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Re: Next 90 days satellites decay/reenter
by David Spoelstra 06 Jul '24

06 Jul '24

That's fantastic news David! Please pass our thanks along to everyone involved with the current TEVELs and those involved with the new ones. I was on those birds almost every day. -David, N9KT On Sat, Jul 6, 2024 at 5:58 AM david.greenberg via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Hi All, > > We are working on a new TEVEL mission that will include 9 satellites. > > 73, > > David 4X1DG > > > > נשלח מה-Galaxy שלי > > > -------- הודעה מקורית -------- > מאת: graham(a)shirville.com > תאריך: 6.7.2024 12:13 (GMT+02:00) > אל: 'Amsat Argentina' <lu7aa(a)yahoo.com>, 'AMSAT BB' <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > נושא: RE: [AMSAT-BB] Next 90 days satellites decay/reenter > > Thanks for the link – a great shame to see all the Tevel spacecraft on the > list – let’s hope we might have some replacements like them soon. > > > > 73 > > > > Graham G3VZV > > > > *From:* Amsat Argentina via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > *Sent:* Friday, July 5, 2024 9:46 PM > *To:* AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > *Subject:* [AMSAT-BB] Next 90 days satellites decay/reenter > > > > New function: > > http://lu7aa.org/reenter.asp > > Hope useful. Updated daily > > 73, LU7AA, AMSAT Argentina > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: Next 90 days satellites decay/reenter
by graham＠shirville.com 06 Jul '24

06 Jul '24

Thanks for the link – a great shame to see all the Tevel spacecraft on the list – let’s hope we might have some replacements like them soon. 73 Graham G3VZV From: Amsat Argentina via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Friday, July 5, 2024 9:46 PM To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Next 90 days satellites decay/reenter New function: <http://lu7aa.org/reenter.asp> http://lu7aa.org/reenter.asp Hope useful. Updated daily 73, LU7AA, AMSAT Argentina

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amsatbare.txt file
by Bill Booth 06 Jul '24

06 Jul '24

Downloaded current nasabare.txt and find it will not work with SATpc-32 as it gives an error message. Anyone find the same ?? -- Bill Booth VE3NXK Sundridge ON, Canada Lat: 45.741365 Long: -79.457429 Grid Square FN05gr Visit my weather WebCam at http://www.almaguin.com/wxcurrent/weather.html Organ and Tissue Donation - The Gift of Life Talk to your family. Your decision can make a difference.

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Next 90 days satellites decay/reenter
by Amsat Argentina 05 Jul '24

05 Jul '24

New function: http://lu7aa.org/reenter.asp Hope useful. Updated daily 73, LU7AA, AMSAT Argentina

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Re: Ariane 6 maiden flight with GENESIS-A module
by Joseph B. Fitzgerald 05 Jul '24

05 Jul '24

The IARU approved GENEIS-A<https://iaru.amsat-uk.org/finished_detail.php?serialnum=882> with an expected mission lifetime of 4-5 hours, and it looks like in actuality the mission will be 2 hours. With an ERP of 75 microwatts and the possibility of only 2 short passes over any given earth station, the possibility of QRM to terrestrial users is pretty much nil. It is easy for me to imagine that the mission designers chose frequencies and modes that would be familiar to the most potential users. Of course one could select or design"better" modes in terms of ease of decoding, but getting casual users to have appropriate software available to use such modes is a non trivial endeavor. Don't you remember the resistance to using forward error correction on AO-40 telemetry a couple of decades ago? And that resistance came from motivated and technically advanced users! de KM1P Joe

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ARISS News Release No. 24-37
by David H Jordan 05 Jul '24

05 Jul '24

*ARISS News Release No.24-37* *Dave Jordan, AA4KN * *ARISS PR* *aa4kn(a)amsat.org <aa4kn(a)amsat.org>* *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *ARISS Contact is Scheduled with Participants at * *Youth On the Air 2024, Mount Saint Vincent University, Nova Scotia, Canada* July 5, 2024—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and youths at the Youth On the Air 2024 camp located in Mount Saint Vincent University, NS, Canada. ARISS conducts 60-100 of these special amateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. Youth on the Air (YOTA) Summer Camp is a week-long event for young amateur radio operators ages 15 to 25 from North, Central, and South America, as well as other parts of the world. This year’s YOTA, (July 7-12, 2024) is their fourth year of operation, providing young amateur radio operators a camping experience in Halifax. While at camp, these young hams are also gaining experience operating on high frequency ham radio bands from portable and permanent stations, learning how to log their contacts, exploring software defined radio, launching pico balloons, exploring Morse Code, learning electronics from kits, learning antenna theory and building antennas, participating in ham radio foxhunts, and communicating through amateur radio satellites. YOTA is working in tandem with Mount Saint Vincent University and the Halifax Amateur Radio Club and have provided peer led workshops on ham satellite communication prior to this ARISS contact. This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions of astronaut Jeanette Epps, amateur radio call sign KF5QNU. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the telebridge station. The ARISS amateur radio ground station (telebridge station) for this contact is in Paardekraal, South Africa. The amateur radio volunteer team at the ground station will use the callsign ZS6JON, to establish and maintain the ISS connection. The ARISS radio contact is scheduled for July 9, 2024 at 12:06:38 pm/am ADT (Nova Scotia, CAN) (15:06:38 UTC, 11:06 am EDT, 10:06 am CDT, 9:06 am MDT, 8:06 am PDT). *_______________________________* As time allows, students will ask these questions: 1. Can you describe the view of Earth from your perspective? 2. What new technologies are being tested on the ISS that could be crucial for future space missions or have applications on Earth 3. How different is it to operate a radio in space then on earth? 4. What college degrees do you recommend for becoming an astronaut? 5. Are solar events like the northern lights visible and how do you study them from up there? 6. Will you keep doing amateur radio activity after your mission? 7. What's your favorite tool onboard the ISS? 8. How does space affect propagation? 9. How much does your space suit weigh? 10. How has your mindset and view of the world changed since going to space? 11. How often do you do amateur radio on the ISS? 12. If you were to take one thing special to you to the ISS, what would it be? 13. Have you talked to many countries from the ISS using amateur radio? 14. What are you doing on the ISS to prepare for putting people on the moon? 15. What studies have been done of the Earth’s surface from up there? 16. Do you think ham radio in space has a chance to expand to the moon? 17. If you could add a new module to the ISS, what would it contain? 18. Do you feel that being a ham operator has helped you while being on the ISS? 19. What experiment have you carried out aboard the ISS that you’ve liked the most? 20. What do you do when you get a runny nose in space? 21. What is the best part of being on the ISS? *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 ISS. In the United States, sponsors are the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN) and the ISS National Lab—Space Station Explorers. The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities take part in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org. Media Contact: Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR Find us on social media at: X: ARISS_Intl Facebook: facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram: ariss_intl Mastodon: ariss_intl(a)mastodon.hams.social Check out ARISS on Youtube.com.

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Re: Ariane 6 maiden flight with GENESIS-A module
by David G0MRF 05 Jul '24

05 Jul '24

Not sure I understand why there are signals in the 2m band being transmitted from space below 145.800 Isn't it the case that an FT8 signal will not decode easily with doppler ft4 would be better? Also it will sweep across the 2m ft8 terrestrial frequency causing qrm. Is this another ESA Education Office project? David g0mrf Sent from AOL on Android On Fri, 5 Jul 2024 at 14:40, Félix Páez via AMSAT-BB<amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Dear all, The maiden flight of the new European launcher, Ariane 6, is scheduled for July 9, 2024, with a launch window of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time from the European spaceport in French Guiana (July 9 20:00h to July 10 00:00h CEST). Among many other payloads, it carries our (inside YPSAT) GENESIS-A module, attached to the second stage of the launcher. The module will transmit FT8 and live SSTV images in Robot 36 format. FT8 transmissions are made every 16 seconds, while SSTV's are every 5 minutes. The working frequencies are as follows: Downlink 144.175 MHz FT8 Mode: - Callsign AO4ARI HO60 if the antenna has been deployed - Callsign AO4ARI HO61 if the antenna has not been deployed Downlink 144.550 MHz SSTV Robot 36 mode with live image and Hades text A carrier with a frequency of 144.550 MHz (same frequency as SSTV) is left between FT8 tones. This information is compiled in PDF in the following document on our web: https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/13458580/AMSAT+EA+-+GENESIS-A+transmi… The only thing ESA has given us is the trajectory over the ground while flying over Europe, but we don't have TLEs or anything that we can semi-automate. It is available on our website: https://www.amsat-ea.org/s/cc_images/cache_19006006.jpg?t=1720182961 It will be very difficult to receive it but we thank you all if you try and if you spread this information to have all possible operators tuned into FT-8 that day. The module will fall into the sea with the second stage after a few hours. More information about the flight including timings here:https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Transportation/Ariane/Arian… 73, Félix EA4GQS (AMSAT EA) ----------------------------------------------------------- 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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Ariane 6 maiden flight with GENESIS-A module
by Félix Páez 05 Jul '24

05 Jul '24

Dear all, The maiden flight of the new European launcher, Ariane 6, is scheduled for July 9, 2024, with a launch window of 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time from the European spaceport in French Guiana (July 9 20:00h to July 10 00:00h CEST). Among many other payloads, it carries our (inside YPSAT) GENESIS-A module, attached to the second stage of the launcher. The module will transmit FT8 and live SSTV images in Robot 36 format. FT8 transmissions are made every 16 seconds, while SSTV's are every 5 minutes. The working frequencies are as follows: Downlink 144.175 MHz FT8 Mode: - Callsign AO4ARI HO60 if the antenna has been deployed - Callsign AO4ARI HO61 if the antenna has not been deployed Downlink 144.550 MHz SSTV Robot 36 mode with live image and Hades text A carrier with a frequency of 144.550 MHz (same frequency as SSTV) is left between FT8 tones. This information is compiled in PDF in the following document on our web: https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/13458580/AMSAT+EA+-+GENESIS-A+transmi… The only thing ESA has given us is the trajectory over the ground while flying over Europe, but we don't have TLEs or anything that we can semi-automate. It is available on our website: https://www.amsat-ea.org/s/cc_images/cache_19006006.jpg?t=1720182961 It will be very difficult to receive it but we thank you all if you try and if you spread this information to have all possible operators tuned into FT-8 that day. The module will fall into the sea with the second stage after a few hours. More information about the flight including timings here: https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Transportation/Ariane/Ariane_6_l… 73, Félix EA4GQS (AMSAT EA)

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TEVEL-5
by david.greenberg 05 Jul '24

05 Jul '24

Hello All,TEVEL-5 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today 05.07.24 08:11U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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NASA ELaNa 43 TLEs including MESAT1
by Joseph Fitzgerald (KM1P) 05 Jul '24

05 Jul '24

TLEs are available for eight objects associated with NASA's ELaNa 43 mission launched just shy of 24 hours ago. They are listed as OBJECT A-H, with the exception of object G which is likely MESAT1. As is the case with most cubesat launches, it will take a while to figure out which object is which<https://www.amsat.org/why-is-there-so-much-tle-confusion-when-new-cubesats-…>. These element sets are available at https://www.amsat.org/tle/current/dailytle.txt and associated file, including the deprecated legacy ones with "nasa" in the filename Joe Fitzgerald (KM1P) AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager/IT Team

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Re: ??
by Alfredos (fredy) Damkalis 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

From the latest receptions, it looks like that for now, until we have something more accurate, object with NORAD ID 60209 fits better MESAT-1 signals. The TLE from space-track.org for this object is: OBJECT G 1 60209U 24126G 24186.55793875 -.00000068 00000-0 00000+0 0 9996 2 60209 97.3192 39.4360 0024944 264.5227 183.7607 15.19026686 57 73, fredy On 7/4/24 22:06, Alfredos (fredy) Damkalis via AMSAT-BB wrote: > There are now published TLE sets for this launch, still early to say who > is who and without any reception but all of them could work for tracking > any of them for now. > > You can find the TLE sets in in space-track.org or celestrak.org or in: > > https://community.libre.space/t/firefly-alpha-noise-of-summer-launch-elana-… > > 73, > fredy > > On 7/4/24 21:40, Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB wrote: >> Does anyone have keps for it? Satnogs had a set that was incomplete, >> so SatPC32 won’t accept it. >> >> Charlie KB8CR >> >>> On Jul 4, 2024, at 12:31 PM, egon via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Nothing heard from MESAT at 16:17 UTC this morning. >>> >>> -- >>> VE6EGN EGON >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. >>> Opinions expressed >>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views >>> of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at >>> https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >>> >>> View archives of this mailing list at >>> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >>> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >>> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >>> https://mailman.amsat.org >> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. >> Opinions expressed >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views >> of AMSAT-NA. >> Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at >> https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at >> https://mailman.amsat.org > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. > Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org

