Paul Stoetzer 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

Good afternoon, Are any satellite operators participating in VOTA's W1AW portable activations this year? There were quite a few on for the Centennial QSO Party in 2014. I'll be on from Washington, DC as W1AW/3 October 4th - 11th. 73, Paul, N8HM

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-01-13 17:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-01-13 17:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Escola Secundária de Lagoa, Lagoa, Azores, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Josh Cassada KI5CRH Contact is go for: Thu 2023-01-19 18:20:34 UTC 55 deg Watch for Livestream starting about 15 minutes before AOS at http://www.ariotti.com/ (***) Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is TBD Contact is go for 2023-01-24 TBD Krasnodar, 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 TBD Contact is go for 2023-02-TBD TBD 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. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2023-01-13 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 2022-12-17 02:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS for contacts to be scheduled for July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 has closed. Watch for the next opportunity for proposals for the first half of 2024 sometime in the springtime period of 2023. (***) 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 193 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 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 1596. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1505. 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-5 on orbit Josh Cassada KI5CRH Nicole Mann Anna Kikina Koichi Wakata KI5TMN **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-01-13 02:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 13 Jan '23

13 Jan '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-01-13 02:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Escola Secundária de Lagoa, Lagoa, Azores, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Josh Cassada KI5CRH Contact is go for: Thu 2023-01-19 18:20:34 UTC 55 deg (***) Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is TBD Contact is go for 2023-01-24 TBD Krasnodar, 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 TBD Contact is go for 2023-02-TBD TBD 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. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2023-01-13 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 2022-12-17 02:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS for contacts to be scheduled for July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 has closed. Watch for the next opportunity for proposals for the first half of 2024 sometime in the springtime period of 2023. (***) 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 193 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 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 1596. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1505. 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-5 on orbit Josh Cassada KI5CRH Nicole Mann Anna Kikina Koichi Wakata KI5TMN **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Website PA1IVO moved
by Ivo Klinkert 11 Jan '23

11 Jan '23

As some of you have links to my website, I want to let you know the domain has changed. ivok.home.xs4all.nl changed to ivo.digiterraan.nl. So for the most popular sat pages: The G-5500 Elevation Rotor Repair page: Old: https://ivok.home.xs4all.nl/pa1ivo/G-5500.html New: https://ivo.digiterraan.nl/pa1ivo/G-5500.html The portable satellite setup page: Old: https://ivok.home.xs4all.nl/pa1ivo/portable_satellite_setup.html New: https://ivo.digiterraan.nl/pa1ivo/portable_satellite_setup.html The old pages are at the moment redirected to the new pages, but the old pages will disappear in the (near) future. Happy experimenting, 73, Ivo PA1IVO

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Re: BB test message
by Paul Stoetzer 10 Jan '23

10 Jan '23

Of course! The great thing about this list is the archives going all the way back to the 1990s. There's lots of satellite history in there! 73, Paul, N8HM On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 3:01 PM Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> ... Satellite ops "all" communicate via Twitter ... > > I hope that this list never "ends." There's too much distractions on > social media. When I want official AMSAT pronouncements, I hope they will > be posted here. > > Clint K6LCS > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org >

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Re: BB test message
by Clint Bradford 10 Jan '23

10 Jan '23

>> ... Satellite ops "all" communicate via Twitter ... I hope that this list never "ends." There's too much distractions on social media. When I want official AMSAT pronouncements, I hope they will be posted here. Clint K6LCS

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Re: BB test message
by Bill Booth 10 Jan '23

10 Jan '23

On 10/01/2023 11:48 a.m., Barry Pfeil via AMSAT-BB wrote: > have a nice well-attended email reflector like the ones the guys who do VHF, > Contesting, Moonbounce (EME), Boatanchors, etc. I remember that time too when maybe 10 messages every day. I found with the popularity of the hand held personal devices (cellphone) that the activity is on other channels as no one has computers for email any more just us old guys who did not grow up with the new toys. -- Bill Booth VE3NXK Sundridge ON, Canada 79.23.37 W x 45.46.18 N FN05ns Visit my weather WebCam at http://www.almaguin.com/wxcurrent/weather.html Organ and Tissue Donation - The Gift of Life Talk to your family. Your decision can make a difference.

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Re: FalconSat Life
by Jean Marc Momple 10 Jan '23

10 Jan '23

Mark, I tried with MIR-SAT 1 (MO-112) but was off in spite of expert advices by over 24 hrs, guess it is a lottery, point of re-entry not accurate as spanned over 4 hours. I therefore suggest that we all keep an watch +/- one day of expected re-entry and it would be nice to capture its last signals and determinate its re-entry approximate location. To motivate all to try to capture the last telemetry of F3, in my capacity of MARS President I wish to inform all that MARS will issue a special Award for last formal telemetry received from F3 and you will also receive a MO-112 national first day cover (our first 3B8 HAM bird being honored with a 3B8 national postal stamp, for your collection). Mark, we will liaise on the side to validate the winner data. I take this opportunity to thank Mark for is great work maintaining F3 for the benefit of the HAM community worldwide for many years, personally I enjoyed working F3 many times, I believe that there are many others who will join me to give a great applause to Mark for his great contribution. I will try to be at the F3 passing away just to say good bye (orbit depending), but thanks also to all the team who designed and build such a successful bird. 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU) > On Jan 10, 2023, at 4:00 PM, Mark L. Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Hi Tim, thanks for watching FS-3 and reentry. Hopefully it’ll be able keep TX ON for the last day or two…it’s an informed guess really as to when, so hopefully close enough to not miss it! > > 73, > Mark N8MH > > On Mon, Jan 9, 2023 at 5:01 PM Sasha Tim via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > Hello everyone: > > According to my latest simulation, FalconSat will reenter on Jan 22, 2023 at 16:6:6 EST. Just wanted to let people know. It's not super accurate because things speed up unpredictably during the end, but it's a fairly good estimation I think. > > 73! > > VE3SVF > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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/ <https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/> > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] <https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]> > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org/> > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org <https://mailman.amsat.org/>-- > > Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: BB test message
by Barry Pfeil 10 Jan '23

10 Jan '23

Hi Vince. I've only been a member for less than a year but this QUIET email reflector seems to be the norm. When I questioned that myself, I was told by others that Satellite ops "all" communicate via Twitter. I have checked that out and see there IS a lot of satellite-related traffic there. But I simply can't get used to the mechanics of Twitter so I rarely look at it. IMHO it would be nice to have a nice well-attended email reflector like the ones the guys who do VHF, Contesting, Moonbounce (EME), Boatanchors, etc. etc. have. 73, Barry K6RM On Thu, Jan 5, 2023 at 11:24 AM Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Testing here, > I've haven't seen any Amsat-BB activity in > three to four days. > > Just testing to see if my email provider > is filtering it as spam. > > KB7ADL > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org >

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Re: SatPC32 enabling tone on IC-910H
by Jerry Davis 10 Jan '23

10 Jan '23

Hey Tim, sounds to me that you need to populate your SubTone.sqf file. Here is what I have in mine. some of these entries are no longer needed. I just collected them over the years. SO-50,67.0,$3F,1SO-50,74.4,$3F,3AO-51,67.0,$3F,1SSETI,67.0,$3F,1ISS,67.0,$3F,1SUMBANDILA (SO-67),233.6,$01,36SO-67,233.6,$01,36HO-68,67.0,$3F,1XW-1,67.0,$3F,1AO-85,67.0,$3F,1BY70-1,67.0,$3F,1AO-91,67.0,$3F,1AO-92,67.0,$3F,1LILACSAT-1,67.0,$3F,1IO-86,88.5,$3F,8PO-101,141.3,$3F,22PO-101,67.0,$3F,1 Jerry N5EKO On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 11:00:46 PM CST, Tim Campbell via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Hello, This is my first post here and of course it is a question. I am just getting into satellites and have a lot to learn. I downloaded satpc32 and have it running in demo mode and it seems to be working fine when connected to my IC-910H. One issue I have is I can't enable the tone. I have cycled from T0, T1, and T2 and the rig never turns on the PL tone. I read a past message about this where it mentioned needing to install the "American" version in order for the tone function to work correctly. I only seem to find the one version to download. Is there another one or has the software been updated to take care of both radio versions? I did look at the subtone.SQF file and I see the code that I think should make it work. Any help would be appreciated. Here is the much earlier msg I found: Hello Les,with the settings that come with the SatPC32 12.8b setup file you can switch on the 67.0 Hz and the 74.4 Hz sub tonesof the IC-910H. While tracking SO-50 click the SatPC32 "T" control (in the uppler left part of the SatPC32 main window) to "T1". That will switch on the 67.0 tone. Click "T2", that will switch on the 74.4 Hz tone. Clicking to "T0" will switch off the tone.Important: I suppose you have the American version of the IC-910H. So, make sure that you have installed the English program version for AMERICAN users!. The European English program version doesn't set the tone frequencies of the American version of the IC-910H, because the tone frequency setting commands are different. The program stores the sub tone frequencies in "SubTone.SQF" in the SatPC32 data folder. The file contains already the necessary settings for SO-50. Thanks and 73, Tim KB2MFS ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: FalconSat Life
by Mark L. Hammond 10 Jan '23

10 Jan '23

Hi Tim, thanks for watching FS-3 and reentry. Hopefully it’ll be able keep TX ON for the last day or two…it’s an informed guess really as to when, so hopefully close enough to not miss it! 73, Mark N8MH On Mon, Jan 9, 2023 at 5:01 PM Sasha Tim via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Hello everyone: > > According to my latest simulation, FalconSat will reenter on Jan 22, 2023 > at 16:6:6 EST. Just wanted to let people know. It's not super accurate > because things speed up unpredictably during the end, but it's a fairly > good estimation I think. > > 73! > > VE3SVF > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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SatPC32 enabling tone on IC-910H
by Tim Campbell 10 Jan '23

10 Jan '23

Hello, This is my first post here and of course it is a question. I am just getting into satellites and have a lot to learn. I downloaded satpc32 and have it running in demo mode and it seems to be working fine when connected to my IC-910H. One issue I have is I can't enable the tone. I have cycled from T0, T1, and T2 and the rig never turns on the PL tone. I read a past message about this where it mentioned needing to install the "American" version in order for the tone function to work correctly. I only seem to find the one version to download. Is there another one or has the software been updated to take care of both radio versions? I did look at the subtone.SQF file and I see the code that I think should make it work. Any help would be appreciated. Here is the much earlier msg I found: Hello Les, with the settings that come with the SatPC32 12.8b setup file you can switch on the 67.0 Hz and the 74.4 Hz sub tones of the IC-910H. While tracking SO-50 click the SatPC32 "T" control (in the uppler left part of the SatPC32 main window) to "T1". That will switch on the 67.0 tone. Click "T2", that will switch on the 74.4 Hz tone. Clicking to "T0" will switch off the tone. Important: I suppose you have the American version of the IC-910H. So, make sure that you have installed the English program version for AMERICAN users!. The European English program version doesn't set the tone frequencies of the American version of the IC-910H, because the tone frequency setting commands are different. The program stores the sub tone frequencies in "SubTone.SQF" in the SatPC32 data folder. The file contains already the necessary settings for SO-50. Thanks and 73, Tim KB2MFS

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[email protected]
by Sundeep Shah 10 Jan '23

10 Jan '23

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-01-06 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 09 Jan '23

09 Jan '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-01-06 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Escola Secundária de Lagoa, Lagoa, Azores, telebridge via IK1SLD (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS (***) The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Josh Cassada KI5CRH (***) Contact is go for: Wed 2023-01-18 17:32:02 UTC 41 deg (***) The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 0730 - 1930 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking and before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free most of the weekend, as well. SSTV events are not that often. So please check out https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS announcements. And don’t forget that the packet system is active. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2023-01-09 23:00 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 2022-12-17 02:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS for contacts to be scheduled for July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 has closed. Watch for the next opportunity for proposals for the first half of 2024 sometime in the springtime period of 2023. (***) 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 193 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 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 1596. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1505. 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-5 on orbit Josh Cassada KI5CRH Nicole Mann Anna Kikina Koichi Wakata KI5TMN **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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FalconSat Life
by Sasha Tim 09 Jan '23

09 Jan '23

Hello everyone: According to my latest simulation, FalconSat will reenter on Jan 22, 2023 at 16:6:6 EST. Just wanted to let people know. It's not super accurate because things speed up unpredictably during the end, but it's a fairly good estimation I think. 73! VE3SVF

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Re: RTL-SDR type preamp on the birds?
by Pedro Converso 09 Jan '23

09 Jan '23

A simple to test alternative that could atenuate over 40 db on 88-108 MHz, will be a quarter wave open stub made using 50cm of RG-58 on the feedline. 73, lu7abf, Pedro On 1/8/23, Wendy and Terry Osborne via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > You could buy one of these: > http://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-com-broadcast-fm-band-stop-filter-88-108-mhz… > > to remove any problems with high power FM transmitters. > > 73, > Terry Osborne ZL2BAC > > > On 9/01/2023 3:36 pm, Robert McGwier via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> You are going to run into serious trouble if you live near high power >> transmitters, especially FM. The front end of the RTL-SDR has poor >> large signal handling capabilities. >> >> Bob >> N4HY >> >> On Thu, Dec 29, 2022 at 5:08 PM James Hickox via AMSAT-BB >> <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> Hello. After many years away, I am beginning to get a shack ready >> to start using the satellites again. >> >> This time, I cannot go with the best hardware and will.need to do >> some compromises. >> >> I played with the SDR dongles awhile back and used one of the $20 >> wideband preamps. >> >> My question: if I were to set the preamp up with a diplexer as >> an input filter and 50 ohm terminations for protection along with >> the proper relays, could this preamp be useful if mounted near the >> antenna feed point? >> >> I cannot seem to find out any comparisons or testing against other >> homebrew or commercial units. >> >> Thanks and 73, >> James, AA5AO >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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 >> >> -- >> Dr. Robert W McGwier, Ph.D. >> Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Tech >> Affiliated Faculty, University of Scranton >> ARDC Member of Board >> N4HY: ARRL, TAPR, AMSAT, EARC, CSVHFS >> Sky: AAVSO, Sky360, explorescu.org <http://explorescu.org>, Skyscrapers >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> 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: RTL-SDR type preamp on the birds?
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 09 Jan '23

