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Earth's Shortest Day
by Clint Bradford 03 Aug '22

03 Aug '22

I was wondering why I felt like I lost some sleep ... https://www.space.com/earth-rotation-record-shortest-day Clint K6LCS

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-08-03 18:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 03 Aug '22

03 Aug '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-08-03 18:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Swiss Guide and Scout Movement, Bern, Switzerland, direct via HB9JAM 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 Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact was successful: Wed 2022-08-03 12:23:28 UTC 43 deg (***) Congratulations to the Swiss Guide and Scout Movement students and Samantha! (***) Watch for Livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq64C8qJD-okYt-b_nwKUjA Also available on their web radio at https://www.mova.ch/it/radio Ufa State Aviation Technical University, Ufa, 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 Oleg Artemiev Contact is go for 2022-08-10 10:05 UTC Kopernik Observatory & Science Center (KOSC), Vestal, N.Y., direct via K2ZRO The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Bob Hines KI5RQT Contact is go for: Wed 2022-08-10 16:11:14 UTC 31 deg Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-08-03 18:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-08-03 18:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 175 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1549. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1468. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-08-02 14:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 02 Aug '22

02 Aug '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-08-02 14:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space Conducting a session of amateur radio communication with students in Almetyevsk, Almetyevsk, Tatarstan, Russia, direct via RC4P The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sergei Korsakov Contact was successful: 2022-07-30 14:08 UTC (***) Congratulations to the Almetyevsk students and Sergei! (***) Swiss Guide and Scout Movement, Bern, Switzerland, direct via HB9JAM 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 Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact is go for: Wed 2022-08-03 12:23:28 UTC 43 deg Watch for Livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq64C8qJD-okYt-b_nwKUjA Also available on their web radio at https://www.mova.ch/it/radio Ufa State Aviation Technical University, Ufa, 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 Oleg Artemiev Contact is go for 2022-08-10 10:05 UTC Kopernik Observatory & Science Center (KOSC), Vestal, N.Y., direct via K2ZRO The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Bob Hines KI5RQT Contact is go for: Wed 2022-08-10 16:11:14 UTC 31 deg Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-08-02 14:30 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 2022-08-02 14:30 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 175(***) Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1549. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1468. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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AO-27 Status
by Stephan Greene 02 Aug '22

02 Aug '22

Using observations from the SATNOGS network and https://www.amsat.org/status/, AO-27 currently appears to be on during DESCENDING node passes starting at about 80N latitude to about 68N (repeater only), and from about 02S latitude to about 16S latitude (KISS telemetry + repeater). This means the satellite may be accessible for stations located far north (Scandinavia, Northern UK, Northern Canada, Alaska) and for Southern Hemisphere stations (portions of southern Africa, S America, Indonesia, Australia. The available footprint will continue to move slowly south (along the orbital path) for the time being until the onboard timer is reset. We continue to solicit reception reports, especially of the on and/or off times for the FM repeater with the station's location (lat/lon or 6-character grid square). We are also looking for captures of the 1k2 AFSK KISS telemetry. On behalf of the AO-27 command team. 73 Steve KS1G

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ARISS News Release No. 22-44
by David Jordan 01 Aug '22

01 Aug '22

ARISS News Release No.22-44 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Scouts at The Swiss National Scout Jamboree in the Goms Valley,Urlichen Switzerland August1, 2022—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 Swiss scouts at their national scoutjamboree occurring in Goms Valley. ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateurradio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew memberswith ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. The Swiss Guide and Scout Movement, Bern, Switzerland is hostingthis ARISS contact for scouts that are attending the two-week-long Swissnational scout jamboree MOVA in the Goms Valley. About 35,000 scoutsparticipate in this jamboree, coming from all over the country. This ARISScontact will have an audience consisting of male and female scouts and leaders,ages ranging between 7 and 28 years with various educational levels and STEMdisciplines. Scouts will be participating in radio workshops (radio propagationand radio operation) during the jamboree. These workshops include Earth-Moon-Earthcommunication, and space communication technology. In the days that led up tothe ISS contact, scouts have participated in demonstrations of amateur radio onthe HF, VHF, and UHF ham bands that included their participated in amateurradio traffic. English, French, Italian and German are the languages expectedto be used during the contact. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions ofAstronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, amateur radio call sign IZØUDF. LocalCovid-19 protocols are adhered to as applicable for each ARISS contact. Thedownlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHZ and may be heard bylisteners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the relayground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contactis in Goms Valley near Urlichen, Switzerland. Amateur radio operators usingcall sign HB9JAM, will operate the ground station to establish and maintain theISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for August 3, 2022 at 2:23 pm CEST (Switzerland)(12:23:28 UTC, 8:23 am EDT, 7:23 am CDT, 6:23 am MDT, 5:23am PDT). Thepublic is invited to watch the live stream at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq64C8qJD-okYt-b_nwKUjA and https://www.mova.ch/it/radio. _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.Are present ISS crew members in scouts? 2.Kann man das Lagergelände von da oben sehen? 3.À quelle fréquence êtes vous ravitaillés en aliments et boissons? 4.Questa e' la tua seconda missione, ce ne sara' una terza? 5.How do you prepare your meals? 6.Was passiert bei einem medizinischen Notfall? 7.Que ressentez-vous en voyant la Terre de loin et cela a-t-il changé votrevision de l'humanité ? 8.Com'e' stato indossare per la prima volta una tuta spaziale? E' accogliente? 9.Is it hard to sleep in Zero G? 10.Wie redundant sind die Lebenserhaltungssysteme in einem Raumanzug? 11.Est-il difficile de manger en apesanteur? 12.Come si rinnuova l’aria sulla ISS? 13.What is the coolest thing you can see from the ISS? 14.Haben Sie Freizeit? Was machen Sie in Ihrer Freizeit? 15.Les déchets sont-ils recyclés sur l'ISS? 16.Cosa ne pensi del turismo spaziale? 17.How much energy do the solar panels produce? 18.Was für ein Funkgerät benutzen Sie um mit uns zu sprechen? 19.Quelle est la chose la plus intéressante que vous avez faite sur l’ISS? 20.Ti piacerebbe volare sulla Luna? Translation: 1.Are present ISS crew members in scouts? 2.Can you see the camp grounds from up there? 3.How often are you supplied with food and drink? 4.This is your second mission, will there be a third? 5.How do you prepare your meals? 6.What happens in a medical emergency? 7.How do you feel seeing the Earth from afar and has it changed your view ofhumanity? 8.What was it like wearing a spacesuit for the first time? Is it comfortable? 9.Is it hard to sleep in Zero G? 10.How redundant are the life support systems in a space suit? 11.Is it difficult to eat in weightlessness? 12.How is the air renewed on the ISS? 13.What is the coolest thing you can see from the ISS? 14.Do you have free time? What are you doing in your spare time? 15.Is waste recycled on the ISS? 16.What do you think about space tourism? 17.How much energy do the solar panels produce? 18.What radio are you using to speak to us? 19.What's the most interesting thing you've done on the ISS? 20.Would you like to fly to the Moon? 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. The primary goal of ARISSis to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, andmathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see 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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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-08-01 14:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 01 Aug '22

01 Aug '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-08-01 14:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space Conducting a session of amateur radio communication with students in Almetyevsk, Almetyevsk, Tatarstan, Russia, direct via RC4P The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sergei Korsakov Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-30 14:08 UTC Swiss Guide and Scout Movement, Bern, Switzerland, direct via HB9JAM 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 Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact is go for: Wed 2022-08-03 12:23:28 UTC 43 deg Watch for Livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq64C8qJD-okYt-b_nwKUjA Also available on their web radio at https://www.mova.ch/it/radio Ufa State Aviation Technical University, Ufa, 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 Oleg Artemiev Contact is go for 2022-08-10 10:05 UTC (***) Kopernik Observatory & Science Center (KOSC), Vestal, N.Y., direct via K2ZRO The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Bob Hines KI5RQT (***) Contact is go for: Wed 2022-08-10 16:11:14 UTC 31 deg (***) Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-08-01 14:30 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 2022-07-29 04:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 174 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1548. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1467. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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VUCC Satellite Standings August 2022
by Jon Goering 01 Aug '22

01 Aug '22

VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for July 01, 2022 to August 01, 2022. ------------------------------------------------------------ K8YSE 2035 2100 K8DP 1300 1316 N0JE 761 775 WD9EWK (DM43) 686 696 AF5CC 621 628 W7QL 563 600 KS1G 551 579 K5TA 563 575 KE8RJU 512 568 EA2AA 525 546 W8MTB New 515 N6UTC 475 503 F4BKV 400 500 HP2VX 453 464 XE1MYO 349 451 FG8OJ 300 373 KB1HY 337 353 N7ZO 300 302 KE7RTB 250 300 N3CAL 235 247 K3HPA 205 225 N3UPS 100 218 XE1ZD 109 213 VE7PTN 202 203 JH0BBE 150 200 WD9EWK (DM22) 181 189 WD9EWK (DM23) 182 185 VA3VGR 103 164 WD9EWK (DM42) 157 164 WD9EWK (DM45) 155 160 WD9EWK (DM54) 153 159 IK7FMQ 103 156 HC2FG 146 150 K2KA 102 128 KC4CJ New 126 DF2PI 116 124 HP2BPK New 107 N2WLS New 104 K5JBT New 100 ------------------------------------------------------------ Congratulations to the new Satellite VUCC holders KC4CJ HP2BPK N2WLS K5JBT 73 Jon N7AZ

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ANS-212 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins for July 31
by Mark Johns, K0JM 31 Jul '22

31 Jul '22

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-212 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: * New AMSAT Digital Radio Links * 2022 AMSAT Board of Directors Election * Call for Papers - 2022 AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting * URESAT Project Receives Award From the Salvatore Association 009 * Operating Tips for FM Satellites * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for July 28 * NASA’s Shane Kimbrough, KE5HOD, Retiring After 18 Years As An Astronaut * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * Satellite Shorts From All Over ANS-212 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 July 31 New AMSAT Digital Radio Links There have been a couple very new updates to the AMSAT digital radio links. First, while the AMSAT DMR talkgroup 98006 and the U.S. AMSAT Yaesu System Fusion (YSF) 11689 reflector have been linked together for years, making it quite simple to use either method to cross communicate with others, the AMSAT DSTAR reflectors have not been bridged into the system. So, it's been isolated. Walter Holmes, K5WH, with the help of Craig Jump, 2M0JUM, have been working to solve that problem. Craig has been able to link his XLX606 DSTAR reflector to the AMSAT reflector, and now also bridged the DSTAR reflector to the AMSAT DMR 98006 talkgroup. What this means, is that you can now use either DMR, YSF-Fusion, or DSTAR, and communicate with anyone on either of these technologies, seamlessly. As with ALL of this digital stuff, it's probably worth mentioning that it's necessary to give the system about 1 or 2 extra seconds when you key up, for all the linking to fully engage before you talk, just to ensure you don't cut off the first of what you want to say. But that's been the same even with the way we have had DMR and YSF linked for years now. This system is still being tested, so it's possible it could be temporarily disabled at times, but hopefully this will be as solid as the previous bridge, and you will be able to take advantage of it. As always, let K5WH know if you experience anything that needs attention. The second new development is for those that have a Windows or Android environment, there is now yet another way to get to the AMSAT DSTAR reflector, with NO RADIO necessary. (Of course you have to register for an ID, to prove that you're a licensed ham, before you can use the system.) You might be familiar with an application called BlueDV, that many of us have used for years, and requires you to have an ambe server to connect to, and use your PC or cell phone to access DMR, YSF-Fusion, or DSTAR. David Grootendorst, PA7LIM, created this years ago, and has been plenty helpful. Visit https://www.pa7lim.nl/bluedv/ for the Windows software, or the Google Play Store for Android. David also created an application called Peanut, that does the same for a small but directed set of systems on DMR, YSF, and DSTAR, where you don't need a radio or an AMBEserver to access these networks. Unfortunately, there is not an iOS solution for this at this time, but it works very well for the Windows and Android environments. Now, since 2M0JUM has created a link from his XLX606 DSTAR reflector to the AMSAT DSTAR reflector, you can use the PEANUT app, and connect to XLX606, and you will be liked into the AMSAT network. Early testing looks like DMR and YSF are going to DSTAR fine, but DSTAR back is showing the callsign data, but the audio is not coming through. From the Peanut app, it's working BOTH ways just fine. I hope this adds some new functionality that others can use to help us all stay better in touch while chasing these great satellites across the skies. [ANS thanks Walter Holmes, K5WH, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ The 2022 AMSAT President's Club coins have arrived! To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its launch on October 15, 1972, this year's coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 6. Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 2022 AMSAT Board of Directors Election The nomination period for the 2022 Board of Directors Election ended on June 15, 2022. The following candidates have been duly nominated: • Mark Hammond, N8MH • Bruce Paige, KK5DO • Paul Stoetzer, N8HM In accordance with our Bylaws, we must hold an election, even though we have three nominations for three open Director positions. As such, we will host electronic voting on our Member Portal this year, at no cost to the organization. Voting is now open and will close on September 15, 2022. When you click on the poll link, you will see your ballot (poll question). After choosing from the possible options, click the Submit button to cast your vote. Unlike many online polls, the results of all votes cast, up to the point of your vote, will not be displayed. AMSAT members can only vote once. If you click the poll link again after already voting, a vote submitted message will be displayed. As three seats on the Board of Directors are up for election this year, all three candidates will be seated on the Board when the voting period concludes on September 15, 2022. If you need assistance logging into your membership account to vote, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3ATZFrV [ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, AMSAT Executive Vice President and Acting Secretary, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Papers - 2022 AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting This is a repeat of the first call for papers for the 40th annual AMSAT Space Symposium to be held on the weekend of October 21-22, 2022 at the Crowne Plaza Suites hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. Proposals for symposium papers and presentations are invited on any topic of interest to the amateur satellite community. We request a tentative title of your presentation as soon as possible, with final copy submitted by October 14 for inclusion in the symposium proceedings. Abstracts and papers should be sent to Dan Schultz, N8FGV at n8fgv at amsat.org [ANS thanks Dan Schultz, N8FGV, AMSAT Symposium Proceedings Editor, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase Arrows, Alaskan Arrows, and M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ URESAT Project Receives Award From the Salvatore Association 009 URESAT, the URE satellite project managed by AMSAT EA in collaboration with university students, Vocational Training students and with financial and technological support from companies in the space sector, has been chosen by the Salvatore Association 009 to receive the award that said organization gives annually to projects and initiatives related, generally, to art and art in sport. Although this space project is far from these activities, it has been the aspect of its social function, as it is an open public satellite for voice and data communications, and educational, of this activity, which has tipped the balance in its favour. URESAT and other previous AMSAT EA satellite projects, involve a large number of students, both from professional training centers and universities, from different branches: aerospace, computer science, electronics, mechanical engineering, etc. The prize consists of an economic amount donated by the friends of the Association and that will be used to cover part of the costs of developing and launching the satellite, expected for January 2023. The Association promotes under the name of Salvatore 009 a group of friends who with love and similar affinities help with their work, with their ideas and with their money to pay for art and sports in general; especially those that this family member and friend Salvador practiced for years. Salvador has always participated with a great spirit of improvement and non-profit in many disciplines that essentially represent the values of sport in any part of the world. Another virtue that characterized him was his love for art and his ability to identify interesting projects in life, as well as his innate talent to create and his imagination to develop them with optimism, confidence and joy. Sport and art share those values that characterized him: they favor personal development and self-esteem. They also help to become more independent in life, create self-discipline, foster fighting spirit and teamwork. AMSAT-EA and URE thank the Salvatore 009 Association for this award, of which we feel very proud. The URESAT-1 satellite itself is based on the previous experience of the GENESIS, EASAT-2 and HADES missions, in which numerous students from Spanish universities participated, and will incorporate many improvements that have been identified thanks to the results of these projects. The design is estimated to be 90% new. Among the novelties, a new 32-bit on-board computer stands out, which allows the available functionalities to be increased, including the SDR processing carried out and which results in higher speeds of transmission and re-transmission of data, as well as an increase in the surface of solar panels, which translates into more energy and higher transmission power. The antenna deployment mechanism has also been improved, increasing its reliability. URESAT-1 will incorporate a repeater for FM voice and FSK data, as well as CW beacons, pre-recorded voice, FSK telemetry and an SSTV camera that will transmit live images and pre-loaded photos in analog SSTV format. The launch of URESAT-1 is scheduled for January 2023 aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9, from Cape Canaveral in the United States. [ANS thanks AMSAT-EA for the above information, and apologizes for any errors in translation] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ SAVE THE DATE The 40th Anniversary AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held in Bloomington, MN on Oct 21 - 23, 2022. More information will follow in future editions of ANS. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Operating Tips for FM Satellites Recent abuses on AO-91, and continued bedlam on FM satellites generally, have raised a growing number of complaints among operators and control stations. Here are some tips to help everyone enjoy these satellites and avoid being labeled as a bad actor: 1. LISTEN! These satellites are almost always busy when over populated areas. If you aren't hearing activity on the downlink, it is unwise to make a "blind" call on the uplink frequency. Getting into the satellite is often easier than hearing it. Make certain you copy the downlink before transmitting. 2. NO CQs. FM satellites have a single channel and many stations are attempting to use the channel in a limited time. There is no time for calling CQ, or for repeatedly announcing your own call. Instead, listen for stations already active on the pass, and when you have an opportunity, make a call to a specific station you wish to work. 3. BE COURTEOUS. If Station A calls Station B, give Station B at least a millisecond or two to answer, and let them complete their brief QSO. Avoid interrupting or jumping on top of a contact in progress. Give priority to rovers or other special stations that many are anxious to contact. 4. BE WELCOMING. Make an effort to make calls to unfamiliar callsigns you've not yet worked before. Let newcomers have a chance, rather than shutting them out to say hello to stations you greet everyday. 5. DON'T BE A LID! Do "testing," whistling, or "hello" someplace else. Modes other than FM voice have no place on these satellites. If you wish to experiment with FT modes, please feel free to do so on AO-109, but definitely NOT on an FM satellite. (ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AO-91 Control Operator, and Mark Johns, K0JM, for the above information) +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition? Get your AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store! 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for July 28 Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin files are updated Thursday evenings around 2300 UTC, or more frequently if new high interest satellites are launched. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/ The following satellite has decayed from orbit and has been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: QIKCOM-1 NORAD Cat ID 42983 (decayed form orbit on 7/26/2022 per Space-Track). [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- NASA’s Shane Kimbrough, KE5HOD, Retiring After 18 Years As An Astronaut NASA has announced the retirement, on July 31, of Astronaut Shane Kimbrough, KE5HOD. The retired U.S. Army colonel spent a total of 388 days in space, landing him fifth on the list of record holders for cumulative time in space for all NASA astronauts. He was the fourth person to fly on three different spacecraft – the space shuttle, Soyuz, and SpaceX Crew Dragon – and he performed nine spacewalks during his three spaceflights. Kimbrough was recently the commander of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station, the second long-duration mission for the Crew Dragon spacecraft, and the longest spaceflight for a U.S. human spacecraft. Throughout the mission, Kimbrough and the Expedition 65 crew performed more than 250 scientific investigations designed to benefit all of humanity and help future exploration. Shane’s expertise and leadership has been a huge asset to me personally and the astronaut office for many years. He has been a mentor to many astronauts, and it has been an absolute pleasure and honor to serve with him,” said Chief Astronaut Reid Wiseman at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. “I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as a NASA astronaut for the past 18 years,” Kimbrough said. “I am honored to have been able to fly on three different spacecraft and to spend time at the International Space Station. I’ve worked with the best of the best in orbit and on the ground and am grateful for those that have supported me and my family. I’ve wanted to be an astronaut since I was a little kid watching NASA astronauts go to the Moon. To accomplish three spaceflights and nearly 400 days in space in my career is truly a dream come true.” Kimbrough was born in Killeen, Texas, and graduated from The Lovett School in Atlanta in 1985. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering from the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, in 1989, and a Master of Science degree in operations research from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta in 1998. Kimbrough was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in May 2004. [ANS thanks NASA for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS NEWS Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide. Upcoming contacts: Swiss Guide and Scout Movement, Bern, Switzerland, direct via HB9JAM. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS. The scheduled crewmember is Samantha Cristoforetti, IZØUDF. Contact is go for: Wed 2022-08-03 12:23:28 UTC 43 deg. Watch for Livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq64C8qJD-okYt-b_nwKUjA Also available on their web radio at https://www.mova.ch/it/radio Ufa State Aviation Technical University, Ufa, Russia, direct via TBD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS. The scheduled crewmember is Oleg Artemiev. Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-30 14:05 UTC. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html Kjell Lindgren, KO5MOS, continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. 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. [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 VE3FU / VO2AC: July 25 to August 8 will be on vacation in VO1. I’m hoping to activate the following grids: GN07, GN08, GN09, GN18, GN19, GN29, GO10, GO11, & GO21. I’ll be VO1FUA. Holiday style. Linears and FM. I’ll do my best to post on Twitter before each pass. W3IPA: DM42 vacation planned for Jul 30- Aug 6th will be on FM passes vacation style. I will be close to DM41 so might be able to work a gridline. Will post more updates closer to that week! N8MR: Will be in EN57 with frequent roves to EN56 and EN67 Aug 6-13. Listening for EU, Car, SA CA. Prefer linear sats, FM sats possible. Sked depends on wx, etc. EA7TN: Will be operating FM sats from FK58sr as HI7/EA7TN from July 21st to 29th. Holiday style, just an FT-4X and an Arrow from the beach. EA4NF, Philippe will be operating as 8P9NF on LEO Satellites from BARBADOS, in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies and the most easterly of the Caribbean Islands. Philippe will operate using his portable LEO sat station (Yaesu FT818ND+Yaesu FT817ND) and Arrow antenna added to a Walkie Kenwood TH-d7 and a whip antenna to cover short, mid and long distances on both modes (FM & SSB) AD0HJ is heading out again!: Will be attending a work training event during the week of August 1st in Hesston, KS. Look for me to activate several grid squares via satellite on my trip down there and back. Pass schedules posted on Twitter and on the http://hams.at website. Grids: EN11/21, EN10/20, EM18/19, EM16/17. [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. 2022 Rocky Mountain ARRL Division Convention Friday, October 7th, 2022 to Sunday, October 9th, 2022 Event Center at Archer 3921 Archer Pkwy Cheyenne, Wyoming 82007 https://wyhamcon.org/site [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events page manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Mainstream news media have widely reported the recent statement by Yury Borisov, the new head of Roscosmos Space Corporation, that Russia plans to withdraw from the International Space Station after 2024. However, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher tweeted, "Not surprised to hear Borisov stating Russia would pull out of ISS *after* 2024 (nothing new) and that Russia will continue to meet current obligations (good news). I count on good common sense. The ISS is the only realistic (well-equipped) space laboratory – for years to come." (ANS thanks SpaceNews for the above information) + Congress has passed the first NASA authorization bill in more than five years, formally extending operations of the International Space Station and backing NASA’s Artemis exploration effort. The House passed on a 243–187 vote July 28 the “Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act,” a day after the Senate passed the bill on a 64–33 vote. President Biden has stated he supports the bill and will sign it into law. The bill was primarily a vehicle for supporting domestic manufacturing of semiconductors, but one portion of the bill included NASA authorization legislation. That portion, released last week, extends NASA’s authorization to operate the ISS from 2024 to 2030. It also formally authorizes a “Moon to Mars Program” that includes the Artemis campaign. (ANS thanks SpaceNews for the above information) + SpaceX and NASA have delayed the launch of the next U.S. crew flight to the International Space Station from early September to no earlier than Sept. 29, allowing time for ground teams to replace an interstage on the mission’s new Falcon 9 booster after it was damaged during transport. The Falcon 9 booster stage, riding horizontally on a truck and trailer, struck a bridge during the trip from SpaceX’s factory in Hawthorne, California, to the company’s test facility in McGregor, Texas. (ANS thanks Spaceflight Now for the above information) + ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, IZØUDF, checked off a number of "firsts" when she completed her first ever spacewalk on Thursday, July 21, conducted alongside cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev. Not only was it a first for her, but this spacewalk was also the first conducted by a European woman, and the first conducted by a European in a Russian Orlan spacesuit from the International Space Station. The pair of spacewalkers worked on a number of tasks over the course of their seven-hour EVA, including deploying ten amateur radio nanosatellites by hand, and installing the European Robotic Arm (ERA) on the newest Space Station’s laboratory module, Nauka. (ANS thanks the European Space Agency for the above information) + Just two weeks after the first release of imagery, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is reshaping astronomy, according to an article at https://bit.ly/3Sd5XZF. Meanwhile, the larger micrometeoroid that hit the JWST in May caused damage to one of the mirror sections and a very slight decrease in image quality. Alone, this isn’t an issue, but it was more damage than was expected by micrometeoroid models, and so is worrying if it means that either the telescope is more susceptible to damage than anticipated, or the debris environment is unexpectedly harsh. (ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information) + China launched their Wentian research lab module on Sunday, July 24, the second of three modules that will form the completed Tiangong space station. The first stage of the Long March 5B rocket which launched Wentian could reenter the atmosphere around July 31. Experts at the Center for Orbital and Reentry Debris Studies (CORDS) have been closely tracking the 53.6-meter-tall stage, which is thought to have a mass of around 23 metric tons. The most likely scenario is that the stage reenters over the oceans. There is however a “non-zero probability of the surviving debris landing in a populated area — over 88 percent of the world’s population lives under the reentry’s potential debris footprint,” CORDS reported. “A reentry of this size will not burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere, and the general rule of thumb is that 20–40 percent of the mass of a large object will reach the ground, though it depends on the design of the object.” (ANS thanks Space News for the above information) + Think inflation is hard on *your* wallet? NASA just bought a Falcon Heavy launch for the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope in 2026 for $255 million. By comparison, the Europa Clipper Falcon Heavy launch only cost NASA $178 million almost exactly one year ago! (ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: * Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). * Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. * Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. * Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information. 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! This week's ANS Editor, Mark Johns, K0JM k0jm at amsat dot org