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TEVEL-2
by david.greenberg 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

Hello All,TEVEL-2 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today 04.07.24 19:46U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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Re: ??
by Pedro Converso 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

Hi, try these keps: MESAT-1 1 99219U 24078D 24186.17291666 .00000000 00000-0 50000-4 0 01 2 99219 97.4000 39.2969 0001454 0.0000 144.8600 15.21937999 02 Although MESAT still not active, hope active soon. 73, lu7abf, Pedro El jue, 4 jul 2024 a la(s) 3:39 p.m., Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB ( amsat-bb(a)amsat.org) escribió: > Does anyone have keps for it? Satnogs had a set that was incomplete, so > SatPC32 won’t accept it. > > Charlie KB8CR > > > On Jul 4, 2024, at 12:31 PM, egon via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > wrote: > > > > Nothing heard from MESAT at 16:17 UTC this morning. > > > > -- > > VE6EGN EGON > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. > Opinions expressed > > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > > > View archives of this mailing list at > > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: ??
by Alfredos (fredy) Damkalis 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

There are now published TLE sets for this launch, still early to say who is who and without any reception but all of them could work for tracking any of them for now. You can find the TLE sets in in space-track.org or celestrak.org or in: https://community.libre.space/t/firefly-alpha-noise-of-summer-launch-elana-… 73, fredy On 7/4/24 21:40, Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB wrote: > Does anyone have keps for it? Satnogs had a set that was incomplete, so SatPC32 won’t accept it. > > Charlie KB8CR > >> On Jul 4, 2024, at 12:31 PM, egon via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> Nothing heard from MESAT at 16:17 UTC this morning. >> >> -- >> VE6EGN EGON >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: ??
by Mark Johns, K0JM 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

Update your AMSAT keps file in SatPC32 (nasabare or nasa.all). The preliminary MESAT1 TLEs are now included. -- Mark D. Johns, KØJM AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor Brooklyn Park, MN USA EN35hd ----------------------------------------------- "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." ---Mark Twain On Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 1:40 PM Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Does anyone have keps for it? Satnogs had a set that was incomplete, so > SatPC32 won’t accept it. > > Charlie KB8CR > > > On Jul 4, 2024, at 12:31 PM, egon via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > wrote: > > > > Nothing heard from MESAT at 16:17 UTC this morning. > > > > -- > > VE6EGN EGON > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. > Opinions expressed > > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > > > View archives of this mailing list at > > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: ??
by Clint Bradford 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

MESAT-1 preliminary TLEs, courtesy of @pe0sat <https://twitter.com/pe0sat> MESAT-1 1 99219U 24186.17291666 .00000000 00000-0 50000-4 0 01 2 99219 97.4000 39.2969 0001454 0.0000 144.8600 15.21937999 02 > On Jul 4, 2024, at 11:39 AM, Charles Rubenstein via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Does anyone have keps for it? Satnogs had a set that was incomplete, so SatPC32 won’t accept it. > > Charlie KB8CR > >> On Jul 4, 2024, at 12:31 PM, egon via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >> Nothing heard from MESAT at 16:17 UTC this morning. >> >> -- >> VE6EGN EGON >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ >> >> View archives of this mailing list at >> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org >> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: ??
by Charles Rubenstein 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

Does anyone have keps for it? Satnogs had a set that was incomplete, so SatPC32 won’t accept it. Charlie KB8CR > On Jul 4, 2024, at 12:31 PM, egon via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Nothing heard from MESAT at 16:17 UTC this morning. > > -- > VE6EGN EGON > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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??
by egon 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

Nothing heard from MESAT at 16:17 UTC this morning. -- VE6EGN EGON

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MESAT-1 Tracking
by Amsat Argentina 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

MESAT-1 On your local time + Freq + Doppler on: http://amsat.org.ar/pass?satx=mesat-1 Congrats & Tks for new satellite ! 73, LU7AA, AMSAT Argentina

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Re: New satellites just deployed
by Mark Johns, K0JM 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

CatSat website is https://catsat.arizona.edu The IARU Frequency Coordination application lists cwalker(a)as.arizona.edu as the primary contact. -- Mark D. Johns, KØJM AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor Brooklyn Park, MN USA EN35hd ----------------------------------------------- "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." ---Mark Twain On Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 6:22 AM Mike Seguin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Anyone have a contact for CatSat? I'm very interested in the 10 GHz > downlink and would like to follow its progress. > > Mike, N1JEZ > > On 7/4/2024 1:09 AM, Joseph Fitzgerald (KM1P) via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > NASA's ELaNa-43 mission's launch provider Firefly Aerospace has just > > announced that it has successfully deployed eight satellites. They will > > pass overhead around 9AM and 9PM local time daily. It might be a day > > or two before we have accurate Two Line Elements available for your > > tracking programs, monitor here as we will pass along information as we > > get it. > > > > CatSat UHF downlink using 9k6 or 38k4 GMSK but will also relay WSPR and > > FT8 signals from HF. Downlinks on 437.185 MHz and 10470.00 MHz > > > > -- > 73, > Mike, N1JEZ > "A closed mouth gathers no feet" > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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MESAT-1 TLEs
by Joseph Fitzgerald (KM1P) 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

The following are TLEs for MESAT1 as provided by Satnogs. They are using a provisional object number 99219, USSF 18th Space Defense Squadron has not assigned an object number to anything from this launch just yet. MESAT-1 1 99219U 24186.17291666 .00000000 00000-0 50000-4 0 01 2 99219 97.4000 39.2969 0001454 0.0000 144.8600 15.21937999 02 Joe Fitzgerald (KM1P) AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager/IT Team

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New satellites just deployed
by Mike Seguin 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

Anyone have a contact for CatSat? I'm very interested in the 10 GHz downlink and would like to follow its progress. Mike, N1JEZ On 7/4/2024 1:09 AM, Joseph Fitzgerald (KM1P) via AMSAT-BB wrote: > NASA's ELaNa-43 mission's launch provider Firefly Aerospace has just > announced that it has successfully deployed eight satellites. They will > pass overhead around 9AM and 9PM local time daily. It might be a day > or two before we have accurate Two Line Elements available for your > tracking programs, monitor here as we will pass along information as we > get it. > > CatSat UHF downlink using 9k6 or 38k4 GMSK but will also relay WSPR and > FT8 signals from HF. Downlinks on 437.185 MHz and 10470.00 MHz > -- 73, Mike, N1JEZ "A closed mouth gathers no feet"

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New satellites just deployed
by Joseph Fitzgerald (KM1P) 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

NASA's ELaNa-43 mission's launch provider Firefly Aerospace has just announced that it has successfully deployed eight satellites. They will pass overhead around 9AM and 9PM local time daily. It might be a day or two before we have accurate Two Line Elements available for your tracking programs, monitor here as we will pass along information as we get it. We expect to hear the following spacecraft operating in the Amateur Satellite Service: MESAT-1 30 kHz wide V/U Transponder plus a 1k2 BPSK telemetry downlink. Telemetry downlink 435.800 MHz with transponder downlink 435.810-435.840 MHz, and transponder uplink 145.910-145.940 MHz Use AMSAT's FoxTelem software to collect telemetry. Serenity 4k8 FM with AX25 downlink on 437.100 MHz CatSat UHF downlink using 9k6 or 38k4 GMSK but will also relay WSPR and FT8 signals from HF. Downlinks on 437.185 MHz and 10470.00 MHz KubeSat 1 UHF downlink using 9k6 GMSK. A downlink on 437.085 MHz SOC-i UHF downlink using 4k8 GMSK. downlink 437.125 MHz Joe Fitzgerald (KM1P) AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-07-04 02:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 04 Jul '24

04 Jul '24

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-07-04 02:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Youth On the Air 2024, Mount Saint Vincent University, NS, Canada, Telebridge via ZS6JON 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 Jeanette Epps KF5QNU (***) The ARISS mentor is VE3TBD Contact is go for: Tue 2024-07-09 15:06:38 UTC 65 deg Houjoudu Elementary School, Imizu, Japan, direct via JA9YQJ 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 Mike Barratt KD5MIJ The ARISS mentor is 7M3TJZ Contact is go for: Thu 2024-07-11 10:48:03 UTC 83 deg The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2024-07-04 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 2024-07-02 18:30 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 07:30 – 19:30 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking up and about an hour before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free most of the weekend, as well. SSTV events are not that often. So please check out https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS announcements. And don’t forget that the packet system is sometimes active. Check the status at https://www.ariss.org/ or http://www.issfanclub.eu to see if the packet system is active or not. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The next proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens July 8, 2024 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. This proposal window is due to ARISS by September 6, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (Sept. 7, 2024, 06:59 UTC). (***) Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. An ARISS Introductory Webinar session will be held on July 22, 2024, at 7 PM ET (23:00 UTC). The Zoom link to sign up is: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErf-ihrDktG9OphYxAjfz7nbONV0YcwY… (***) Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system is back on board but awaiting re-installation. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 239 Francesco IKØWGF with 154 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 150 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 119 Steve VE3TBD with 106 **************************************************************************** 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 1733. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1638. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Exp. 71 on orbit Tracy E. Caldwell Dyson SpaceX Crew-8 on orbit Matthew Dominick KCØTOR Mike Barratt KD5MIJ Jeanette Epps KF5QNU Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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ARISS News Release No. 24-36
by David H Jordan 03 Jul '24

03 Jul '24

*ARISS News Release No. 24-36* *Dave Jordan, AA4KN * *ARISS PR* *aa4kn(a)amsat.org <aa4kn(a)amsat.org>* *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *3 US Schools Moved Forward in ARISS Selection Process* July 3, 2024: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is pleased to announce the US schools/host organizations newly selected for 2025 ARISS contacts. A total of 3 of the submitted proposals during the recent proposal window have been accepted to move forward in the processes of planning to host a scheduled amateur radio contact with crew on the ISS. The primary goal of the ARISS program is to engage young people in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) activities and raise their awareness of space communications, radio communications, space exploration, and related areas of study and career possibilities. The ARISS program anticipates that NASA will be able to provide scheduling opportunities for the 3 US host organizations during the January - June 2025 time period. They are now at work starting to implement their 4–6-month education plan which was outlined in their proposal. These STEAM based educational activities help prepare students for their contact as well as create an on-going exploration and interest in aerospace and amateur radio topics. They are also completing an acceptable equipment plan that demonstrates their ability to execute the ham radio contact. Once their equipment plan is approved by ARISS, the final selected schools/organizations will be scheduled as their availability and flexibility match up with the scheduling opportunities offered by NASA. The schools and host organizations are: Lakeside Junior High School Springdale, AR Oakwood School Morgan Hill, CA Pine View School Osprey, FL 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 American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN) and the ISS National Lab—Space Station Explorers. The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities take part in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org. Media Contact: Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR Find us on social media at: Twitter: ARISS_Intl Facebook: facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram: ariss_intl Mastodon: ariss_intl(a)mastodon.hams.social Check out ARISS on Youtube.com.