09 Jan '23

You could buy one of these: http://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-com-broadcast-fm-band-stop-filter-88-108-mhz… to remove any problems with high power FM transmitters. 73, Terry Osborne ZL2BAC On 9/01/2023 3:36 pm, Robert McGwier via AMSAT-BB wrote: > You are going to run into serious trouble if you live near high power > transmitters, especially FM. The front end of the RTL-SDR has poor > large signal handling capabilities. > > Bob > N4HY > > On Thu, Dec 29, 2022 at 5:08 PM James Hickox via AMSAT-BB > <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Hello. After many years away, I am beginning to get a shack ready > to start using the satellites again. > > This time, I cannot go with the best hardware and will.need to do > some compromises. > > I played with the SDR dongles awhile back and used one of the $20 > wideband preamps. > > My question: if I were to set the preamp up with a diplexer as > an input filter and 50 ohm terminations for protection along with > the proper relays, could this preamp be useful if mounted near the > antenna feed point? > > I cannot seem to find out any comparisons or testing against other > homebrew or commercial units. > > Thanks and 73, > James, AA5AO > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 > > -- > Dr. Robert W McGwier, Ph.D. > Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Tech > Affiliated Faculty, University of Scranton > ARDC Member of Board > N4HY: ARRL, TAPR, AMSAT, EARC, CSVHFS > Sky: AAVSO, Sky360, explorescu.org <http://explorescu.org>, Skyscrapers > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: RTL-SDR type preamp on the birds?
by Robert McGwier 09 Jan '23

09 Jan '23

You are going to run into serious trouble if you live near high power transmitters, especially FM. The front end of the RTL-SDR has poor large signal handling capabilities. Bob N4HY On Thu, Dec 29, 2022 at 5:08 PM James Hickox via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Hello. After many years away, I am beginning to get a shack ready to > start using the satellites again. > > This time, I cannot go with the best hardware and will.need to do some > compromises. > > I played with the SDR dongles awhile back and used one of the $20 wideband > preamps. > > My question: if I were to set the preamp up with a diplexer as an input > filter and 50 ohm terminations for protection along with the proper relays, > could this preamp be useful if mounted near the antenna feed point? > > I cannot seem to find out any comparisons or testing against other > homebrew or commercial units. > > Thanks and 73, > James, AA5AO > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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 -- Dr. Robert W McGwier, Ph.D. Adjunct Faculty, Virginia Tech Affiliated Faculty, University of Scranton ARDC Member of Board N4HY: ARRL, TAPR, AMSAT, EARC, CSVHFS Sky: AAVSO, Sky360, explorescu.org, Skyscrapers

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ANS-008 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Paul Stoetzer 08 Jan '23

08 Jan '23

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-008 In this edition: * Story of SuryaSat-1 (SS-1) Nano Satellite * VUCC Satellite Standings as of January 1, 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-002 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 Jan 08 Story of SuryaSat-1 (SS-1) Nano Satellite This afternoon 6 January 2023, at 07:50 UTC, there will be the culmination of the long journey of Surya Satellite (SS-1) Nano Satellite project that started in 2016 after a presentation of amateur radio activities by ORARI (the Indonesian Radio Amateurs Organization) to students of University of Surya. In early 2015 ORARI made a presentation to University of Surya Robotic Club, and one of the amateur radio activities that got their interest was high-altitude ballooning due to the telemetry aspect, such as sending temperature, altitude, voltage, as it relates to their robotic interest. I showed them a couple pictures of my past activity in ARHAB as the faculty advisor of amateur radio society at Texas Tech University in early 2000. This started the high-altitude balloon planning, including designing the balloon payload (APRS utilizing OpenTracker mini board). Late 2015, with the successful launch and activation of LAPAN-A2/ORARI (which becomes IO-86) satellite, the students grew interest of building a satellite as it is only a couple of kilometers higher they said. So in 2016 the ORARI team visit them and shared the experience in designing a satellite, as I myself was part of the ORARI team that involved in the design of the amateur payload in the LAPAN-A2/ORARI. As this would be their first effort in building a satellite from scratch, they said we will start with APRS then next satellite would be a voice repeater satellite. They submitted the design in a competition by UNOOSA and won. The student got more excited after seeing the POC (proof of concept) worked and they continue with building the prototype, conducted various tests with LAPAN (the aeronautical and space organization) and complying with the necessary paperwork/approvals. But the road wasn’t easy as they got funding problem (at one time they were selling T-Shirt to raise funding), change in faculty advisor and university leadership and their own graduation and transition into the professional world (some of them got employed in commercial satellite companies). Finally they got back in the last 2 years to finalize the payload, had the payload verification with ORARI team and shipped the payload to Japan (JAXA), integrated with other payload and shipped to the US, then lifted up on Space-X CRS-26 rocket to ISS last November and now today is the deployment date from the Kibo Module of ISS. Apologize for the long posting but I got really excited today as the deployment of SS-1 Nano Satellite is coming up shortly. Update: SS-1 has been deployed at 08:03 UTC on 6 January 2023 please monitor APRS beacon at 145.825 MHz [ANS thanks Yono Adisoemarta, YD0NXX / N5SNN, ORARI HQ, Head of Satellite Division, 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ VUCC Satellite Standings as of January 1, 2023 VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for December 01, 2022 to January 01, 2023. K7ZOO 813 827 K9UO 718 750 W8LR 643 667 KN2K 600 654 AF5CC 628 644 EA2AA 626 643 AJ4A 230 614 FG8OJ 373 513 VE4MM 476 508 W2GDJ New 465 HB9GWJ 206 363 N5EKO 344 349 JK2XXK 233 310 K8BL 292 297 WB9YIG 175 251 DL6KBG 175 250 IK6GZM New 234 LU4FTA 137 223 OZ9AAR 100 207 JA1GZK New 150 7L1ETP New 133 W6AER 100 126 DU9JJY New 116 VE1CWJ/VP9 New 110 WD9EWK (DM13) New 109 WY7FD New 102 JS2GGD New 101 W3TI New 101 Congratulations to the new VUCC holders. WY7FD is first VUCC Satellite holder from DN74 VE1CWJ/VP9 is first VUCC Satellite holder from Bermuda and FM72 DU9JJY is first VUCC Satellite holder from Philippines and PJ27 IK6GZM is first VUCC Satellite holder from JN62 7L1ETP is first VUCC Satellite holder from PM95 HAPPY NEW YEAR May you all be blessed with new grid squares in 2023. [ANS thanks Jon Goering, N7AZ, 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 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 January 5, 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/ At the request of CAMSAT and the XW-4 (CAS-10) team, AMSAT has designated the satellite as Hope-OSCAR 119 (HO-119) as of January 1, 2023. For details, see Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA and OSCAR Number Administrator's announcement entitled "OSCAR number assigned for CAS-10" in AMSAT News Service Bulletin ANS-001 (dated January 1, 2023). Therefore, the following satellite has been renamed in this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution as follows: HO-119 NORAD Cat ID 54816. (Formally CAS-10). The following satellite has decayed from orbit and has been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution as follows: TW-1A NORAD Cat ID 40928. (decayed from orbit on 12/29/22 per Space-Track). Finally, AMSAT is pleased to announce the new daily two line element bulletin available at https://www.amsat.org/tle/current/daily-bulletin.txt. Members of the Sci-Tech Radio Society (STARS) have worked with AMSAT Information Technology to automate this process. Seventeen year old STARS member Ryan "RJ" Fitzgerald, N1BGA, enjoyed exercising skills he learned in his high school computer science class. "It was cool to do something for the real world beyond just homework assignments, plus it forced me to learn stuff not covered in class" said Fitzgerald. STARS is part of New England Sci-Tech - a non-profit STEM education center and makerspace dedicated to project-based, hands-on learning for youth and families across the New England community with a strong Amateur Radio focus. Visit www.nescitech.org for details. Thanks to Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, for this update on this new innovative approach to AMSAT 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. No upcoming contacts currently scheduled Special thanks to our ARISS telebridge ground stations. Approximately 38% of the ARISS school contacts are handled by the ARISS telebridge stations. Thanks to following stations: AB1OC, IK1SLD, K6DUE, NA7V, ON4ISS, VK4ISS, VK4KHZ, VK5ZAI, VK6MJ, and ZS6JON. 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 US EVA on January 20. OFF Jan 19 about 17:00 UTC. ON Jan 21 about 12:30 UTC. *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 US EVA on January 20. OFF Jan 19 about 17:00 UTC. ON Jan 21 about 12:30 UTC. *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 Chris VE3FU / VO2AC / VO1FUA / VE2FUA: The weekend of January 27-29 @Dave_VE3KG and I will be competing in the CQ160 CW Contest as VO2AC from the Point Amour Lighthouse in Labrador (Zone 2). We'll also be on the other HF bands starting January 24 as VO2AC and VO2AAA. Please work us in the contest! We also plan on operating the linear and FM satellites from grid GO11 as VO2AC and VO2AAA from January 24-27. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, 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: -Greenville, North Carolina (1/10/23) -Ontario, Canada (1/16/23) -Thames Valley, England (5/11/23) AMSAT will also have a presence at HamCation 2023 in Orlando on February 10-12, 2023. Details on HamCation can be found at https://www.hamcation.com/ [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events page manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + SpaceFlight Now is reporting the successful launch on Jan. 3 of the SpaceX Transporter 6 at https://spaceflightnow.com/2023/01/03/falcon-9-transporter-6-live-coverage/. This launch carried 114 satellites to orbit. The article says "The Transporter 6 launch also placed into orbit... an amateur radio CubeSat from the Czech Republic." I assume that is a reference to BDSAT-2, which is supposed to carry a AX.25 GFSK G3RUH 9600 baud digipeater with downlink at 436.025, according to http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=866 This is confirmed by https://www.bdsat.cz/ That website shows "VHF Downlink frequency: 145.850 MHz," but the IARU says the VHF frequency is an uplink. (Thanks to Mark Johns, K0JM, SpaceFlight Now, and the IARU) + The TJREVERB are seeking a couple of stations skilled in communicating with satellites using APRS. The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology's TJREVERB satellite was deployed from the ISS on Dec 29th, and the team is still trying to successfully make contact with it. Please contact Curt Laumann, K7ZOO, if you're interested in assisting. His email address can be found on QRZ.com + Congratulations to Hector Martinez, W5CBF, who finished his Satellite Worked All Zones (WAZ) award through QSOs using IO-117's MEO digipeater. Only about 16 CQ zones are workable on LEO satellites from his QTH in Louisiana, so the MEO digipeater was able to fill in the rest. His award is the 42nd Satellite WAZ issued. Satellite WAZ requires confirmed QSOs with 25 of 40 CQ zones and is sponsored by CQ Magazine. Confirmations through LoTW are accepted. + Want to try something different? FO-118 carries a linear transponder with a 70cm downlink and a 15 meter uplink. The 15 meter uplink is very sensitive. This week's editor made a couple of QSOs using 5 watts from his FT-817ND to an AlexLoop Walkham Portable Magnetic Loop and was able to access the transponder with strong signals through the pass. + UVSQ-SAT will mark 2 years in space on January 24, 2023. In celebration of this milestone, the FM transponder will be activated. The uplink is 145.905 MHz and the downlink is 437.020 MHz. No PL tone is required. (Thanks to the UVSQ-SAT team) -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: SS-1 Satellite - First 24hr Report
by Jean Marc Momple 07 Jan '23

07 Jan '23

Yono TNX for the infos We will try to upload the max. of TLM to Satnogs where you guys make retrieve same for analysis. Good luck with the mission. 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU) > On Jan 7, 2023, at 7:14 PM, P. Suryono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Quick SS-1 (Surya Satellite 1) Report after a meeting with the SS-1 Satellite team an hour ago: > - SS-1 was deployed at 08.03 UTC on Jan 6, 2023 > - Right on schedule, 30 minutes after deployment first packet was heard. This packet was digipeated via ISS as it is still close-by > - From the telemetry bits, both VHF and UHF antennas were properly released > - Battery voltage was observed at 3.83 volt > - At around 13.00 UTC SS-1 went quiet, the team concluded it went into "hibernation mode" due to low voltage > - This morning at around 00.30 UTC one observer in Bali received a direct (not digipeated) packet, so it came out of hibernation mode with high voltage as the radio power is high > - Consecutive packets were received direct by various APRS satgates > - At around 07.00 UTC telemetry shows a critical low battery voltage and SS-1 went into hibernation again > - As the SS-1 team concluded that the satellite is working as designed, 2 hours ago when SS-1 pass above Jakarta, the team uplink commands to reduce the beacon rate, to raise the battery voltage, and gather more data points on the power budget model. > > 73 de Yono - YD0NXX > ORARI HQ - Head of Satellite Division > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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SS-1 Satellite - First 24hr Report
by P. Suryono Adisoemarta 07 Jan '23