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ISS on Sat-pc32
by Bob Johnson 30 Jul '22

30 Jul '22

Thanks to all who "clued" me in on changing the com to org, for source files. I never got that memo. 73 Bob W7LRD

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PREDICT Version 2.3.0 Released!
by John Magliacane 30 Jul '22

30 Jul '22

I am pleased to announce the release of PREDICT Version 2.3.0. PREDICT is a widely-used open source satellite tracking / orbital prediction application for Linux and Unix computing environments including PCs, laptops, Raspberry PIs, and Android devices running under a Termux environment. A new limited capability version that operates under a 32-bit DOS environment has been released as well. PREDICT version 2.3.0 introduces an easy-to-use satellite transponder database editor and support for a mouse (or touch screen under a Termux/Android environment). New features make it possible to run PREDICT in Multi-Satellite Tracking Mode, left click on any satellite displayed on the screen, and be brought directly into Single Satellite Tracking Mode for more detailed tracking information on the chosen satellite. In addition, previously separate "Vocalizer" code has been integrated into PREDICT's mainline source. Text-to-speech operations are now executed in separate threads rather than forked background processes as was the practice in the past. PREDICT was originally released under an Open Source Software General Public License in late 1999, and is cataloged under the Smithsonian/NASA Astrophysics Data System hosted by Harvard University. PREDICT has been successfully employed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration where it provides orbital prediction and tracking data for VLBI radio telescope steering. PREDICT is employed by the European Space Agency's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory where it provides tracking and velocity profile data used to steer the 25 meter dish antenna at the Chilbolton Observatory (https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2006/03/Chilbolton_Observatory). PREDICT also powers AMSAT North America's on-line satellite prediction service (https://www.amsat.org/track/), and has served as the basis for a host of other derivative open-source software applications. Additional information, including screenshots and download links, are available via the PREDICT website at: https://www.qsl.net/kd2bd/predict.html Happy Tracking! 73 de John, KD2BD

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Question for other Yaesu FT-847 MH-36 microphone users
by aj9n＠aol.com 30 Jul '22

30 Jul '22

Hi all, I know that there are few Yaesu FT-847 owners out there, so these questions are for you. One of the microphones I have for the radio, the Yaesu MH-36, is literally having the coiled microphone cable's rubber jacket disintegrating. The replacement microphone coiled cable is no longer available from Yaesu. Has anyone else experienced this problem? If so I would be interested in finding out what you did. I am pretty sure I can locate 7 conductor coiled microphone cable and I already have spare microphone plugs but I don't know anything about the 7 pin plug that is on the inside of the microphone housing. If push comes to shove, I could probably build up a cable if I knew who the female plug manufacturer and model number is or maybe use a small circuit board to develop an interface between the existing wiring and anything new. Any suggestions or help would be most appreciated. Thanks in advance. 73,Charlie Sufana AJ9NOne of the ARISS mentors

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MH36 microhpne cable
by alex weimer 29 Jul '22

29 Jul '22

By the way: EBAY carries the replacement cables for the MH36 microphone for about $9.00 73 JACK KC7MG

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FT847 and MH36 microphone
by alex weimer 29 Jul '22

29 Jul '22

I have Yaesu FT847 but it has a MH31 hand held microphone.. Not a MH36. Most FT847's have the Yaesu 8 pin round mic connector not one like the MH36 ! Correct me if I'm wrong ! I have never heard of the outer jacket becoming defective like tht. Sorry I can't be more help. JACK KC7MG

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-29 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 29 Jul '22

29 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-29 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space Conducting a session of amateur radio communication with students in Almetyevsk, Almetyevsk, Tatarstan, Russia, direct via RC4P (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sergei Korsakov Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-30 14:08 UTC (***) Swiss Guide and Scout Movement, Bern, Switzerland, direct via HB9JAM 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 Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact is go for: Wed 2022-08-03 12:23:28 UTC 43 deg Watch for Livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq64C8qJD-okYt-b_nwKUjA Also available on their web radio at https://www.mova.ch/it/radio Ufa State Aviation Technical University, Ufa, 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 Oleg Artemiev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-30 14:05 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-29 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 2022-07-29 04:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 174 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1548. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1467. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-29 04:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 29 Jul '22

29 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-29 04:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Buehler Challenger & Science Center, Paramus, N.J., multi-point telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Bob Hines KI5RQT Contact was successful: Thu 2022-07-28 16:14:08 UTC 25 deg (***) Congratulations to Buehler Challenger & Science Center and the other Challenger Centers and Bob! (***) Watch for Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/user/ccsse Conducting a session of amateur radio communication with students in Almetyevsk, Almetyevsk, Tatarstan, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sergei Korsakov Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-30 14:05 UTC Swiss Guide and Scout Movement, Bern, Switzerland, direct via HB9JAM 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 Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact is go for: Wed 2022-08-03 12:23:28 UTC 43 deg Watch for Livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq64C8qJD-okYt-b_nwKUjA Also available on their web radio at https://www.mova.ch/it/radio Ufa State Aviation Technical University, Ufa, 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 Oleg Artemiev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-30 14:05 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-29 04:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-07-29 04:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 174 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1548. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1467. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Fwd: ISS on Satpc-32
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 29 Jul '22

29 Jul '22

-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: [AMSAT-BB] ISS on Satpc-32 Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:49:27 +1200 From: Wendy and Terry Osborne <wandtosborne(a)gmail.com> To: Bob Johnson <w7lrd(a)comcast.net> Hi Bob, I see the problem. To fix the "download failed" problem, you need to update the "celestrak" URLs from celestrak.com to celestrak.org. The address of that site has changed from ".com" to ".org". there was a redirect on the site but it seems that the redirect has gone. To update these you need to edit the Celestrak.SQF file. You can find this from the "?" in the main menu. Then select "Auxiliary files" and you will see "Celestrak.SQF" at the bottom. This should open in "Notepad" and allow you to edit the file. Save it, then close and restart Sat32PC. This should fix the "download failed" problem. "amateur.txt" will be using old keps and is probably wrong. "nasa.all" comes from amsat.org and should be ok. Check with one of the online sites to see how your Sat32PC compares with these. https://www.amsat.org/track/index.php https://www.n2yo.com/ https://www.heavens-above.com/ Let me know if this works for you. 73, Terry Osborne ZL2BAC On 27/07/2022 5:22 pm, Bob Johnson wrote: > Greetings all-I realize the ISS can change orbit slightly. When I use > the amateur.txt file to track it it's in one position, when I use > nasa.all file it's somewhere else. I thought when I clicked "up-date > keps everything was updated. When selecting the source files provided > in satpc32 I get a lot of "download failed". Help with confusion > please. Thanks > 73 Bob W7LRD > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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Equipment Recommendation
by Clint Bradford 28 Jul '22

28 Jul '22

Need quick answer from better minds than mine … -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clint, Will be purchasing a new radio as part of our space exhibit at InfoAge. Looking for recommendations on a duplex radio VHF/UHF radio that is fairly simple, and potentially can be controlled by computer. —————————————————————————————— Please either reply here, or via email at clintbradford(a)mac.com <mailto:[email protected]> THANK YOU! Clint K6LCS

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Odd Issue on IC-9100
by Bruce 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

My ICOM IC-9100 has been working fine for a long time, even this past weekend. A strange issue popped up today. While on RS-44, I went to find myself as I usually do. I pressed the SUB button, Pressed CW and the radio immediately started transmitting. No dits and dashes as from the keyer, just a solid tone. I unplugged the keyer from the radio and tried again, same thing. I did the soft reset, VFO/MEMO and F-INP/ENT buttons while turning on. I then reloaded my memories from the RT Systems programmer. Repeated the CW on a local simplex freqency and same thing. Any ideas? Of course I can whistle or say 1..1...1..1 to find myself which is really not recommended. 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Member 2016-2022 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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ISS on Satpc-32
by Bob Johnson 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

Greetings all-I realize the ISS can change orbit slightly. When I use the amateur.txt file to track it it's in one position, when I use nasa.all file it's somewhere else. I thought when I clicked "up-date keps everything was updated. When selecting the source files provided in satpc32 I get a lot of "download failed". Help with confusion please. Thanks 73 Bob W7LRD

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-27 03:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-27 03:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Buehler Challenger & Science Center, Paramus, N.J., multi-point telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Bob Hines KI5RQT Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-28 16:14:08 UTC 25 deg Watch for Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/user/ccsse Conducting a session of amateur radio communication with students in Almetyevsk, Almetyevsk, Tatarstan, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sergei Korsakov Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-30 14:05 UTC Swiss Guide and Scout Movement, Bern, Switzerland, direct via HB9JAM 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 Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact is go for: Wed 2022-08-03 12:23:28 UTC 43 deg Watch for Livestream at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq64C8qJD-okYt-b_nwKUjA (***) Also available on their web radio at https://www.mova.ch/it/radio (***) Ufa State Aviation Technical University, Ufa, 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 Oleg Artemiev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-30 14:05 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-27 03:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-07-25 16:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 174 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1541. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1466. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Fwd: Adding PO-101 to SatPC32
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: [AMSAT-BB] Adding PO-101 to SatPC32 Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2022 16:59:25 +1200 From: Wendy and Terry Osborne <wandtosborne(a)gmail.com> To: Richard Lawn <rjlawn(a)gmail.com> Hi Rick, From the menu, try "Satellites" then "Groups" to bring up "Sat Groups" sub menu. It should default to "Standard". Then select "Edit" and assuming you have PO-101 in your kep file (nasa.all) then you should be able to select PO-101 and it should appear as the next letter (N). If you need some screen shots, I can send you some. 73, Terry Osborne ZL2BAC On 26/07/2022 8:27 am, Richard Lawn wrote: > I'm at our vacation place working with my old FT-847, Arrow antennas > and SatPC32. I added a couple of satellites and for some reason PO-101 > is not highlighted in the bottom list of active satellites. If I roll > over the last letter which is greyed out (N in my case) it shows > PO-101 but is not shown in bold letters like the others suggesting > something ios wrong. Any suggestions? I've checked that the name in > the various files is the same. > > Rick, W2JAZ > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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ARISS News Release No. 22-43
by David Jordan 26 Jul '22

26 Jul '22

ARISS News Release No.22-43 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Summer Camp Students at Several Challenger Learning Centers, includingthe Buehler Challenger & Science Center, Paramus, New Jersey, USA July25, 2022—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 various ChallengerLearning Centers located in six different states in the U.S. ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateurradio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew memberswith ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. The Challenger Learning Center organization is a not-for-profiteducation organization, established by families of the Challenger STS-51L Crew.The Centers use space-themed simulated learning and role-playing strategies tohelp students bring their STEM (science, technology, engineering andmathematics) classroom studies to life. This organization reaches hundreds ofthousands of students, and tens of thousands of teachers every year through itsnetwork of Challenger Centers. The Buehler Challenger & Science Center, in Paramus,New Jersey has coordinated this ARISS contact with seven Science Centers in sixU.S. states, and seven cities, which will allow students at each Center to aska question during the contact. Those participating Challenger Centers are: Buehler (BYOO-ler) Challenger& Science Center - Paramus, NJ Scobee Education Center - SanAntonio, TX Challenger Learning Center ofMaine - Bangor, ME Town of Ramapo ChallengerLearning Center - Airmont, NY Challenger Learning Center ofNorthwest Indiana - Hammond, IN Challenger Learning Center at theKentucky Science Center - Louisville, KY Challenger Learning Center of theTwin Tiers Region - Allegany, NY This will be a Multipoint Telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask theirquestions of Astronaut Bob Hines, amateur radio call sign KI5RQT. LocalCovid-19 protocols are adhered to as applicable for each ARISS contact. Thedownlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHZ and may be heard bylisteners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses thetelebridge station. The ARISS amateur radio ground station(telebridge station) for this contact is in Glenden, Queensland, Australia. Theamateur radio volunteer team at the ground station will use the callsignVK4KHZ, to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for July 28, 2022 at 12:14 pm EDT (New Jersey)(16:14 UTC, 11:14 am CDT, 10:14 am MDT, 9:14 am PDT). Thepublic is invited to watch the live stream at: https://www.youtube.com/user/ccsse _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1. What life experience do you think helpedprepare you for being an astronaut? 2. What training prepared you for living insmaller spaces for long periods of time in space? 3. Going to space must change your perspectiveof the world. What is your favorite experience from living in space you like totell your family and friends? 4. What does space food taste like? 5. What do you do when your equipment needsrepair while outside the space station? 6. What is the most beautiful thing in space? 7. How did it feel for you personally to go tospace? 8. How are the immune cells tested in the HumanImmune System Study? 9. I have a question about the Earth SurfaceMineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT). How does the heating and cooling ofthe atmosphere happen, and why do we need to monitor this? 10.Have you ever seen anything funny and/or amusing from space? 11.Can you put contacts on in space or do you need to wear glasses? 12.Can you see where day and night are on Earth from space? 13.What does it feel like on Station with microgravity? 14.What was the most exciting thing you discovered in space? 15.Who and what inspired you to go to space and possibly the moon? 16.What were your emotions when you first stepped on the rocket and knew you wereachieving your dreams? 17.What do you look forward to most when you get home? 18.:I have a hamster named “Donut” and she’s a little brown dream ball of fluff. Doyou have any pets and can you take them to space? 19.How do you communicate with your friends and family while on station? 20.What was/is the hardest part about being in space? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur SatelliteCorporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS NationalLab-Space Station Explorers, Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) andNASA’s Space communications and Navigation program. The primary goal of ARISSis to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, andmathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see 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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Adding PO-101 to SatPC32
by Richard Lawn 25 Jul '22