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ARISS News Release No. 24-35
by David H Jordan 02 Jul '24

02 Jul '24

*ARISS News Release No. 24-35 * *Dave Jordan, AA4KN * *ARISS PR* *aa4kn(a)amsat.org <aa4kn(a)amsat.org>* *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *Message to US Educators * *Amateur Radio on the International Space Station * *Contact Opportunity * *Call for Proposals * *New Proposal Window is July 8th, 2024 – September 6th, 2024* July 2, 2024 --- The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Program is seeking formal and informal education institutions and organizations, individually or working together, to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS. ARISS anticipates that the contact would be held between *January 1, 2025* and *June 30, 2025*. Crew scheduling and ISS orbits will determine the exact contact dates. To maximize these radio contact opportunities, ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed education plan. *The deadline to submit a proposal is September 6th, 2024. * Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. An ARISS Introductory Webinar session will be held on July 22nd at 7 PM ET. *The Zoom link to sign up is:* https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErf-ihrDktG9OphYxAjfz7nbONV0YcwY… The Opportunity Crew members aboard the International Space Station will participate in scheduled Amateur Radio contacts. These radio contacts are approximately 10 minutes in length and allow students to interact with the astronauts through a question-and-answer session. An ARISS contact is a voice-only communication opportunity via Amateur Radio between astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the space station and classrooms and communities. ARISS contacts afford education audiences the opportunity to learn firsthand from astronauts what it is like to live and work in space and to learn about space research conducted on the ISS. Students also will have an opportunity to learn about satellite communication, wireless technology, and radio science. Because of the nature of human spaceflight and the complexity of scheduling activities aboard the ISS, organizations must demonstrate flexibility to accommodate changes in dates and times of the radio contact. Amateur Radio organizations around the world with the support of NASA and space agencies in Russia, Canada, Japan and Europe present educational organizations with this opportunity. The ham radio organizations’ volunteer efforts provide the equipment and operational support to enable communication between crew on the ISS and students around the world using Amateur Radio. Please direct any questions to education(a)ariss-usa.org <ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com> . *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 American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN) and the ISS National Lab—Space Station Explorers. The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities take part in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org. Media Contact: Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR Find us on social media at: Twitter: ARISS_Intl Facebook: facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram: ariss_intl Mastodon: ariss_intl(a)mastodon.hams.social Check out ARISS on Youtube.com.

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-07-02 18:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 02 Jul '24

02 Jul '24

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-07-02 18:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: St. Luke’s College, Buenos Aires, Argentina, direct via LU4AA 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 Matthew Dominick KCØTOR The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact was successful: Tue 2024-07-02 15:30:42 UTC 52 deg (***) Congratulations to the St. Luke’s College students, Matthew, ground station LU4AA, and mentor VE6JB! (***) Watch for Livestreaming via their Instagram accounts: The school: @stlukes.college Radio Club Argentino: @rca_sociedad_nacional Youth On the Air 2024, Mount Saint Vincent University, NS, Canada, Telebridge via ZS6JON 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 Matthew Dominick KCØTOR The ARISS mentor is VE3TBD Contact is go for: Tue 2024-07-09 15:06:38 UTC 65 deg Houjoudu Elementary School, Imizu, Japan, direct via JA9YQJ 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 Mike Barratt KD5MIJ The ARISS mentor is 7M3TJZ Contact is go for: Thu 2024-07-11 10:48:03 UTC 83 deg The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2024-07-02 18:30 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 2024-07-02 18:30 UTC. (***) https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 07:30 – 19:30 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking up and about an hour before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free most of the weekend, as well. SSTV events are not that often. So please check out https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS announcements. And don’t forget that the packet system is sometimes active. Check the status at https://www.ariss.org/ or http://www.issfanclub.eu to see if the packet system is active or not. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The next proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens April 8, 2024 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. This proposal window is due to ARISS by May 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system is back on board but awaiting re-installation. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 239 Francesco IKØWGF with 154 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 150 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 119 Steve VE3TBD with 106 **************************************************************************** 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 1733. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1638. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Exp. 71 on orbit Tracy E. Caldwell Dyson SpaceX Crew-8 on orbit Matthew Dominick KCØTOR Mike Barratt KD5MIJ Jeanette Epps KF5QNU Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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LUSAT-OSCAR 19 is alive
by Nico Janssen 02 Jul '24

02 Jul '24

Reports on the death of LUSAT-OSCAR 19 (20442, 1990-005G) are exaggerated. The satellite is still transmitting its usual unmodulated carrier on 437.125 MHz. But the signal is much weaker than it used to be over the past decade. Beacon transmitter PA broken? 73, Nico PA0DLO

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TEVEL-7
by david.greenberg 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

Hello All,TEVEL-7 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today 01.07.24 19:20U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-07-01 17:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-07-01 17:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences, Casablanca, Morocco, telebridge via VK6MJ 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 Jeanette Epps KF5QNU The ARISS mentor is IN3GHZ Contact was successful: Mon 2024-07-01 12:02:01 UTC 60 deg (***) Congratulations to the Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences students, Jeanette, mentor IN3GHZ, telebridge VK6MJ! (***) St. Luke’s College, Buenos Aires, Argentina, direct via LU4AA 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 Matthew Dominick KCØTOR The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Tue 2024-07-02 15:30:42 UTC 52 deg Watch for Livestreaming via their Instagram accounts: The school: @stlukes.college Radio Club Argentino: @rca_sociedad_nacional Youth On the Air 2024, Mount Saint Vincent University, NS, Canada, Telebridge via ZS6JON 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 Matthew Dominick KCØTOR (***) The ARISS mentor is VE3TBD Contact is go for: Tue 2024-07-09 15:06:38 UTC 65 deg (***) Houjoudu Elementary School, Imizu, Japan, direct via JA9YQJ (***) 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 Mike Barratt KD5MIJ (***) The ARISS mentor is 7M3TJZ Contact is go for: Thu 2024-07-11 10:48:03 UTC 83 deg (***) The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2024-07-01 17:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2024-07-01 17:30 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 07:30 – 19:30 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking up and about an hour before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free most of the weekend, as well. SSTV events are not that often. So please check out https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS announcements. And don’t forget that the packet system is sometimes active. Check the status at https://www.ariss.org/ or http://www.issfanclub.eu to see if the packet system is active or not. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The next proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens April 8, 2024 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. This proposal window is due to ARISS by May 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system is back on board but awaiting re-installation. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 239 Francesco IKØWGF with 154 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 150 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 119 (***) Steve VE3TBD with 106 **************************************************************************** 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 1732. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1637. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Exp. 71 on orbit Tracy E. Caldwell Dyson SpaceX Crew-8 on orbit Matthew Dominick KCØTOR Mike Barratt KD5MIJ Jeanette Epps KF5QNU Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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VUCC & DXCC Satellite Standing June-July 2024
by Jon Goering 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

The VUCC awards have still not been updated since May 13, 2024 73 Jon N7AZ

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ARISS News Release No. 24-34
by David H Jordan 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

*ARISS News Release No.24-34* *Dave Jordan, AA4KN * *ARISS PR* *aa4kn(a)amsat.org <aa4kn(a)amsat.org>* *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *ARISS Contact is Scheduled with Students at * *St. Luke’s College, Buenos Aires, Argentina* June 30, 2024—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and students at the St. Luke’s College located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. ARISS conducts 60-100 of these special amateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. St. Luke’s College is a secular school founded in 1980 for children in kindergarten, primary school and secondary school. The school provides students the opportunity to develop their artistic qualities with access to the school drama club, a choir group and a band ensemble. Prior to this ARISS contact the school’s Space Club has been focused on the International Space Station with student presentations to be given just prior to the contact. Members of the Radio Club Argentina (LURAA) are supporting students during this contact. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions of astronaut Matthew Dominick, amateur radio call sign KC0TOR. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the relay ground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contact is in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Amateur radio operators using call sign LU4AA, will operate the ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. The ARISS radio contact is scheduled for July 2, 2024 at 12:30:42 pm ART (Buenos Aires) (15:30:42 UTC, 11:30 am EDT, 10:30 am CDT, 9:30 am MDT, 8:30 am PDT). The public is invited to watch the live stream via St. Luke’s College Instagram accounts The school: @stlukes.college Radio Club Argentino: @rca_sociedad_nacional *_______________________________* As time allows, students will ask these questions: 1. What kind of process did you go through to be selected as an astronaut? 2. Could you tell us what kind of scientific research you are doing aboard the Space Station? 3. What is your favorite food to eat aboard the Space Station? 4. Did you take any special personal item with you into space? 5. Are you planning to take something back from space as a souvenir? 6. Can you tell us your favorite moment of your career as an astronaut? 7. How do EVA’s today compare to those of the Gemini or even Shuttle programs? 8. Have you ever experienced a scary moment while being on the Space Station? 9. Are you able to see the moon, the sun, other planets and stars from the ISS? 10. What is the most challenging part of being an astronaut? And what is the most rewarding aspect of it? 11. Does it ever get lonely in outer space? Are you able to communicate with your family and friends? 12. Do you think you have changed as a person since you visited space? 13. Do you think we are alone in the universe? Have you ever seen something that makes you think there might be life outside of Earth? 14. Do you think the people of the world will ever be able to travel to space every day in the same way that we use planes? 15. Do you think humans will ever go to planet Mars? 16. Do you have any advice for children living in Argentina that wish to become astronauts? *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 ISS. In the United States, sponsors are the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN) and the ISS National Lab—Space Station Explorers. The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities take part in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org. Media Contact: Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR Find us on social media at: X: ARISS_Intl Facebook: facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram: ariss_intl Mastodon: ariss_intl(a)mastodon.hams.social Check out ARISS on Youtube.com.

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ANS-182 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Mitch Ahrenstorff (AD0HJ) 30 Jun '24