07 Jan '23

Quick SS-1 (Surya Satellite 1) Report after a meeting with the SS-1 Satellite team an hour ago:- SS-1 was deployed at 08.03 UTC on Jan 6, 2023- Right on schedule, 30 minutes after deployment first packet was heard. This packet was digipeated via ISS as it is still close-by- From the telemetry bits, both VHF and UHF antennas were properly released- Battery voltage was observed at 3.83 volt- At around 13.00 UTC SS-1 went quiet, the team concluded it went into "hibernation mode" due to low voltage- This morning at around 00.30 UTC one observer in Bali received a direct (not digipeated) packet, so it came out of hibernation mode with high voltage as the radio power is high- Consecutive packets were received direct by various APRS satgates- At around 07.00 UTC telemetry shows a critical low battery voltage and SS-1 went into hibernation again- As the SS-1 team concluded that the satellite is working as designed, 2 hours ago when SS-1 pass above Jakarta, the team uplink commands to reduce the beacon rate, to raise the battery voltage, and gather more data points on the power budget model. 73 de Yono - YD0NXXORARI HQ - Head of Satellite Division

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Re: SS-1
by Alfredos (fredy) Damkalis 07 Jan '23

07 Jan '23

There is also a new TLE set for SS-1, not very accurate but it should be better than following ISS TLE: SS-1 1 99369U 23006.23627038 .00000000 00000-0 25952-3 0 07 2 99369 51.6447 51.3209 0004899 231.6381 242.1444 15.51123116 06 Source: https://community.libre.space/t/iss-deployment-jaxa-j-ssod-24-2023-01-06-07… 73, fredy On 1/7/23 10:31, Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Thanks Fredy for having confirmed. > > 73 > > Jean Marc (3B8DU) > >> On Jan 7, 2023, at 11:37 AM, Alfredos (fredy) Damkalis via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> Yes this is the callsign of SS-1. >> >> By the way SS-1 is active on both UHF and VHF, but difficult to catch it on VHF as it is still close to ISS and its APRS repeater. It is similar to NUTSAT and TJREVERB that were released recently. >> >> 73, >> fredy >> >> On 1/7/23 09:17, Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>> Hi All, >>> I received the APRS message below when ISS was overhead on 435.825 MHz: >>> Fm YH1SSS-1 To APOT30 Via ARISS <UI pid=F0 Len=47 >[09:13:49] >>> 0011111011000010;3.15;8.06;12.39;0.03;200.39E-6 >>> Does anyone knows if the callsign YH1SSS belongs to SS-1? >>> 73 >>> Jean Marc (3B8DU) >>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> 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: SS-1
by Yono Adisoemarta 07 Jan '23

07 Jan '23

Yes it is, thanks 73 Yono YD0NXX Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 7, 2023, at 2:16 PM, Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Hi All, > > I received the APRS message below when ISS was overhead on 435.825 MHz: > > Fm YH1SSS-1 To APOT30 Via ARISS <UI pid=F0 Len=47 >[09:13:49] > 0011111011000010;3.15;8.06;12.39;0.03;200.39E-6 > > Does anyone knows if the callsign YH1SSS belongs to SS-1? > > 73 > > > Jean Marc (3B8DU) > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: SS-1
by Jean Marc Momple 07 Jan '23

07 Jan '23

Thanks Fredy for having confirmed. 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU) > On Jan 7, 2023, at 11:37 AM, Alfredos (fredy) Damkalis via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Yes this is the callsign of SS-1. > > By the way SS-1 is active on both UHF and VHF, but difficult to catch it on VHF as it is still close to ISS and its APRS repeater. It is similar to NUTSAT and TJREVERB that were released recently. > > 73, > fredy > > On 1/7/23 09:17, Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> Hi All, >> I received the APRS message below when ISS was overhead on 435.825 MHz: >> Fm YH1SSS-1 To APOT30 Via ARISS <UI pid=F0 Len=47 >[09:13:49] >> 0011111011000010;3.15;8.06;12.39;0.03;200.39E-6 >> Does anyone knows if the callsign YH1SSS belongs to SS-1? >> 73 >> Jean Marc (3B8DU) >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> 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: SS-1
by Alfredos (fredy) Damkalis 07 Jan '23

07 Jan '23

Yes this is the callsign of SS-1. By the way SS-1 is active on both UHF and VHF, but difficult to catch it on VHF as it is still close to ISS and its APRS repeater. It is similar to NUTSAT and TJREVERB that were released recently. 73, fredy On 1/7/23 09:17, Jean Marc Momple via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Hi All, > > I received the APRS message below when ISS was overhead on 435.825 MHz: > > Fm YH1SSS-1 To APOT30 Via ARISS <UI pid=F0 Len=47 >[09:13:49] > > 0011111011000010;3.15;8.06;12.39;0.03;200.39E-6 > > Does anyone knows if the callsign YH1SSS belongs to SS-1? > > 73 > > > Jean Marc (3B8DU) > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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SS-1
by Jean Marc Momple 07 Jan '23

07 Jan '23

Hi All, I received the APRS message below when ISS was overhead on 435.825 MHz: Fm YH1SSS-1 To APOT30 Via ARISS <UI pid=F0 Len=47 >[09:13:49] 0011111011000010;3.15;8.06;12.39;0.03;200.39E-6 Does anyone knows if the callsign YH1SSS belongs to SS-1? 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU)

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Falconsat-3 ON 0118utc 7 Jan 2023 for about 24 hrs, reentry soon!
by Mark L. Hammond 06 Jan '23

06 Jan '23

Just tweeted: Expect Falconsat-3 to be ON beginning around 0118utc 7 Jan 2023 for about 24 hrs. Reentry is expected around 24 Jan 2023, so not much time left. Will try to leave TX on for last 2-3 days to capture as much telemetry as possible during its final orbits. 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] AMSAT Director and Command Station

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-01-06 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 06 Jan '23

06 Jan '23

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2023-01-06 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: TBD Special thanks to our ARISS telebridge ground stations. Approximately 38% of the ARISS school contacts are handled by the ARISS telebridge stations. Thanks to following stations: AB1OC, IK1SLD, K6DUE, NA7V, ON4ISS, VK4ISS, VK4KHZ, VK5ZAI, VK6MJ, and ZS6JON. (***) 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. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2023-01-06 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 2022-12-17 02:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS for contacts to be scheduled for July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 has closed. Watch for the next opportunity for proposals for the first half of 2024 sometime in the springtime period of 2023. (***) 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 193 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 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 1596. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1505. 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-5 on orbit Josh Cassada KI5CRH Nicole Mann Anna Kikina Koichi Wakata KI5TMN **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: Story of SuryaSat-1 (SS-1) Nano Satellite
by Jean Marc Momple 06 Jan '23

06 Jan '23

Yono, Congratulation for the successful deployment of SS-1. I was out at sea today but my station up. I can see that I only received garbage today but just a moment ago received the following: 60A060A0A66260A4A66092A6A6E082A0A4A682A86103F02776261C6C201C53495D41524953532D496E7465726E6174696F6E616C2053706163652053746174696F6E3D0D Could you please advise if a valid frame for SS-1? 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU) > On Jan 6, 2023, at 6:38 AM, P. Suryono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > Story of SuryaSat-1 (SS-1) Nano Satellite > > > This afternoon 6 January 2023, at 07:50 UTC, there will be the culmination of the long journey of Surya Satellite (SS-1) Nano Satellite project that started in 2016 after a presentation of amateur radio activities by ORARI (the Indonesian Radio Amateurs Organization) to students of University of Surya. > > In early 2015 ORARI made a presentation to University of Surya Robotic Club, and one of the amateur radio activities that got their interest was high-altitude ballooning due to the telemetry aspect, such as sending temperature, altitude, voltage, as it relates to their robotic interest. I showed them a couple pictures of my past activity in ARHAB as the faculty advisor of amateur radio society at Texas Tech University in early 2000. This started the high-altitude balloon planning, including designing the balloon payload (APRS utilizing OpenTracker mini board). > > Late 2015, with the successful launch and activation of LAPAN-A2/ORARI (which becomes IO-86) satellite, the students grew interest of building a satellite as it is only a couple of kilometers higher they said. So in 2016 the ORARI team visit them and shared the experience in designing a satellite, as I myself was part of the ORARI team that involved in the design of the amateur payload in the LAPAN-A2/ORARI. As this would be their first effort in building a satellite from scratch, they said we will start with APRS then next satellite would be a voice repeater satellite. They submitted the design in a competition by UNOOSA and won. > > The student got more excited after seeing the POC (proof of concept) worked and they continue with building the prototype, conducted various tests with LAPAN (the aeronautical and space organization) and complying with the necessary paperwork/approvals. But the road wasn’t easy as they got funding problem (at one time they were selling T-Shirt to raise funding), change in faculty advisor and university leadership and their own graduation and transition into the professional world (some of them got employed in commercial satellite companies). Finally they got back in the last 2 years to finalize the payload, had the payload verification with ORARI team and shipped the payload to Japan (JAXA), integrated with other payload and shipped to the US, then lifted up on Space-X CRS-26 rocket to ISS last November and now today is the deployment date from the Kibo Module of ISS. > > Apologize for the long posting but I got really excited today as the deployment of SS-1 Nano Satellite is coming up shortly. > > > 73 de Yono Adisoemarta – YD0NXX / N5SNN > > ORARI HQ – Head of Satellite Division > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: Story of SuryaSat-1 (SS-1) Nano Satellite
by Nitin Muttin 06 Jan '23

06 Jan '23

Tried monitoring during the 16.07 UTC ISS pass over India (Satelited deployed are ahead of ISS) could not hear any signals. 73 Nitin [VU3TYG] On Friday, 6 January, 2023 at 01:48:58 pm IST, Yono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: SS- 1 has been deployed at 08:03 UTC, antenna release is in 30 minutes , please monitor APRS beacon at 145.825 MHz 73 de Yono YD0NXX / N5SNN Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 6, 2023, at 9:42 AM, Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > We are exited to hear of your success also! I will be looking for SS-1 near the ISS for the first day or two, please share two line elements with us as soon as you are able. > > 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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Re: Story of SuryaSat-1 (SS-1) Nano Satellite
by Yono Adisoemarta 06 Jan '23

06 Jan '23

SS- 1 has been deployed at 08:03 UTC, antenna release is in 30 minutes , please monitor APRS beacon at 145.825 MHz 73 de Yono YD0NXX / N5SNN Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 6, 2023, at 9:42 AM, Joseph B. Fitzgerald via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > We are exited to hear of your success also! I will be looking for SS-1 near the ISS for the first day or two, please share two line elements with us as soon as you are able. > > 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: Story of SuryaSat-1 (SS-1) Nano Satellite
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 06 Jan '23

06 Jan '23

We are exited to hear of your success also! I will be looking for SS-1 near the ISS for the first day or two, please share two line elements with us as soon as you are able. de KM1P Joe

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Story of SuryaSat-1 (SS-1) Nano Satellite
by P. Suryono Adisoemarta 06 Jan '23

06 Jan '23

Story of SuryaSat-1 (SS-1) Nano Satellite This afternoon 6 January 2023, at 07:50 UTC, there will bethe culmination of the long journey of Surya Satellite (SS-1) Nano Satelliteproject that started in 2016 after a presentation of amateur radio activities byORARI (the Indonesian Radio Amateurs Organization) to students of University ofSurya. In early 2015 ORARI made a presentation to University ofSurya Robotic Club, and one of the amateur radio activities that got theirinterest was high-altitude ballooning due to the telemetry aspect, such assending temperature, altitude, voltage, as it relates to their roboticinterest. I showed them a couple pictures of my past activity in ARHAB as thefaculty advisor of amateur radio society at Texas Tech University in early 2000.This started the high-altitude balloon planning, including designing theballoon payload (APRS utilizing OpenTracker mini board). Late 2015, with the successful launch and activation ofLAPAN-A2/ORARI (which becomes IO-86) satellite, the students grew interest ofbuilding a satellite as it is only a couple of kilometers higher they said. So in2016 the ORARI team visit them and shared the experience in designing asatellite, as I myself was part of the ORARI team that involved in the designof the amateur payload in the LAPAN-A2/ORARI. As this would be their firsteffort in building a satellite from scratch, they said we will start with APRSthen next satellite would be a voice repeater satellite. They submitted thedesign in a competition by UNOOSA and won. The student got more excited after seeing the POC (proof ofconcept) worked and they continue with building the prototype, conductedvarious tests with LAPAN (the aeronautical and space organization) andcomplying with the necessary paperwork/approvals. But the road wasn’t easy asthey got funding problem (at one time they were selling T-Shirt to raisefunding), change in faculty advisor and university leadership and their owngraduation and transition into the professional world (some of them gotemployed in commercial satellite companies). Finally they got back in the last2 years to finalize the payload, had the payload verification with ORARI teamand shipped the payload to Japan (JAXA), integrated with other payload andshipped to the US, then lifted up on Space-X CRS-26 rocket to ISS last Novemberand now today is the deployment date from the Kibo Module of ISS. Apologize for the long posting but I got really excitedtoday as the deployment of SS-1 Nano Satellite is coming up shortly. 73 de Yono Adisoemarta – YD0NXX / N5SNN ORARI HQ – Head of Satellite Division

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AMSAT Ambassadors
by Clint Bradford 06 Jan '23