25 Jul '22

I'm at our vacation place working with my old FT-847, Arrow antennas and SatPC32. I added a couple of satellites and for some reason PO-101 is not highlighted in the bottom list of active satellites. If I roll over the last letter which is greyed out (N in my case) it shows PO-101 but is not shown in bold letters like the others suggesting something ios wrong. Any suggestions? I've checked that the name in the various files is the same. Rick, W2JAZ

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-25 16:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 25 Jul '22

25 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-25 16:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, Russia, direct via RMØL 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact was successful Sat 2022-07-23 08:43 UTC (***) Buehler Challenger & Science Center, Paramus, N.J., multi-point telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Bob Hines KI5RQT Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-28 16:14:08 UTC 25 deg Watch for Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/user/ccsse (***) Conducting a session of amateur radio communication with students in Almetyevsk, Almetyevsk, Tatarstan, Russia, direct via TBD (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sergei Korsakov Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-30 14:05 UTC (***) Swiss Guide and Scout Movement, Bern, Switzerland, direct via HB9JAM 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 Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact is go for: Wed 2022-08-03 12:23:28 UTC 43 deg (***) Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-25 16:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-07-25 16:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 174 (***) Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1541. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1466. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Out of office from Monday May 30th - Monday July 25th
by Wouter Jan Ubbels 25 Jul '22

25 Jul '22

I am out of the office from May 30th through July 25th without access to email. I will respond to your email when I am back at the office. Wouter Jan Ubbels RF Systems Engineer, Spectrum Manager & Co-Founder ________________________________ ISIS - Innovative Solutions in Space BV Motorenweg 23 2623 CR DELFT | The Netherlands tel: +31 (0) 15 256 9018 e-mail: <mailto:[email protected]> w.j.ubbels(a)isispace.nl <http://www.isispace.nl/> www.isispace.nl

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Out of office from Monday May 30th - Monday July 25th
by Wouter Jan Ubbels 25 Jul '22

25 Jul '22

I am out of the office from May 30th through July 25th without access to email. I will respond to your email when I am back at the office. Wouter Jan Ubbels RF Systems Engineer, Spectrum Manager & Co-Founder ________________________________ ISIS - Innovative Solutions in Space BV Motorenweg 23 2623 CR DELFT | The Netherlands tel: +31 (0) 15 256 9018 e-mail: <mailto:[email protected]> w.j.ubbels(a)isispace.nl <http://www.isispace.nl/> www.isispace.nl

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RS-44 DX
by Bob Johnson 25 Jul '22

25 Jul '22

After some careful scheduling JA8KGG Akira and I were able to complete a QSO. A distance of 4412 miles CN87wk to QN03od. Not a record, but a record for me. This is what makes it so satisfying and fun!!

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7/24/22 ISS Pass Recording
by Calvin McDonald 24 Jul '22

24 Jul '22

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ANS-205 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Paul Stoetzer 24 Jul '22

24 Jul '22

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-205 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: * Call for Papers - 2022 AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting * May/June 2022 Issue of The AMSAT Journal Now Available * New Satellites Now In Orbit * Changes to the AMSAT TLE Distribution for July 21, 2022 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * Satellite Shorts From All Over ANS-205 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 Jul 24 +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ SAVE THE DATE The 40th Anniversary AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held in Bloomington, MN on Oct 21 - 23, 2022. More information will follow in future editions of ANS. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Call for Papers - 2022 AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting This is the first call for papers for the 40th annual AMSAT Space Symposium to be held on the weekend of October 21-22, 2022 at the Crowne Plaza Suites hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. Proposals for symposium papers and presentations are invited on any topic of interest to the amateur satellite community. We request a tentative title of your presentation as soon as possible, with final copy submitted by October 14 for inclusion in the symposium proceedings. Abstracts and papers should be sent to Dan Schultz, N8FGV at n8fgv at amsat.org [ANS thanks Dan Schultz, N8FGV, AMSAT Symposium Proceedings Editor, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ The 2022 AMSAT President's Club coins have arrived! To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its launch on October 15, 1972, this year's coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 6. Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ May/June 2022 Issue of The AMSAT Journal Now Available The May/June 2022 issue of The AMSAT Journal is now available to members on AMSAT’s Member Portal at https://launch.amsat.org/The_AMSAT_Journal The AMSAT Journal is a bi-monthly digital magazine for amateur radio in space enthusiasts, published by the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT). Each issue is your source for hardware and software projects, technical tips, STEM initiatives, operational activities, and news from around the world. Inside the Current Issue: + Apogee View – Robert Bankston, KE4AL + Educational Relations Update - Alan Johnston, KU2Y + Using Recovered National Weather Service RS-41 Radiosondes for Amateur Radio High Altitude Balloons - David White, WD6DRI, Randy Standke, KO6RS, Kerry Banke, N6IZW, Jim McLaughlin, KI6ZUM, Phil Karn, KA9Q, Gene Swiech, WB9COY, Alan Johnston, Ph.D, KU2Y Spotlight on the APRS Satellites - Keith Baker, KB1SF/VA3KSF + AMSAT 2022 Board of Directors Election - Paul Stoetzer, N8HM + Hamvention 2022 Photos [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- New Satellites Now In Orbit On July 13th, several satellites with amateur radio payloads were launched on the inaugural launch of ArianeSpace's Vega-C rocket. The satellites were placed into a circular MEO orbit of approximately 5,900 km with a 70 degree inclination. The AstroBio and Greencube satellites carry amateur digipeater packages that may be useful for long-distance QSOs. On July 21st, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev and ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti conducted an EVA during which they released ten Radioskaf CubeSats into orbit. SSTV and audio signals have been received from many of these satellites so far. RS10S (aka SWSU-55 No. 1 & R-390 (SWGU No. 5)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.050 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS11S (aka SWSU-55 No. 2 (SWGU No. 6)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.062 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS1S (aka SWSU-55 No. 3 (SWGU No. 7)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.075 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS2S (aka SWSU-55 No. 4 (SWGU No. 8)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.082 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS3S (aka SWSU-55 No. 5 (SWGU No. 9)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.100 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS4S (aka SWSU-55 No. 6 (SWGU No. 10)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.087 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS5S (aka SWSU-55 No. 7 & R-390 (SWGU No. 11)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps .AX25 AFSK Payload: 437.1125 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps .AX25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS6S (aka SWSU-55 No. 8 (SWGU No. 12)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.000 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS9S (aka Tsiolkovsky-Ryazan 1) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.025 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS12S (aka Tsiolkovsky-Ryazan 2) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.0125 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT More information about these satellites can be found at https://r4uab.ru/2022/07/21/kosmonavt-oleg-artemev-s-borta-mks-zapustil-ros… [ANS thanks PE0SAT, ST2NH, and R4UAB for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes to the AMSAT TLE Distribution for July 21, 2022 The following satellites have been added to this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: MTCube 2 NORAD Cat ID 53106 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for identification). AstroBioCubeSat NORAD Cat ID 53107 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for identification). GREENCUBE NORAD Cat ID 53109 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for identification). CELESTA NORAD Cat ID 53111 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for identification). CTIM NORAD Cat ID 52950 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for identification). [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ ARISS News Scheduled ARISS Contacts Buehler Challenger & Science Center, Paramus, N.J., multi-point telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The scheduled crewmember is Bob Hines KI5RQT Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-28 16:14:08 UTC 25 deg Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. 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. ARISS Radio Status Columbus Module radios: IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS - Configured. Default mode set for cross band repeater (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down). * Capable of supporting USOS scheduled voice contacts, packet and voice repeater ops. Service Module radios: IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS - Not Active. Default mode set for packet operations (145.825 MHz up & down) * 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] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 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 Quick Hits: W8LR: EM98 EM99 possible 7.27 – if you need either or both of these grids contact me via DM or w8lr(a)twc.com . I will not have a schedule and all passes, if any, will have to be pop-up and last minute unless on a sked. Sorry. N5LEX: FM03 for those that need it Friday (7/22) Afternoon and evening passes 2022-07-22 FM and Linear, avoiding AO-91 at 1600. Can arrange AO-07 at 18:20 for Germany/Netherlands etc.. More details to come VE3FU / VO2AC: July 25 to August 8 I’ll be on vacation in VO1. I’m hoping to activate the following grids: GN07, GN08, GN09, GN18, GN19, GN29, GO10, GO11, & GO21. I’ll be VO1FUA. Holiday style. Linears and FM. I’ll do my best to post on Twitter before each pass. VE3FU / VO2AC: Saturday July 23 I’ll be on from FN67 early in the morning and making stops in FN66 and FN65. I’ll be VE3FU/9 in all 3 grids. I’ll do my best to post here before each pass. VE3FU: Friday July 22 I’ll be passing through FN46 and FN57 on my way to FN67 for the night. I should be in FN46 ~14Z-16Z and FN57 ~18Z-20Z. FN67 will be later in the evening. I’ll be VE2FUA in FN46, VE2FUA or VE3FU/9 in FN57, and VE3FU/9 in FN67. W3IPA: DM42 vacation planned for Jul 30- Aug 6th will be on FM passes vacation style. I will be close to DM41 so might be able to work a gridline. Will post more updates closer to that week! AD0HJ: will at EN22/23 and will be available on the late afternoon / early evening of Tuesday July 26th? Not sure who else needs either of those grids. N8MR: Will be in EN57 with frequent roves to EN56 and EN67 Aug 6-13. Listening for EU, Car, SA CA. Prefer linear sats, FM sats poss. Sked depends on wx, etc. EA7TN: Will be operating FM sats from FK58sr as HI7/EA7TN from July 21st to 29th. Holiday style, just an FT-4X and an Arrow from the beach. Major Roves: AD0HJ is heading out again!: Will be attending a work training event during the week of August 1st in Hesston, KS. Look for me to activate several grid squares via satellite on my trip down there and back. Pass schedules posted on Twitter and on the http://hams.at website. Grids: EN11/21, EN10/20, EM18/19, EM16/17. KX9X & N9NCY Wild West Rove: Sean and Nancy’s Wild West Rove has been scaled back, but is still going forward. They will now be on the road from July 13-25 while hiking in National Parks. They will travel through seven states and 38 grids, planning activation on FM and linear satellites. Extensive operation in Montana and North Dakota in the Canadian border grids beginning July 20. There will also be 6 meter and occasional HF POTA activity as well. Grids they will pass through, in order: DN28 – 38: July 16th to the 20th. Remaining Grids from July 20 to 24. DN48 – 58 – 68 – 78 – 88 – 87 – 97 – 96 – 95 EN05 – 06 – 16 – 15 – 25 – 26 – 25 – 35 EN34 – 33 – 32 – 42 – 41 – 40 – 50 Complete info on their trip can be found on their website https://www.wildwestrove.com/ SAT DXPEDITION BARBADOS ISLAND 2022 EA4NF, Philippe will be operating as 8P9NF on LEO Satellites from BARBADOS, in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies and the most easterly of the Caribbean Islands. Philippe will operate using his portable LEO sat station (Yaesu FT818ND+Yaesu FT817ND) and Arrow antenna added to a Walkie Kenwood TH-d7 and a whip antenna to cover short, mid and long distances on both modes (FM & SSB) Great opportunity to contact this very rare DXCC on satellites. § August 8-12, 2022 § DXCC : BARBADOS § Grids : GK03 § IOTA : NA-021 § FM & Linear SATS § QSL as 8P9NF on LoTW INFO on Twitter: @EA4NF_SAT [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. + Satellite Educators Association 35th Annual Convention Friday, July 29, 2022 to Saturday, July 30, 2022 California State University, Los Angeles and on-line www.sated.org Fredric Raab, KK6NOW, will be presenting “Classroom Activities with the AMSAT CubeSat Simulator” showcasing the work by the CubeSatSim Educational Materials Team: Paul Graveline, K1YUB, Alan Johnston, KU2Y, Fredric Raab, KK6NOW, Mark Samis, KD2XS and David White, WD6DRI. + HamXposition August 27-28, 2022 Marlborough, MA https://hamxposition.org/ + 2022 Rocky Mountain ARRL Division Convention October 7, 2022 – October 9, 2022 Event Center at Archer 3921 Archer Pkwy Cheyenne, Wyoming 82007 https://wyhamcon.org/site [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events page 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 +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Satellite Shorts From All Over + FO-29 has returned to full sunlight and the analog transponder has been enabled. FO-29 will remain in full sunlight until approximately April 14, 2023. The analog transponder should remain active for the duration of the full sunlight period. (ANS thanks JARL and John Papay, K8YSE, for the illumination prediction) + A new distance record has been claimed on HO-113. VE1CWJ worked 9A1CAL on 11-Jul-2022 at 12:59 UTC - a distance of 5,962 km. Who will be the first to break 6,000 km on this satellite? https://www.amsat.org/satellite-distance-records/ (ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, AMSAT Executive Vice President) + The 48th AMSAT GridMaster Award has been issued to Keith Austermiller, KB9STR, for working all 488 grid squares within the continental United States. https://www.amsat.org/gridmaster/ (ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director of Contests and Awards) + AMSAT Rover Award #67 has been issued to Jim, WU0I, and #68 has been issued to Carlos, LU7MC. Congratulations to all our new award recipients! https://www.amsat.org/amsat-rover-award/ (ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director of Contests and Awards) + Private investment in the space sector dropped in the second quarter of 2022. The drop indicates that the space industry isn't immune to the economic issues plaguing other industries as a possible recession looms. A new report from Space Capital shows that this year is expected to come in far below 2021's record-breaking year for investment in the space industry. But the report notes that, "We do not believe that the space economy is at existential risk." It might be harder for parts of the industry, such as launch providers, to get funding in a difficult market like this one. But other space tools — like GPS — are already built into the fabric of how governments and average people live their lives, potentially insulating it from market downturns. (ANS thanks Axios Space for the above information) + A SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule loaded with more than 5,800 pounds of supplies and experiments docked with the International Space Station at 11:21 a.m. EDT (1521 GMT) on Saturday, July 16, delivering a NASA instrument to study the mineral content of dust storms and several small CubeSats slated for deployment from the complex. The unpiloted supply ship launched Thursday evening, July 14, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on top of a Falcon 9 rocket. (ANS thanks Spaceflight Now for the above information) + In an unanticipated move, Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin was dismissed on July 15th. No reasons were given for the dismissal. The ever-outspoken leader of the agency since 2018 became particularly bombastic in his nationalistic threats and grandstanding after the invasion of Ukraine . This strained relations with ESA and NASA above and beyond the diplomatic tensions already caused by the unprovoked invasion. On the same day as his dismissal, Roscosmos and NASA signed a long-anticipated seat exchange agreement to fly ‘integrated crews’ to the ISS aboard Crew Dragon and Soyuz. First flights including members of the opposite agency will be this fall with Crew-5 and Soyuz MS-22. Rogozin’s replacement is Yuri Borisov, a long-time figure in Russian defense and politics. (ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: * Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). * Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. * Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. * Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information. 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! This week's ANS Editor, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM n8hm at amsat dot org

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Ten Russian cubesats to be deployed from the ISS
by Nico Janssen 23 Jul '22

23 Jul '22

On July 21 Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev and ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti will carry out an EVA outside the ISS. During that 7 hours long EVA, starting at around 14:00 UTC, the spacewalkers are planned to deploy ten Russian cubesats into orbit under the program of the space experiment "Radioskaf". The EVA, including the deployment of the cubesats, can be witnessed live on NASA-TV. RS10S (aka SWSU-55 No. 1 & R-390 (SWGU No. 5)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.050 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS11S (aka SWSU-55 No. 2 (SWGU No. 6)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.062 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS1S (aka SWSU-55 No. 3 (SWGU No. 7)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.075 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS2S (aka SWSU-55 No. 4 (SWGU No. 8)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.082 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS3S (aka SWSU-55 No. 5 (SWGU No. 9)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.100 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS4S (aka SWSU-55 No. 6 (SWGU No. 10)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.087 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS5S (aka SWSU-55 No. 7 & R-390 (SWGU No. 11)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps .AX25 AFSK Payload: 437.1125 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps .AX25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS6S (aka SWSU-55 No. 8 (SWGU No. 12)) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.000 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS9S (aka Tsiolkovsky-Ryazan 1) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.025 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT RS12S (aka Tsiolkovsky-Ryazan 2) Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK Payload: 437.0125 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT 73, Nico PA0DLO

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NASA Logo Use
by Clint Bradford 23 Jul '22

23 Jul '22

Interesting article ... https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/23/tech/nasa-apparel-popularity-space/index.html _._,_._,_ Sent from my iPhone

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Re: Ten Russian cubesats to be deployed from the ISS
by nick 23 Jul '22

23 Jul '22

I disagree with the group. From my QTH the spectrum is almost empty. The old addage use it on loose it. Nick k5qxj Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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Mode J Filter
by BeetleJerald Oliver 23 Jul '22

23 Jul '22

I am still having desense on my UHF downlink on the IC-9700. Antenna is a 30 element M2 CP Yagi with SSB Preamp at the antenna. I have yet to check connections at the end for any problems, but will do so. Connectos are all Type N on system. Is there any better option than the Comet CF-416C diplexer to help or even eliminate the 2M uplink from desensing the 70CM downlink ? I would have to weatherize it to ensure longlife, etc. Perhaps there is a sealed inline filter that would handle the capability of the radio which is 75 watts out on 70CM. Anyone with info pleae share with me. Tnx Jerry KJ4EU

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Re: Ten Russian cubesats to be deployed from the ISS
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

I remember my high school physics teacher had us calculate the gravitational attraction between two students sitting 1 meter apart. I don't remember the value, but it was vanishingly small. Wrapping up the discussion he suggested that any attraction we might feel towards any other student in the classroom could not be explained by physics, and suggested it might be explained by "chemistry". de KM1P Joe

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Re: Ten Russian cubesats to be deployed from the ISS
by Clint Bradford 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

NASA Flight Engineer Don Pettit told me there's more atmospheric drag involved than any ISS-induced "gravitational pull." Clint K6LCS Sent from my iPhone PS Let's see what happens to yesterday's 7th satellite and its orbits - after striking an ISS solar array ...