30 Jun '24

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-182 In this edition: * Firefly Aerospace's Alpha "Noise of Summer" Mission Rescheduled * Curium One Satellite Set to Test SatNOGS-COMMS Transceiver * SpaceX Falcon Heavy Successfully Launches GOES-U Satellite * GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers July 2024 Rankings * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for June 28, 2024 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * AMSAT Ambassador Activities * Satellite Shorts From All Over The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on https://www.amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org/> publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org/> You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ ANS-182 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins To: All RADIO AMATEURS From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653 Washington, DC 20002 DATE 2024 Jun 30 ________________________________ Firefly Aerospace's Alpha "Noise of Summer" Mission Rescheduled Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket, originally scheduled for launch on June 27th, has been rescheduled to 9:03 pm PDT on July 1st for its #FLTA005 mission titled "Noise of Summer." This launch will occur from Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying NASA payloads and involving a dedicated launch team. For updates closer to the launch window, visit Firefly Aerospace's official website at https://fireflyspace.com/news/. A highlight of this launch is the ELaNa 43 mission, featuring the deployment of multiple CubeSats, including the University of Maine's MESAT1. This satellite, equipped with a Linear Transponder Module (LTM) from AMSAT, will help conduct experiments designed by Maine schools, contributing to educational and research objectives supported by NASA. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MESAT1-Maines-Fi…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/LZJ5C68jqXT4r7W3U5ZVb6?domain=amsat.…> MESAT1 being loaded into the satellite dispenser on the Firefly Aerospace rocket. [Credit: University of Maine] The "Noise of Summer" mission will deploy a total of eight CubeSats using Firefly Aerospace's Alpha rocket. Alongside MESAT1, these CubeSats include CatSat from the University of Arizona, KUbeSat-1 from the University of Kansas, R5-S4 and R5-S2-2.0 from NASA's Johnson Space Center, Serenity from Teachers in Space, SOC-i from the University of Washington, and TechEdSat-11 (TES-11) from NASA's Ames Research Center. The livestreamed launch, in collaboration with NASASpaceflight, will provide viewers with insights into the intricate operations involved. MESAT1, beyond its primary mission objectives, will study local temperatures and phytoplankton concentrations using onboard sensors and imaging equipment. It also features a linear transponder for amateur radio use, with telemetry accessible through AMSAT's FoxTelem program, allowing enthusiasts to decode and analyze satellite data. Users can download the latest version of FoxTelem from the AMSAT website (https://www.amsat.org/foxtelem-software-for-windows-mac-linux/) to decode and forward telemetry results to AMSAT's central server for further analysis by engineers and students. Educational experiments aboard MESAT1, such as ALBEDO, IMAGER, and HAB, developed by Maine schools, aim to study light reflection, coastal water turbidity, and early detection of harmful algal blooms, respectively. These projects highlight the collaborative effort between educational institutions and space agencies to promote scientific learning and environmental awareness. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MESAT1_Fox_Telem…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/HTfhC82lv1Ty6WkJSwOOwB?domain=amsat.…> FoxTelem Version 1.12z3 has been updated for receiving MESAT1 satellite telemetry. [Credit: AMSAT] Managed under NASA's CubeSat Launch Initiative and supported by the Maine Space Grant Consortium, MESAT1 represents a significant milestone as Maine's first small satellite. It will enter a Sun-synchronous orbit, facilitating long-term data collection for climate and environmental studies. AMSAT's involvement in the mission underscores its role in advancing amateur radio satellite technology and promoting international cooperation in space science. Through initiatives like FoxTelem, AMSAT enables public engagement with satellite telemetry, thereby enhancing participation in space exploration and scientific discovery. [ANS thanks Firefly Aerospace, University of Maine, and AMSAT for the above information] ________________________________ Curium One Satellite Set to Test SatNOGS-COMMS Transceiver The upcoming launch of the Ariane 6 rocket will carry the Curium One satellite, a 12-unit CubeSat developed collaboratively by Planetary Transportation Systems and the Libre Space Foundation. A primary focus of this mission is the in-orbit testing of the SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver, an open-source radio designed to enhance satellite communication capabilities. This mission aims to validate the performance of the SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver, a dual-band, software-configurable radio transceiver specifically created for Telemetry and Telecommand (TMTC). The SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver is notable for its dual-band operation in the UHF and SHF bands. It can accommodate a turnstile antenna, which facilitates both transmitting and receiving radio signals. The transceiver's software-configurable nature allows for in-flight adjustments to carrier and intermediate frequencies, bitrate, modulation options, and channel-filter bandwidth, making it highly versatile for various experimental and educational setups. This flexibility is expected to be a significant asset in the mission's success. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SatNOGS-COMMS-Tr…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/RKhbC9rmw1IwkAOZt0w5aa?domain=amsat.…> The SatNOGS-COMMS board will be verified onboard Curium One CubeSat [Credit: Libre Space] Curium One's mission represents the first in-orbit demonstration of the SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver. This testing is crucial for verifying the transceiver's performance in space and will provide valuable data for future missions. The success of this test will also validate the design and functionality of the SatNOGS-COMMS board, which is fully compatible with the extensive SatNOGS Network comprising over 200 ground stations worldwide. IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination is still pending for Curium One after a Libre Space Foundation application was submitted on June 23rd. One of the standout features of the SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver is its open-source nature. By making the hardware and software publicly available, the Libre Space Foundation aims to foster a collaborative environment where amateur radio operators, students, and space enthusiasts can contribute to and benefit from the technology. This approach not only democratizes access to advanced space communication technology but also accelerates innovation and learning within the community. This mission could set a precedent for future open-source space technologies. The GitLab repository for the SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver can be found at https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs-comms.<https://gitlab.com/librespacefoundation/satnogs-comms> [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Curium-Satellite…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/wKuqCgJPjZszAKBgiyHqXI?domain=amsat.…> Curium One CubeSat will fly on the first Ariane 6 rocket launch. [Credit: Planetary Transportation Systems The verification of SatNOGS-COMMS onboard Curium One will supply critical information for the Libre Space Foundation's upcoming PHASMA mission and other future projects. For Planetary Transportation Systems, this mission marks the first in-orbit validation of their satellite design, which is a significant milestone for the company's future endeavors in space technology development. This mission represents a crucial step in their strategic roadmap. Curium One's mission highlights the potential of open-source satellite technology. By promoting amateur radio and providing educational opportunities in space technology, this mission aims to make space more accessible and affordable for everyone. The data and insights from testing the SatNOGS-COMMS transceiver will support more inclusive and innovative uses of space, setting a new standard for collaborative space missions. This mission shows the impact of collaboration and open-source innovation in advancing space exploration and technology. [ANS thanks the European Space Agency Libre Space Foundation for the above information] ________________________________ The 2024 AMSAT President's Club coins are here now! Help Support GOLF and Fox Plus [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Coin-Both_5…] Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ ________________________________ SpaceX Falcon Heavy Successfully Launches GOES-U Satellite On June 25, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A at 5:26 p.m. Eastern, carrying the GOES-U weather satellite, the final spacecraft in a series of geostationary weather satellites. This launch featured several notable firsts, overcoming previous weather forecasts that had predicted only a 30% chance of favorable conditions. The GOES-U satellite, successfully deployed from the Falcon Heavy's second stage four and a half hours after liftoff, after the stage completed a sequence of three burns to place the satellite into a geostationary transfer orbit. Built by Lockheed Martin for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), GOES-U will be renamed GOES-19 upon reaching geostationary orbit. After on-orbit commissioning, it will be positioned at 75 degrees east in geostationary orbit, taking over from GOES-16 as the operational GOES-East satellite. GOES-U carries a suite of earth and space science instruments similar to its predecessors but includes the new Compact Coronagraph (CCOR) instrument for solar observation. CCOR will monitor the solar corona for flares and coronal mass ejections, a crucial function for understanding space weather. This role was previously filled by the nearly 30-year-old Solar and Heliospheric Observatory spacecraft. [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GOES-U-SpaceX-Fa…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/SyPQCkRPn8hJOAwLsyAsIC?domain=amsat.…> GOES-U lifts off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A on June 25th, 2024. [Credit: SpaceX] The GOES-R series, which began with a launch in 2016, has significantly improved weather forecasting. Ken Graham, director of the National Weather Service, stated at a pre-launch briefing, "The GOES-R series of satellites, it's been a gamechanger for us." The satellites have enabled new and improved forecasts, warnings, and services that help save lives and protect property. Among the enhancements in the GOES-R series is a lightning mapper. Pam Sullivan, director of the GOES-R program at NOAA, highlighted its impact, saying it allows meteorologists to better understand storm severity and issue more accurate warnings. "The main thing I hear from forecasters is that they have more confidence in a forecast," she noted. NOAA is already planning the next generation of geostationary weather satellites, called GeoXO, set to begin launching in 2032. Contracts have been awarded to Lockheed Martin for satellite construction and BAE Systems for sounder and ocean color instruments. Steve Volz, assistant administrator of NOAA's Satellite and Information Service, described GOES-U as "the bridge that connects today's geostationary satellite technology with the technology of tomorrow." [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NOAA-GOES-U-Sate…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/WGUSClYPoxiY2mM9iDlGrJ?domain=amsat.…> NOAA's GOES-U satellite undergoing testing by Lockheed Martin in Littleton, Colorado. [Credit: Lockheed Martin] The launch was marked by the synchronized landings of the two Falcon Heavy side boosters at Landing Zones 1 and 2 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This mission was also the first time NOAA launched a GOES weather satellite on a SpaceX rocket. The three previous GOES-R satellites launched on Atlas 5 rockets from United Launch Alliance (ULA), but SpaceX was awarded the $152.5 million contract for the GOES-U launch in September 2021 after ULA withdrew due to a lack of available Atlas rockets. The Falcon Heavy's additional performance is a key advantage. Julianna Scheiman, director of NASA science missions at SpaceX, explained that the rocket's capability allows for a significant delta V reduction, meaning the spacecraft requires less energy to reach its final orbit. This efficiency translates into fuel savings and extended operational life for GOES-U, which has a design specification of 15 years. "With the added capability Falcon Heavy is giving us, we expect to be at 20-plus years of fuel life," said NOAA's Sullivan. The GOES-U launch marked the 10th overall for the Falcon Heavy and the second contracted by NASA, following the Psyche asteroid mission in October 2023. Another Falcon Heavy is set to launch NASA's Europa Clipper mission this October, continuing SpaceX's role in advancing space exploration and weather monitoring capabilities. [ANS thanks Jeff Foust, SpaceNews, for the above information] ________________________________ GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers July 2024 Rankings The July 2024 rankings for the Top 100 Rovers (Mixed LEO/MEO/GEO) in satellite operations, as determined by @GridMasterMap<https://x.com/GridMasterMap> on Twitter, has been released. The ranking is determined by the number of grids and DXCC entities activated, taking into account only those grids where a minimum number of QSOs logged on the gridmaster.fr<https://gridmaster.fr/> website have been validated by a third party. Grid numbers do not directly reflect the exact number of activations. Satellite operators are encouraged to upload their LoTW satellite contacts to https://gridmaster.fr<https://gridmaster.fr/> in order to provide more accurate data. Updated: 2024-06-28 1 ND9M 26 LU5ILA 51 EA4NF 76 FG8OJ 2 NJ7H 27 N5BO 52 AA5PK 77 DF2ET 3 JA9KRO 28 K8BL 53 JL3RNZ 78 HB9GWJ 4 N5UC 29 DL2GRC 54 SP5XSD 79 PT9BM 5 UT1FG 30 KE4AL 55 AD7DB 80 KI7UXT 6 OE3SEU 31 VE3HLS 56 F4DXV 81 KJ7NDY 7 DL6AP 32 KB5FHK 57 KE9AJ 82 YU0W 8 WI7P 33 KI7UNJ 58 KI7QEK 83 WA9JBQ 9 DP0POL 34 LA9XGA 59 PA3GAN 84 N4DCW 10 N6UA 35 F4BKV 60 XE1ET 85 KB2YSI 11 HA3FOK 36 JO2ASQ 61 N8RO 86 N0TEL 12 K5ZM 37 N7AGF 62 KM4LAO 87 VE3GOP 13 N9IP 38 XE3DX 63 VE1CWJ 88 JM1CAX 14 WY7AA 39 K7TAB 64 SM3NRY 89 CU2ZG 15 W5PFG 40 KE0PBR 65 N4UFO 90 K0FFY 16 AK8CW 41 KI0KB 66 VA3VGR 91 KG4AKV 17 AD0DX 42 KE0WPA 67 W1AW 92 N6UTC 18 F5VMJ 43 PR8KW 68 VA7LM 93 AF5CC 19 WD9EWK 44 VK5DG 69 PT2AP 94 VE6WK 20 AD0HJ 45 N6DNM 70 M1DDD 95 W8MTB 21 DJ8MS 46 EB1AO 71 DL4EA 96 VE7PTN 22 ON4AUC 47 AC0RA 72 LU4JVE 97 K6VHF 23 KX9X 48 JK2XXK 73 W8LR 98 DK9JC 24 ND0C 49 W7WGC 74 AA8CH 99 PT9ST 25 KG5CCI 50 N4AKV 75 VE1VOX 100 VO2AC [ANS thanks @GridMasterMap<https://x.com/GridMasterMap> for the above information] ________________________________ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase an M2 LEO-Pack from the AMSAT Store!<https://www.amsat.org/shop/> [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/cm/LEO-Pack1-300x298.png]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ltupCo2PrVTyr5woSr0poi?domain=amsat.…> When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ ________________________________ Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for June 28, 2024 Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin files are updated daily in the first hour of the UTC day. New bulletin files will be posted immediately after reliable elements become available for new amateur satellites. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/. This week there are no additions or deletions to the AMSAT TLE distribution. [ANS thanks AMSAT Orbital Elements page for the above information] ________________________________ ARISS NEWS Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide. + Recently Completed Contacts Complejo Educativo Nuestra Señora de Fátima N° 1139 and N° 8119, Pérez, Argentina, Telebridge via VK6MJ The ISS callsign was NA1SS The scheduled crewmember was Jeanette Epps KF5QNU The ARISS mentor was VE6JBJ Contact was successful Thu 2024-06-27 13:38:07 UTC + Upcoming Contacts Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences, Casablanca, Morocco, telebridge via VK6MJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled crewmember is Jeanette Epps KF5QNU The ARISS mentor is IN3GHZ Contact is go for: Mon 2024-07-01 12:02:01 UTC St. Luke's College, Buenos Aires, Argentina, direct via LU4AA The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled crewmember is Mike Barratt KD5MIJ The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Wed 2024-07-03 14:42:53 UTC Watch for Livestreaming via their Instagram accounts: The school: @stlukes.college / Radio Club Argentino: @rca_sociedad_nacional The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down). If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The packet system is also active (145.825 MHz up & down). As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for the above information] ________________________________ Upcoming Satellite Operations From Randy, ND0C: From 24 June thru 7 July, we will be on another family camping vacation, which means another satellite roving expedition! This time, thru WI to MI and back thru IL and IA. No super rare grids but several that may be needed by many. The grids and passes will depend on where/when we happen to be while on the road or camping. This will be all LEO sats: FM & SSB. As always, I will try for EU passes on RS-44 when possible. Looking forward to pushing past the 100 grids-roved milestone. From Mike, N8MR: I will be in EN57, with roves to EN67 from Friday, June 28 thru Saturday, July 6. Using an Icom 9700, Arrow and Alaskan antennas. Listening for Europe on linear eastern passes. I can rove to EN56, only if needed. Posting passes to hams.at<https://hams.at/> a day in advance. All QSOs to LoTW as N8MR. VP5/AA5UK will be QRV from FL31 from 23rd June through 5th July. This operation will be holiday style but will cover HF/LEO/MEO. Head over to his VP5/AA5UK QRZ page for all the info you can shake a stick at. A growing number of satellite rovers are currently engaged in sharing their grid square activations on https://hams.at<https://hams.at/>. By visiting the website, you gain easy access to comprehensive information about the operators responsible for activating specific grid squares. Additionally, you have the ability to assess the match score between yourself and a particular rover for a given pass, while also being able to identify the upcoming satellite passes that are accessible from your location. [ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above information] ________________________________ AMSAT Ambassador Activities AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. "Moon Day" at the Frontiers of Flight Museum - July 20th, 2024 Dallas Love Field Airport 8008 Herb Kelleher Way Dallas, TX 75235 https://flightmuseum.com/events/ AMSAT and Amateur Radio satellites will be presented to the general public as part of this annual space themed STEAM event. Volunteers to help at the table space and to do contact demos are welcome. Contact tschuessler [at] amsat.org<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/KdRZCL9Rk7HzRV3oiV6DzY?domain=amsat.…> for more information. Huntsville Hamfest - August 17th and 18th, 2024 Von Braun Center South Hall 700 Monroe Street SW Huntsville, AL 35801 https://hamfest.org/ AMSAT Booth and Forum / N8DEU and W4FCL Northeast HamXpostion - August 22nd thru 25th, 2024 Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road West Marlborough, MA 01752 https://hamxposition.org/ Greater Louisville Hamfest - September 7th, 2024 Paroquet Springs Conference Centre 395 Paroquet Springs Drive Shepherdsville, KY 40165 https://louisvillehamfest.wixsite.com/louisvillehamfest AMSAT Forum and Information Table / W4FCL North Star Radio Convention - October 5th, 2024 Hennepin Technical College (North Campus) 9000 Brooklyn Boulevard Brooklyn Park, MN 55445 https://conv2023.tcfmc.org/ AMSAT Forum and Information Table / KØJM and ADØHJ Central Kentucky Hamfest - October 5th, 2024 Highlands Baptist Church 2032 Parallel Road Lexington, KY 40502 https://www.facebook.com/w9khz/ AMSAT and Educational Satellites Forum and Information Table / AI4SR and W4FCL 2024 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting - October 25th thru 27th, 2024 Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront 3050 N Rocky Point Drive West Tampa, FL 33607 https://www.amsat.org/ [ANS thanks the AMSAT Events page for the above information] ________________________________ Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition? Get an AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store<https://www.zazzle.com/store/amsat_gear>! 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space [https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AMSAT-Car-Flag-e…]<https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/doNFCG6EOvcz1E8yiw1-h7?domain=zazzle…> Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear<https://www.zazzle.com/store/amsat_gear> ________________________________ Satellite Shorts From All Over + The Ariane 6 rocket recently completed its final 'wet dress rehearsal' at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, marking a crucial milestone before its maiden launch. This rehearsal involved loading 180 tons of supercooled propellant into the rocket, cooling its components to cryogenic temperatures, and rolling back the mobile gantry. ESA's Guy Pilchen highlighted that this rehearsal allowed teams to refine launch operations using the actual flight hardware and software. Following fueling, the rocket underwent final preparations for its upcoming launch, expected to confirm its date after data analysis. With payloads ranging from Earth observation to scientific experiments, Ariane 6 aims to secure Europe's independent access to space and advance space exploration. (ANS thanks the European Space Agency for the above information) + China's Chang'e 6 probe has returned to Earth on June 25, 2024, with the first-ever samples from the far side of the moon, landing in Inner Mongolia on Tuesday. The successful mission marks a global milestone, with the samples expected to include 2.5 million-year-old volcanic rock that could shed light on the geological differences between the moon's near and far sides. The probe landed in the moon's South Pole-Aitken Basin, providing samples from various geological layers. This mission is part of China's growing space rivalry with the U.S. and other nations, aiming to establish China as a technological power. The journey began on May 3 and lasted 53 days, involving drilling into the core and collecting surface rocks. China plans to share the samples with international scientists, hoping to answer fundamental questions about lunar geology and the solar system's early days. (ANS thanks Huizhong Wu, Associated Press, for the above information) + NASA called off a planned spacewalk on June 24 due to a malfunction in astronaut Tracy Dyson's spacesuit. Dyson and her crewmate Mike Barratt were preparing to exit the International Space Station to conduct maintenance when a water leak was detected in Dyson's suit cooling unit. This unit is crucial for maintaining a comfortable temperature during spacewalks. The leak occurred just after the suits were switched to battery power, prompting NASA to abort the mission. Although Dyson reported feeling a bit warm and expressed concerns about potential water damage to electrical connectors, both astronauts were safe throughout the incident. This cancellation follows a similar recent setback on June 13, involving a spacesuit issue, and it raises questions about the potential impact on the return schedule of Boeing's Starliner capsule. (ANS thanks Jackie Wattles, CNN, for the above information) + NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who flew Boeing's Starliner capsule to the International Space Station (ISS), have had their return to Earth delayed multiple times due to issues with the spacecraft. Originally planned to stay for about a week, their mission has been extended indefinitely as NASA and Boeing investigate a slow helium leak and malfunctioning thrusters discovered after reaching orbit. The latest delay was announced last week, with no new return date set yet. Despite these issues, the astronauts are assisting with tasks and conducting tests on the ISS, where they are accommodated with sufficient supplies. NASA is taking a cautious approach, allowing data to drive decisions about managing the leaks and thruster performance. This mission aims to certify the Starliner for future routine flights, similar to SpaceX's Crew Dragon service for NASA. (ANS thanks Denise Chow, NBC News, for the above information) ________________________________ Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: * Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). * Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. * Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. * Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. Contact info [at] amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org/> for additional membership information. 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! This week's ANS Editor, Mitch Ahrenstorff, ADØHJ ad0hj [at] amsat.org<https://www.amsat.org/>