06 Jan '23

Why would ANYone prepare more than 150 90-minute presentations (each of mine IS customized for the club/convention to whom I am speaking, with about 24 “slides” being unique to each)? Are AMSAT Ambassadors in it for the money? (My accountant just shrieked in laughter.) No … I think I can speak for many AMSAT Ambassadors when I say, we’re in it for THIS: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I worked a very nice fellow in Oklahoma tonight via the ISS Crossband repeater — my first Satellite QSO. My equipment is nothing special; just a Yaesu FT-60 HT and handheld Arrow yagi; pretty much the plain vanilla "Bradford Method" -- it really works! My first couple of attempts at satellite ops were not successful; but tonight It all came together. Thank you, Clint, you are a wonderful ambassador for satellite ops. Until I saw one of your lectures I never dreamed I could work the satellites with simple, low-cost equipment. I'm almost embarrassed at how excited I am! 73, -Tom N6QDI - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I spoke to Tom’s club - the Coachella Valley ARC - and, as I replied to him, HE HAS THE BUG! I was just invited to speak to a club who has been around since 1934! And I have two presentations booked for Europe, and another one in Canada. And more upcoming for 2023. Long live AMSAT! Clint K6LCS WorkTheBirds.com PS “The ‘Plain Vanilla Bradford Method’?” Sounds like a psychiatric thesis. PPS Before you reply with, “That HT ain’t full-duplex,” please know that every audience hears the phrase - AND explanation of - “It is BEST if we work these easy satellites in true, full-duplex mode … “ at least FIVE TIMES during my shows. PPPS “Lectures?" /end/

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Re: Surya Satellite-1, SS1
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

Thank you for this note Jean Marc. People can watch the deployment starting at about 0745 UTC at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTXFm3YVozk We have some hams in the local club excited about listening for that little guy. I suspect that the first time we will be able to hear it at the east coast of USA will be 09:30 UTC. de KM1P Joe

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Problems getting -bb messages
by Mark Johns, K0JM 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

I had not been getting messages from amsat-bb. I logged into mailman (see the message that is appended to all amsat-bb traffic about how to manage your subscription) and checked my account. It told me that my account had been disabled due to "excessive bounces." I clicked to "re-enable" the account, and all has been well since then. I'm now seeing everyone's test messages! -- Mark D. Johns, KØJM AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor Brooklyn Park, MN USA EN35hd ----------------------------------------------- "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." ---Mark Twain

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Re: BB test message
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

At 12:45 PM 1/5/2023 -0600, you wrote: >On 1/5/23 12:26, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL wrote: > >>Are you seeing any other activity on the BB, or has >>it just been quiet here lately? I think I received >>your message as it was sent direct to me. > >Hello Vince, > >Yes, there are at least 7 messages today and some activity in the past few >days. > >--- Zach >N0ZGO Interesting, I'm not getting anything from the BB here. Earthlink, my email provider, is treating BB messages as spam now. Not sure what to do to fix it. KB7ADL the BB as spam.

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Re: BB test message
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

At 10:59 AM 1/5/2023 -0600, you wrote: >On 1/5/23 10:24, Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB wrote: >>Testing here, >>I've haven't seen any Amsat-BB activity in >>three to four days. >>Just testing to see if my email provider >>is filtering it as spam. > >Hello OM, > >Your email message made it to the list FB. > >--- Zach >N0ZGO Thanks Zach, Are you seeing any other activity on the BB, or has it just been quiet here lately? I think I received your message as it was sent direct to me. Vince KB7ADL

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HRU- Satellite link
by Peter 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

Hello again, Some folks are having difficulty navigating from the HRU website to my registration link, computers-- bllah This should get you there, https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1445051176822075488 thank you. Peter, W2JV

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Re: HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY- SATURDAY
by David Tibbetts 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

When I got on the page, it showed that all forums were open for registration. I did not see how to register for Saturday’s webinar. Please tell me how to do that. Thanks. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, January 5, 2023, 12:35 AM, Michael Sartoretti via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: | | Ham Radio Universityhamradiouniversity.org | | | Hopefully this works. Sent from my iPad On Jan 4, 2023, at 9:54 PM, Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Take the comma off the end of the URL … minor typo … Clint K6LCS On Jan 4, 2023, at 3:24 PM, Donald Olson via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: my browser couldn't open the page ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: BB test message
by Bill Booth 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

On 05/01/2023 11:25 a.m., Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL via AMSAT-BB wrote: > I've haven't seen any Amsat-BB activity in > three to four days. I wonder the same lots of times but in the end it is just low email activity I guess. I also find the sats some days with no activity not that I am very active these days but just getting back on now I have some time available. AO-40 was kinda my last bird to chase. I also have lots of other thinkings but not for this forum ..... so will watch for you some days. -- Bill Booth VE3NXK Sundridge ON, Canada 79.23.37 W x 45.46.18 N FN05ns Visit my weather WebCam at http://www.almaguin.com/wxcurrent/weather.html Organ and Tissue Donation - The Gift of Life Talk to your family. Your decision can make a difference.

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Surya Satellite-1, SS1
by Jean Marc Momple 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

Hi Guys, SS1 will be deployed tomorrow from the ISS. Please help the guys in Indonesia to ascertain that their bird is alive. Frequency i 145.825 MHz APRS, the mission is sponsored by JAXA/UNOOSA and I guess that we HAM should support fully this kind of initiative by sending TLM to Satnogs, previous statement is based on my personal experience with HAMs experts and Satnogs without such help the MO-112 mission would have been a failure. Please try to capture the 1st signal of SS1 tomorrow. 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU)

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BB test message
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

Testing here, I've haven't seen any Amsat-BB activity in three to four days. Just testing to see if my email provider is filtering it as spam. KB7ADL

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Re: email
by jeff griffin 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

What I meant to say there was only one other email thread that contained 5 replies to the message about HRU. I'm leaving NJ and heading to Florida for the remainder of the winter. I will check the AMSAT email when I get there... 73 Jeff kb2m On 1/5/2023 9:22 AM, jeff griffin via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Hi Matt, I've seen just one other email, besides the test ones. I'm > also sending this reply to the list... > > 73 Jeff kb2m > > > On 1/5/2023 8:39 AM, Matthew Alberti (KM4EXS) wrote: >> Hi Jeff, >> Sorry for the late response. Have you seen any AMSAT-BB mail >> since Monday? It looks like your tests are making it to the list. >> >> ------------------------------------ >> Matthew Alberti / KM4EXS >> AMSAT-NA IT Team >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: jeff griffin <kb2mjeff(a)att.net> >> Sent: Monday, January 2, 2023 9:13 PM >> To: IT Team <IT(a)amsat.org> >> Subject: email >> >> Good morning. I'm not receiving email from the AMSAT BB list. I >> checked my email status and it doesn't say bouncing, like it did when >> this started. If you want me to try anything let me know... >> >> Thanks. >> >> 73 Jeff kb2m >> > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: email
by jeff griffin 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

Hi Matt, I've seen just one other email, besides the test ones. I'm also sending this reply to the list... 73 Jeff kb2m On 1/5/2023 8:39 AM, Matthew Alberti (KM4EXS) wrote: > Hi Jeff, > Sorry for the late response. Have you seen any AMSAT-BB mail since Monday? It looks like your tests are making it to the list. > > ------------------------------------ > Matthew Alberti / KM4EXS > AMSAT-NA IT Team > > -----Original Message----- > From: jeff griffin <kb2mjeff(a)att.net> > Sent: Monday, January 2, 2023 9:13 PM > To: IT Team <IT(a)amsat.org> > Subject: email > > Good morning. I'm not receiving email from the AMSAT BB list. I checked my email status and it doesn't say bouncing, like it did when this started. If you want me to try anything let me know... > > Thanks. > > 73 Jeff kb2m >

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Re: HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY- SATURDAY
by Michael Sartoretti 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

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Re: HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY- SATURDAY
by Clint Bradford 05 Jan '23

05 Jan '23

Take the comma off the end of the URL … minor typo … Clint K6LCS > On Jan 4, 2023, at 3:24 PM, Donald Olson via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > my browser couldn't open the page

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Re: HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY- SATURDAY
by David Tibbetts 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

I had the same problem it would not let me register. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 6:26 PM, Greg D via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Remove the extra "." at the end of the URL. It's apparently at 11am EST, 8am (ouch!) PST. Greg? KO6TH Donald Olson via AMSAT-BB wrote: In trying to check out the time, my browser couldn't open the page. Don Olson WA5W "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."???? ? -- Thomas Jefferson On Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 04:09:47 PM CST, Peter via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Happy New Year, W2JV, Peter, will be hosting "The History of Amateur Satellites" .? ?When I was putting together this presentation I researched content that I've never seen, I think you will find this forum entertaining! In order to join you need to pre-register,?http://www.hamradiouniversity.org,? lets show the amateur community that we can fill the "room" with satellite operators and enthusiasts of space, thank you. 73's Peter W2JV ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY- SATURDAY
by Greg D 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

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Re: HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY- SATURDAY
by Donald Olson 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

In trying to check out the time, my browser couldn't open the page. Don Olson WA5W "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." -- Thomas Jefferson On Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 04:09:47 PM CST, Peter via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Happy New Year, W2JV, Peter, will be hosting "The History of Amateur Satellites" . When I was putting together this presentation I researched content that I've never seen, I think you will find this forum entertaining! In order to join you need to pre-register, http://www.hamradiouniversity.org, lets show the amateur community that we can fill the "room" with satellite operators and enthusiasts of space, thank you. 73's PeterW2JV ----------------------------------------------------------- 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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HAM RADIO UNIVERSITY- SATURDAY
by Peter 04 Jan '23

04 Jan '23

Happy New Year, W2JV, Peter, will be hosting "The History of Amateur Satellites" . When I was putting together this presentation I researched content that I've never seen, I think you will find this forum entertaining! In order to join you need to pre-register, http://www.hamradiouniversity.org, lets show the amateur community that we can fill the "room" with satellite operators and enthusiasts of space, thank you. 73's PeterW2JV

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test 1 2
by jeff griffin 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

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Test - Ignore
by Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

1803Z Cheers, Frank Frank Karnauskas, N1UW Vice President, Development Radio Amateur Satellite Corp. (AMSAT) 712 H Street NE, Ste 1653 Washington DC 20002 info(a)amsat.org Direct Contact 3670 E. Kingler Spring Pl. Tucson, AZ 85718 (612) 644-9174 f.karnauskas(a)amsat.org

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test
by nick 03 Jan '23

03 Jan '23

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IO-117 schedule
by jeff griffin 01 Jan '23

01 Jan '23

Does anyone have any info on the operational status of GreenCube? Like when it will in digi mode vs telemetry mode? HNY 73 Jeff kb2m

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VUCC Satellite Standing Janurary 2023
by Jon Goering 01 Jan '23

01 Jan '23

VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for December 01, 2022 to January 01, 2023. K9UO 718 750 W8LR 643 667 KN2K 600 654 AF5CC 628 644 EA2AA 626 643 AJ4A 230 614 FG8OJ 373 513 VE4MM 476 508 W2GDJ New 465 HB9GWJ 206 363 N5EKO 344 349 JK2XXK 233 310 K8BL 292 297 WB9YIG 175 251 DL6KBG 175 250 IK6GZM New 234 LU4FTA 137 223 OZ9AAR 100 207 JA1GZK New 150 7L1ETP New 133 W6AER 100 126 DU9JJY New 116 VE1CWJ/VP9 New 110 WD9EWK (DM13) New 109 WY7FD New 102 JS2GGD New 101 W3TI New 101 Congratulations to the new VUCC holders. WY7FD is first VUCC Satellite holder from DN74 VE1CWJ/VP9 is first VUCC Satellite holder from Bermuda and FM72 DU9JJY is first VUCC Satellite holder from Philippines and PJ27 IK6GZM is first VUCC Satellite holder from JN62 7L1ETP is first VUCC Satellite holder from PM95 HAPPY NEW YEAR May you all be blessed with new grid squares in 2023 73 Jon N7AZ

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ANS-001 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins for Jan. 1
by Mark Johns, K0JM 01 Jan '23