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-22 20:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-22 20:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, Russia, direct via RMØL (***) 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 Oleg Artemyev (***) Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-23 08:43 UTC (***) Buehler Challenger & Science Center, Paramus, N.J., multi-point telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Bob Hines KI5RQT Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-28 16:14:08 UTC 25 deg Watch for Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/user/ccsse (***) Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-22 20:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-07-21 15:30 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 173 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1540. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1465. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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XW-3 (CAS-9) and LOTW
by alex＠kr1st.com 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

Hi there, I'm catching up on sending logs to LOTW. TSQL is rejecting 3 QSO's I made on XW-3 from 12/27/2021. According to the LOTW FAQ XW-3 is not a known satellite on LOTW (https://lotw.arrl.org/lotw-help/frequently-asked-questions/?lang=en#sats). Do I simply ignore the message and upload the QSO's anyway? My apologies if this has been asked before. 73, --Alex KR1ST

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Randy ND0C in National Contest Journal
by af5cc＠fidmail.com 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

I was reading the on-line version of the most recent NCJ (free to all ARRL members) and there was a very nice biography of Randy, ND0C in it! Much of the article was about his QRP activities but satellites were covered as well as KE0WPA's activities. If you are an ARRL member, be sure to check it out. The ARRL sends me an email every month with a link to their on-line publications, but I am sure there are ways to access it also from their website. It is a very well written article, and a nice way to learn more about one of our pre-eminent satellite rovers! 73 John AF5CC

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-22 15:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-22 15:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Sat 2022-07-23 08:45 UTC Buehler Challenger & Science Center, Paramus, N.J., multi-point telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Bob Hines KI5RQT Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-28 16:14:08 UTC 25 deg Watch for Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/user/ccsse (***) Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-22 15:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-07-21 15:30 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 173 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1540. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1465. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: Ten Russian cubesats to be deployed from the ISS
by Nico Janssen 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

After their release the Russian cubesats send photos in SSTV Robot 36 mode. The data transmissions use AFSK at 1145 bps with non-standard tones. It is not easy to understand the voice messages. 73, Nico PA0DLO On 21-07-2022 16:54, Nico Janssen wrote: > > Some further information: > > "The mission of the satellites of the SWSU series: > Creation of a peer-to-peer information network. Retransmission and > parallel transmission > to the ground monitoring station is organized within the network. > - study of the Earth's magnetic field > - measurement of radio noise in outer space > - transmission of photos (SSTV) and voice messages (AUDIO) to radio > amateurs around the > world. Each satellite will have its own personal phrase, which is > translated into 8 different > languages. > > The Tsiolkovsky-Ryazan 1/2 satellites carry special radio transmitting > equipment designed > to perform the scientific task of calibrating the sensitivity of the > radio telescopes of the > Pushchino Radio Astronomy Observatory of the Astro-Space Center of the > Physical Institute > P.N. Lebedev of the Russian Academy of Sciences (PRAO ACC FIAN, > www.prao.ru). > Also, these satellites can emit specialized radio signals to study the > effects of radio wave > propagation through the ionosphere using radio receiving equipment, > which is supposed > to be manufactured at the Russian State Technical University and used > as part of the > PRAO ACC FIAN radio telescopes." > > 73, > Nico PA0DLO > > On 21-07-2022 16:33, Robert Meade wrote: >> What amateur radio capabilities/experiments are these adding to the >> community? The radios seem capable but monoband. Will they do SSTV >> experiments? Packet repeaters? >> >> On Thu, Jul 21, 2022, 09:22 Nico Janssen <hamsat(a)xs4all.nl> wrote: >> >> >> On July 21 Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev and ESA astronaut >> Samantha >> Cristoforetti >> will carry out an EVA outside the ISS. During that 7 hours long EVA, >> starting at around >> 14:00 UTC, the spacewalkers are planned to deploy ten Russian >> cubesats >> into orbit under >> the program of the space experiment "Radioskaf". The EVA, >> including the >> deployment of >> the cubesats, can be witnessed live on NASA-TV. >> >> RS10S (aka SWSU-55 No. 1 & R-390 (SWGU No. 5)) >> Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK >> Payload: 437.050 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, >> AUDIO, TEXT >> >> RS11S (aka SWSU-55 No. 2 (SWGU No. 6)) >> Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK >> Payload: 437.062 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, >> AUDIO, TEXT >> >> RS1S (aka SWSU-55 No. 3 (SWGU No. 7)) >> Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK >> Payload: 437.075 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, >> AUDIO, TEXT >> >> RS2S (aka SWSU-55 No. 4 (SWGU No. 8)) >> Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK >> Payload: 437.082 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, >> AUDIO, TEXT >> >> RS3S (aka SWSU-55 No. 5 (SWGU No. 9)) >> Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK >> Payload: 437.100 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, >> AUDIO, TEXT >> >> RS4S (aka SWSU-55 No. 6 (SWGU No. 10)) >> Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK >> Payload: 437.087 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, >> AUDIO, TEXT >> >> RS5S (aka SWSU-55 No. 7 & R-390 (SWGU No. 11)) >> Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps .AX25 AFSK >> Payload: 437.1125 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps .AX25 AFSK, SSTV, >> AUDIO, TEXT >> >> RS6S (aka SWSU-55 No. 8 (SWGU No. 12)) >> Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK >> Payload: 437.000 MHz 1200/2400/4800 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, >> AUDIO, TEXT >> >> RS9S (aka Tsiolkovsky-Ryazan 1) >> Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK >> Payload: 437.025 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT >> >> RS12S (aka Tsiolkovsky-Ryazan 2) >> Telemetry: 437.050 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK >> Payload: 437.0125 MHz 1200 bps AX.25 AFSK, SSTV, AUDIO, TEXT >> >> 73, >> Nico PA0DLO >> >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org>. AMSAT-NA makes >> this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. >> Opinions expressed >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official >> views of AMSAT-NA. >> Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at >> https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >> <http://amsat.org> >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >> https://mailman.amsat.org >> > ----------------------------------------------------------- > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available athttps://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences athttps://mailman.amsat.org

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-21 15:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-21 15:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Kitaogura Elementary School, Uji, Japan, direct via 8N35ØK The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact was successful for: Thu 2022-07-21 08:38:43 UTC 51 deg (***) Congratulations to the Kitaogura Elementary School students and Kjell! (***) About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Sat 2022-07-23 08:45 UTC Buehler Challenger & Science Center, Paramus, N.J., multi-point telebridge via VK4KHZ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Bob Hines KI5RQT Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-28 16:14:08 UTC 25 deg Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-21 15:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-07-21 15:30 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 173 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 (***) Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1540. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1465. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Beta CubeSatSim Lite Board Available Today on AMSAT Store
by Alan Johnston 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

Hi everyone, A small batch of Beta CubeSatSim Lite Board Only (you need a Pi to plug it into) should be available on the AMSAT Store today July 21 around 3pm US Eastern time https://www.amsat.org/product/amsat-cubesatsim-lite-beta-board-only/ Fully assembled with standoffs and SD card software. Here’s some more info about the board: https://github.com/alanbjohnston/CubeSatSim/wiki/CubeSatSim-Lite 73, Alan KU2Y

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External display for IC9700
by David G0MRF 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

Hi. I've recently started using N1MM together with a PC monitor, to enable a large external display for the 9700. Operating on a single band it's great, I can click on the waterfall and the radio moves to that QSO, you can even fine tune with the mouse wheel. But as soonas I change to satellite mode, the link between the computer and radio becomes unstable and fails after 5 seconds or so. Is this a known problem, or have I missed a setting or two in the radio set up menu? Thanks David G0MRF

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Help - switching KPC 9612+ to kiss mode with an active port 2
by Nader Omer 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

Hello all.I need a help/tip to switch the Kantronic KPC-9612 plus into Kiss mode with an active port 2 . I could switch between port1 and port 2 using the terminal interface mode .And yes port 2 works okay at 9600 buad.. But when ever I put the TNC into kiss mode and resets it ,, it’s keying only port 1 instead of port 2 !!?? Any help? And thank in advance …. Nader Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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3d Printable dual Ft-817 mount?
by Rich Gopstein 21 Jul '22

21 Jul '22

I took a look at Thingiverse and a couple of other sites, but I couldn't find a mount to attach two FT-817 radios together for satellite use. I've seen them around, so I'm assuming someone's made a public design. If I can't find one, I'll design my own, but I figured I'd try to find an existing one first. Thanks. Rich, KD2CQ

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FO29 back on loud and clear!!
by Perry Yantis 20 Jul '22

20 Jul '22

I worked FO29 today at 1217 and signals were great!! Perry WB8OTH py41(a)att.net sent from my Apple Macbook Pro

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GRBAlpha DNxD infromation
by ji1izr/Masahiro Sanada 20 Jul '22

20 Jul '22

Dear all, I started a blog in English for explaining about DNxD system on GRBAlpha satel lite. You can get some information from: https://ji1izr.cocolog-nifty.com/ ********************************** Masahiro Sanada de ji1izr Hiratsuka-city Kanagawa,Japan ji1izr_1975(a)nifty.com ji1izr(a)jarl.com ji1izr(a)jamsat.or.jp web: http://ji1izr.atnifty.com/ blog: http://ji1izr.air-nifty.com/ **********************************

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1st Digi Via ABCS sattellite !!
by Nader Omer 20 Jul '22

20 Jul '22

On Twitter Augusto Nascetti from ABCS satellite team twitted :- (( Just received live a message from US through #AstroBioCubeSat digipeater sent by WA7FWF!!! )) . Congratulation #AstroBioCubeSat . I'm Looking forward and hope to work EU,NA and Asia soon !!! 73 de ST2NH

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ARISS News Release No. 22-42
by David Jordan 19 Jul '22

19 Jul '22

ARISS News Release No.22-42 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at Kitaogura Elementary School, Uji, Japan July19, 2022—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 Japanese students at the KitaoguraElementary School located in Uji, Japan. ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateur radio contacts each yearbetween students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboardthe ISS. Kitaogura Elementary School (about 207 students) is celebratingits 50th anniversary this year and will mark it by hosting this ARISS contactfor their students who are also interested in amateur radio. Their students’ enthusiasmfor the hobby includes fifth grade students who, in 2020, operated a ham station(callsign 8J3YAA/3) that introduced amateur radio to the surrounding community.Members of the amateur radio clubs (KANSAI ARISS PROJECT & JARL Kyoto Club)are supporting the school for this ARISS contact. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio and allow students to ask questions of Astronaut KjellLindgren, amateur radio call sign KO5MOS. Local Covid-19 protocols are adheredto as applicable for each ARISS contact. The downlink frequency for thiscontact is 145.800 MHZ and may be heard by listeners that are within theISS-footprint that also encompasses the ground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contactis in Uji, Japan. Amateur radio operators, using call sign 8N35ØK, will operatethe ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for July 21, 2022 at 5:38:43 pm JST (Uji, Japan)(8:38:43 UTC, 4:38 am EDT, 3:38 am CDT, 2:38 am MDT, 1:38am PDT). ______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.Why did you want to become an astronaut? 2.How can I become an astronaut? 3.What was the most difficult part of your training before going into space? 4.How did you feel during launch? 5.How long does it take to get from Earth to the ISS? 6.Is it hot or cold in space? 7.How large is the ISS? 8.Do you have your own room in the ISS? 9.What is something you wanted to take to space but couldn't? 10.How do you eat and drink in space? 11.Do you have any space food that you eat on special occasions such as yourbirthday or the last day of a mission? 12.Is there a bath in the ISS? 13.How do you sleep in zero gravity? 14.How do you wash your clothes after changing? 15.How do you spend your free time? 16.How do you enjoy amateur radio on the ISS? 17.What is the most difficult thing to do in space? 18.What kind of view can you see from the ISS? 19.When will you come back to the Earth? 20.If you get used to weightlessness, do you have any problems when you return toEarth? 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. The primary goal of ARISSis to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, andmathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see 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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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-18 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 18 Jul '22

18 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-18 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space, 11th International Aerospace School named after test cosmonaut of the USSR U.N. Sultanov, Ufa, Russia, direct via RZ9WWB 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 Denis Matveev Contact was successful Fri 2022-07-15 19:48 UTC (***) Congratulations to the 11th International Aerospace School students and Denis! (***) Kitaogura Elementary School, Uji, Japan, direct via 8N35ØK The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-21 08:38:43 UTC 51 deg About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Sat 2022-07-23 08:45 UTC Buehler Challenger & Science Center, Paramus, N.J., multi-point telebridge via VK4KHZ (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***) The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Bob Hines KI5RQT (***) Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-28 16:14:08 UTC 25 deg (***) Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-18 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 2022-07-18 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 173 (***) Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 147 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1539. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1464. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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First call for papers for 2022 AMSAT Space Symposium
by Daniel Schultz 18 Jul '22

18 Jul '22

This is the first call for papers for the 40th annual AMSAT Space Symposium to be held on the weekend of October 21-22, 2022 at the Crowne Plaza Suites hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. Proposals for symposium papers and presentations are invited on any topic of interest to the amateur satellite community. We request a tentative title of your presentation as soon as possible, with final copy submitted by October 14 for inclusion in the symposium proceedings. Abstracts and papers should be sent to Dan Schultz, N8FGV at n8fgv(a)amsat.org 73, Dan Schultz N8FGV

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PCB files for magnetorquers embedded in solar panel
by nick 17 Jul '22

17 Jul '22

I am looking for an article that described PCB files for magnetorquers embedded in solar panel Tnx k5qxj nick Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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ANS-198 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins for July 17
by kd4iz＠frawg.org 16 Jul '22