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LUSAT stop transmittion
by Gustavo Carpignano 30 Jun '24

30 Jun '24

The recent observations of the LUSAT indicate that its carrier signal has ceased to transmit. LUSAT or LO-19 was launched in the early 1990s as part of AMSAT's Microsat mission. In recent years, it has only been transmitting a carrier signal. RIP LUSAT 73 Gustavo LW2DTZ

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ARISS News Release No. 24-33
by David H Jordan 29 Jun '24

29 Jun '24

*ARISS News Release No.24-33* *Dave Jordan, AA4KN * *ARISS PR* *aa4kn(a)amsat.org <aa4kn(a)amsat.org>* *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *ARISS Contact is Scheduled with Students at * *Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences, Casablanca, Morocco* June 29, 2024—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and students at the Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences located in Casablanca, Morocco. ARISS conducts 60-100 of these special amateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences (EMSI) operates 18 campuses in five Moroccan cities, (Casablanca, Fez, Marrakech, Rabat, and Tangiers) with about 13,000 students and 750 faculty. EMSI provides a comprehensive foundation in core engineering disciplines and skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, design thinking, system thinking, and leadership. Their engineering programs include Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Automation and Industrial Computing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Financial Engineering. EMSI is also affiliated with the private higher education network in Africa, Honoris United Universities, which allows for international collaboration, and student exchange programs. This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions of astronaut Jeanette Epps, amateur radio call sign KF5QNU. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the telebridge station. The ARISS amateur radio ground station (telebridge station) for this contact is in Meadow Spring, Australia. The amateur radio volunteer team at the ground station will use the call sign VK6MJ, to establish and maintain the ISS connection. The ARISS radio contact is scheduled for July 1, 2024 at 1:02 pm WEST (Morocco) (12:02 UTC, 8:02 am EDT, 7:02 am CDT, 6:02 am MDT, 5:02 am PDT). *_______________________________* As time allows, students will ask these questions: 1. If you had the choice, which planet would you choose to discover? 2. If there's a damage or a problem on the ISS that can't be fixed, what would you do in that case? 3. If you could send a message back to yourself on Earth before you embarked on this mission, what would you say to yourself? 4. How does NASA benefit from software and computer systems to support astronauts during missions? 5. Before going to space what preparations should every astronaut make to cope with the Space Environment? 6. Are there any effects on the astronauts’ health after being in space for a long time? 7. How did you decide to become an astronaut? 8. Does time work differently in Space, and how do astronauts keep track of their ages? 9. What is the last thing you did before going into space? 10. What advice would you give to someone passionate about astronomy and wants to make a career out of it? 11. Could financial experts and space agencies like NASA team up to manage resources better for space missions? 12. What is the nature of dark matter and dark energy, and how do they influence the universe’s structure and expansion? 13. Is there any evidence for the existence of other universes beyond our own, and what do the latest Nasa discoveries say about the multiverse theory? 14. Astronauts often come from different academic backgrounds, so what did you study to become an astronaut? 15. What is the recent experiment you conducted in space that may have an impact on scientific research or daily life on Earth? 16. How does AI contribute to the success of space missions? 17. How do you manage daily tasks in a zero-gravity environment? 18. How does a SAFER work if you become detached from the ISS during an EVA? 19. What are the physical conditions and requirements that astronauts must meet? 20. What's first thing you want to do after landing on Earth and coming back home? *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 ISS. In the United States, sponsors are the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN) and the ISS National Lab—Space Station Explorers. The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities take part in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org. Media Contact: Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR Find us on social media at: X: ARISS_Intl Facebook: facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram: ariss_intl Mastodon: ariss_intl(a)mastodon.hams.social Check out ARISS on Youtube.com.

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Re: ANS-175 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Chris Thompson 29 Jun '24