01 Jan '23

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-001 In this edition: * W2RS Memorial AMSAT CW Activity Day to be Held January 1st * HAARP was used to ping Asteroid 2010 XC15 * Space junk bill passes Senate unanimously * TJREVERB was deployed from the ISS on December 29, 2022 * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for Jan 1, 2023 * OSCAR number assigned for CAS-10 * 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-001 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 Jan 01 - Wishing All a Happy and Prosperous New Year W2RS Memorial AMSAT CW Activity Day to be Held January 1st In March 2022, the AMSAT community lost one of our pioneers when Ray Soifer, W2RS, became a silent key. In addition to his numerous contributions to AMSAT and the worldwide amateur satellite community, Ray was also the long time organizer of AMSAT's CW Activity Day - previously AMSAT Straight Key Night - held in conjunction with the ARRL's event on New Year's Day. In recognition of Ray's long time service to AMSAT and his keen interest in CW operating via satellite, AMSAT is pleased to announce that AMSAT's CW Activity Day will now be known as the W2RS Memorial AMSAT CW Activity Day in Ray's honor. The rules are simple - operate CW through any amateur satellite between 0000 UTC and 2359 UTC on January 1, 2023. Straight keys and bugs are encouraged, but not required. Logs are not required, but operators are encouraged to submit a report of their activity to the AMSAT-BB. Photos and video clips of activity are also encouraged - post them on Twitter and tag @AMSAT. Remember to use the minimum power required for communication as constant carrier modes, including CW, can disrupt transponder operation for other users. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Last Day for 2022 AMSAT President's Club Membership When They're Gone…They're Gone! Join the 2022 AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ (2022 membership closes 1/3/2022) +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Haarp Was Used To Ping Asteroid 2010 XC15 Researchers at the HAARP array in Alaska attempted the lowest-frequency asteroid radar experiment ever. On Tuesday, Dec. 27th, they pinged a passing space rock with shortwave radio waves at 9.6 MHz. This could allow them to see *inside* the asteroid. A number of amateur radio operators around the world were able to copy the signal. The signal appeared in a sequence of frequency sweep pings centered aroun the the 9.6MHz frequency in a "Ping" Wait 2 seconds. "Ping" Wait 2 seconds "Ping" pattern. That's what most ham radio operators heard last Tuesday when they received HAARP's radar transmission to asteroid 2010 XC15. Scott Tilley of Roberts Creek, British Columbia, provided a recording of what he saw. It may be viewed at: https://bit.ly/3C2YshF along with a vidoe that includes sound. The pulse was lopsided with a fast rise and a slow decay," notes Tilley. "I believe this is due to multipath propagation from HAARP in Alaska to my receiver in British Columbia." Everyone who picked up the pulse did so because Earth's ionosphere reflected some of HAARP's radio energy back to Earth. Only a fraction escaped into space and reached the asteroid. Tilley's high-time-resolution recording of the pulse shows that multiple reflections (probably with a dash of ducting and refraction) were involved. The complexity of the ionosphere, and how it modifies shortwave signals, is a key challenge for researchers who will be processing radar returns from asteroid 2010 XC15. Good luck to the radar team as we await their results! [ANS thanks spaceweather.com for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Space junk bill passes Senate unanimously U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper applauded Senate passage of his Orbital Sustainability (ORBITS) Act, a bipartisan bill to establish a first-of-its-kind demonstration program to reduce the amount of space junk in orbit. The bill passed the Senate unanimously. "From satellite communications to rockets carrying humans into deep space, space debris is a massive threat to space operations," said Hickenlooper, chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Space and Science. "I'm over the moon that our ORBITS Act passed and we can start cleaning up this space junk." Space junk, or orbital debris, currently threatens human space exploration, scientific research missions, and emerging commercial space services. There are approximately 8,000 metric tons of debris currently in orbit, including at least 900,000 individual pieces of debris that are potentially lethal to satellites. Because of the magnitude of the current debris, simply preventing more debris in the future is not enough. The ORBITS Act will jumpstart a program focused on research, development, and the demonstration of technologies capable of safely carrying out successful Active Debris Remediation (ADR) missions to create a new market for these services. Additional information may be found at https://bit.ly/3WwsCCa [ANS thanks spacedaily.com 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ TJREVERB was deployed from the ISS on December 29, 2022 TJREVERB, an APRS digipeater 2U cubesat on 145.825 MHz, built by students at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology was deployed on December 29, 2022 by NanoRacks from the International Space Station. TJREVERB was launched on November 22 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida as part of the SpaceX-26 Commercial Resupply Service Mission en route to the International Space Station. The launch is the culmination of seven years of hard work for TJ Space. Led by Robotics lab director Kristen Kucko, many students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology have had a hand in this historic launch. A statement and description of the mission by Michael Roth and Kristen Kucko of Thomas Jefferson High School states: "TJ REVERB is significant because the CubeSat was designed, built, coded and integrated entirely by high school students," said Kucko. "The students did not use a satellite kit, nor did they have an industry or university partnership to assist them. Building satellites is not an easy task. According to Col. Nick Hague, Astronaut, (some)countries have not been able to build CubeSats. The students in TJ Space should be proud of their accomplishments." Additional information about the project may be found at: https://tjhsst.fcps.edu/features/launch-tjreverb-culmination-seven-year-pro… Kirsten Kucko, the teacher sponsoring the TJ Space team wrote, "TJ Space received crowdsourced reports that there is an APRS unit digipeating within the vicinity of the ISS. The spacecraft has the orbital characteristics of one of the satellites launched during the NRCSD 24 mission." Since TJREVEB is the only CubeSat using APRS in that vicinity, TJREVERB could very well be that spacecraft. It is TJ Space’s assertion that something went critically wrong with TJREVERB's implementation of the Iridium radio and Iridium did not receive power to turn on. The APRS radio powered on as the backup radio and started digipeating. TJ Space continues to search for confirmation that this spacecraft is indeed TJREVERB. Any help from the community would be greatly appreciated. [ANS thanks Michael Roth and Kristen Kucko or Thomas Jefferson High School and JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM, 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 Jan 1, 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 been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: MYSat 1 NORAD Cat ID 44045 (Decayed from orbit 12/16/2022 per SpaceTrack). [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- OSCAR number assigned for CAS-10 On November 12, 2022, the XW-4 (CAS-10) satellite was launched to the Chinese Space Station aboard the Tianzhou-5 spacecraft, by the Long March-7 Y6 launch vehicle from the Wenchang Launch Center in Hainan, China. On December 18, the XW-4 (CAS-10) satellite was separated from the station. The Chinese Amateur Satellite Group (CAMSAT) built and operates the satellite, in cooperation with a Chinese government space contractor and Macau University of Science and Technology, to serve radio amateurs around the world and educate students in space and radio communication science and technology. This satellite is also known as Macao Student Science Popularization Satellite No. 1, and is the first satellite from the Macao Special Administrative Region. The satellite carries a V/u linear transponder, and CW and GMSK telemetry beacons for amateur radio use. At the request of CAMSAT and the XW-4 (CAS-10) team, AMSAT hereby designates the satellite as Hope-OSCAR 119 (HO-119). We congratulate all the involved teams, thank them for their contribution to the amateur satellite community, and wish them continued success on this and future projects. [ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations / OSCAR Number Administrator 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. No School Contacts are currently scheduled. 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] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an Amateur Radio package, including two-way communication capability, to be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit. Support AMSAT's projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Upcoming Satellite Operations Chris VE3FU / VO2AC / VO1FUA / VE2FUA: The weekend of January 27-29 @Dave_VE3KG and Chris, VE3FU will be competing in the CQ160 CW Contest as VO2AC from the Point Amour Lighthouse in Labrador (Zone 2). They will also be on the other HF bands starting January 24 as VO2AC and VO2AAA. They also plan on operating the linear and FM satellites from grid GO11 as VO2AC and VO2AAA from January 24-27. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, 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. MSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford K6ALCS has a few satellite presentations scheduled: -Greenville, North Carolina (1/10/23) -Ontario, Canada (1/16/23) -Thames Valley, England (5/11/23) Ham Radio University will be held 1/7/2023. Registration is now open for this virtual event at https://hamradiouniversity.org/. Peter Portanova, W2JV will be hosting a Satellite Forum on the History of Amateur Satellites. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events page manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + SpaceX launches first mission for Starlink Gen2 constellation using a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Wednesday with 54 more Starlink internet satellites, a mission to begin populating a new orbital shell authorized by federal regulators earlier this month for the company’s Starlink Gen2 network. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on SpaceX’s Starlink 5-1 mission occurred at 4:34 a.m. EST (0934 GMT) Wednesday, about six minutes earlier than previously announced. The mission was SpaceX’s 60th launch of the year, with one more Falcon 9 flight set to blast off later this week from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, with an Israeli Earth-imaging satellite. he 54 satellites launching Wednesday were the first spacecraft deployed into a new segment of the Starlink constellation. The Falcon 9 rocket released the 54 satellites at an orbital altitude and inclination set aside for use by SpaceX’s second-generation Starlink network, which the company eventually intends to launch on the new Starship mega-rocket. More at https://bit.ly/3IcrO0P. [ANS thanks spaceflightnow.com for the above information] + An Israeli reconnaissance satellite was carried into orbit during the final SpaceX launch of the year. The EROS-3 Earth-imaging satellite was launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 11:38 p.m. Thursday. The first stage detached successfully and landed on a SpaceX pad eight minutes after launch. The rocket was launched in retrograde, against the direction of the Earth's rotation, and carried the EROS-3 into low Earth orbit. More information is available at: https://bit.ly/3G8FXJI [ANS thanks Patrick Hilsman, UPI and Spacedaily.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, Jack Spitznagel kd4iz at frawg dot org

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ANS-001 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by kd4iz＠frawg.org 31 Dec '22

31 Dec '22

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-001 In this edition: * W2RS Memorial AMSAT CW Activity Day to be Held January 1st * HAARP was used to ping Asteroid 2010 XC15 * Space junk bill passes Senate unanimously * TJREVERB was deployed from the ISS on December 29, 2022 * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for Jan 1, 2023 * OSCAR number assigned for CAS-10 * 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-001 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 Jan 01 - Wishing All a Happy and Prosperous New Year W2RS Memorial AMSAT CW Activity Day to be Held January 1st In March 2022, the AMSAT community lost one of our pioneers when Ray Soifer, W2RS, became a silent key. In addition to his numerous contributions to AMSAT and the worldwide amateur satellite community, Ray was also the long time organizer of AMSAT's CW Activity Day - previously AMSAT Straight Key Night - held in conjunction with the ARRL's event on New Year's Day. In recognition of Ray's long time service to AMSAT and his keen interest in CW operating via satellite, AMSAT is pleased to announce that AMSAT's CW Activity Day will now be known as the W2RS Memorial AMSAT CW Activity Day in Ray's honor. The rules are simple - operate CW through any amateur satellite between 0000 UTC and 2359 UTC on January 1, 2023. Straight keys and bugs are encouraged, but not required. Logs are not required, but operators are encouraged to submit a report of their activity to the AMSAT-BB. Photos and video clips of activity are also encouraged - post them on Twitter and tag @AMSAT. Remember to use the minimum power required for communication as constant carrier modes, including CW, can disrupt transponder operation for other users. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Last Day for 2022 AMSAT President's Club Membership When Theyre GoneTheyre Gone! Join the 2022 AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ (2022 membership closes 1/3/2022) +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ HAARP was used to ping Asteroid 2010 XC15 Researchers at the HAARP array in Alaska attempted the lowest-frequency asteroid radar experiment ever. On Tuesday, Dec. 27th, they pinged a passing space rock with shortwave radio waves at 9.6 MHz. This could allow them to see *inside* the asteroid. A number of amateur radio operators around the world were able to copy the signal. The signal appeared in a sequence of frequency sweep pings centered aroun the the 9.6MHz frequency in a "Ping" Wait 2 seconds. "Ping" Wait 2 seconds "Ping" pattern. That's what most ham radio operators heard last Tuesday when they received HAARP's radar transmission to asteroid 2010 XC15. Scott Tilley of Roberts Creek, British Columbia, provided a recording of what he saw. It may be viewed at: https://bit.ly/3C2YshF along with a vidoe that includes sound. The pulse was lopsided with a fast rise and a slow decay," notes Tilley. "I believe this is due to multipath propagation from HAARP in Alaska to my receiver in British Columbia." Everyone who picked up the pulse did so because Earth's ionosphere reflected some of HAARP's radio energy back to Earth. Only a fraction escaped into space and reached the asteroid. Tilley's high-time-resolution recording of the pulse shows that multiple reflections (probably with a dash of ducting and refraction) were involved. The complexity of the ionosphere, and how it modifies shortwave signals, is a key challenge for researchers who will be processing radar returns from asteroid 2010 XC15. Good luck to the radar team as we await their results! [ANS thanks spaceweather.com for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Space junk bill passes Senate unanimously U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper applauded Senate passage of his Orbital Sustainability (ORBITS) Act, a bipartisan bill to establish a first-of-its-kind demonstration program to reduce the amount of space junk in orbit. The bill passed the Senate unanimously. "From satellite communications to rockets carrying humans into deep space, space debris is a massive threat to space operations," said Hickenlooper, chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Space and Science. "I'm over the moon that our ORBITS Act passed and we can start cleaning up this space junk." Space junk, or orbital debris, currently threatens human space exploration, scientific research missions, and emerging commercial space services. There are approximately 8,000 metric tons of debris currently in orbit, including at least 900,000 individual pieces of debris that are potentially lethal to satellites. Because of the magnitude of the current debris, simply preventing more debris in the future is not enough. The ORBITS Act will jumpstart a program focused on research, development, and the demonstration of technologies capable of safely carrying out successful Active Debris Remediation (ADR) missions to create a new market for these services. Additional information may be found at https://bit.ly/3WwsCCa [ANS thanks spacedaily.com 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ TJREVERB was deployed from the ISS on December 29, 2022 TJREVERB, an APRS digipeater 2U cubesat on 145.825 MHz, built by students at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology was deployed on December 29, 2022 by NanoRacks from the International Space Station. TJREVERB was launched on November 22 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida as part of the SpaceX-26 Commercial Resupply Service Mission en route to the International Space Station. The launch is the culmination of seven years of hard work for TJ Space. Led by Robotics lab director Kristen Kucko, many students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology have had a hand in this historic launch. A statement and description of the mission by Michael Roth and Kristen Kucko of Thomas Jefferson High School states: TJ REVERB is significant because the CubeSat was designed, built, coded and integrated entirely by high school students, said Kucko. The students did not use a satellite kit, nor did they have an industry or university partnership to assist them. Building satellites is not an easy task. According to Col. Nick Hague, Astronaut, (some)countries have not been able to build CubeSats. The students in TJ Space should be proud of their accomplishments. Additional information about the project may be found at: https://tjhsst.fcps.edu/features/launch-tjreverb-culmination-seven-year-proj ect-tj-space Kirsten Kucko, the teacher sponsoring the TJ Space team wrote, "TJ Space received crowdsourced reports that there is an APRS unit digipeating within the vicinity of the ISS. The spacecraft has the orbital characteristics of one of the satellites launched during the NRCSD 24 mission. " Since TJREVEB is the only CubeSat using APRS in that vicinity, TJREVERB could very well be that spacecraft. It is TJ Spaces assertion that something went critically wrong with TJREVERBs implementation of the Iridium radio and Iridium did not receive power to turn on. The APRS radio powered on as the backup radio and started digipeating. TJ Space continues to search for confirmation that this spacecraft is indeed TJREVERB. Any help from the community would be greatly appreciated. [ANS thanks Michael Roth and Kristen Kucko or Thomas Jefferson High School and JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM, 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 Jan 1, 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 been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: MYSat 1 NORAD Cat ID 44045 (Decayed from orbit 12/16/2022 per SpaceTrack). [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- OSCAR number assigned for CAS-10 On November 12, 2022, the XW-4 (CAS-10) satellite was launched to the Chinese Space Station aboard the Tianzhou-5 spacecraft, by the Long March-7 Y6 launch vehicle from the Wenchang Launch Center in Hainan, China. On December 18, the XW-4 (CAS-10) satellite was separated from the station. The Chinese Amateur Satellite Group (CAMSAT) built and operates the satellite, in cooperation with a Chinese government space contractor and Macau University of Science and Technology, to serve radio amateurs around the world and educate students in space and radio communication science and technology. This satellite is also known as Macao Student Science Popularization Satellite No. 1, and is the first satellite from the Macao Special Administrative Region. The satellite carries a V/u linear transponder, and CW and GMSK telemetry beacons for amateur radio use. At the request of CAMSAT and the XW-4 (CAS-10) team, AMSAT hereby designates the satellite as Hope-OSCAR 119 (HO-119). We congratulate all the involved teams, thank them for their contribution to the amateur satellite community, and wish them continued success on this and future projects. [ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations / OSCAR Number Administrator 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. No School Contacts are currently scheduled. 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] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an Amateur Radio package, including two-way communication capability, to be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit. Support AMSAT's projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Upcoming Satellite Operations Chris VE3FU / VO2AC / VO1FUA / VE2FUA: The weekend of January 27-29 @Dave_VE3KG and Chris, VE3FU will be competing in the CQ160 CW Contest as VO2AC from the Point Amour Lighthouse in Labrador (Zone 2). They will also be on the other HF bands starting January 24 as VO2AC and VO2AAA. They also plan on operating the linear and FM satellites from grid GO11 as VO2AC and VO2AAA from January 24-27. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, 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. MSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford K6ALCS has a few satellite presentations scheduled: -Greenville, North Carolina (1/10/23) -Ontario, Canada (1/16/23) -Thames Valley, England (5/11/23) Ham Radio University will be held 1/7/2023. Registration is now open for this virtual event at https://hamradiouniversity.org/. Peter Portanova, W2JV will be hosting a Satellite Forum on the History of Amateur Satellites. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events page manager, and Peter Portanova, W2JV for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + SpaceX launches first mission for Starlink Gen2 constellation using a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Wednesday with 54 more Starlink internet satellites, a mission to begin populating a new orbital shell authorized by federal regulators earlier this month for the companys Starlink Gen2 network. Liftoff of the Falcon 9 rocket from pad 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on SpaceXs Starlink 5-1 mission occurred at 4:34 a.m. EST (0934 GMT) Wednesday, about six minutes earlier than previously announced. The mission was SpaceXs 60th launch of the year, with one more Falcon 9 flight set to blast off later this week from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, with an Israeli Earth-imaging satellite. he 54 satellites launching Wednesday were the first spacecraft deployed into a new segment of the Starlink constellation. The Falcon 9 rocket released the 54 satellites at an orbital altitude and inclination set aside for use by SpaceXs second-generation Starlink network, which the company eventually intends to launch on the new Starship mega-rocket. More at https://bit.ly/3IcrO0P. [ANS thanks spaceflightnow.com for the above information] + An Israeli reconnaissance satellite was carried into orbit during the final SpaceX launch of the year. The EROS-3 Earth-imaging satellite was launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 11:38 p.m. Thursday. The first stage detached successfully and landed on a SpaceX pad eight minutes after launch. The rocket was launched in retrograde, against the direction of the Earth's rotation, and carried the EROS-3 into low Earth orbit. More information is available at: https://bit.ly/3G8FXJI [ANS thanks Patrick Hilsman, UPI and Spacedaily.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, Jack Spitznagel kd4iz at frawg dot org