16 Jul '22

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-198 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: * 2022 AMSAT Board of Directors Election now on Member Portal * 40th Annual AMSAT Space Symposium and General Meeting Announced for October 21 - 22, 2022 * AMSAT-UK Space Colloquium October 8-9, 2022 * Call for Papers: 2022 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference * Registration Now Open for NASA 2022 International Space Apps Challenge * ARISS Looking for Hams in Hawaii * CelesTrak Changing Domain Used * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for July 17, 2022 * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * Satellite Shorts From All Over DATE 2022 July 17 2022 AMSAT Board of Directors Election The nomination period for the 2022 Board of Directors Election ended on June 15, 2022. The following candidates have been duly nominated: • Mark Hammond, N8MH • Bruce Paige, KK5DO • Paul Stoetzer, N8HM In accordance with our Bylaws, we must hold an election, even though we have three nominations for three open Director positions. As such, we will host electronic voting on our Member Portal this year, at no cost to the organization. Voting is now open and will close on September 15, 2022. When you click on the poll link, you will see your ballot (poll question). After choosing from the possible options, click the Submit button to cast your vote. Unlike many online polls, the results of all votes cast, up to the point of your vote, will not be displayed. AMSAT members can only vote once. If you click the poll link again after already voting, a vote submitted message will be displayed. As three seats on the Board of Directors are up for election this year, all three candidates will be seated on the Board when the voting period concludes on September 15, 2022. If you need assistance logging into your membership account to vote, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/3ATZFrV 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, Executive Vice President & Acting Secretary AMSAT [ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, AMSAT Executive Vice President and Acting Secretary, for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- 40th Annual AMSAT Space Symposium and General Meeting Announced for October 21 - 22, 2022 AMSAT announces the 40th Annual AMSAT Space Symposium and General Meeting will be held on Friday through Saturday, October 21 - 22, 2022 in Bloomington, Minnesota. The annual AMSAT Space Symposium features: * Space Symposium with Amateur Satellite Presentations * Operating Techniques, News, & Plans from the Amateur Satellite World * Board of Directors Meeting open to AMSAT members * Opportunities to Meet Board Members and Officers * AMSAT Annual General Membership Meeting * Auction, Annual Banquet, Keynote Speaker and Door Prizes !! The Crowne Plaza Suites, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN, is centrally located between the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, Mall of America, Minneapolis Zoo, and Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park. Crown Plaza Suites provides a complimentary scheduled shuttle to and from the airport. Additional information about the 2022 AMSAT Symposium will be posted on the AMSAT web site, www.amsat.org as it becomes available. [ANS thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT President for the above information.] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ The 2022 AMSAT President's Club coins have arrived! To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its launch on October 15, 1972, this year's coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 6. Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT-UK Space Colloquium October 8-9, Kents Hill Park Conference Centre Milton Keynes MK7 6BZ AMSAT-UK is very happy to announce the 2022 AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium will be held as part of the RSGB Convention on October 8-9 at the Kents Hill Park Conference Centre, Timbold Drive, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ. The weekend event attracts an international audience that ranges from those involved in building and operating amateur radio satellites to beginners who wish to find out more about this fascinating branch of the hobby. Booking for the RSGB Convention is at https://rsgb.org/main/about-us/rsgb-convention/ Booking for the AMSAT-UK dinner on the Saturday evening at the nearby Hilton Hotel is here Details of the event can be found at https://amsat-uk.org/colloquium/ [ANS thanks Trevor Essex, M5AKA of AMSAT-UK 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Call for Papers: 2022 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference The 41st ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference (DCC) will be held September 16 - 18, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Last year's conference was held virtually due to COVID-19 concerns, but this year's 3-day event will be held at the Hilton Charlotte Airport Hotel. Technical papers are solicited for the conference. Papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Authors do not need to present at the conference to have their papers included in the Proceedings. Submit papers via e-mail to Maty Weinberg, KB1EIB (kb1eib(a)arrl.org) by September 1, 2022. Papers will be published exactly as submitted and authors will retain all rights. Conference papers will be distributed as pdf’s to DCC attendees. Printed copies of the papers will be available for sale at Lulu (www.lulu.com). Paper and presentation topic areas include, but are not limited to software defined radio (SDR), digital voice, digital satellite communication, digital signal processing (DSP), HF digital modes, adapting IEEE 802.11 systems for Amateur Radio, Global Positioning System (GPS), Automatic Position Reporting System (APRS), Linux in Amateur Radio, AX.25 updates, Internet operability with Amateur Radio networks, TCP/IP networking over Amateur Radio, mesh and peer-to-peer wireless networking, emergency and homeland defense backup digital communications in Amateur Radio. Hilton Charlotte Airport is hosting the 2022 ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference (DCC) and is now offering special room rates for the DCC at $99 per night. The special room rate is good until August 15, so make your reservations ASAP online or calling 1-800-445-8667 and ask for the “Digital Communications 2022” rates. More information about TAPR - Tomorrow's Ham Radio Technology Today can be found that their website https://tapr.org/call-for-papers-2022-digital-communications-conference/. [ANS thanks TAPR.org for the above information.] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration Now Open for NASA 2022 International Space Apps Challenge The NASA International Space Apps Challenge, the world’s largest annual hackathon, returns this year with the theme “Make Space,” which emphasizes NASA’s commitment to inclusivity. This year’s challenge will focus on Earth and space science, technology, and exploration. Participant registration for in-person and virtual events is now open through Oct. 2. Space Apps provides a platform where everyone across the globe with a passion for creativity and innovation can use their unique perspectives to tackle challenges created by NASA experts. The challenges range in skill level, expertise, subject matter, and objective, and span a spectrum of disciplines and interests that range from artificial intelligence and software development to art and storytelling. “Each year, Space Apps allows thousands to engage with NASA and its partners’ open data during the hackathon,” said Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator for the agency’s Science Mission Directorate. “It has been rewarding to see the innovative projects created by Space Apps Challenge participants and observe their potential to generate meaningful contributions toward solving some of the most difficult challenges studied by NASA on Earth and in space.” Space Apps provides a positive and safe environment that fosters collaboration and a growth mindset. Whether participants are exploring a challenge, learning to be creative, defining team roles, learning a technical skill, or learning to cope with hiccups that arise during challenge weekend, the innovative and flexible structure of this event allows participants to walk away enriched, motivated, and excited about learning. “Talent is everywhere, but scarcity of opportunity leaves so much talent unused and potential untapped,” said Karen St. Germain, director of NASA’s Earth Science Division. “There are so many positive stories resulting from this challenge that underscore the value of “making space” for everyone.” Since its inception in 2012, Space Apps has created and steadily grown a global community held together by the common interest of solving problems and creating impact. The success stories directly resulting from these challenges range from the creation of new products and business ventures, innovative upgrades to existing products, and has helped connect people socially and professionally, giving them access to expertise and insight they otherwise would not have. By connecting teams to challenges and experts from space agencies across the world, participants have access to new opportunities and knowledge that can impact them for a lifetime. This year NASA is excited to announce the addition of the Indian Space Research Organization and Mexican Space Agency to the roster of space agency partners supporting Space Apps. Valued partners returning from last year include Australian Space Agency, Brazilian Space Agency, Canadian Space Agency, ESA (European Space Agency), Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, National Space Activities Commission of Argentina, National Space Science Agency of Bahrain, Paraguayan Space Agency, and the South African National Space Agency. Space agency partnership encourages more extensive global collaboration and provides a broader platform for participants to contribute to the fields of Earth and space science and technology through Space Apps. Space Apps is managed by NASA’s Earth Science Division in the agency’s Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. It is organized in collaboration with Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, SecondMuse, and the NASA Open Innovation Applied Sciences Program. Learn more about Space Apps and how to get involved on their website. For more information about Space Apps and to register for an in-person or online event on Oct. 1-2, 2022, visit https://bit.ly/3IEItbL [ANS thanks JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM and NASA 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 +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 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. Kitaogura Elementary School, Uji, Japan, direct via 8N35ØK The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-21 08:38:43 UTC 51 deg About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Sat 2022-07-23 08:45 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 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 Quick Hits: + W3IPA: DM42 vacation planned for Jul 30- Aug 6th will be on FM passes vacation style. I will be close to DM41 so might be able to work a gridline. Will post more updates closer to that week! + N8MR: Will be in EN57 with frequent roves to EN56 and EN67 Aug 6-13. Listening for EU, Car, SA CA. Prefer linear sats, FM sats poss. Sked depends on wx, etc. Major Roves: KX9X & N9NCY Wild West Rove: Sean and Nancy’s Wild West Rove has been scaled back, but is still going forward. They will now be on the road from July 13-25 while hiking in National Parks. They will travel through seven states and 38 grids, planning activation on FM and linear satellites. Extensive operation in Montana and North Dakota in the Canadian border grids beginning July 20. There will also be 6 meter and occasional HF POTA activity as well. Grids they will pass through, in order: DN28 – 38 - July 16th to 20th. Remaining Grids from July 20 to 24. DN48 – 58 – 68 – 78 – 88 – 87 – 97 – 96 – 95 EN05 – 06 – 16 – 15 – 25 – 26 – 25 – 35 EN34 – 33 – 32 – 42 – 41 – 40 – 50 Complete info on their trip can be found on their website https://www.wildwestrove.com/ as of July 12, 2022 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). Powered OFF for Russian EVA on July 21. OFF July 21 about 08:55 UTC and ON July 22 about 10:10 UTC. Capable of supporting USOS scheduled voice contacts, packet and voice repeater ops. Service Module radios: IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS - Not Active. Default mode is for packet operations (145.825 MHz up & down) Powered OFF for Russian EVA on July 21. OFF July 21 about 08:55 UTC. Capable of supporting ROS scheduled voice contacts, packet, SSTV and voice repeater ops. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT rover page manager and ARISS.org for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for July 17, 2022 The following satellite has been added to this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: CTIM NORAD Cat ID 52590 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for identification). The following satellite has decayed from orbit and has been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: Maya-2 NORAD Cat ID 47929 (decayed form orbit on 7/6/2022 per Space-Track). [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements 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 Schedules: Clint Bradford, K6CLS: “How to Work the “Easy” Satellites” talks: Knee repair surgery isn’t stopping Clint Bradford K6LCS from continuing to perform AMSAT presentations! The Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society in Carrollton, Texas is scheduled for Thursday, 07/14/2022. And SOARA - South Orange ARA (CA) in August. Think a lively, informative session on “working the easy satellites with equipment most hams already own” would be appropriate for your event or meeting? Call or email! Clint Bradford K6LCS AMSAT Ambassador 909-999-SATS http://www.work-sat.com Jack Spitznagel, KD4IZ: SDR applications - "Using the RF “Swiss Army Knife”: An intro to the AMSAT Fox-In-A-Box Image" - Live presentation scheduled July 18, 2022 the Frederick Amateur Radio Club, Frederick, MD For information on this presentation and availability, contact Jack Spitznagel, KD4IZ, AMSAT Ambassador, (kd4iz at arrl dot org) Scheduled Events with AMSAT involvement: Hamfests and Conventions + Satellite Educators Association 35th Annual Convention Friday, July 29, 2022 to Saturday, July 30, 2022 California State University, Los Angeles and on-line www.sated.org Fredric Raab, KK6NOW, will be presenting “Classroom Activities with the AMSAT CubeSat Simulator” showcasing the work by the CubeSatSim Educational Materials Team: Paul Graveline, K1YUB, Alan Johnston, KU2Y, Fredric Raab, KK6NOW, Mark Samis, KD2XS and David White, WD6DRI. + 2022 Rocky Mountain ARRL Division Convention October 7, 2022 - October 9, 2022 Event Center at Archer 3921 Archer Pkwy Cheyenne, Wyoming 82007 https://wyhamcon.org/site. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events Page Manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Webb’s first images. NASA, CSA, and ESA released the first images from JWST, showing stunning views of our Universe that clearly display the telescope’s scientific potential. The first images detail Stephen’s Quintet (four neighboring galaxies that are actively interacting—the fifth is just photobombing them), the Southern Ring Nebula (a binary system in the throes of mass ejection from a white dwarf), the Carina Nebula (see below, a cavity carved out in the nebula by young stars’ intense ultraviolet emissions), and a deep field of SMACS 0723, captured in just 12.5 hours, that looks back to a galaxy 4.6 billion years ago. The deep field represents a portion of the sky the size of a grain of sand held at arm’s length—for comparison, Hubble’s deep field images took multiple weeks to capture (here’s a tool to compare available WWT imagery to JWST’s first images). The JWST team also released spectra for exoplanet WASP-96b, showing a signature of previously undetected water in its atmosphere. The future looks bright for the long-awaited successor to the great observatories! See the gallery at: https://bit.ly/3Ogpa9z [ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information.] + Following communications issues, mission teams for NASA’s Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment (CAPSTONE) have re-established contact with the spacecraft through NASA’s Deep Space Network. Data received from CAPSTONE shows that the spacecraft is in good health and operated safely on its own while it was out of contact with Earth. Teams are preparing to carry out CAPSTONE’s first trajectory correction maneuver – which will more precisely target CAPSTONE’s transfer orbit to the Moon – as early as 11:30 a.m. EDT on July 7. As originally planned, CAPSTONE will arrive to its lunar orbit on Nov. 13. [ANS thanks Sarah Frazier of NASA for the above information.] + NASA’s Starlings. NASA’s aptly named Starling satellite “swarm” mission consists of four 6U CubeSats which will practice formation flying, autonomous control, ad hoc inter-satellite networking, and autonomous collaboration by measuring the Earth’s ionosphere using GPS signals. The Starlings will launch on Firefly Aerospace’s first commercial launch, hopefully, this fall. NASA envisions future swarms of autonomously-operating CubeSats in deep space working together to collect distributed science data and perform observations. An example is the upcoming HelioSwarm, a 9-satellite, $250m mission planned for 2028 to study solar wind turbulence. HelioSwarm’s hub, built by Northrop Grumman, would coordinate with eight smallsats from Blue Canyon Technologies to provide simultaneous, multiscale observations of the solar wind. [ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information.] + AstroBio Cubesat is operational and working: Nader Omer ST2NH retweeted that Augusto Nascetti (@auo1971), from the ABCS team, reported on Twitter that he had "Just received live a message from US through #AstroBioCubeSat digipeater sent by WA7FWF!!!" Congratulations to the team for putting an Amateur Radio capable 3U CubeSat into MEO orbit. Nader added by email a link to the TLE and to information regarding the mission: https://bit.ly/3OaIkxU [ANS thanks Nader Omer, ST2NH 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 kd4iz at arrl dot org

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"Moon Day "satellite passes.
by tjschuessler＠verizon.net 15 Jul '22

15 Jul '22

I and some other local DFW area AMSATers are manning a table again this year at the Frontiers of Flight Museum's "Moon Day" event, Saturday, July 16th, commemorating the flight of Apollo 11 and a lot more related to astronomy and spaceflight. We still could use an extra volunteer or two to man the tables and show off the Cubesat Simulator and other toys. The Museum is in Dallas, TX, EM12. We will do two satellite pass demos during the event time. AO-91 which has a AOS of about 1630Z with an 80 degree Max Elevation. We will also try a PO-101 that has a 2015Z AOS but only a 19 degree elevation. Might be tough with the building getting in the way.. Virginia Smith, NV5F will most likely do the honors. We hope to have some Museum visitors in toe so give her a call on those two passes please do try and call her and do a good show for some hams and maybe non-hams alike. Thanks in advance. Tom, N5HYP

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-15 15:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 15 Jul '22

15 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-15 15:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space, 11th International Aerospace School named after test cosmonaut of the USSR U.N. Sultanov, Ufa, Russia, direct via RZ9WWB 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 Denis Matveev (***) Contact is go for Fri 2022-07-15 19:48 UTC Sorry gang for the late updates for this one but they are coming in very late and I just got this one. (***) Kitaogura Elementary School, Uji, Japan, direct via 8N35ØK The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-21 08:38:43 UTC 51 deg About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Sat 2022-07-23 08:45 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-15 15:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-07-13 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 172 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 147 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1538. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1463. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-15 03:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 15 Jul '22

15 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-15 03:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space, 11th International Aerospace School named after test cosmonaut of the USSR U.N. Sultanov, Ufa, Russia, direct via RZ9WWB (***) 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 Fri 2022-07-15 19:48 UTC (***) Kitaogura Elementary School, Uji, Japan, direct via 8N35ØK The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-21 08:38:43 UTC 51 deg About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Sat 2022-07-23 08:45 UTC (***) Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-15 03:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-07-13 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 172 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 147 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1538. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1463. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Vega C Cubesats
by David G0MRF 14 Jul '22

14 Jul '22

Hi all. Does anyone have a set of keps for any of the 6 cubesats launched to MEO on Vega C yesterday? Not yet listed on Celestrak etc. Thanks David G0MRF

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AMSAT Ambassador
by Clint Bradford 14 Jul '22

14 Jul '22

Knee repair surgery isn’t stopping Clint Bradford K6LCS from continuing to perform AMSAT presentations! The Metrocrest Amateur Radio Society in Carrollton, Texas is scheduled for Thursday, 07/14/2022. And SOARA - South Orange ARA (CA) in August. Think a lively, informative session on “working the easy satellites with equipment most hams already own” would be appropriate for your event or meeting? Call or email! Clint Bradford K6LCS AMSAT Ambassador 909-999-SATS http://www.work-sat.com <http://www.work-sat.com/> /end/

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-13 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 13 Jul '22

13 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-13 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Il Cielo Itinerante c/o ASI Center for Space in Matera, Italy, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact was successful: Wed 2022-07-13 09:11:01 UTC 48 deg (***) Congratulations to the Il Cielo Itinerante students and Samantha! (***) Watch for Livestream at: https://www.instagram.com/il_cielo_itinerante/ 2nd Sayama group Saitama Council Scouts Association of Japan, Saitama, Japan, direct via 8J1SBS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact was successful: Wed 2022-07-13 11:57:20 UTC 33 deg (***) Congratulations to the 2nd Sayama group Saitama Council Scouts Association of Japan students and Kjell! (***) Starting at about 11:30 UTC, watch the Livestream at https://space.sayama.jp TBD, Ufa, 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 Sat 2022-07-16 11:10 UTC Kitaogura Elementary School, Uji, Japan, direct via 8N35ØK The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-21 08:38:43 UTC 51 deg About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Sat 2022-07-23 TBD UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-13 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 2022-07-13 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 172 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 147 (***) Francesco IKØWGF with 149 (***) Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1538. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1463. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-12 15:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 12 Jul '22

12 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-12 15:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Il Cielo Itinerante c/o ASI Center for Space in Matera, Italy, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact is go for: Wed 2022-07-13 09:11:01 UTC 48 deg Watch for Livestream at: https://www.instagram.com/il_cielo_itinerante/ (***) 2nd Sayama group Saitama Council Scouts Association of Japan, Saitama, Japan, direct via 8J1SBS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Wed 2022-07-13 11:57:20 UTC 33 deg Starting at about 11:30 UTC, watch the Livestream at https://space.sayama.jp TBD, Ufa, 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 Sat 2022-07-16 11:10 UTC Kitaogura Elementary School, Uji, Japan, direct via 8N35ØK The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-21 08:38:43 UTC 51 deg About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Sat 2022-07-23 TBD UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-12 15:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-07-11 20:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 172 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 146 Francesco IKØWGF with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1536. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1461. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-11 20:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 11 Jul '22

11 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-11 20:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space, 11th International Aerospace School named after test cosmonaut of the USSR U.N. Sultanov, Ufa , Russia, direct via RZ9WWB (***) 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact was successful Sat 2022-07-09 21:21 UTC (***) Congratulations to the 11th International Aerospace School students and Oleg! (***) Il Cielo Itinerante c/o ASI Center for Space in Matera, Italy, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact is go for: Wed 2022-07-13 09:11:01 UTC 48 deg 2nd Sayama group Saitama Council Scouts Association of Japan, Saitama, Japan, direct via 8J1SBS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Wed 2022-07-13 11:57:20 UTC 33 deg Starting at about 11:30 UTC, watch the Livestream at https://space.sayama.jp TBD, Ufa, 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 Sat 2022-07-16 11:10 UTC (***) Kitaogura Elementary School, Uji, Japan, direct via 8N35ØK The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS (***) Contact is go for: Thu 2022-07-21 08:38:43 UTC 51 deg (***) About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Sat 2022-07-23 TBD UTC (***) Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-11 20:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-07-11 20:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 172 (***) Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 146 Francesco IKØWGF with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1536. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1461. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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ARISS News Release No. 22-41
by David Jordan 11 Jul '22

11 Jul '22

ARISS News Release No.22-41 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at 2nd Sayama group Saitama Council ScoutsAssociation of Japan, Saitama, Japan July11, 2022—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 Japanese scouts in Sayama City. ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateurradio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew memberswith ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. 2nd Sayama group Saitama Council Scouts Association of Japanwill be hosting this ARISS contact for scouts who have been participating inscouting activities including learning about amateur radio, electricity, andspace. During this scouting event they will have also hosted an amateur radiolicensing class. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions ofAstronaut Kjell Lindgren, amateur radio call sign KO5MOS. Local Covid-19protocols are adhered to as applicable for each ARISS contact. The downlinkfrequency for this contact is 145.800 MHZ and may be heard by listeners thatare within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the ground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contactis in Sayama City, Japan. Amateur radio operators, using call sign 8J1SBS, willoperate the ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for July 13, 2022 at 8:57 pm JST (Saitama,Japan) (11:57 UTC, 7:57 am EDT, 6:57 am CDT,5:57 am MDT, 4:57 am PDT). Thepublic is invited to watch the live stream at: https://space.sayama.jp _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.What does the moon look like from the ISS? 2.What are the inconvenient points about zero gravity? 3.What are the good points about zero gravity? 4.How old were you when you wanted to become an astronaut and why? 5.What does it feel like to float with zero gravity? 6.What space food do you like? 7.Is it difficult to move around in the ISS? 8.What does a soap bubble look like in space? 9.Which planet do you like in the solar system? 10.How do you decide night and day in the ISS? 11.Can you draw pictures in the ISS? 12.Do you see any shooting stars from the ISS? 13.What is your daily routine on the ISS? 14.Can you change the speed of the ISS? 15.How heavy is a space suit? 16.How do you take a bath in the ISS? 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. The primary goal of ARISSis to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, andmathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see 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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ARISS News Release No. 22-40
by David Jordan 11 Jul '22

11 Jul '22

ARISS News Release No.22-40 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at Il Cielo Itinerante c/o The Center for Space Geodesy of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) in Matera, Italy July11, 2022—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 ASI Center for SpaceGeodesy in Matera, Italy. ARISS conducts60-80 of these special amateur radio contacts each year between students aroundthe globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. Il Cielo Itinerante is an Italian non-profit association foundedin 2021 by Ersilia Vaudo, Alessia Mosca, Giovanna Dell'Erba and Giulia Morandowith the goal of providing STEM classes to disadvantaged children with agesranging from 9 to 14 years. The association is hosting this ARISS contact forstudents from various Italian cities. They also visit all the regions of Italyto bring to students, where the need is greatest, practical sciencelaboratories and guided observations of the sky with professional telescopes. This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask theirquestions of Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, amateur radio call sign IZØUDF.Local Covid-19 protocols are adhered to as applicable for each ARISS contact.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 Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S. Theamateur radio volunteer team at the ground station will use the callsign K6DUE,to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for July 13, 2022 at 11:11 am CEST (Matera,Italy) (9:11 UTC, 5:11 am EDT, 4:11 am CDT,3:11 am MDT, 2:11 am PDT). _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.Hai acquisito abitudini, durante l'addestramento e le missioni, che ti sonotornate utili nella vita quotidiana? 2.Cosa si prova di fronte alla consapevolezza di essere entrati nella storia? 3.Sulla ISS, senza i benefici della luce del Sole, assumete la vitamina D inpillole o negli alimenti? 4.Dalla ISS si ha percezione di segnali legati al cambiamento climatico? 5.Cosa ne pensi del turismo spaziale? Un’occasione per l’umanita' o un privilegioper pochi? 6.Negli ultimi anni stiamo avendo un’evoluzione green nei mezzi di trasporto. E'cambiato qualcosa da questo punto di vista nei voli spaziali? 7.Ad oggi sei l'unica donna italiana ad essere andata nello Spazio. Sonoaumentate in Italia le donne candidate al bando per diventare astronauta? 8.Come fate a regolare le diverse fasi del giorno nello Spazio e a distinguere ildi' dalla notte? 9.Quanto tempo impiega un essere umano adadattarsi nello spazio? Hai notato differenze tra uomini e donne? 10.Come ci si sente a lavorare econdividere lo spazio vitale con gli altri sulla ISS? 11.Come si trascorrono le serate d’estate nello Spazio? Guardando le stelle sedutiattorno ad un falo'? 12.Sulla ISS disponete di farmaci sintetizzati apposta per gli atronauti perpatologie e malesseri non comuni sulla Terra? 13.Come e' nata la tua passione per i viaggi nello spazio? 14.Quali prove hai dovuto affrontare per diventare una astronauta? 15.In assenza di peso l’odore e il gusto sono percepiti allo stesso modo? 16.L'atmosfera della Terra ci protegge da molti pericoli provenienti dallo spazio,e' pensabile una missione su Marte dove l'atmosfera e' estremamente rarefatta? 17.Quanto tempo ci e' voluto per arrivare dalla Terra alla ISS dove siete ora? 18.Come fate a riabituarvi alla gravita' quando tornate sulla Terra? 19.Cosa puoi dirci dell'esperimento Ovospace? 20.Da tempo siamo alla ricerca di altri pianeti abitabili. Pensi sara' possibilein futuro viaggiare a velocità piu' elevate di quelle attuali? Translation 1.Did you acquire habits during training and missions that have become useful inyour daily life? 2.How do you feel when you are aware of having entered the history? 3.On the ISS, without the benefits of sunlight, do you get vitamin D in pills orfood? 4.Is there any perception of signals related to climate change from the ISS? 5.What do you think about space tourism? An opportunity for human kind or aprivilege for a few? 6.In recent years we have been experiencing a green evolution in means oftransport. Has anything changed from this point of view in space flights? 7.To date, you are the only Italian woman who flew in space. Have womencandidates for the call to become an astronaut increased in Italy? 8.How do you manage phases of the day in Space and how to distinguish between theday and the night? 9.How long does it take a human to adaptto space? Have you noticed any differences between adaptation for men and women? 10.How does it feel working with andsharing living space with others on ISS? 11.How do you spend summer evenings in Space? Looking at the stars sitting arounda bonfire? 12.Do you have drugs synthesized on the ISS especially for astronauts for diseasesnot common on Earth? 13.How was your passion for space travel born? 14.What trials did you face to become an astronaut? 15.In the absence of weight, are the smell and taste perceived in the same way? 16.The atmosphere of the Earth protects us from many dangers coming from space, isa mission to Mars where the atmosphere is extremely thin is conceivable? 17.How long did it take to get from Earth to the ISS where you are now? 18.How do you get used again to gravity when you return to Earth? 19.What can you tell us about the Ovospaceexperiment? 20.We have been looking for other habitable planets for some time. Do you think itwill be possible in the future to travel at higher speeds than today? 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. The primary goal of ARISSis to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, andmathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see 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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Next Rocket Lab launch window 05:00 UTC tomorrow (12th)
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 11 Jul '22