29 Jun '24

MESAT-1 is now launching Jul 1st at 9.03 PDT. Or Jul 2nd 04.03 UTC. 73 Chris On Wed, Jun 26, 2024, 18:15 Chris Thompson via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > I see that ELaNa 43 Launch Carrying MESAT-1 is now NET Jun 30th. On X > Firefly say the window is the 30th to the 1st of July. > > This Maine University sat carries an AMSAT-NA transponder. The BPSK > telemetry for their experiments and the health of the spacecraft will be > decodable with FoxTelem. > > 73 > Chris > > On Sat, Jun 22, 2024, 20:06 Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > wrote: > >> >> *AMSAT News Service* >> *ANS-175* >> *June 23, 2024* >> >> In this edition: >> >> - ELaNa 43 Launch Carrying MESAT-1 Scheduled for June 27, 2024 >> - AMSAT Board of Directors Nominees Announced >> - AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 >> - Video of AMSAT Engineering Q&A Sessions Available >> - Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for June 21, 2024 >> - ARISS News >> - Upcoming Satellite Operations >> - AMSAT Ambassador Activities >> - Satellite Shorts From All Over >> >> The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information >> service of AMSAT, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes >> news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities >> of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active >> interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog >> and digital Amateur Radio satellites. >> >> The news feed on https://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio >> in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. >> >> Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] >> amsat.org >> >> 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/ >> ------------------------------ >> Save the Date! Symposium 2024 >> >> *Photo by Robert DuBois* >> >> Mark your calendar now for the 2024 AMSAT Symposium, >> >> *October 25-27, 2024 *at the Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point >> Waterfront in Tampa, Florida! >> Watch for announcements concerning further details as plans are >> formulated. >> ------------------------------ >> ELaNa 43 Launch Carrying MESAT-1 Scheduled for June 27, 2024 >> The University of Maine's MESAT-1 carrying a telemetry transmitter and >> linear transponder provided by AMSAT and experiments designed by schools in >> Maine will head into orbit as early as late this week as part of NASA's >> ELaNa 43 launch. >> >> The ELaNa 43 (Educational Launch of Nanosatellites 43) mission includes >> eight CubeSats flying on Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket for its “Noise of >> Summer” launch from Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, >> California. The 30-minute launch window will open at 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday, >> June 26 (12 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 27). >> >> Telemetry can be received using the same FoxTelem program that was used >> for most of AMSAT's recent payloads. We urge readers to download the latest >> FoxTelem (V1.12z3) from >> https://www.amsat.org/tlm/leaderboard.php?id=0&db=FOXDB. This program >> will decode telemetry from MESAT-1 (as well as AO-91) and forward the >> results to AMSAT's central server for use by AMSAT engineering as well as >> by Maine engineers and students. >> >> MESAT-1 will study local temperatures across city and rural areas to >> determine phytoplankton concentration in bodies of water to help predict >> algal blooms and also contains a linear transponder for amateurs to use. >> Watch ANS and other media for information about when the transponder will >> be activated. >> >> For more information on this satellite, visit >> https://www.mainesat.org/mesat1/ >> >> *MESAT-1 – Launch June 27, 2024* >> Uplink LSB 145.910 MHz through 145.940 MHz >> Downlink USB 435.810 MHz through 435.840 MHz >> AMSAT LTM-1 Transponder – 1200 bps FoxTelem BPSK beacon 435.800 MHz >> >> *[ANS thanks NASA and AMSAT Engineering for the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> AMSAT Board of Directors Nominees Announced >> >> The nomination period for the 2024 AMSAT Board of Directors Election >> ended on June 15th. The following candidates have been duly nominated: >> >> - Mark Hammond, N8MH >> - Frank Karnauskas, N1UW >> - Bruce Paige, KK5DO >> - Paul Stoetzer, N8HM >> - Douglas Tabor, N6UA >> >> As three seats on the Board of Directors are up for election this year, >> the three candidates receiving the largest number of votes shall be >> declared elected to the seats. The two candidates receiving the next >> largest number of votes shall be declared First Alternate and Second >> Alternate, respectively. The voting process will be conducted via AMSAT's >> Wild Apricot membership system and will commence on July 15th. Instructions >> for voting will be emailed to all members in good standing as of July 1st >> by July 15th. The voting period shall conclude on September 15th and >> results will be announced not later than September 30th. >> >> Biographies of the candidates will be available for review online and >> published in the next edition of *The AMSAT Journal*. >> >> *[ANS thanks Jeff Davis, KE9V, AMSAT Secretary, for the above >> information]* >> ------------------------------ >> AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 >> >> A long-standing member service, the AMSAT Mail Alias Service is scheduled >> to end on August 1, 2024. A mail alias on AMSAT.ORG permitted people to >> send an email to members without knowing their actual internet email >> address. They just needed to know their amateur radio callsign. >> >> Unfortunately, the unchecked rise in domain name hacking and email >> account high-jacking has made it impossible to sustain this service at a >> cost-effective level. The number of callsign(a)amsat.org email accounts >> that had been hijacked and converted to zombie spam accounts over the years >> had led many internet service providers and gateway centers to ban all @ >> amsat.org email addresses, including those business accounts of AMSAT >> officers and officials. The tireless efforts of AMSAT’s all volunteer IT >> staff has worked for years to repair much of the damage, but AMSAT still >> get complaints from members who are not getting their personal emails, ANS >> bulletins or AMSAT-BB posts because of persistent delivery problems. >> >> It has come to the point where the AMSAT volunteer IT staff can no longer >> keep up with the maintenance requirements to keep the alias mail list clean >> and to work with email gateways to remove blocks. And, after considerable >> investigation into alternative paid email services, AMSAT leadership >> decided that the money required to keep an email alias system alive would >> be better spent on building and flying satellites for its members. >> >> Persons using the Mail Alias Service should begin to migrate to different >> email accounts so they do not lose receipt of personal emails, AMSAT News >> Service Weekly Bulletins, AMSAT-BB posts, or official messages from AMSAT >> itself. Members are especially asked to make sure they are NOT using a >> callsign(a)amsat.org as their registered email address in the AMSAT >> membership portal. Members can easily change their registered member email >> address by logging into the portal and updating their profile. >> >> *[ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> Video of AMSAT Engineering Q&A Sessions Available >> >> AMSAT Vice President – Engineering, Jerry Buxton, NØJY, hosted Q&A >> “social gathering” live streams on YouTube and Twitch, as he mentioned in >> his Hamvention “They Cancelled All My Flights” video where he followed up >> and answered questions on developments with GOLF, Fox Plus, and other >> projects. >> >> Archived videos of these sessions can be found at >> https://www.youtube.com/@n0jy/streams >> >> *Note: If you read this at the time of publication, the final session may >> be ongoing as it is scheduled to run from 00:01 UTC to 02:00 UTC on Sunday, >> June 23rd.* >> >> *[ANS thanks Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice President - Engineering, for >> the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> >> >> *The 2024 Coins Are Here Now!Help Support GOLF and Fox Plus.**Join >> <https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/> the AMSAT >> President’s Club today!* >> >> ------------------------------ >> Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for June 21, 2024 >> >> Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or >> keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard >> mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking >> programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur >> satellites. TLE bulletin files are updated 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/ >> >> This week there are no additions or deletions to the AMSAT TLE >> distribution. >> >> *[ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for >> the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> >> *Need new satellite antennas? Purchase an M2 LEO-Pack from the **AMSAT >> Store! <https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/>**When you purchase >> through **AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards **Keeping >> Amateur Radio in Space.* >> >> ------------------------------ >> 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. >> >> *Complejo Educativo Nuestra Señora de Fátima N° 1139 and N° 8119, Pérez, >> Argentina, Telebridge via VK6MJ* >> >> The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS >> The scheduled crewmember is Jeanette Epps KF5QNU >> The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ >> Contact is go for: Thu 2024-06-27 13:38:07 UTC 56 deg >> >> As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS >> radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. >> >> The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & >> 437.800 MHz down), If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do >> is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband >> repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. >> >> Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own >> orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed >> time. >> >> The latest information on the operation mode can be found at >> https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html >> >> The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at >> https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html >> >> *[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team >> mentors for the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> Upcoming Satellite OperationsQuick Hits: >> >> From Randy,* ND0C*: >> >> From 24 June thru 7 July, we will be on another family camping vacation, >> which means another satellite roving expedition! This time, thru *WI to >> MI and back thru IL and IA.* No super rare grids but several that may be >> needed by many. The grids and passes will depend on where/when we happen to >> be while on the road or camping. This will be all LEO sats: FM & SSB. As >> always, I will try for EU passes on RS-44 when possible. Looking forward to >> pushing past the 100 grids-roved milestone. More info to come. >> >> ******************************************************************** >> >> *JA2QJI/8* will be QRV on GreenCube/IO-117 from *QN05* on 25th June. See >> hams.at for any additional details. >> >> ******************************************************************** >> >> From Mike, *N8MR*: >> >> I will be in *EN57*, with roves to *EN67* from Friday, June 28 thru >> Saturday, July 6. Using an Icom 9700, Arrow and Alaskan antennas. Listening >> for Europe on linear eastern passes. *I can rove to EN56, only if >> needed.* Posting passes to hams.at a day in advance. All QSOs to LoTW as >> N8MR. >> >> ******************************************************************** >> >> *HB0/DK9JC* should be QRV from *JN47* on GreenCube/IO-117 on 26th June. >> See hams.at for any updates. >> Major Roves: >> *VP5/AA5UK* will be QRV from *FL31* from 23rd June through 5th July. >> This operation will be holiday style but will cover HF/LEO/MEO. Head over >> to his VP5/AA5UK QRZ page for all the info you can shake a stick at. >> >> *[ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT Rover Page Manager, and Alex Ners, >> K6VHF, for the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> * Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition?* >> Get an AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store >> <https://www.zazzle.com/store/amsat_gear>! >> 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur >> Radio in Space >> >> ------------------------------ >> AMSAT Ambassador Activities >> >> AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating >> through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, >> hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. >> >> AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, says, >> >> "Think a 75-minute presentation on "working the easy satellites" would be >> appropriate for your club or event? Let me know by emailing me at >> k6lcsclint (at) gmail (dot) com or calling me at 909-999-SATS (7287)!" >> >> Clint has NEVER given the exact same show twice: EACH of the 150+ >> presentations so far has been customized/tailored to their audiences. >> Scheduled Events >> >> *“Moon Day” Frontiers of Flight Museum* >> >> *July 20, 2024* >> Love Field in Dallas, Texas >> AMSAT volunteers needed! Contact tschuessler(at) amsat.org for more >> information. >> >> >> *Huntsville Hamfest**August 17-18, 2024* >> >> Huntsville, AL >> AMSAT Booth and Forum >> N8DEU and W4FCL >> >> >> *Northeast HamXpostion**August 22-25, 2024* >> >> Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center >> 181 Boston Post Road W >> Marlborough, MA 01752 >> >> >> *Greater Louisville Hamfest**September 7, 2024* >> >> Shepherdsville, KY >> AMSAT Forum and Information Table >> W4FCL >> >> >> *Central Kentucky Hamfest**October 5, 2024* >> >> Lexington, KY >> AMSAT and Educational Satellites Forum and Information Table >> AI4SR and W4FCL >> >> >> *North Star Radio Convention**October 5, 2024* >> >> Hennepin Technical College (North Campus) >> Brooklyn Park, Minn. >> AMSAT Forum and Information Table >> KØJM and ADØHJ >> >> >> *2024 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting**October 25-27, >> 2024* >> >> Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront >> 3050 N Rocky Point Dr W >> Tampa, FL 33607 >> >> *[ANS thanks Clint Bradford, K6LCS, and AMSAT for the above information]* >> ------------------------------ >> Satellite Shorts from All Over >> >> + If you participated in AMSAT Field Day, remember to submit your summary >> sheet and any photos or comments by July 23, 2024. Submission details can >> be found at https://www.amsat.org/field-day/ >> ------------------------------ >> >> Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ >> >> In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: >> >> - Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). >> - Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership >> at one-half the standard yearly rate. >> - Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time >> status shall be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 >> post-secondary years in this status. >> - Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. >> >> Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information. >> >> *73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!* >> >> *This week's ANS Editor,* >> >> *Paul Stoetzer, N8HM* >> *n8hm [at] amsat.org <http://amsat.org>* >> >> *ANS is a service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, 712 >> H Street NE, Suite 1653, Washington, DC 20002* >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. 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Re: IO-86 satellite will be activated over India on weekend
by Nitin Muttin 29 Jun '24

29 Jun '24

Thanks Yono, I have shared this on some groups in VU. 73 Nitin [VU3TYG] On Friday 28 June, 2024 at 08:35:39 pm IST, Yono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Dear all, As requested by amateurs of India, I have scheduled the FM Repeater on IO-86 satellite to active 5 minutes earlier than typical AOS time this weekend. You can read the schedule on X, FB and IG of PR_TEKSAT 73 de Yono YD0NXX ORARI HQ, Satellite Division ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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IO-86 satellite will be activated over India on weekend
by Yono Adisoemarta 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Dear all, As requested by amateurs of India, I have scheduled the FM Repeater on IO-86 satellite to active 5 minutes earlier than typical AOS time this weekend. You can read the schedule on X, FB and IG of PR_TEKSAT 73 de Yono YD0NXX ORARI HQ, Satellite Division