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RTL-SDR type preamp on the birds?
by James Hickox 29 Dec '22

29 Dec '22

Hello. After many years away, I am beginning to get a shack ready to start using the satellites again. This time, I cannot go with the best hardware and will.need to do some compromises. I played with the SDR dongles awhile back and used one of the $20 wideband preamps. My question: if I were to set the preamp up with a diplexer as an input filter and 50 ohm terminations for protection along with the proper relays, could this preamp be useful if mounted near the antenna feed point? I cannot seem to find out any comparisons or testing against other homebrew or commercial units. Thanks and 73, James, AA5AO

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Leave
by Sundeep Shah 29 Dec '22

29 Dec '22

Leave On Thu, Dec 29, 2022, 2:22 AM Thomas Schuessler via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > As I stated in a previous email, I use a diplexer as a filter in front of > the preamp to black out if band influence. For the 70 cm preamp I have a > duplexer that is only passing the 70 cm band from the 70 cm antenna into > the preamp. There is a similar duplexer feeding 2 meters only to the 2 m > antenna, and that after the 2 m preamp. > > I will probably try one of the SSB preamps, which have a higher power > rating than the ARR that I have in hopes that the increased margin of error > will cause things to hold up better. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 28, 2022, at 12:28, Paul Andrews <w2hro.fn20(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > The 70cm band is hamonically related to the 2m band. > > 2m into 70cm 3rd harmonic interference is more likely than 70cm into 2m. > > Happy New Year. > > 73 - Paul - W2HRO > > On Wed, Dec 28, 2022, 10:00 tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> I do not believe it is RF from the 2 Meter transmit that is leaking into >> the antenna side, as I run a duplexer in front of the preamp input. 70 CM >> portion of arrow through a duplexer with only the 70 cm signal passing >> through that duplexer. I do the same on the 2 Meter side. This >> arrangement almost totally eliminates any de-sense of the RX on 70 CM from >> 2 M transmit. >> >> >> >> *From:* Paul Andrews <w2hro.fn20(a)gmail.com> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 27, 2022 9:02 AM >> *To:* tjschuessler(a)verizon.net >> *Cc:* AMSAT-BB <AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org> >> *Subject:* Re: [AMSAT-BB] UHF preamps >> >> >> >> Tom, >> >> >> >> Are you relying on the transmit RF sensing feature of this 432 MHz >> preamp? RF sensing can be unreliable. You might use the FT-847's RF amp >> enable output to trigger the external preamps. >> >> >> >> Another thought. It is possible that your 2m transmit signal is leaking >> into the input of the 70cm preamp. It's likely that significant coupling >> is occurring at the arrow antenna. >> >> >> >> You might consider using separate preamps and isolating relays. >> >> >> >> 73 - Paul - W2HRO >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Mon, Dec 26, 2022 at 11:32 PM tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> For my portable/temporary satellite antenna rig, I have need of using a >> UHF preamp, which I have strapped to the tripod that holds and aims my >> Arrow antenna. I find that my FT847 is just not as sensitive on 70 CM as >> it is on 2M. I have been using an ARR (Advanced Receiver Research ) >> SP432VDG which is supposed to have a maximum power pass through imitation >> of 25watts. I try to be pretty careful as to how much output I run through >> the thing, maybe limiting to 15 watts or so. Unfortunately, I have blown >> the preamp out several times, even with being conscious of the RF level. I >> sent the pre to them, they repaired and sent back. I recently discovered >> that I had blown my unit again. Symptom is that it adds noise to the >> output, but does not amplify any signals coming into it from the antenna. >> I have sent the unit in to ARR in the past for repair. This time I am >> contemplating replacing this one with a more robust device that might be >> able to handle more RF running through it (RF sensing means you will still >> hit the device with an instantaneous burst of RF before the internal relays >> kick in. >> >> >> >> A friend has confided that he has the higher power version of the ARR >> Preamps, but has had similar problems with killing the things. Thus I am >> in the market for maybe another option. While I oft times, will stroll >> over to the antenna tripod, and barrel off the cables going to and from the >> preamp to bypass completely from the transmit chain, this is kind of a >> pain, even in a portable situation. >> >> >> >> I looked at M2s web site and can find a 2 Meter amp, but no 70CM (Might >> be missing something. I have heard a lot of good things on the SSB >> preamps, but the only pace I can see them being sold, is Dolstra in >> Europe. Don’t see a US vendor. >> >> >> >> Looking for suggestions. I would be interested in buying pre-owned, if >> someone had a Preamp that would like a new home. >> >> >> >> I do have a question for Yaesu FT847 users. With that radio, you can >> power a Preamp via the built in Bia- T power inserter, And assume that when >> this mode is turned on, it cuts the inserted DC to the preamp as the >> tranciever goes into transmit. Does this work fast enough to protect, even >> RF switched preamps? That might be a good safety measure as I have >> traditionally used external DC to power my preamps. >> >> >> >> Wisdom from the cloud here would be much appreciated. >> >> . >> >> Tom Schuessler, N5HYP >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. >> Opinions expressed >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of >> AMSAT-NA. >> Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at >> https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >> https://mailman.amsat.org >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. >> Opinions expressed >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of >> AMSAT-NA. >> Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at >> https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >> https://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 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Re: UHF preamps
by Paul Andrews 28 Dec '22

28 Dec '22

The 70cm band is hamonically related to the 2m band. 2m into 70cm 3rd harmonic interference is more likely than 70cm into 2m. Happy New Year. 73 - Paul - W2HRO On Wed, Dec 28, 2022, 10:00 tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > I do not believe it is RF from the 2 Meter transmit that is leaking into > the antenna side, as I run a duplexer in front of the preamp input. 70 CM > portion of arrow through a duplexer with only the 70 cm signal passing > through that duplexer. I do the same on the 2 Meter side. This > arrangement almost totally eliminates any de-sense of the RX on 70 CM from > 2 M transmit. > > > > *From:* Paul Andrews <w2hro.fn20(a)gmail.com> > *Sent:* Tuesday, December 27, 2022 9:02 AM > *To:* tjschuessler(a)verizon.net > *Cc:* AMSAT-BB <AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org> > *Subject:* Re: [AMSAT-BB] UHF preamps > > > > Tom, > > > > Are you relying on the transmit RF sensing feature of this 432 MHz > preamp? RF sensing can be unreliable. You might use the FT-847's RF amp > enable output to trigger the external preamps. > > > > Another thought. It is possible that your 2m transmit signal is leaking > into the input of the 70cm preamp. It's likely that significant coupling > is occurring at the arrow antenna. > > > > You might consider using separate preamps and isolating relays. > > > > 73 - Paul - W2HRO > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Mon, Dec 26, 2022 at 11:32 PM tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > For my portable/temporary satellite antenna rig, I have need of using a > UHF preamp, which I have strapped to the tripod that holds and aims my > Arrow antenna. I find that my FT847 is just not as sensitive on 70 CM as > it is on 2M. I have been using an ARR (Advanced Receiver Research ) > SP432VDG which is supposed to have a maximum power pass through imitation > of 25watts. I try to be pretty careful as to how much output I run through > the thing, maybe limiting to 15 watts or so. Unfortunately, I have blown > the preamp out several times, even with being conscious of the RF level. I > sent the pre to them, they repaired and sent back. I recently discovered > that I had blown my unit again. Symptom is that it adds noise to the > output, but does not amplify any signals coming into it from the antenna. > I have sent the unit in to ARR in the past for repair. This time I am > contemplating replacing this one with a more robust device that might be > able to handle more RF running through it (RF sensing means you will still > hit the device with an instantaneous burst of RF before the internal relays > kick in. > > > > A friend has confided that he has the higher power version of the ARR > Preamps, but has had similar problems with killing the things. Thus I am > in the market for maybe another option. While I oft times, will stroll > over to the antenna tripod, and barrel off the cables going to and from the > preamp to bypass completely from the transmit chain, this is kind of a > pain, even in a portable situation. > > > > I looked at M2s web site and can find a 2 Meter amp, but no 70CM (Might be > missing something. I have heard a lot of good things on the SSB preamps, > but the only pace I can see them being sold, is Dolstra in Europe. Don’t > see a US vendor. > > > > Looking for suggestions. I would be interested in buying pre-owned, if > someone had a Preamp that would like a new home. > > > > I do have a question for Yaesu FT847 users. With that radio, you can > power a Preamp via the built in Bia- T power inserter, And assume that when > this mode is turned on, it cuts the inserted DC to the preamp as the > tranciever goes into transmit. Does this work fast enough to protect, even > RF switched preamps? That might be a good safety measure as I have > traditionally used external DC to power my preamps. > > > > Wisdom from the cloud here would be much appreciated. > > . > > Tom Schuessler, N5HYP > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org

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FT-818ND and FTM-400XDR will be discontinued
by Alan 28 Dec '22

28 Dec '22

From John Kruk, national sales manager, so it is official and not a rumor: ANNOUNCEMENT - Dec.28th, 2022 Please be informed that the production of the FT-818ND and FTM-400XDR will be discontinued. We are forced to make this unfortunate decision due to difficulty we are having with the availability of some components. We appreciate your long-term patronage of the FT-818ND and FTM-400XDR. There seem to be some of both available, or in the pipeline. 73, Alan WA4SCA ----------------------------------- The prospect of domination of the nation's scholars by Federal employment, project allocations, and the power of money is ever present - and is gravely to be regarded. President Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Re: UHF preamps
by Paul Andrews 28 Dec '22