11 Jul '22

See: https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1546230860206448640 The weather may well delay this launch. 73, Terry Osborne ZL2BAC

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-10 16:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 10 Jul '22

10 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-10 16:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space, 11th International Aerospace School named after test cosmonaut of the USSR U.N. Sultanov, Ufa , Russia, direct via RZ9WWB (***) 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-09 21:21 UTC Il Cielo Itinerante c/o ASI Center for Space in Matera, Italy, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact is go for: Wed 2022-07-13 09:11:01 UTC 48 deg 2nd Sayama group Saitama Council Scouts Association of Japan, Saitama, Japan, direct via 8J1SBS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Wed 2022-07-13 11:57:20 UTC 33 deg Starting at about 11:30 UTC, watch the Livestream at https://space.sayama.jp (***) About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-16 11:10 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-10 16:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-06-14 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 171 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 146 Francesco IKØWGF with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1535. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1460. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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ANS-191 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins for July 10, 2022
by f.karnauskas＠amsat.org 10 Jul '22

10 Jul '22

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-191 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: * Bo Lowrey, W4FCL, Named Director, AMSAT Ambassador Program * Last Call: AMSAT Field Day Logs Due July 15, 2022 * ARISS Looking for Hams in Hawaii * Call for Papers: 2022 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference * NASA Podcast – Amateur Space Radio * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for July 7, 2022 * CelesTrak Changing Domain Used * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * Satellite Shorts From All Over ANS-191 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 Jul 10 Bo Lowrey, W4FCL, Named Director, AMSAT Ambassador Program AMSAT President Robert Bankston, KE4AL, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Bo Lowrey, W4FCL as Director, AMSAT Ambassador Program. Bankston adds, "Bo is eminently qualified to re-energize this important aspect of AMSAT's presence in the Amateur Radio community. His seemingly endless credits include being a NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, NASA OSIRIS-Rex Ambassador and NASA International Space Station Ambassador. We welcome Bo's addition to the AMSAT leadership team and we encourage all previous AMSAT Ambassadors as well as those members interested in becoming ambassadors to reach out to Bo and offer their support." Before Lowrey's retirement he most recently served as Director - Space Science and IT at the National Air and Space Education Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. He has 55 years experience in the electronics and IT fields and has advanced degrees from the University of Louisville in Occupational Training and Development, and Curriculum and Instruction. AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. Persons interested in learning more about the AMSAT Ambassador program or becoming a AMSAT Ambassador should email volunteer at amsat dot org. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information.] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ The 2022 AMSAT President's Club coins have arrived! To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its launch on October 15, 1972, this year's coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 6. Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Last Call: AMSAT Field Day Logs Due July 15, 2022 Time is running out! Please be sure to obtain your entry form from https://www.amsat.org/field-day/ and submit your log along with any photos of your operation. A satellite Summary Sheet should be used for submission of the AMSAT Field Day competition and be received by KK5DO (e-mail) by 11:59 P.M. CDT, Friday, July 15, 2022. This is earlier than the due date for the ARRL submissions. The only method for submitting your log is via e-mail to kk5do at amsat dot org or kk5do at arrl dot net. You will receive an e-mail back within one or two days from Bruce when he receives your e-mail submission. If you do not receive a confirmation message, then he has not received your submission. Try sending it again or send it to his other e-mail address. Certificates will be awarded for the first-place emergency power/portable station at the AMSAT General Meeting and Space Symposium in the fall of 2022. Certificates will also be awarded to the second and third place portable/emergency operation in addition to the first-place home station running on emergency power. A station submitting high, award-winning scores will be requested to send in dupe sheets for analog contacts and message listings for digital downloads. [ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director of Contests and Awards, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS Looking for Hams in Hawaii Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS school mentors has put out a call for assistance: "One of the ARISS schools I am mentoring is out on the island of Lana'i in Hawaii. The Lana'i High and Elementary School in Lana'i City is scheduled for a contact sometime in the first half of 2023. If there are any satellite operators in Hawaii that can provide some assistance, please get in touch with me. The school is currently debating between doing a direct contact at the school or maybe a local telebridge via a ground station on Oahu. The use of the regular ARISS telebridge system is also as possibility. They are looking for an additional radio, perhaps some antennas, and basic satellite expertise assistance. They might also need some help with a PA system. 73 and Aloha and thanks for your help!" Please email Charlie directly via aj9n at amsat dot org if you can provide some assistance. Charlie can provide you with more details. [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, ARISS Mentor, for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Papers: 2022 ARRL/TAPR Digital Communications Conference The 41st ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference (DCC) will be held September 16 - 18, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Last year's conference was held virtually due to COVID-19 concerns, but this year's 3-day event will be held at the Hilton Charlotte Airport Hotel. Technical papers are solicited for the conference. Papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Authors do not need to present at the conference to have their papers included in the Proceedings. Submit papers via e-mail to Maty Weinberg, KB1EIB (kb1eib(a)arrl.org) by September 1, 2022. Papers will be published exactly as submitted and authors will retain all rights. Conference papers will be distributed as pdf’s to DCC attendees. Printed copies of the papers will be available for sale at Lulu (www.lulu.com). Paper and presentation topic areas include, but are not limited to software defined radio (SDR), digital voice, digital satellite communication, digital signal processing (DSP), HF digital modes, adapting IEEE 802.11 systems for Amateur Radio, Global Positioning System (GPS), Automatic Position Reporting System (APRS), Linux in Amateur Radio, AX.25 updates, Internet operability with Amateur Radio networks, TCP/IP networking over Amateur Radio, mesh and peer-to-peer wireless networking, emergency and homeland defense backup digital communications in Amateur Radio. Hilton Charlotte Airport is hosting the 2022 ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference (DCC) and is now offering special room rates for the DCC at $99 per night. The special room rate is good until August 15, so make your reservations ASAP online or calling 1-800-445-8667 and ask for the “Digital Communications 2022” rates. More information about TAPR - Tomorrow's Ham Radio Technology Today can be found that their website https://tapr.org/call-for-papers-2022-digital-communications-conference/. [ANS thanks TAPR.org for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- NASA Podcast – Amateur Space Radio On Episode 251 of NASA’s "Houston We Have a Podcast", Courtney Black describes the Amateur Radio program that connects astronauts in space to people and students around the globe. This episode was recorded on May 27, 2022. Along with jam-packed days of science and maintenance, astronauts aboard the International Space Station dedicate some time to connect with people on Earth. It can be by an IP (internet protocol) phone to call a family member, a televised event to connect with media, or even amateur radio to connect with students. Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, or ARISS, helps create education opportunities that inspire students to pursue careers in STEM-related fields – that’s engineering, math, science, or technology — by having the opportunity to talk to crew members on orbit. This podcast is the story of a former teacher who has seen first-hand how ARISS communication impacts students’ lives here on Earth, and how important this program is for future generations of space explorers. Courtney Black is an education project manager with the International Space Station U.S. National Laboratory. Before joining the National Lab, Black served as a formal educator for 14 years, educating elementary to high school students. Her passion for incorporating space education in lessons earned her recognition among her peers and allowed for students to participate in once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, such as ARISS contacts and a downlink with the International Space Station. Black is a Space Station Ambassador, a Solar System Ambassador, teacher liaison to the Space Foundation, Space Center Houston SEEC (Space Educator Expedition Crew) crew member, and an member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the Civil Air Patrol. Black has presented at multiple conferences and is excited to continue presenting on topics to help bring awareness and encourage utilization of a myriad of resources available which aim to improve life on Earth through the investigation and exploration of space. Listen to the podcast at https://nasa.gov/johnson/HWHAP/amateur-space-radio. [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for July 7, 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-NA TLE distribution: - SNUGLITE 2 NORAD Cat ID 52899 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for identification). The following satellites have decayed from orbit and has been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: - Tsuru NORAD Cat ID 47927 (decayed form orbit on 7/5/2022 per Space-Track). - GuaraniSat-1 NORAD Cat ID 47931 (decayed form orbit on 7/5/2022 per Space-Track). [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- CelesTrak Changing Domain Used If you use Celestrak for TLEs you might have noticed that your tracking application has stopped updating. This is due to Celestrak moving from .com to .org so you should change links in applications soon as possible. For further information see: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/documentation/gp-data-formats.php. [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK 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 +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 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. * Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. 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. * Il Cielo Itinerante c/o ASI Center for Space in Matera, Italy, telebridge via K6DUE. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS. The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz. The scheduled crewmember is Samantha Cristoforetti IZ0UDF Contact is go for Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 09:11:01 UTC. * 2nd Sayama Group Saitama Council Scouts Association of Japan, Saitama, Japan, direct via 8J1SBS. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS. The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz. The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS. Contact is go for: Wednesday July 13, 2022 at 11:57:20 UTC. * About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, Russia, direct via TBD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RS0ISS. The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The scheduled crewmember is Oleg Artemyev. Contact is go for Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11:10 UTC. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for the above information.] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Save the Date! 40th Annual AMSAT Space Symposium and General Meeting October 21 – 22, 2022 The Crowne Plaza Suites, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN More information to follow. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Upcoming Satellite Operations * 6Y/WB9VPG will be on a few FM sat passes July 10-15 from grid FK18. Check twitter for details. * W3IPA: DM42 vacation planned for July 30 - August 6 will be on FM passes vacation style. He will be close to DM41 so he might be able to work a gridline. More updates to be posted closer to that week. * N8MR: EN 57,67,56 August 6-13. More to come as the date gets closer. * KX9X & N9NCY Wild West Rove: Sean and Nancy’s Wild West Rove has been scaled back, but is still going forward. They will now be on the road from July 13-25 while hiking in National Parks. They will travel through seven states and 38 grids, planning activation on FM and linear satellites. Extensive operation in Montana and North Dakota in the Canadian border grids beginning July 20. There will also be 6 meter and occasional HF POTA activity as well. Grids they will pass through in order are: July 13: EN50 – 40 – 41 – 42 – 32 – 33 – 23 – 13 -03 July 14: DN93 – 83 – 84 – 74 – 64 – 65 – 55 July 15: DN 56 – 57 – 47 – 48 – 38 July 16-20: DN28 – 38 Remaining Grids from July 20-24: DN48 – 58 – 68 – 78 – 88 – 87 – 97 – 96 – 95 EN05 – 06 – 16 – 15 – 25 – 26 – 25 – 35 EN34 – 33 – 32 – 42 – 41 – 40 – 50 [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. + 40th Annual AMSAT Space Symposium and General Meeting October 21 – 22, 2022 The Crowne Plaza Suites, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN More information to follow. + HamXposition August 27-28, 2022 Marlborough, MA https://hamxposition.org/ + 2022 Rocky Mountain ARRL Division Convention Friday, October 7, 2022 to Sunday, October 9, 2022 Event Center at Archer 3921 Archer Pkwy Cheyenne, Wyoming 82007 https://wyhamcon.org/site + 2022 AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium October 8 - 9th 2022 Kents Hill Park Conference Centre, Milton Keynes https://rsgb.org/main/about-us/rsgb-convention/ + 41st ARRL and TAPR Digital Communications Conference (DCC) September 16 - 18, 2022 Hilton Charlotte Airport Hotel Charlotte, North Carolina https://tapr.org [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events page manager, for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Your shopping dollar counts! The AmazonSmile Foundation issued AMSAT a $377.03 donation as a result of AmazonSmile program activity between January 1 and March 31, 2022. If you are not already signed up, do so today. Look for Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation as your charity of choice. + NASA is set to release its first images taken by the James Webb Space Telescope next week. Why it matters: This long-awaited milestone will set the stage for the rest of the $10 billion telescope's mission to rework our understanding of how the universe evolved from the earliest galaxies to today. Driving the news: The first photos are set for release at about 10:30 AM EDT (14:30 UTC) next Tuesday. A press conference announcing the images can be viewed via NASA TV at that time (https://go.nasa.gov/3AvesJq). NASA has already released some early alignment images taken by JWST, but Tuesday's photos will be the first full-color photos that will show what the telescope can really do.[ANS thanks Axios Space for the above information.] + A six-month mission to the International Space Station could cost astronauts years of bone health, according to a new study. Understanding how a person's health is affected by time in space is crucial for space agencies hoping to send astronauts to destinations like the Moon and Mars in the future. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports (https://bit.ly/3yFKH7g), found that weight-bearing bones - like those in the legs - didn't recover fully from their time in space even after a year on Earth. The study's sample size - at 17 astronauts - is pretty small, so more research is still needed. Studies looking at the health effects of spaceflight tend to be relatively small in general - after all, fewer than 650 people have been to space, and even fewer still have stayed there for months on end. [ANS thanks Axios Space for the above information.] + NASA has reestablished contact with one of its satellites that stopped communicating on its way to the moon. Engineers were able to contact the tiny CubeSat on Wednesday after it ceased communication with the Deep Space Network on Tuesday. The DSN is NASA's radio antenna network that supports interplanetary spacecraft missions as well as some orbiting Earth. The CubeSat is the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment, also known as CAPSTONE. The satellite left Earth's orbit Monday, marking an important milestone on its planned four-month journey to the moon. [ANS thanks CNN 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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Moon Day at Frontiers of Flight in Dallas
by tjschuessler＠verizon.net 09 Jul '22

09 Jul '22

Hi all, I am looking for a couple of additional volunteers to help me, and a few others to describe and demonstrate Amateur Radio in Space at a public STEM event called "Moon Day" at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, TX on Saturday, July 16. Many different space exploration and astronomy exhibitors wil be there as well as well as many interesting seminars for the public, including a talk by Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise. More information is available at https://www.flightmuseum.com/moon-day/ . Last year, they had well over 1500 people in attendance. The event is from 10A-4P but we will be setting up by 8AM. This event goes very well with the AMSAT Youth and education initiatives. For the AMSAT presence, we will have a version of the AMSAT cubesat simulator, an additional partially completed version, the AMSAT Cubesat Engineering Model, Satellite pass demos, and more. There are lots of opportunities to interact with young people and the adults who bring them, about the interesting subject of small satellites, and how AMSAT is involved. I am looking for several others to help with the exhibit. We will be right next to the Dallas Amateur Radio Club, but I am looking for individuals who like to communicate this stuff to young people. If you are interested, please contact me off list at n5hyp(a)arrl.net <mailto:[email protected]> so we can coordinate. Thanks much for your assistance. 73, Tom, N5HYP

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-09 02:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 09 Jul '22

09 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-09 02:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space, 11th International Aerospace School named after test cosmonaut of the USSR U.N. Sultanov, Ufa , Russia, direct via RZ9WWB (***) 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-09 21:21 UTC (***) Il Cielo Itinerante c/o ASI Center for Space in Matera, Italy, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact is go for: Wed 2022-07-13 09:11:01 UTC 48 deg 2nd Sayama group Saitama Council Scouts Association of Japan, Saitama, Japan, direct via 8J1SBS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Wed 2022-07-13 11:57:20 UTC 33 deg About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-16 11:10 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-09 02:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-06-14 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 171 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 146 Francesco IKØWGF with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1535. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1460. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Field Day Score Sheets Due
by Bruce 08 Jul '22

08 Jul '22

Just a reminder that next Friday, July 15, 2020 at 11:59pm Central score sheets are due for AMSAT Field Day. This is sooner than ARRL Field Day submissions. However, our results will appear in the coming issue of the Journal. We also need pictures. If you need a score sheet, here is the link https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/2022fd.pdf 73...bruce -- Bruce Paige, KK5DO AMSAT Director Contests and Awards AMSAT Board Member 2016-2022 ARRL Awards Field Checker (WAS, 5BWAS, VUCC), VE Houston AMSAT Net - Wed 0200z on Echolink - Conference *AMSAT* Also live streaming MP3 at http://www.amsatnet.com Podcast at http://www.amsatnet.com/podcast.xml or iTunes Latest satellite news on the ARRL Audio News http://www.arrl.org AMSAT on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/amsat

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CQ hams headed to Smal Sat
by nick 07 Jul '22

07 Jul '22

QST ALL If you plan to QSY to small sat let's have an eyeball QSO perhaps at a vendor party Monday night. If this resonates with you reply to me and I will create a list and send to all 73's de nick k5qxj nick Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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Re: SatPC32 failing update Keps - CelesTrak/amateur
by Alan 06 Jul '22

06 Jul '22

Christy, The is part of a Tweet from Tim Kelso about switching to the new domain .org now that CelesTrak is now a 501(c)3: T.S. Kelso @TSKelso . Jul 4 It seems changes made today to redirect all CelesTrak traffic to http://celestrak.org may be causing some issues, since it returns HTTP 301 instead of 200. Otherwise, you should see no change. Changing from .com/.net/.space to http://celestrak.org will resolve the issue. Try switching to www.celestrak.org in the CelesTrak file. Hope this helps. 73, Alan WA4SCA <-----Original Message----- <From: christy <cchunter3(a)mindspring.com> <Sent: Tuesday, July 5, 2022 23:54 <To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> <Subject: [AMSAT-BB] SatPC32 failing update Keps - Celestrak/amateur < <Any one know why this has been happening? < <just a few days ago my Satpc32 fails when I want to download the <amateur.txt from http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/amateur.txt < <any ideas for a fix? < <it has been working fine up till these attempts. < <(I can update my nasabare file just fine.) < <thanks < <73 Christy KB6LTY < < <----------------------------------------------------------- < <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 failing update Keps - Celestrak/amateur
by Nico Janssen 06 Jul '22

06 Jul '22

Note that CelesTrak is currently migrating from CelesTrak.com to CelesTrak.org. All links to CelesTrak.com are automatically transferred to CelesTrak.org. Although links to CelesTrak.com should continue to work well for the time being, it might be a good idea to change all your links now from CelesTrak.com to CelesTrak.org. Then you can be sure that your links will continue to work well in the future. For further information see: https://celestrak.org/NORAD/documentation/gp-data-formats.php 73, Nico PA0DLO On 06-07-2022 06:54, christy wrote: > Any one know why this has been happening? > > just a few days ago my Satpc32 fails when I want to download the > amateur.txt from http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/amateur.txt > > any ideas for a fix? > > it has been working fine up till these attempts. > > (I can update my nasabare file just fine.) > > thanks > > 73 Christy KB6LTY > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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teach
by nick 06 Jul '22

06 Jul '22

Hello AMSAT-ers The University of Louisiana wants to offer a survey course for freshman on building satellites. This could be an online class moderated by a professor in the classroom . Does anyone of the list have an interest please contact me nick Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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SatPC32 failing update Keps - Celestrak/amateur
by christy 06 Jul '22