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-06-28 15:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-06-28 15:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences, Casablanca, Morocco, telebridge via VK6MJ 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 Jeanette Epps KF5QNU The ARISS mentor is IN3GHZ Contact is go for: Mon 2024-07-01 12:02:01 UTC 60 deg St. Luke’s College, Buenos Aires, Argentina, direct via LU4AA 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 Matthew Dominick KCØTOR (***) The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Tue 2024-07-02 15:30:42 UTC 52 deg (***) Watch for Livestreaming via their Instagram accounts: The school: @stlukes.college Radio Club Argentino: @rca_sociedad_nacional The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2024-06-28 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 2024-06-27 18:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 07:30 – 19:30 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking up and about an hour before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free most of the weekend, as well. SSTV events are not that often. So please check out https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS announcements. And don’t forget that the packet system is sometimes active. Check the status at https://www.ariss.org/ or http://www.issfanclub.eu to see if the packet system is active or not. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The next proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens April 8, 2024 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. This proposal window is due to ARISS by May 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system is back on board but awaiting re-installation. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 239 Francesco IKØWGF with 154 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 150 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 118 Steve VE3TBD with 106 **************************************************************************** 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 1731. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1636. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Exp. 71 on orbit Tracy E. Caldwell Dyson SpaceX Crew-8 on orbit Matthew Dominick KCØTOR Mike Barratt KD5MIJ Jeanette Epps KF5QNU Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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TEVEL-3
by david.greenberg 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Hello All,TEVEL-3 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today 28.06.24 08:47U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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TEVEL-6
by david.greenberg 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

שלח מהHello All, Hello All,TEVEL-6 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today 28.06.24 08:38U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue FIXED
by jeff griffin 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

The G5500 control box is now working. I compared the bad transformer with the good one I had on hand. It was pretty obvious that the bad transformer was defective .8 ohms across the primary vs the good ones 8.9 ohms. Soldered the primary side into the assumed working rotor box, wired the primary in and checked the 26v and 16v secondary's . All's good. Soldered them in and powered up the rotor all good. I then connected the AZ and EL cables and all was working. I hooked it up to the LVBTracker box, and found the setup is in need of a calibration. So as we type I'm operating on IO-117 using the controls on the box to track the satand just worked an LU. I decided to swap out the box I was working on as I wasn't sure what other mods were done to it besides the 12v VR that I assume was done for a long cable run. So now I have a good working box, and a spare metal box, and maybe a spare pair of working meters. Life is again good in KB2M land... 73 Jeff kb2m

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-06-27 18:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-06-27 18:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Complejo Educativo Nuestra Señora de Fátima N° 1139 and N° 8119, Pérez, Argentina, Telebridge via VK6MJ 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 Jeanette Epps KF5QNU The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact was successful: Thu 2024-06-27 13:38:07 UTC 56 deg (***) Congratulations to the Complejo Educativo Nuestra Señora de Fátima N° 1139 and N° 8119 students, Jeanette, mentor VE6JBJ, and ground station VK6MJ (***) Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences, Casablanca, Morocco, telebridge via VK6MJ 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 Jeanette Epps KF5QNU The ARISS mentor is IN3GHZ Contact is go for: Mon 2024-07-01 12:02:01 UTC 60 deg St. Luke’s College, Buenos Aires, Argentina, direct via LU4AA The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Mike Barratt KD5MIJ The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Wed 2024-07-03 14:42:53 UTC 82 deg Watch for Livestreaming via their Instagram accounts: The school: @stlukes.college Radio Club Argentino: @rca_sociedad_nacional The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2024-06-27 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 2024-06-27 18:00 UTC. (***) https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 07:30 – 19:30 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking up and about an hour before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free most of the weekend, as well. SSTV events are not that often. So please check out https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS announcements. And don’t forget that the packet system is sometimes active. Check the status at https://www.ariss.org/ or http://www.issfanclub.eu to see if the packet system is active or not. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The next proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens April 8, 2024 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. This proposal window is due to ARISS by May 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system is back on board but awaiting re-installation. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 239 Francesco IKØWGF with 154 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 150 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 118 Steve VE3TBD with 106 **************************************************************************** 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 1731. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1636. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Exp. 71 on orbit Tracy E. Caldwell Dyson SpaceX Crew-8 on orbit Matthew Dominick KCØTOR Mike Barratt KD5MIJ Jeanette Epps KF5QNU Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by mikflathead＠aol.com 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

Relooking at the schematic with my readers on I see there are 2 regulators. One for the op amps and one for the voltage that goes to the control pots. On Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 08:35:59 PM EDT, jeff griffin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Here's what I'm going to do. I think the one I'm working on is some kind of modified unit. About 10 years ago or so in Florida I was given 5 complete Yaesu G-5500 rotor sets to try and repair in a short time. I think the complete rotor assembly's were from an AMSAT pacsat control station that just flat out wore out rotor assembly's on a monthly basis. I managed to get two of them working. I think this is one of them. Now as I live in three different places it sometimes gets confusing on what came from where, and when. At my QTH here in NJ the one I'm working on is serial number 41820026. The spare one I have here is serial number 20460047. The unit I'm working on had some damage in the area of the LM7806, there is a jumper wire installed due to a damaged trace on the board. There was an LM7812 installed where there was supposed to be a LM7806. This all being said I think I might just try to swap the good power supply from the unit I'm working on to the unit with the bad power supply. So. I'm now looking on a procedure on how to test the main power transformer , I will also look into Q1003 and Q1004, someway to test? All I want to do is get back on the air. Thanks again for all the suggestions... 73 Jeff kb2m ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by jeff griffin 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

Here's what I'm going to do. I think the one I'm working on is some kind of modified unit. About 10 years ago or so in Florida I was given 5 complete Yaesu G-5500 rotor sets to try and repair in a short time. I think the complete rotor assembly's were from an AMSAT pacsat control station that just flat out wore out rotor assembly's on a monthly basis. I managed to get two of them working. I think this is one of them. Now as I live in three different places it sometimes gets confusing on what came from where, and when. At my QTH here in NJ the one I'm working on is serial number 41820026. The spare one I have here is serial number 20460047. The unit I'm working on had some damage in the area of the LM7806, there is a jumper wire installed due to a damaged trace on the board. There was an LM7812 installed where there was supposed to be a LM7806. This all being said I think I might just try to swap the good power supply from the unit I'm working on to the unit with the bad power supply. So. I'm now looking on a procedure on how to test the main power transformer , I will also look into Q1003 and Q1004, someway to test? All I want to do is get back on the air. Thanks again for all the suggestions... 73 Jeff kb2m

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by aj9n 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Hi Jeff,Have you looked at whether amps Q1003 and Q1004 are blown and maybe giving directly 6 or 12V (whatever it is supposed to be) to the meters? They might be shorted somehow to give full voltage all the time to the meters.What happens if you try to adjust the pots labeled VR0001 and VR0002? The meters should a change as you adjust them.Good luck,Charlie AJ9NSent from my T-Mobile 5G Device -------- Original message --------From: graham shirville via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Date: 6/26/24 5:01 PM (GMT-05:00) To: 'jeff griffin' <kb2mjeff(a)att.net>, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue Hi Jeff, Well I was assuming that it is the older 5500 model which has an AC motor - this has an instruction manual which shows a 6V regulator (top of circuit diagram).https://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8814&FileCatID=155&F… Maybe you have the 5500DC model for which they don’t seem to publish the circuit diagram? Although I doubt that they would have changed that part of the circuit 73Graham G3VZV From: jeff griffin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 9:44 PMTo: amsat-bb(a)amsat.orgSubject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue Ok. I removed the LM7812 and put in a LM7806. I now have 6v between pin1 and pin3. I also still have full scale on the meters. I tried all the things that were suggested. including the OHM test between wire on pin1 and wire on pin3 500 ohms , and 250 or so between wop2 to wop3 and wop1. SO it looks like the rotor is ok, it still rotates in AZ and EL. I'm going to leave the 6v VR in as my cable runs are only about 30 feet. What to do next. I have two broken G-5500 control boxes here, the one I'm working on, and one with a bad transformer(it blows fuse when turned on). I also have half a working spare rotor, I forget if the AZ or EL is broke. If I send the box into Yaesu to fix, it will with the shipping probably be at least $200. I called Yaesu and they have new G-5500 control boxes for $380. I'm running out of stuff to try with this issue, and there isn't a lot of info to try and dig in any deeper. If I don't come up with anything I think I'm just going to buy a new control box, either the Yaesu or possibly another Green Heron FT-21azel. I'm going to give this another day, I'm hoping someone has had and fixed the same issue. Thanks for the continued help with this... 73 Jeff kb2m

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by mikflathead＠aol.com 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Looking at the schematic for the 5500 there are 2 op amps that drive the meters. That would be my guess seeing how there is not much more than that. I believe someone else may have mentioned this. Could be a 2 dollar fix? On Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 04:43:30 PM EDT, jeff griffin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Ok. I removed the LM7812 and put in a LM7806. I now have 6v between pin1 and pin3. I also still have full scale on the meters. I tried all the things that were suggested. including the OHM test between wire on pin1 and wire on pin3 500 ohms , and 250 or so between wop2 to wop3 and wop1. SO it looks like the rotor is ok, it still rotates in AZ and EL. I'm going to leave the 6v VR in as my cable runs are only about 30 feet. What to do next. I have two broken G-5500 control boxes here, the one I'm working on, and one with a bad transformer(it blows fuse when turned on). I also have half a working spare rotor, I forget if the AZ or EL is broke. If I send the box into Yaesu to fix, it will with the shipping probably be at least $200. I called Yaesu and they have new G-5500 control boxes for $380. I'm running out of stuff to try with this issue, and there isn't a lot of info to try and dig in any deeper. If I don't come up with anything I think I'm just going to buy a new control box, either the Yaesu or possibly another Green Heron FT-21azel. I'm going to give this another day, I'm hoping someone has had and fixed the same issue. Thanks for the continued help with this... 73 Jeff kb2m ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: ANS-175 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Chris Thompson 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