28 Dec '22

Tom, Are you relying on the transmit RF sensing feature of this 432 MHz preamp? RF sensing can be unreliable. You might use the FT-847's RF amp enable output to trigger the external preamps. Another thought. It is possible that your 2m transmit signal is leaking into the input of the 70cm preamp. It's likely that significant coupling is occurring at the arrow antenna. You might consider using separate preamps and isolating relays. 73 - Paul - W2HRO On Mon, Dec 26, 2022 at 11:32 PM tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > For my portable/temporary satellite antenna rig, I have need of using a > UHF preamp, which I have strapped to the tripod that holds and aims my > Arrow antenna. I find that my FT847 is just not as sensitive on 70 CM as > it is on 2M. I have been using an ARR (Advanced Receiver Research ) > SP432VDG which is supposed to have a maximum power pass through imitation > of 25watts. I try to be pretty careful as to how much output I run through > the thing, maybe limiting to 15 watts or so. Unfortunately, I have blown > the preamp out several times, even with being conscious of the RF level. I > sent the pre to them, they repaired and sent back. I recently discovered > that I had blown my unit again. Symptom is that it adds noise to the > output, but does not amplify any signals coming into it from the antenna. > I have sent the unit in to ARR in the past for repair. This time I am > contemplating replacing this one with a more robust device that might be > able to handle more RF running through it (RF sensing means you will still > hit the device with an instantaneous burst of RF before the internal relays > kick in. > > > > A friend has confided that he has the higher power version of the ARR > Preamps, but has had similar problems with killing the things. Thus I am > in the market for maybe another option. While I oft times, will stroll > over to the antenna tripod, and barrel off the cables going to and from the > preamp to bypass completely from the transmit chain, this is kind of a > pain, even in a portable situation. > > > > I looked at M2s web site and can find a 2 Meter amp, but no 70CM (Might be > missing something. I have heard a lot of good things on the SSB preamps, > but the only pace I can see them being sold, is Dolstra in Europe. Don’t > see a US vendor. > > > > Looking for suggestions. I would be interested in buying pre-owned, if > someone had a Preamp that would like a new home. > > > > I do have a question for Yaesu FT847 users. With that radio, you can > power a Preamp via the built in Bia- T power inserter, And assume that when > this mode is turned on, it cuts the inserted DC to the preamp as the > tranciever goes into transmit. Does this work fast enough to protect, even > RF switched preamps? That might be a good safety measure as I have > traditionally used external DC to power my preamps. > > > > Wisdom from the cloud here would be much appreciated. > > . > > Tom Schuessler, N5HYP > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org >

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Re: Leo Pack issue
by Jim_WØNBC 27 Dec '22

27 Dec '22

A friend had an issue also and he said the phasing cable were marked wrong. Not sure if that is your issue. Jim, W0NBC. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, 10:59 AM, markemorris via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Hello All, I recently assembled and mounted M2 LEO-Pack antenna system. Problem: The 2 meter SWR was impacted significantly "after" the antenna was mounted to the boom and phasing lines, coax, and peripheral wiring was secured. (The 70 centimeter side was not impacted.) I'm confident that adjustments to the shorting bars will bring the antenna back into resonance. Question: What's the best way to make the adjustments and perform the tests? Obviously I have both horizontal and vertical entities to adjust. Is there a sequence that I should follow? Any input is greatly appreciated. Warm wishes for a safe and healthy holiday season. Kind Regards best 73sMark Morris N3NJ ----------------------------------------------------------- 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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Leo Pack issue
by markemorris 27 Dec '22

27 Dec '22

Hello All,I recently assembled and mounted M2 LEO-Pack antenna system. Problem: The 2 meter SWR was impacted significantly "after" the antenna was mounted to the boom and phasing lines, coax, and peripheral wiring was secured. (The 70 centimeter side was not impacted.)I'm confident that adjustments to the shorting bars will bring the antenna back into resonance. Question: What's the best way to make the adjustments and perform the tests? Obviously I have both horizontal and vertical entities to adjust. Is there a sequence that I should follow? Any input is greatly appreciated. Warm wishes for a safe and healthy holiday season. Kind Regards best 73sMark Morris N3NJ

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-12-27 16:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 27 Dec '22

27 Dec '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-12-27 16:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: TBD 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. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2022-12-27 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 2022-12-17 02:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS for contacts to be scheduled for July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 has closed. Watch for the next opportunity for proposals for the first half of 2024 sometime in the springtime period of 2023. (***) 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 193 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 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 1596. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1505. 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-5 on orbit Josh Cassada KI5CRH Nicole Mann Anna Kikina Koichi Wakata KI5TMN **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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ANS-361 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - W2RS Memorial AMSAT CW Activity Day to be Held January 1st
by Paul Stoetzer 27 Dec '22

27 Dec '22

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN ANS-361 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/ In this edition: * W2RS Memorial AMSAT CW Activity Day to be Held January 1st SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-361.01 ANS-361 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin AMSAT News Service Bulletin 348.01 From AMSAT HQ WASHINGTON, DC DATE December 27, 2022 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-361.01 W2RS Memorial AMSAT CW Activity Day to be Held January 1st In March 2022, the AMSAT community lost one of our pioneers when Ray Soifer, W2RS, became a silent key. In addition to his numerous contributions to AMSAT and the worldwide amateur satellite community, Ray was also the long time organizer of AMSAT's CW Activity Day - previously AMSAT Straight Key Night - held in conjunction with the ARRL's event on New Year's Day. In recognition of Ray's long time service to AMSAT and his keen interest in CW operating via satellite, AMSAT is pleased to announce that AMSAT's CW Activity Day will now be known as the W2RS Memorial AMSAT CW Activity Day in Ray's honor. The rules are simple - operate CW through any amateur satellite between 0000 UTC and 2359 UTC on January 1, 2023. Straight keys and bugs are encouraged, but not required. Logs are not required, but operators are encouraged to submit a report of their activity to the AMSAT-BB. Photos and video clips of activity are also encouraged - post them on Twitter and tag @AMSAT. Remember to use the minimum power required for communication as constant carrier modes, including CW, can disrupt transponder operation for other users. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive additional benefits. President's Club donations may be made at https://tinyurl.com/ANS-PresClub. 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. Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space, This week's ANS Contributing Editor, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM n8hm at amsat dot org

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Re: UHF preamps
by crohtun＠aol.com 27 Dec '22

27 Dec '22

I have two of the SSB preamps — one at home and one strapped to the portable tripod and they’re really solid. Using an IC 9700, they can be turned on and off from the radio. When on, they tx/rx switch just fine and they can handle anything the 9700 might throw at them on tx. Ray KN2K Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, 8:51 AM, Don Solberg via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Another really good preamp is made by SSB Electronics and sold by HRO https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-016832 I have used this one for well over a year. 73, Don K9AQ On Tue, Dec 27, 2022 at 4:28 AM J. Hunt via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Hi Tom, Beko Elektronik, represented by Island Amplifiers has your answer(s) with a complete remote 440mhz preamp with internal T/R by-pass relay. https://islandamplifier.com/ https://www.beko-elektronik.de Another source is Down East Microwave https://www.downeastmicrowave.com/ Best of knowledge, neither had a 1296 (23cm) complete remote pre-amp with internal T/R by-pass relay.With my engineering background, I made a 600 watt model. Works great on the weak signal / tropo scatter. Thanks n 73,JamesKI5DQ On Monday, December 26, 2022 at 11:04:54 PM CST, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: On 12/26/22 22:31, tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > I do have a question for Yaesu FT847 users. With that radio, you can > power a Preamp via the built in Bia- T power inserter, And assume > that when this mode is turned on, it cuts the inserted DC to the > preamp as the tranciever goes into transmit. Does this work fast > enough to protect, even RF switched preamps? That might be a good > safety measure as I have traditionally used external DC to power my > preamps. I have a homebrew UHF LNA that initially suffered the same fate as yours before it was modified with protective PIN diodes on the output. I am powering the relays which switch from "inline" (during RX) to "bypass" (during TX) with the FT-847's bias-tee function. I found that the relays might not be quite fast enough to avoid getting a significant RF pulse back into the LNA output. This was most pronounced with CW, while SSB was tolerated better -- probably because I waited a moment to speak after pressing the PTT. In a previous posting, I wrote: > http://www.n0zgo.net/lna/70cm/max2640/70cm_lna_max2640_annotated.jpg > > (The BAR64 PIN diodes were added to protect the MAR3-SM+ output gain > block when transmitting. Without those, the MAR3 was dead within a > few minutes of use at >10W TX.) You might try putting some of those PIN diodes into your unit. It might just keep it from going up in smoke. --- Zach N0ZGO ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: UHF preamps
by Don Solberg 27 Dec '22

27 Dec '22

Another really good preamp is made by SSB Electronics and sold by HRO https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-016832 I have used this one for well over a year. 73, Don K9AQ On Tue, Dec 27, 2022 at 4:28 AM J. Hunt via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Hi Tom, > > Beko Elektronik, represented by Island Amplifiers has your answer(s) with > a complete remote 440mhz preamp with internal T/R by-pass relay. > https://islandamplifier.com/ > > https://www.beko-elektronik.de > > > Another source is Down East Microwave > https://www.downeastmicrowave.com/ > > Best of knowledge, neither had a 1296 (23cm) complete remote pre-amp with > internal T/R by-pass relay. > With my engineering background, I made a 600 watt model. Works great on > the weak signal / tropo scatter. > > Thanks n 73, > James > KI5DQ > On Monday, December 26, 2022 at 11:04:54 PM CST, Zach Metzinger via > AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > On 12/26/22 22:31, tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > > I do have a question for Yaesu FT847 users. With that radio, you can > > power a Preamp via the built in Bia- T power inserter, And assume > > that when this mode is turned on, it cuts the inserted DC to the > > preamp as the tranciever goes into transmit. Does this work fast > > enough to protect, even RF switched preamps? That might be a good > > safety measure as I have traditionally used external DC to power my > > preamps. > > I have a homebrew UHF LNA that initially suffered the same fate as yours > before it was modified with protective PIN diodes on the output. > > I am powering the relays which switch from "inline" (during RX) to > "bypass" (during TX) with the FT-847's bias-tee function. I found that > the relays might not be quite fast enough to avoid getting a significant > RF pulse back into the LNA output. This was most pronounced with CW, > while SSB was tolerated better -- probably because I waited a moment to > speak after pressing the PTT. > > In a previous posting, I wrote: > > > http://www.n0zgo.net/lna/70cm/max2640/70cm_lna_max2640_annotated.jpg > > > > (The BAR64 PIN diodes were added to protect the MAR3-SM+ output gain > > block when transmitting. Without those, the MAR3 was dead within a > > few minutes of use at >10W TX.) > > You might try putting some of those PIN diodes into your unit. It might > just keep it from going up in smoke. > > --- Zach > N0ZGO > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: UHF preamps
by J. Hunt 27 Dec '22

27 Dec '22

Hi Tom, Beko Elektronik, represented by Island Amplifiers has your answer(s) with a complete remote 440mhz preamp with internal T/R by-pass relay. https://islandamplifier.com/ https://www.beko-elektronik.de Another source is Down East Microwave https://www.downeastmicrowave.com/ Best of knowledge, neither had a 1296 (23cm) complete remote pre-amp with internal T/R by-pass relay.With my engineering background, I made a 600 watt model. Works great on the weak signal / tropo scatter. Thanks n 73,JamesKI5DQ On Monday, December 26, 2022 at 11:04:54 PM CST, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: On 12/26/22 22:31, tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > I do have a question for Yaesu FT847 users. With that radio, you can > power a Preamp via the built in Bia- T power inserter, And assume > that when this mode is turned on, it cuts the inserted DC to the > preamp as the tranciever goes into transmit. Does this work fast > enough to protect, even RF switched preamps? That might be a good > safety measure as I have traditionally used external DC to power my > preamps. I have a homebrew UHF LNA that initially suffered the same fate as yours before it was modified with protective PIN diodes on the output. I am powering the relays which switch from "inline" (during RX) to "bypass" (during TX) with the FT-847's bias-tee function. I found that the relays might not be quite fast enough to avoid getting a significant RF pulse back into the LNA output. This was most pronounced with CW, while SSB was tolerated better -- probably because I waited a moment to speak after pressing the PTT. In a previous posting, I wrote: > http://www.n0zgo.net/lna/70cm/max2640/70cm_lna_max2640_annotated.jpg > > (The BAR64 PIN diodes were added to protect the MAR3-SM+ output gain > block when transmitting. Without those, the MAR3 was dead within a > few minutes of use at >10W TX.) You might try putting some of those PIN diodes into your unit. It might just keep it from going up in smoke. --- Zach N0ZGO ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: UHF preamps
by Zach Metzinger 27 Dec '22

27 Dec '22

On 12/26/22 22:31, tjschuessler--- via AMSAT-BB wrote: > I do have a question for Yaesu FT847 users. With that radio, you can > power a Preamp via the built in Bia- T power inserter, And assume > that when this mode is turned on, it cuts the inserted DC to the > preamp as the tranciever goes into transmit. Does this work fast > enough to protect, even RF switched preamps? That might be a good > safety measure as I have traditionally used external DC to power my > preamps. I have a homebrew UHF LNA that initially suffered the same fate as yours before it was modified with protective PIN diodes on the output. I am powering the relays which switch from "inline" (during RX) to "bypass" (during TX) with the FT-847's bias-tee function. I found that the relays might not be quite fast enough to avoid getting a significant RF pulse back into the LNA output. This was most pronounced with CW, while SSB was tolerated better -- probably because I waited a moment to speak after pressing the PTT. In a previous posting, I wrote: > http://www.n0zgo.net/lna/70cm/max2640/70cm_lna_max2640_annotated.jpg > > (The BAR64 PIN diodes were added to protect the MAR3-SM+ output gain > block when transmitting. Without those, the MAR3 was dead within a > few minutes of use at >10W TX.) You might try putting some of those PIN diodes into your unit. It might just keep it from going up in smoke. --- Zach N0ZGO

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UHF preamps
by tjschuessler＠verizon.net 27 Dec '22