06 Jul '22

Any one know why this has been happening? just a few days ago my Satpc32 fails when I want to download the amateur.txt from http://www.celestrak.com/NORAD/elements/amateur.txt any ideas for a fix? it has been working fine up till these attempts. (I can update my nasabare file just fine.) thanks 73 Christy KB6LTY

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-06 01:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 06 Jul '22

06 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-06 01:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-09 21:20 UTC Il Cielo Itinerante c/o ASI Center for Space in Matera, Italy, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***) The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact is go for: Wed 2022-07-13 09:11:01 UTC 48 deg 2nd Sayama group Saitama Council Scouts Association of Japan, Saitama, Japan, direct via 8J1SBS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Wed 2022-07-13 11:57:20 UTC 33 deg About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-16 11:10 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-06 01:30 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 2022-06-14 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 171 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 146 Francesco IKØWGF with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1535. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1460. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Looking for hams in Hawaii who might be able to help with an upcoming ARISS contact
by aj9n＠aol.com 05 Jul '22

05 Jul '22

Hi all, One of the ARISS schools I am mentoring is out on the island of Lana'i in Hawaii and they are scheduled for a contact sometime in the first half of 2023. If there are any sat operators in Hawaii that can provide some assistance, please get in touch with me. The school is currently debating between doing a direct contact at the school or maybe a local telebridge (via a ground station on Oahu); the use of the regular ARISS telebridge system is also as possibility. They are looking for an additional radio, perhaps some antennas, and basic sat expertise assistance. They might also need some help with a PA system. Please email me directly if you can provide some assistance and I can fill you in with more details. Thanks for the help. 73 and Aloha,Charlie Sufana AJ9NOne of the ARISS MentorsARISS mentor for Lana’i High and Elementary School, Lana’i City, HI

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-05 02:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 05 Jul '22

05 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-05 02:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-09 21:20 UTC Il Cielo Itinerante c/o ASI Center for Space in Matera, Italy, telebridge via K6DUE (***) 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 Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Contact is go for: Wed 2022-07-13 09:11:01 UTC 48 deg (***) 2nd Sayama group Saitama Council Scouts Association of Japan, Saitama, Japan, direct via 8J1SBS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS (***) Contact is go for: Wed 2022-07-13 11:57:20 UTC 33 deg (***) About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-16 11:10 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-05 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 2022-06-14 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 171 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 146 Francesco IKØWGF with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1535. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1460. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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SQF file for SatPC32
by Richard Lawn 04 Jul '22

04 Jul '22

Thanks to everyone who sent me a file or a link to an SQF file. It’s just what I needed and will be a real time saver. I’ll probably work some today and maybe tomorrow from FN21 before going back to FM29 for a week or so but then I’ll be back at FN21. By the way, the reason I didn’t bring my SAT controller is that here at the lake place I leave an old FT847 which of course as a Yaesu radio doesn’t work with the SAT controller sadly. 73 Rick, W2JAZ -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

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Doppler SQF File for SATPC32
by Richard Lawn 04 Jul '22

04 Jul '22

I am working from a portable location and for some reason the Doppler SQF file seems to be messed up. I hate to spend what little time I have here trying to rebuild the file. Could someone please send me their SQF file for SATPC32. I'd really appreciate it. 73 Rick, W2JAZ

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-03 21:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 03 Jul '22

03 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-03 21:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-09 21:20 UTC About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-16 11:10 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-03 21:30 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 2022-06-14 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 171 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 146 Francesco IKØWGF with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1535. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1460. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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ANS-184 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins for July 3
by Mark Johns, K0JM 03 Jul '22

03 Jul '22

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-184 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: * Thirteen Colonies Special Event Returns to Satellites * JAMSAT Symposium Video Available for Viewing * FO-29 and FO-99 Operating Schedules for July 2022 * VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for July 1, 2022 * AMSAT Discord Server Open to All * AMSAT Field Day Logs Due July 15th * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for June 30, 2022 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * Satellite Shorts From All Over ANS-184 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 July 03 Thirteen Colonies Special Event Returns to Satellites The 13 Colonies special event returns to the satellites this year. All 13 colonies have at least 1 operator, so there is an opportunity for a clean sweep. More information can be found here: http://www.13colonies.us/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/13colonies The event starts July 1 and runs through July 7th. The object is to work and log all 13 K2X special event calls. K2A through K2M. There will also be a WM3PEN bonus station. If you send in your event sheet you will get a certificate. Stations will be mostly working linear satellites throughout the week on SSB. A few stations will also be working CW and FT4. FM sat passes will be very limited as to not add to the congestion. If you are an FM only satop, we will post the special event call to satop mapping for possible skeds closer to the event. The operators that do have twitter may also post FM passes, so be sure to follow them. [ANS thanks Ant Lefebvre, NU1U, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ The 2022 AMSAT President's Club coins have arrived! To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its launch on October 15, 1972, this year's coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 6. Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ JAMSAT Symposium Video Available for Viewing Technical presentations given at the JAMSAT Symposium are now available for viewing on YouTube. JAMSAT, the Japanese amateur satellite organization, held their Symposium online via Zoom on June 24, 2022. AMSAT Vice President - Engineering, Jerry Buxton, N0JY, presented a technical update of the AMSAT GOLF (Greater Orbit, Larger Footprint) development. This was followed immediately by a presentation on the FoxPlus satellite development by AMSAT Assistant Vice President - Engineering, Jon Brandenburg, KF5IDY. Both presentations are included in a single video, in English, at https://youtu.be/qmGSpVjr4YkOr [ANS thanks JAMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- FO-29 and FO-99 Operating Schedules for July 2022 The NEXUS (FO-99) operation schedule for July 2022 can be found at https://www.jamsat.or.jp/?p=1909 The operation of DigiTalker will be closed. Please enjoy NEXUS / FO-99 ! NEXUS operations team. JH4DHX/3 Y. Ohtani FO-29 is expected to emerge from eclipse sometime in late July. Availability will be dependent on battery condition. [ANS thanks JAMSAT for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase Arrows, Alaskan Arrows, and M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for July 1, 2022 The following have been updated since June 1, 2022: ----------------------------------------- N8RO 1128 1131 G0ABI 478 1000 NS3L 714 725 WA4HFN 505 611 W8LR 576 594 EA2AA 500 525 KC1MMC 454 470 AK8CW 456 459 XE1GK 300 413 W7JSD 375 410 N8URE (FM19) 355 364 DL4ZAB 201 300 N8MR 260 288 KC9ELU 249 251 A65BR 204 226 VE7PTN 104 202 KB3IAI 125 151 LU4FTA New 137 NK0S 100 130 YS2CBV New 130 XE2AHN New 115 XE1YHP New 102 N9GO New 100 WK4LR New 100 ----------------------------------------- Congratulations to the new VUCC holders. LU4FTA YS2CBV XE2AHN XE1YHP N9GO WK4LR YS2CBV is first Satellite VUCC holder from EK53 [ANS thanks Jon Goering, N7AZ, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Discord Server Open to All A reminder that the AMSAT Discord server is available for the amateur satellite community. Discord is a text, voice, and video client that has become very popular in recent years. Discord will provide the amateur satellite community with an additional option to communicate amongst each other, in real-time. Discord provides several neat features, including the following: * Ability to create channels, to organize different conversation topics * Hosting of events, that can include voice and or video chat * For satellite launch parties! * Use of bots to automate useful actions -Try typing /tle AO-92 -More commands are in development! * Notification of Twitter posts of interest -Currently only following @AMSAT Twitter account A special section of the server is reserved for AMSAT members. If you are a current member, please send a message in the #request-roles channel once you join the server, indicating whether you are a member or life member. Once the member role is granted, you will be able to post in the “Members Only” category. If you are not yet an AMSAT member, join today at https://launch.amsat.org/. The link below can be used to join the server. See you in Discord! https://discord.gg/xbTXcPJHyt [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ SAVE THE DATE The 40th Anniversary AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held in Bloomington, Minn. on Oct 21 – 23, 2022. More information will follow in future editions of ANS. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT Field Day Logs Due July 15th Hopefully everyone made a lot of QSOs during this weekend’s AMSAT Field Day. Please be sure to obtain your entry form from https://www.amsat.org/field-day/ and submit your log along with any photos of your operation. A satellite Summary Sheet should be used for submission of the AMSAT Field Day competition and be received by KK5DO (e-mail) by 11:59 P.M. CDT, Friday, July 15, 2022. This is earlier than the due date for the ARRL submissions. The only method for submitting your log is via e-mail to kk5do(a)amsat.org or kk5do(a)arrl.net. [ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director of Contests and Awards, 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 June 30, 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 satellites have decayed from orbit and has been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: SPOC NORAD Cat ID 46921 (decayed form orbit on 6/25/2022 per Space-Track). Neutron-1 NORAD Cat ID 46923 (decayed form orbit on 6/25/2022 per Space-Track). [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. Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Russia, direct via TBD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS. The scheduled crewmember is Oleg Artemyev. Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-09 21:20 UTC. About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, Russia, direct via TBD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS. The scheduled crewmember is Oleg Artemyev. Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-16 11:10 UTC. Kjell Lindgren, KO5MOS, continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html Current status of ISS ham radio stations as of June 30, 2022 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). Powered OFF to support COL experiment on July 8. OFF about 08:15 UTC and ON about 10:25 UTC. Powered OFF for Russian EVA on July 21. Service Module radios: IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS - Not Active. 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 WL7T: I locked EL58 in for June 29, 30, and July 1. I plan to work 6 meters for the majority of the time with sat passes as requested. I am going to operate from a boat from around ~9 AM – 5 PM each day. KB2YSI: July 7th and 8th I will be camping in FN14/K-2157. I will be operating holiday style. Updates if possible on twitter. 6Y/WB9VPG will be on a few FM sat passes July 10-15 from grid FK18. Check twitter for details. KC7JPC: Looks like he will be in dn08 over the 4th weekend. Fm only, no cell service so will just do a pass here and there. W3IPA: DM42 vacation planned for Jul 30- Aug 6th will be on FM passes vacation style. I will be close to DM41 so might be able to work a gridline. Will post more updates closer to that week! N8MR: EN 57,67,56 8/6 through 8/13. More to come as date gets closer. MI0ILE activation of Ilse of Man DXCC14, IOTA EU-116,. IO74 AO-07 and RS-44 passes for SA and NA ONLY: 06Jul -- AO-07 19:24z; RS-44 23:31z** 07Jul -- AO-07 09:12 18:29z; RS-44 11:06z 23:56z** 08Jul -- AO-07 08:14z 19:16z RS-44 09:49z 09Jul -- AO-07 09:04z 18:21z RS-44 09:59z 22:48z** 10Jul -- AO-07 08:08z 19:08z RS-44 10:23z 23:13z** **- With special request Frequencies: AO-07 145.938 RX fixed; RS-44 435.665 RX fixed +- 3kHz for QRM For the smooth operation please do not repeat QSO and make it as short as you can. Bold passes marked is very good opportunity for far DX stations to work. For EU– please call me on different passes if possible. I will be on XWs and FMs. Follow https://twitter.com/mi6gty for changes or updates. DM also welcomes for the SKEDS. QO-100 activity holiday style. Frequencies .690 If busy, then 5-10kHz up BY NUMBERS. Be patient I will try to work every possible station. FT4,FT8, and CW will be available. Good Luck! 73 De MI0ILE (Email from MI6GTY) KX9X & N9NCY Wild West Rove: Sean and Nancy’s Wild West Rove has been scaled back, but is still going forward. They will now be on the road from July 13-25 while hiking in National Parks. They will travel through seven states and 38 grids, planning activation on FM and linear satellites. Extensive operation in Montana and North Dakota in the Canadian border grids beginning July 20. There will also be 6 meter and occasional HF POTA activity as well. Grids they will pass through, in order: EN50 – 40 – 41 – 42 – 32 – 33 – 23 – 13 -03: July 13th DN93 – 83 – 84 – 74 – 64 – 65 – 55: July 14th DN 56 – 57 – 47 – 48 – 38: Part 1 July 15th DN28 – 38: July 16th to the 20th. Remaining Grids from July 20 to 24. DN48 – 58 – 68 – 78 – 88 – 87 – 97 – 96 – 95 EN05 – 06 – 16 – 15 – 25 – 26 – 25 – 35 EN34 – 33 – 32 – 42 – 41 – 40 – 50 Complete info on their trip can be found on their website https://www.wildwestrove.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. Upcoming “How to Work the “Easy” Satellites” talks are scheduled … Orange County ARA CA – May 20 Cal Poly Pomona – TBD WARA – Orange County CA – June 11 And it “feels” like lives are improving here in So California, as that meeting for WARA in June will be (hopefully) an IN-PERSON show! (Have to tune up the projector and dust off the DaLite projection screen!) 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 solicited and welcome. Send an email or call! Clint Bradford K6LCS + + + + + + + + + Jack Spitznagel, KD4IZ, AMSAT Ambassador will make a presentation on SDR Applications to the Frederick Amateur Radio Club – Frederick, MD. See Dr. Alan Johnston's comments and slides from a previous session at https://bit.ly/3OZcjcC Jack will be featuring the Fox-In-A-Box Raspberry Pi image, the AMSAT Cubesat Simulator, and a live satellite contact demonstration if the opportunity presents itself. Please contact Jack if you are interested in having him give this presentation to your group in person or via Zoom: kd4iz [at] frawg [dot] org. + + + + + + + + + HamXposition August 27-28, 2022 Marlborough, MA https://hamxposition.org/ 2022 Rocky Mountain ARRL Division Convention Friday, October 7th, 2022 to Sunday, October 9th, 2022 Event Center at Archer 3921 Archer Pkwy Cheyenne, Wyoming 82007 https://wyhamcon.org/site [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events page manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + CONGRATULATIONS to the latest recipients of the AMSAT GridMaster Award, earned by confirming contacts in each of the 488 grid squares in the 48 states of the Continental U.S. (see https://www.amsat.org/gridmaster/). Michael Whitman, N4DCW, has earned GridMaster certificate #45, GridMaster #46 goes to Jerry Rogers, W8LR, and #47 goes to Humberto Gonzalez, XE1HG. ALSO, John, AF5CC, has earned certificate #65 of the AMSAT Rover Award (see https://www.amsat.org/amsat-rover-award/). GridMasters would not be possible without our wonderful rovers! (ANS thanks AMSAT Director of Contests and Awards, Bruce Paige, KK5DO, for the above information) + A Cygnus cargo spacecraft departed the International Space Station June 28, three days after it demonstrated its ability to raise the station’s orbit. The station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm unberthed the NG-17 Cygnus spacecraft and released it at 7:07 a.m. EDT (11:07 UTC), after which it maneuvered away from the station. The spacecraft, loaded with garbage for disposal, reentered after a June 29 deorbit burn by the spacecraft. The Cygnus left the station three days after the spacecraft used its main thruster to raise the station’s orbit. The spacecraft fired its engine for 301 seconds, raising the station’s perigee by about 0.8 kilometers and its apogee by nearly 0.2 kilometers. The test demonstrated the ability of Cygnus to raise the station’s orbit, a task usually handled by thrusters on the Russian segment of the station or Progress spacecraft docked to it. (ANS thanks SpaceNews for the above information) + CAPSTONE, NASA’s CubeSat designed to test a unique lunar orbit, is safely in space and on the first leg of its journey to the Moon. The spacecraft is heading toward an orbit intended in the future for Gateway, a lunar space station built by the agency and its commercial and international partners that will support NASA’s Artemis program, including astronaut missions. The Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment, or CAPSTONE, mission launched at 5:55 a.m. EDT (09:55 UTC) on June 28 aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 on the Mahia Peninsula of New Zealand. (ANS thanks NASA for the above information) + ESA’s Gaia mission recently released its third data dump containing details on almost two billion Milky Way stars: chemical composition, mass, temperature, and radial velocity. Additionally, Gaia DR3 included the orbital determination of 154,741 solar system asteroids and the most extensive catalog of binary stars to date, as well as measurements of millions of galaxies and quasars beyond the Milky Way. See https://bit.ly/3AizfzE for details. (ANS thanks The Orbital Index and ESA for the above information) + Asteroid Day is the United Nations-sanctioned day of public awareness of the risks of asteroid impacts, held annually on 30 June. Just in time for this year's worldwide Asteroid Day, a threatening space rock that lingered at the top of risk lists around the globe for months -- with a real chance of impacting Earth in 2052 -- has been deemed not to be a threat. ESA's asteroid team, working with experts at the European Southern Observatory, have officially removed '2021 QM1' from their asteroid risk list. After skilled observations and analysis of the faintest asteroid ever observed, the asteroid, which was discovered in August of 2021, was calculated to be a near miss. (ANS thanks Spaice Daily 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, K0JM k0jm at amsat dot org

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13 Colonies Special Event - Satops
by Ant Lefebvre 02 Jul '22

02 Jul '22

Hope everyone is having a fun 13 colonies event this year. All 13 colonies are covered by satops this year making a clean sweep possible. If you have twitter, it's worth giving the satops a follow as they may post their working schedule. If you don't you can still click on their handle and it will take you to their page. Trying to limit the FM congestion as much as possible, so look for most on the linear birds throughout the week. Last day being July 7th, but some ops may stop sooner due to personal commitments. 13 Colonies Satop Mapping https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vTORN5vbJ6OGtvv7vf32_sLXs2r… http://www.13colonies.us/ 73 -Ant NU1U

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Field Day astronaut?
by David Spoelstra 02 Jul '22

02 Jul '22

Does anyone know which of the astronauts was making contacts at 10:00 UTC on Sunday 6/26? -David, N9KT

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-01 19:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 01 Jul '22

01 Jul '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-07-01 19:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-09 21:20 UTC About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-16 11:10 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-07-01 19:30 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 2022-06-14 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 171 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 146 Francesco IKØWGF with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1535. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1460. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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VUCC Satellite Standings July 2022
by Jon Goering 01 Jul '22

01 Jul '22

VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for June 01, 2022 to July 1, 2022. ------------------------------------------------------------ N8RO 1128 1131 G0ABI 478 1000 NS3L 714 725 WA4HFN 505 611 W8LR 576 594 EA2AA 500 525 KC1MMC 454 470 AK8CW 456 459 XE1GK 300 413 W7JSD 375 410 N8URE (FM19) 355 364 DL4ZAB 201 300 N8MR 260 288 KC9ELU 249 251 A65BR 204 226 VE7PTN 104 202 KB3IAI 125 151 LU4FTA New 137 NK0S 100 130 YS2CBV New 130 XE2AHN New 115 XE1YHP New 102 N9GO New 100 WK4LR New 100 ------------------------------------------------------------ Congratulations to the new VUCC holders. LU4FTA YS2CBV XE2AHN XE1YHP N9GO WK4LR YS2CBV is first Satellite VUCC holder from EK53 73 Jon N7AZ

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Portable Satellite Station For Sale
by Peter 30 Jun '22

30 Jun '22

Hello:2-FT-817 ND all band all mode QRP radios w/ Windcamp 3000mah battery pack & charger ARR pre-amps- 144/440 DC-168 12 volt supply for pre-amp Heil Traveler Headset LDG z-817 Auto Tuner Elk Antenna Camera bag Please contact me at peternyy@... or call 631-358-9085 for pricing Thank you- Peter W2JV

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-06-30 03:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 30 Jun '22

30 Jun '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-06-30 03:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-09 21:20 UTC About Gagarin From Space. Performance of a session of radio amateur communication with the participants of the celebration of the frigate "Nadezhda", Vladivostok, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-16 11:10 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-06-30 03:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-06-14 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 171 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 146 Francesco IKØWGF with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1535. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1460. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-06-29 02:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 29 Jun '22