27 Dec '22

For my portable/temporary satellite antenna rig, I have need of using a UHF preamp, which I have strapped to the tripod that holds and aims my Arrow antenna. I find that my FT847 is just not as sensitive on 70 CM as it is on 2M. I have been using an ARR (Advanced Receiver Research ) SP432VDG which is supposed to have a maximum power pass through imitation of 25watts. I try to be pretty careful as to how much output I run through the thing, maybe limiting to 15 watts or so. Unfortunately, I have blown the preamp out several times, even with being conscious of the RF level. I sent the pre to them, they repaired and sent back. I recently discovered that I had blown my unit again. Symptom is that it adds noise to the output, but does not amplify any signals coming into it from the antenna. I have sent the unit in to ARR in the past for repair. This time I am contemplating replacing this one with a more robust device that might be able to handle more RF running through it (RF sensing means you will still hit the device with an instantaneous burst of RF before the internal relays kick in. A friend has confided that he has the higher power version of the ARR Preamps, but has had similar problems with killing the things. Thus I am in the market for maybe another option. While I oft times, will stroll over to the antenna tripod, and barrel off the cables going to and from the preamp to bypass completely from the transmit chain, this is kind of a pain, even in a portable situation. I looked at M2s web site and can find a 2 Meter amp, but no 70CM (Might be missing something. I have heard a lot of good things on the SSB preamps, but the only pace I can see them being sold, is Dolstra in Europe. Don't see a US vendor. Looking for suggestions. I would be interested in buying pre-owned, if someone had a Preamp that would like a new home. I do have a question for Yaesu FT847 users. With that radio, you can power a Preamp via the built in Bia- T power inserter, And assume that when this mode is turned on, it cuts the inserted DC to the preamp as the tranciever goes into transmit. Does this work fast enough to protect, even RF switched preamps? That might be a good safety measure as I have traditionally used external DC to power my preamps. Wisdom from the cloud here would be much appreciated. . Tom Schuessler, N5HYP

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IO-117 added to LoTW
by David G0MRF 26 Dec '22

26 Dec '22

Hooray and Merry Christmas. IO-117 Added on 21st Dec. - Sorry if I missed it. David G0MRF

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ANS-359 AMSAT News Service Distribution
by Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) 25 Dec '22

25 Dec '22

It seems some of the email servers are blocking the AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins. You can read this week's edition online at: https://www.amsat.org/ans-359-amsat-news-service-weekly-bulletins-for-dec-2… 73, Frank Frank Karnauskas, N1UW Vice President, Development Radio Amateur Satellite Corp. (AMSAT) 712 H Street NE, Ste 1653 Washington DC 20002 info(a)amsat.org Direct Contact 3670 E. Kingler Spring Pl. Tucson, AZ 85718 (612) 644-9174 f.karnauskas(a)amsat.org

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ANS-359 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins for December 25, 2022
by Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) 25 Dec '22

25 Dec '22

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-359 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/ In this edition: * CAS-5A and CAS-10 User Manuals Available * US Schools Selected for ISS Contacts in 2023 * SSTV Unit on ISS is Inoperable * Bill to Eliminate Private Land Use Restrictions on Amateur Radio Introduced * 768 teams enter The Astro Pi Mission Space Lab 2022/23 * AMSAT 2022 President's Club Closes Out This Week * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for December 23 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * Satellite Shorts From All Over ANS-359 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins To: All RADIO AMATEURS From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653 Washington, DC 20002 DATE 2022 DEC 25 CAS-5A and CAS-10 User Manuals Available OSCAR-118 (CAS-5A) was launched on December 9, 2022. It adopts a 6U CubeSat structure with six sides body-mounted solar panels. A three-axis stabilized attitude control system is used. Long-term power consumption is about 10 Watts. - CW telemetry beacon: 435.570 MHz @ 22wpm - GMSK telemetry: 435.650 MHz @ 4800/9600bps - V/U mode linear transponder: Uplink = 145.820 MHz; Downlink = 435.540 MHz; Bandwidth = 30kHz; Spectrum = Inverted - V/U mode FM transponder: Uplink = 145.925 MHz; Downlink = 435.600 MHz; Bandwidth = 16kHz - H/U mode linear transponder: Uplink = 21.435 MHz; Downlink= 435.505 MHz; Bandwidth = 15kHz: Spectrum = Normal The user manual, written by Alan Kung, BA1DU, is available for download at https://tinyurl.com/ANS-359-0-118-Manuak On December 18, 2022, CAMSAT’s satellite XW-4 (CAS-10) was deployed from the Tianzhou-5 cargo ship that was docked to the Tiangong space station. CAS-10 carries a linear Amateur Radio transponder. CAS-10 satellite adopts a 8U CubeSat structure with four solar array panels. A three-axis stabilized attitude control system is used. Long-term power consumption is about 18.3 Watts. Specification for the onboard radio systems are: - CW Telemetry Beacon: 435.575 MHz @ 22wpm - GMSK Telemetry 435.275 MHz @ 4800 bps - V/U mode linear transponder: Uplink frequency: 145.870 MHz/Downlink frequency: 435.180 MHz, 30 KHz Spectrum inverted The user manual, also written by Alan Kung, BA1DU, is available for download at https://tinyurl.com/ANS-359-CAS-10-Manual. [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information.] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Only One Week Left for the 2022 AMSAT President's Club! To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its launch on October 15, 1972, the 2022 coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 6. Join the 2022 AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ US Schools Selected for ISS Contacts in 2023 Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has announced a list of seven schools/host organizations selected to host scheduled Amateur Radio contacts with the astronaut crew on the International Space Station (ISS) from July to December 2023. Earlier this year, nine schools and organizations were selected for contacts that will take place from January to June 2023 with the ISS. The primary goal of the ARISS program is to engage young people in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) activities that raise their awareness of space communications, radio communications, space exploration, and related areas of study and career possibilities. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities take part in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, and Amateur Radio. ARISS anticipates that NASA will be able to provide scheduling opportunities for these host organizations in the U.S. between July - December 2023: - A.L. Burruss Elementary School, Marietta, GA - Augusta Preparatory Day School, Augusta, GA - Bowman Middle School, Bakersville, NC - Camp William B. Snyder, Haymarket, VA - Covenant Christian Academy, West Peabody, MA - Orangeburg Christian Academy, Orangeburg, SC - Webb Bridge Middle School, Alpharetta, GA The 16 schools and organizations selected for 2023 are now working to complete an acceptable plan that demonstrates their ability to execute a ham radio contact with the ISS. Once their equipment plan is approved by the ARISS Technical Mentors, the final selected schools/organizations will be scheduled as their availability and flexibility match up with the scheduling opportunities offered by NASA. [ANS thanks the ARRL for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- SSTV Unit on ISS is Inoperable The ARISS SSTV capability is currently not operational. The SSTV card that interfaces with the ISS computer was damaged and cannot be reliably used. Also, ISS has recently switched to a new complement of laptops, which requires the ARISS Russia team to develop a new computer interface to support SSTV. ARISS Russia has been actively working this new development and is consulting with the ARISS International hardware/software team on these efforts. Sergey Samburov, RV3DR, ARISS Russia leader, has stated that they expect to complete the SSTV development effort early next year and launch the hardware on a future Progress flight later in the year. Until then, SSTV operations will be down. The ARISS International team will keep all informed about SSTV status through its web site http://www.ariss.org and its social media outlets. [ANS thanks ARISS for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Bill to Eliminate Private Land Use Restrictions on Amateur Radio Introduced Congressman Bill Johnson (OH-6) introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R.9670) on Thursday, December 22, 2022, to eliminate private land use restrictions that prohibit, restrict, or impair the ability of an Amateur Radio Operator from operating and installing amateur station antennas on property subject to the control of the Amateur Radio Operator. The exponential growth of communities subject to private land use restrictions that prohibit both the operation of Amateur Radio and the installation of amateur station antennas has significantly restricted the growth of the Amateur Radio Service. These restrictions are pervasive in private common interest residential communities such as single-family subdivisions, condominiums, cooperatives, gated communities, master-planned communities, planned unit developments, and communities governed by community associations. The restrictions have particularly impacted the ability of Amateur Radio to fulfill its statutorily mandated duty of serving as a voluntary noncommercial emergency communications service. Congress in 1996 directed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate regulations (Public Law 104-104, title II, section 207, 110 Stat. 114; 47 U.S.C. 303 note) that have preempted all private land use restrictions applicable to exterior communications facilities that impair the ability of citizens to receive television broadcast signals, direct broadcast satellite services, or multichannel multipoint distribution services, or to transmit and receive wireless internet services. ARRL attempts to obtain similar relief for Amateur Radio were rejected by the FCC with a statement such relief would have to come from Congress. ARRL Legislative Advocacy Committee Chairman John Robert Stratton, N5AUS, noted that Congress, in 1994 by Joint Resolution, S.J.Res.90/H.J.Res.199, declared that regulations at all levels of government should facilitate and encourage the effective operation of Amateur Radio from residences as a public benefit. He continued by stating that "H.R.9670, the Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness Act, is intended to fulfill that mandate and preserve the ability of Amateur Radio Operators to continue to serve as a key component of American critical communications infrastructure." Read more at http://www.arrl.org/member-bulletin?issue=2022-12-23. [ANS thanks the ARRL for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- 768 teams enter The Astro Pi Mission Space Lab 2022/23 This year, 768 teams made up of 3086 young people from 23 countries sent Raspberry Pi their ideas for experiments to run on board the International Space Station (ISS) for Astro Pi Mission Space Lab. Mission Space Lab is part of the European Astro Pi Challenge, an ESA Education programme run in collaboration with us at the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Mission Space Lab teams can choose between ‘Life on Earth’ and ‘Life in space’ for their experiment idea. A panel of 25 judges from the Raspberry Pi Foundation and ESA Education assessed the submitted ideas. They were restricted in how many teams could be accommodated, as time to run experiments on board the ISS is limited, especially for ‘Life on Earth’ experiments which need time in a nadir window. The standard of the submitted ideas was higher than ever, making this the toughest judging yet. The judges were delighted are delighted to announce that 486 teams will move on to Phase 2 of Mission Space Lab: writing the code for their experiments. All the teams whose experiment ideas were selected will receive a special Astro Pi hardware kit, customised to their idea, to help them write and test the Python programs to execute their experiments. Once the teams of young people have received their kits, they can familiarise themselves with the Astro Pi hardware and then create and test (and re-test!) their programs. [ANS thanks RaspberryPi.org 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT 2022 President's Club Closes Out This Week Only one week remains for AMSAT enthusiasts to join the 2022 AMSAT President's Club. Only a limited number of coins are minted each year and when they're gone, they're gone. Each coin has four-color inlays and finished to a bright gold finish. The 2022 coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 6. The 2021 coin featured AO-7 and the 2023 coin will feature AO-10. Members also receive a full-color certificate and iron-on AMSAT logo patches. So far in 2022, AMSAT 2022 President Club members have donated $51,523 to Help Keep Amateur Radio in Space and there is still one week to go! You can choose your level of membership and still make a donation at https://www.amsat.org/product-category/amsat-presidents-club-donations/. [ANS thanks Frank Karnauskas, N1UW, VP, Development 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 December 23, 2022 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 been added to this week's AMSAT TLE Distribution: CAS-10 NORAD Cat ID 54816 [ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT IT Team, 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. No school contracts are currently reported. 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.] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an Amateur Radio package, including two-way communication capability, to be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit. Support AMSAT's projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Upcoming Satellite Operations KB3IAI: Will be roving in EM23 (near Paris, TX) from Dec 21 to Dec 27, 2022. Passes will be added to hams.at, & Twitter. Linear and FM as availability with family permits. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, 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 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 … -Greenville, North Carolina (1/10/23) -Ontario, Canada (1/16/23) -Thames Valley, England (5/11/23) Think a 90-minute lively, informative, and fun "How to Work the Easy Satellites" Zoom presentation would be appropriate for your convention or club? Always included are overviews of the ARRL, AMSAT, and ARISS. And pre-presentation questions are welcome. Visit http://www.work-sat.com for more information. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + NASA has a long history of hiding secret messages in its spacecraft and that tradition continued with the launch of the Orion crew capsule in November on top of the Artemis I rocket. Five hidden messages were placed in the Orion capsule ranging from Morse Code to musical notes. In the middle of the capsule, above the cockpit control console, was a Morse Code message that spelled out the name "Charlie" in remembrance of former Orion Deputy Program Manager Charlie Lundquist, who died in 2020. [ANS thanks ARRL for the above information.] + In still more legislative news, Congresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 9664) on December 21, 2022, to require that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) replace the current HF digital symbol rate limit with a 2.8 kHz bandwidth limit. [ANS thanks ARRL Letter for the above information.] + Possibly due to a micrometeoroid or debris strike, the Soyuz MS-22 capsule docked to the ISS has suffered an external radiator coolant leak. If it is determined to be unsafe for a crewed return trip, cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dimitri Petelin along with NASA astronaut Frank Rubio would be effectively trapped until a replacement could be launched. That replacement, the Soyuz MS-23 capsule, is apparently being accelerated for a potential uncrewed launch and would be remotely piloted to the ISS. This is possibly the most significant "emergency" situation in the 20+ year history of the ISS. [ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information.] + Another roll-out solar array was installed and deployed by astronauts Frank Rubio and Josh Cassada outside the International Space Station on a spacewalk Thursday, Dec. 22, a day later than previously planned after the space station needed to dodge a piece of space junk. The original solar panels launched on four space shuttle missions from 2000 to 2009. As expected, the efficiency of the station's original solar arrays has degraded over time. NASA is upgrading the space station's power system with the new roll-out solar arrays - at a cost of $103 million - which will partially cover six of the station's eight original solar panels. [ANS thanks SpaceflightNow 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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