29 Jun '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-06-29 02:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, 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 Oleg Artemyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-09 21:20 UTC Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## 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 2022-06-29 02:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-06-14 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 171 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 146 Francesco IKØWGF with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1535. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1460. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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WMPLOTA
by Andrew Northam 29 Jun '22

29 Jun '22

It's Happening! We are announcing the 3rdish Annual Walmart Parking Lots on the Air! Grease up your LidSticks, Keep your pajamas on, it's time to make some QSO’s! Starting this Saturday July 2nd 0000z (Friday Night) there will be 24 hours of Madness on the birds. Satellite conasuir’s will be activating Walmart Parking lots around the globe for this out of this world contest (a real contest, unlike field day)! Bonus points for returning shopping carts, extra credit for making a QSO while eating chicken from the deli (cold or warm) and even good samaritan awards (unclaimed, come on!). Hope to hear from you! Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/WMPLOTA Check out the rules and details at https://wmplota.org/ *Please Note: This event is not endorsed, sponsored, backed, monitored, or scored by AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, or its subsidiaries. They wouldn't be able to handle this. And we didn’t ask. #WMPLOTA #DontBanMeRobertDrewPaul --Andrew/KE8FZT

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13 Colonies Special Event July 1-7 Satop Stations
by Ant Lefebvre 28 Jun '22

28 Jun '22

The 13 Colonies special event returns to the satellites this year. All 13 colonies have at least 1 operator, so there is an opportunity for a clean sweep. More information can be found here (website is down this morning) http://www.13colonies.us/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/13colonies The event starts *July 1 and runs through July 7th*. The object is to work and log all 13 K2X special event calls. K2A through K2M. There will also be a WM3PEN bonus station. If you send in your event sheet you will get a certificate. Stations will be mostly working linear satellites throughout the week on SSB. A few stations will also be working CW and FT4. FM sat passes will be very limited as to not add to the congestion. If you are an FM only satop, we will post the special event call to satop mapping for possible skeds closer to the event. The operators that do have twitter may also post FM passes, so be sure to follow them. 73 -Ant NU1U

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Capstone Launch looking good for this evening
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 28 Jun '22

28 Jun '22

See: https://twitter.com/RocketLab/status/1541629813731262464 73, Terry Osborne ZL2BAC

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Re: Mode J Filter
by Daniel Schultz 27 Jun '22

27 Jun '22

Another Diplexer design by OK1DNZ is at http://www.w1npp.org/events/2010/2010-f~1/ATV/MODULA~1/VHFUHF~1.PDF It is rated for 100 Watts with 70 dB isolation. The special coax cable "Sucoform 141 Cu" is available from Mouser for about $12 per meter, which is comparable to the price of the discrete components in the other design. Dan Schultz N8FGV

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ANS-177 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Paul Stoetzer 26 Jun '22

26 Jun '22

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-177 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: * AMSAT Field Day Logs Due July 15h * PicSat Reported Active Four Years After Last Transmission * Changes to the AMSAT TLE Distribution for June 23, 2022 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * Satellite Shorts From All Over ANS-177 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 Jun 26 +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ SAVE THE DATE The 40th Anniversary AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held in Bloomington, MN on Oct 21 - 23, 2022. More information will follow in future editions of ANS. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT Field Day Logs Due July 15th Hopefully everyone made a lot of QSOs during this weekend's AMSAT Field Day. Please be sure to obtain your entry form from https://www.amsat.org/field-day/ and submit your log along with any photos of your operation. A satellite Summary Sheet should be used for submission of the AMSAT Field Day competition and be received by KK5DO (e-mail) by 11:59 P.M. CDT, Friday, July 15, 2022. This is earlier than the due date for the ARRL submissions. The only method for submitting your log is via e-mail to kk5do(a)amsat.org or kk5do(a)arrl.net. [ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director of Contests and Awards, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ The 2022 AMSAT President's Club coins have arrived! To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its launch on October 15, 1972, this year's coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 6. Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ PicSat Reported Active Four Years After Last Transmission On June 20, 2022, Vlad Chorney, EU1SAT, received the beacon signal from PicSat. PicSat is a 3U CubeSat that was launched on an Indian PSLV rocket on January 12, 2018 with a mission to observe the transit of Beta Pictoris b, an exoplanet orbiting Beta Pictoris. The satellite also carries an FM transponder for amateur radio use. Unfortunately, the satellite ceased transmitting in April 2018. On June 24, 2022, the PicSat team reported successfully commanding the satellite. For updates on the progress of the satellite's recovery, follow the team's Twitter account: @IAmPicSat https://twitter.com/IamPicSat [ANS thanks EU1SAT and the PicSat team for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes to the AMSAT TLE Distribution for June 23, 2022 The following satellite has decayed from orbit and has been removed from this week's AMSAT-NA TLE distribution: Phoenix NORAD Cat ID 45258 (decayed form orbit on 6/13/2022 per Space-Track). [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ ARISS News Scheduled ARISS Contacts Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, 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 scheduled crewmember is Oleg Artemyev (***) Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-09 21:20 UTC (***) Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. 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. ARISS mentor Sergey RV3DR has passed along this interesting website: https://r4uab.ru/ Check out some new sats: https://r4uab.ru/2022/06/17/na-mks-zavershilis-ispytaniya-vseh-sputnikov-po… Thanks Sergey! ARISS Radio Status Columbus Module radios: IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS - Configured. Default mode set for cross band repeater (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down). * Powered OFF to support COL experiment on July 9. OFF about 08:15 UTC and ON about 10:20 UTC. * Powered OFF for Russian EVA on July 15. * Capable of supporting USOS scheduled voice contacts, packet and voice repeater ops. Service Module radios: IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS - Not Active. Default mode set for packet operations (145.825 MHz up & down) * Powered OFF for Russian EVA on July 15. * 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] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 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 WL7T: I locked EL58 in for June 29, 30, and July 1. I plan to work 6 meters for the majority of the time with sat passes as requested. I am going to operate from a boat from around ~9 AM – 5 PM each day. KC7JPC: Looks like he will be in DN08 over the 4th of July weekend. FM only, no cell service so will just do a pass here and there. W3IPA: DM42 vacation planned for Jul 30-Aug 6th will be on FM passes vacation style. I will be close to DM41 so might be able to work a gridline. Will post more updates closer to that week! N8MR: EN 57,67,56 8/6 through 8/13. More to come as date gets closer. Major Roves: KX9X & N9NCY Wild West Rove: Sean and Nancy’s Wild West Rove has been scaled back, but is still going forward. They will now be on the road from July 13-25 while hiking in National Parks. They will travel through seven states and 38 grids, planning activation on FM and linear satellites. Extensive operation in Montana and North Dakota in the Canadian border grids beginning July 20. There will also be 6 meter and occasional HF POTA activity as well. Grids they will pass through, in order: EN50 – 40 – 41 – 42 – 32 – 33 – 23 – 13 -03: July 13th DN93 – 83 – 84 – 74 – 64 – 65 – 55: July 14th DN 56 – 57 – 47 – 48 – 38: Part 1 July 15th DN28 – 38: July 16th to the 20th. Remaining Grids from July 20 to 24. DN48 – 58 – 68 – 78 – 88 – 87 – 97 – 96 – 95 EN05 – 06 – 16 – 15 – 25 – 26 – 25 – 35 EN34 – 33 – 32 – 42 – 41 – 40 – 50 Complete info on their trip can be found on their website https://www.wildwestrove.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. Conventions + HamXposition August 27-28, 2022 Marlborough, MA https://hamxposition.org/ + 2022 Rocky Mountain ARRL Division Convention October 7, 2022 – October 9, 2022 Event Center at Archer 3921 Archer Pkwy Cheyenne, Wyoming 82007 https://wyhamcon.org/site [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events page 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 +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Satellite Shorts From All Over + Three new AMSAT distance records were claimed recently. At 14:55 UTC on June 22, 2022, Joe, KE9AJ, in Wisconsin worked George, MI0ILE, in Northern Ireland via the HO-113 transponder - a distance of 5,898 km. On April 18, 2022, Juan, A65GC, in the United Arab Emirates worked Jérôme, F4DXV, in France on both CAS-4A and CAS-4B, setting the new distance records on those satellites at 5,108 km. Claimed satellite distance records can be found at https://www.amsat.org/satellite-distance-records/ (ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information) + After the completion of the Wet Dress Rehearsal for the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion capsule for the Artemis I mission, NASA determined the testing campaign complete and will move forward with setting a launch date. (ANS thanks NASA for the above information) + SpaceX conducted three perfect Falcon 9 launches and first stage recoveries in just 36 hours—the fastest three launch sequence ever by a commercial launch company. The first delivered 53 Starlink v1.5 sats to LEO from KSC—the constellation is now >2,400 strong in orbit. This was followed by a Vandenberg launch of SARah-1, a SAR surveillance satellite for the German military. Finally, a backup Globalstar-15 FM15 communications satellite with undisclosed secondary payloads from a defense customer was launched back in Florida. SpaceX is now at 164 total launches, 102 booster reflights, and 126 booster landings. (ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information) + If deep space is more your thing than LEO satellites, the CHIME radio telescope sifts through close to a petabyte of data per day as it searches for extragalactic fast radio bursts (FRBs). When detected, it now releases a notification in the Virtual Observatory Event (VOEvent) format which anyone can subscribe to in order to quickly point their own telescopes (see https://wiki.ivoa.net/twiki/bin/view/IVOA/IvoaVOEvent). You can also subscribe to the SuperNova Early Warning System (https://snews.bnl.gov/), Chirp for gravitational wave event alerts (https://chirp.sr.bham.ac.uk/), and of course space weather alerts from NOAA ( https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/alerts-watches-and-warnings). (ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information) + Hello to everyone who is copying this bulletin via the new multimedia beacon on QO-100! --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 dot org

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LightSail-2
by Alex 24 Jun '22

24 Jun '22

Hi there, Not strictly an Amateur Radio Satellite perhaps, but on Wednesday 6/22/22 I attempted to copy LightSail-2 and was surprised I was able to hear it at this latitude (FN21). Here is a very brief video: https://youtu.be/HiLG6YOFWw4 It's fun to explore what else is out there besides the usual suspects. :) 73, --Alex KR1ST

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-06-24 03:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 24 Jun '22

24 Jun '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-06-24 03:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, 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 Oleg Artemyev (***) Contact is go for Sat 2022-07-09 21:20 UTC (***) Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. 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. ARISS mentor Sergey RV3DR has passed along this interesting website: R4UAB | Amateur radio satellites Check out some new sats: On the ISS, tests of all satellites have been completed under the Radioscaphe program | R4UAB Thanks Sergey! 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 2022-06-24 03:30 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 2022-06-14 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 171 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 146 Francesco IKØWGF with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1535. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1460. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Capstone (Rocket Lab) Launch now Monday 27th June.
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 24 Jun '22

24 Jun '22

See: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/missions/next-mission/ 73, Terry ZL2BAC

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Fwd: Bob Bruninga's Celebration of Life service
by Pat Kilroy 22 Jun '22

22 Jun '22

*THIS IS AN INVITATION* To each who knew and cared for Bob Bruninga, WB4APR (SK). Please pass this info during Field Day! Thank you! 73 de Pat N8PK-FM19 AMSAT Ambassador Sykesville, Maryland ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Bethanne Bruninga-Socolar <bethanne.ab(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Jun 22, 2022 at 10:55 AM Subject: Re: Bob Bruninga's Celebration of Life service To: Pat Kilroy <n8pk(a)amsat.org> Thank you so much for spreading the word, Pat! All are welcome and we are looking forward to this opportunity to share stories and memories about my dad. I'm sure hams have plenty of material! :) Bethanne Bethanne Bruninga-Socolar, PhD she/her/hers Post-Doctoral Associate University of Minnesota Department of Entomology 1634 Gortner Ave. Falcon Heights, MN 55113 (443) 433-8262 bbruningasocolar.wordpress.com On Tue, Jun 21, 2022 at 8:13 PM Pat Kilroy <patkilroy1(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Bethanne, > > Thank you for your long awaited message on the Bob WB4APR memorial service > details. > > While I am replying to you, I am also alerting the local AMSAT-DC group > via our email list per your request. But I am not sure how active this > list is currently. In fact, I have not received a post on it in months. > > I will also include this reply on our WA3NAN Goddard Amateur Radio Club > email reflector to make sure the word gets out locally. > > With the ARRL Field Day exercise this weekend, I trust your invitation > will be well received and shared with other local friends as well. > > Each of our WA3NAN club members and our ham radio satellite friends have > enough information in your message I am sharing (below) to contact you > directly to answer any question and to RSVP. > > May I speak for many on how much we miss your dad already — and how much > we were looking forward to reconnecting with him once this wicked virus had > passed. I am so sorry that cannot be the case at this time. > > Thank you again, and may God bless you and your dearest family many times > over. > > Please call or write again any time. > > Sincerely, > > Pat > N8PK > n8pk(a)amsat.org > > On Mon, Jun 20, 2022 at 7:15 PM Bethanne Bruninga-Socolar < > bethanne.ab(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hello Pat, >> >> We've made plans for a memorial service for my Dad: please see the text >> below. Could you please forward this message to other local hams? Thank >> you! >> > ——— > >> >> Bob's family would like to invite you to celebrate Bob's life with us at >> 2:00 on Saturday July 16, at the Annapolis Friends Meeting (351 Dubois >> Rd Annapolis, MD >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/351+Dubois+Rd+Annapolis,+MD?entry=gmail&…>). >> The service will be roughly one hour, followed by a casual reception. Bob >> treasured his relationships with hams all over the country and the world >> throughout his life. >> >> The family would like to respectfully ask, in honor of Bob, whose >> immediate cause of death was heart damage from COVID-19, that attendees >> please be masked and, if medically possible, vaccinated. There will be >> light refreshments at the reception for those who are comfortable with >> that, and careful. Thank you for your understanding. >> >> If you are thinking you might come, please tell Bob's daughter, me, >> Bethanne, as soon as possible (bethanne.ab(a)gmail.com) so that we can >> plan seating accordingly. >> >> Thanks, >> Bethanne >> >> >> Bethanne Bruninga-Socolar, PhD >> she/her/hers >> Post-Doctoral Associate >> University of Minnesota >> Department of Entomology >> 1634 Gortner Ave. >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1634+Gortner+Ave.+Falcon+Heights,+MN+551…> >> Falcon Heights, MN 55113 >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1634+Gortner+Ave.+Falcon+Heights,+MN+551…> >> (443) 433-8262 >> bbruningasocolar.wordpress.com >> >> >

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-06-22 20:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 22 Jun '22

22 Jun '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-06-22 20:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Eaton Public Library, Eaton, CO., telebridge via AB1OC The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact was successful: Wed 2022-06-22 16:27:15 UTC 61 deg(***) Congratulations to the Eaton Public Library students and Kjell! (***) Watch for livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81zMIvrAnLU Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. 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. ARISS mentor Sergey RV3DR has passed along this interesting website: R4UAB | Amateur radio satellites (***) Check out some new sats: On the ISS, tests of all satellites have been completed under the Radioscaphe program | R4UAB (***) Thanks Sergey! (***) 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 2022-06-22 20:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-06-14 17:00 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 New Proposal Window is February 21, 2022, to March 31, 2022, has closed. 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 171 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 146 Francesco IKØWGF with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** 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 1535. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1460. (***) 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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ARISS News Release No. 22-39
by David Jordan 21 Jun '22

21 Jun '22

ARISS News Release No.21-39 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSOffers More Fun to ARRL Field Day Operators June 20,2022—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) plans to have itsARISS InterOperable Radio System (IORS) in crossband repeater mode for ARRLField Day. The IORS ham station is located in the Columbus Module of theInternational Space Station. ARRL Hq has confirmed that successful radiocontacts made through the ARISS IORS, in crossband repeater mode, will countfor an ARRL Field Day QSO point, but also for Field Day bonus points! Another fun opportunity for points. Don’tforget the rule limiting stations to 1 QSO per any single channel FM satellite.On-orbitastronauts always have very busyschedules, but if a voice contact were to be made with them, it would count asa QSO credit but not for satellite bonus points. Only an ARISS crossbandrepeater QSO qualifies for the bonus. Crossband repeatercontacts are also valid for AMSAT Field Day for satellite operations, heldconcurrently with the ARRL event. Frequencies for ARISS crossbandrepeater operation are as follows: 145.990 MHz up, 67 Hz tone and 437.800 MHzdown. If you haven’t used the ISS repeater yet, be sure to practice with itbefore Field Day (June 25 - 26, 2022). These contacts can be tricky, but hamscan practice right now…can you do it? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International SpaceStation (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. The primary goal of ARISSis to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, andmathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org MediaContact: Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISSPR - aa4kn(a)amsat.org Likeus on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Search on Amateur Radio on the ISS and@ARISS_status.

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ARISS News Release No. 22-38
by David Jordan 19 Jun '22

19 Jun '22

ARISS News Release No.22-38 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at the Eaton Public Library, Eaton, Colorado, USA June17, 2022—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has receivedschedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between astronauts aboard theInternational Space Station (ISS) and students at the Eaton Public Library locatedin Eaton, CO. ARISS conducts 60-80 ofthese special amateur radio contacts each year between students around theglobe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. The Eaton Public Library serves the rural community of Eaton,Colorado by providing programs, speakers and events for students and adults.These programs also include STEM projects and activities that can beaccommodated in their newly added Makerspace facility. The library partneredwith area schools and hosted a Space Camp STEM activity for students. The SpaceCamp featured studies about space, radio, and different STEM activities thatallowed kids to engage in hands-on learning. The kids also learned about theISS and the astronauts on board. After conducting a full-dress rehearsal oftheir ARISS contact with the Eaton Library team and students, ARISS TechnicalMentor Fred Kemmerer said: “The excitement and interest level among the kidsand their parents is high as they anticipate making their ARISS contact.” Byoffering STEM programs, and sponsoring events like this ARISS contact, thelibrary provides the community with opportunities to expand their worldview andgain new experiences they might not get anywhere else. This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing participants to asktheir questions of Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, amateur radio call sign KO5MOS.Local Covid-19 protocols are adhered to as applicable for each ARISS contact.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 Hollis, New Hampshire, U.S.. Theamateur radio volunteer team at the ground station will use the callsign AB1OC,to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for June 22, 2022 at 10:27 am MDT (Eaton, CO) (16:27UTC,12:27 pm EDT, 11:27 am CDT, 9:27 am PDT). Thepublic is invited to watch the live stream at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81zMIvrAnLU _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.What time zone do you follow in space? 2.How do you grow plants on the space station? 3.If you could visit any planet, which one would you visit and why? 4.How does your body feel in space? 5.What does space food taste like? 6.How did you become an astronaut? 7.What types of experiments are done on the space station? 8.How often do you receive supplies? 9.How do you get to and from the space station? 10.What happens if you get lost in space? 11.How do I prepare for becoming an astronaut? 12.Do you get to communicate with your family or loved ones on Earth while inspace? 13.Have you or your teammates done a spacewalk? 14.How many flight hours do you have? 15.What's your favorite thing about space? 16.How many solar systems are in the universe? 17.What is one scary time you had in space? 18.How many sunrises/sunsets can you see? 19.How long does it take to get used to zero gravity? 20.What was your favorite mission you've been on? 21.How do you get your water? 22.How many times have you been to space? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur SatelliteCorporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS NationalLab-Space Station Explorers, Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) andNASA’s Space communications and Navigation program. The primary goal of ARISSis to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, andmathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see 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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