I see that ELaNa 43 Launch Carrying MESAT-1 is now NET Jun 30th. On X Firefly say the window is the 30th to the 1st of July. This Maine University sat carries an AMSAT-NA transponder. The BPSK telemetry for their experiments and the health of the spacecraft will be decodable with FoxTelem. 73 Chris On Sat, Jun 22, 2024, 20:06 Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > *AMSAT News Service* > *ANS-175* > *June 23, 2024* > > In this edition: > > - ELaNa 43 Launch Carrying MESAT-1 Scheduled for June 27, 2024 > - AMSAT Board of Directors Nominees Announced > - AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 > - Video of AMSAT Engineering Q&A Sessions Available > - Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for June 21, 2024 > - ARISS News > - Upcoming Satellite Operations > - AMSAT Ambassador Activities > - Satellite Shorts From All Over > > The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information > service of AMSAT, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes > news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities > of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active > interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog > and digital Amateur Radio satellites. > > The news feed on https://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in > Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. > > Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] > amsat.org > > 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/ > ------------------------------ > Save the Date! Symposium 2024 > > *Photo by Robert DuBois* > > Mark your calendar now for the 2024 AMSAT Symposium, > > *October 25-27, 2024 *at the Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point > Waterfront in Tampa, Florida! > Watch for announcements concerning further details as plans are formulated. > ------------------------------ > ELaNa 43 Launch Carrying MESAT-1 Scheduled for June 27, 2024 > The University of Maine's MESAT-1 carrying a telemetry transmitter and > linear transponder provided by AMSAT and experiments designed by schools in > Maine will head into orbit as early as late this week as part of NASA's > ELaNa 43 launch. > > The ELaNa 43 (Educational Launch of Nanosatellites 43) mission includes > eight CubeSats flying on Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket for its “Noise of > Summer” launch from Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, > California. The 30-minute launch window will open at 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday, > June 26 (12 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 27). > > Telemetry can be received using the same FoxTelem program that was used > for most of AMSAT's recent payloads. We urge readers to download the latest > FoxTelem (V1.12z3) from > https://www.amsat.org/tlm/leaderboard.php?id=0&db=FOXDB. This program > will decode telemetry from MESAT-1 (as well as AO-91) and forward the > results to AMSAT's central server for use by AMSAT engineering as well as > by Maine engineers and students. > > MESAT-1 will study local temperatures across city and rural areas to > determine phytoplankton concentration in bodies of water to help predict > algal blooms and also contains a linear transponder for amateurs to use. > Watch ANS and other media for information about when the transponder will > be activated. > > For more information on this satellite, visit > https://www.mainesat.org/mesat1/ > > *MESAT-1 – Launch June 27, 2024* > Uplink LSB 145.910 MHz through 145.940 MHz > Downlink USB 435.810 MHz through 435.840 MHz > AMSAT LTM-1 Transponder – 1200 bps FoxTelem BPSK beacon 435.800 MHz > > *[ANS thanks NASA and AMSAT Engineering for the above information]* > ------------------------------ > AMSAT Board of Directors Nominees Announced > > The nomination period for the 2024 AMSAT Board of Directors Election ended > on June 15th. The following candidates have been duly nominated: > > - Mark Hammond, N8MH > - Frank Karnauskas, N1UW > - Bruce Paige, KK5DO > - Paul Stoetzer, N8HM > - Douglas Tabor, N6UA > > As three seats on the Board of Directors are up for election this year, > the three candidates receiving the largest number of votes shall be > declared elected to the seats. The two candidates receiving the next > largest number of votes shall be declared First Alternate and Second > Alternate, respectively. The voting process will be conducted via AMSAT's > Wild Apricot membership system and will commence on July 15th. Instructions > for voting will be emailed to all members in good standing as of July 1st > by July 15th. The voting period shall conclude on September 15th and > results will be announced not later than September 30th. > > Biographies of the candidates will be available for review online and > published in the next edition of *The AMSAT Journal*. > > *[ANS thanks Jeff Davis, KE9V, AMSAT Secretary, for the above information]* > ------------------------------ > AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 > > A long-standing member service, the AMSAT Mail Alias Service is scheduled > to end on August 1, 2024. A mail alias on AMSAT.ORG permitted people to > send an email to members without knowing their actual internet email > address. They just needed to know their amateur radio callsign. > > Unfortunately, the unchecked rise in domain name hacking and email account > high-jacking has made it impossible to sustain this service at a > cost-effective level. The number of callsign(a)amsat.org email accounts > that had been hijacked and converted to zombie spam accounts over the years > had led many internet service providers and gateway centers to ban all @ > amsat.org email addresses, including those business accounts of AMSAT > officers and officials. The tireless efforts of AMSAT’s all volunteer IT > staff has worked for years to repair much of the damage, but AMSAT still > get complaints from members who are not getting their personal emails, ANS > bulletins or AMSAT-BB posts because of persistent delivery problems. > > It has come to the point where the AMSAT volunteer IT staff can no longer > keep up with the maintenance requirements to keep the alias mail list clean > and to work with email gateways to remove blocks. And, after considerable > investigation into alternative paid email services, AMSAT leadership > decided that the money required to keep an email alias system alive would > be better spent on building and flying satellites for its members. > > Persons using the Mail Alias Service should begin to migrate to different > email accounts so they do not lose receipt of personal emails, AMSAT News > Service Weekly Bulletins, AMSAT-BB posts, or official messages from AMSAT > itself. Members are especially asked to make sure they are NOT using a > callsign(a)amsat.org as their registered email address in the AMSAT > membership portal. Members can easily change their registered member email > address by logging into the portal and updating their profile. > > *[ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information]* > ------------------------------ > Video of AMSAT Engineering Q&A Sessions Available > > AMSAT Vice President – Engineering, Jerry Buxton, NØJY, hosted Q&A > “social gathering” live streams on YouTube and Twitch, as he mentioned in > his Hamvention “They Cancelled All My Flights” video where he followed up > and answered questions on developments with GOLF, Fox Plus, and other > projects. > > Archived videos of these sessions can be found at > https://www.youtube.com/@n0jy/streams > > *Note: If you read this at the time of publication, the final session may > be ongoing as it is scheduled to run from 00:01 UTC to 02:00 UTC on Sunday, > June 23rd.* > > *[ANS thanks Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice President - Engineering, for > the above information]* > ------------------------------ > > > *The 2024 Coins Are Here Now!Help Support GOLF and Fox Plus.**Join > <https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/> the AMSAT > President’s Club today!* > > ------------------------------ > Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for June 21, 2024 > > Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps > in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical > model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly > updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin > files are updated 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/ > > This week there are no additions or deletions to the AMSAT TLE > distribution. > > *[ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the > above information]* > ------------------------------ > > *Need new satellite antennas? Purchase an M2 LEO-Pack from the **AMSAT > Store! <https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/>**When you purchase > through **AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards **Keeping Amateur > Radio in Space.* > > ------------------------------ > 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. > > *Complejo Educativo Nuestra Señora de Fátima N° 1139 and N° 8119, Pérez, > Argentina, Telebridge via VK6MJ* > > The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS > The scheduled crewmember is Jeanette Epps KF5QNU > The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ > Contact is go for: Thu 2024-06-27 13:38:07 UTC 56 deg > > As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS > radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. > > The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & > 437.800 MHz down), If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do > is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband > repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. > > Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own > orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed > time. > > The latest information on the operation mode can be found at > https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html > > The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at > https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html > > *[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors > for the above information]* > ------------------------------ > Upcoming Satellite OperationsQuick Hits: > > From Randy,* ND0C*: > > From 24 June thru 7 July, we will be on another family camping vacation, > which means another satellite roving expedition! This time, thru *WI to > MI and back thru IL and IA.* No super rare grids but several that may be > needed by many. The grids and passes will depend on where/when we happen to > be while on the road or camping. This will be all LEO sats: FM & SSB. As > always, I will try for EU passes on RS-44 when possible. Looking forward to > pushing past the 100 grids-roved milestone. More info to come. > > ******************************************************************** > > *JA2QJI/8* will be QRV on GreenCube/IO-117 from *QN05* on 25th June. See > hams.at for any additional details. > > ******************************************************************** > > From Mike, *N8MR*: > > I will be in *EN57*, with roves to *EN67* from Friday, June 28 thru > Saturday, July 6. Using an Icom 9700, Arrow and Alaskan antennas. Listening > for Europe on linear eastern passes. *I can rove to EN56, only if needed.* Posting > passes to hams.at a day in advance. All QSOs to LoTW as N8MR. > > ******************************************************************** > > *HB0/DK9JC* should be QRV from *JN47* on GreenCube/IO-117 on 26th June. > See hams.at for any updates. > Major Roves: > *VP5/AA5UK* will be QRV from *FL31* from 23rd June through 5th July. This > operation will be holiday style but will cover HF/LEO/MEO. Head over to his > VP5/AA5UK QRZ page for all the info you can shake a stick at. > > *[ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT Rover Page Manager, and Alex Ners, > K6VHF, for the above information]* > ------------------------------ > * Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition?* > Get an AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store > <https://www.zazzle.com/store/amsat_gear>! > 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur > Radio in Space > > ------------------------------ > AMSAT Ambassador Activities > > AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through > amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, > conventions, maker faires, and other events. > > AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, says, > > "Think a 75-minute presentation on "working the easy satellites" would be > appropriate for your club or event? Let me know by emailing me at > k6lcsclint (at) gmail (dot) com or calling me at 909-999-SATS (7287)!" > > Clint has NEVER given the exact same show twice: EACH of the 150+ > presentations so far has been customized/tailored to their audiences. > Scheduled Events > > *“Moon Day” Frontiers of Flight Museum* > > *July 20, 2024* > Love Field in Dallas, Texas > AMSAT volunteers needed! Contact tschuessler(at) amsat.org for more > information. > > > *Huntsville Hamfest**August 17-18, 2024* > > Huntsville, AL > AMSAT Booth and Forum > N8DEU and W4FCL > > > *Northeast HamXpostion**August 22-25, 2024* > > Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center > 181 Boston Post Road W > Marlborough, MA 01752 > > > *Greater Louisville Hamfest**September 7, 2024* > > Shepherdsville, KY > AMSAT Forum and Information Table > W4FCL > > > *Central Kentucky Hamfest**October 5, 2024* > > Lexington, KY > AMSAT and Educational Satellites Forum and Information Table > AI4SR and W4FCL > > > *North Star Radio Convention**October 5, 2024* > > Hennepin Technical College (North Campus) > Brooklyn Park, Minn. > AMSAT Forum and Information Table > KØJM and ADØHJ > > > *2024 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting**October 25-27, > 2024* > > Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront > 3050 N Rocky Point Dr W > Tampa, FL 33607 > > *[ANS thanks Clint Bradford, K6LCS, and AMSAT for the above information]* > ------------------------------ > Satellite Shorts from All Over > > + If you participated in AMSAT Field Day, remember to submit your summary > sheet and any photos or comments by July 23, 2024. 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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by graham＠shirville.com 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Hi Jeff, Well I was assuming that it is the older 5500 model which has an AC motor - this has an instruction manual which shows a 6V regulator (top of circuit diagram). https://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8814 <https://www.yaesu.com/downloadFile.cfm?FileID=8814&FileCatID=155&FileName=G…> &FileCatID=155&FileName=G-5500_IM_ENG_E12901004.pdf&FileContentType=application%2Fpdf Maybe you have the 5500DC model for which they don’t seem to publish the circuit diagram? Although I doubt that they would have changed that part of the circuit 73 Graham G3VZV From: jeff griffin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 9:44 PM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue Ok. I removed the LM7812 and put in a LM7806. I now have 6v between pin1 and pin3. I also still have full scale on the meters. I tried all the things that were suggested. including the OHM test between wire on pin1 and wire on pin3 500 ohms , and 250 or so between wop2 to wop3 and wop1. SO it looks like the rotor is ok, it still rotates in AZ and EL. I'm going to leave the 6v VR in as my cable runs are only about 30 feet. What to do next. I have two broken G-5500 control boxes here, the one I'm working on, and one with a bad transformer(it blows fuse when turned on). I also have half a working spare rotor, I forget if the AZ or EL is broke. If I send the box into Yaesu to fix, it will with the shipping probably be at least $200. I called Yaesu and they have new G-5500 control boxes for $380. I'm running out of stuff to try with this issue, and there isn't a lot of info to try and dig in any deeper. If I don't come up with anything I think I'm just going to buy a new control box, either the Yaesu or possibly another Green Heron FT-21azel. I'm going to give this another day, I'm hoping someone has had and fixed the same issue. Thanks for the continued help with this... 73 Jeff kb2m

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by jeff griffin 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Ok. I removed the LM7812 and put in a LM7806. I now have 6v between pin1 and pin3. I also still have full scale on the meters. I tried all the things that were suggested. including the OHM test between wire on pin1 and wire on pin3 500 ohms , and 250 or so between wop2 to wop3 and wop1. SO it looks like the rotor is ok, it still rotates in AZ and EL. I'm going to leave the 6v VR in as my cable runs are only about 30 feet. What to do next. I have two broken G-5500 control boxes here, the one I'm working on, and one with a bad transformer(it blows fuse when turned on). I also have half a working spare rotor, I forget if the AZ or EL is broke. If I send the box into Yaesu to fix, it will with the shipping probably be at least $200. I called Yaesu and they have new G-5500 control boxes for $380. I'm running out of stuff to try with this issue, and there isn't a lot of info to try and dig in any deeper. If I don't come up with anything I think I'm just going to buy a new control box, either the Yaesu or possibly another Green Heron FT-21azel. I'm going to give this another day, I'm hoping someone has had and fixed the same issue. Thanks for the continued help with this... 73 Jeff kb2m

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by mikflathead＠aol.com 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

I would guess that they supplied extra voltage for setups with long cable runs to make sure you could get full scale. Then the adjust it down with the pots. On Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 12:06:42 PM EDT, graham shirville via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Uuum …I thought the regulators are ?6V ones? 73 Graham G3VZV From: jeff griffin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:57 PM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue Ok here's what I got so far. First thing is the failed voltage regulator is/was a LM7812C, a 12v regulator. So I replaced it with the same. Now when I turn on the control box I get a 12v reading between 1 and 3, and now both meters are pinned full scale. So I hooked up the elevation side and the rotor is of course still working but the meters stay pinned full scale. I tried to adjust the full scale and out voltage Adj on the back and they have no effect on the meter reading. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks everyone for all the good input so far, we're getting there... 73 Jeff kb2m ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by jeff griffin 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Here's a picture of the LM7812c that I removed. It sure looks like a 12v VC to me. I am now confused..... 73 Jeff kb2m

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by Burns Fisher 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

I have power wires to a preamp running through a PVC conduit and have had mice get in and chew them through. So that is one guess--mice on the potentiometer power. Another possibility is that there was a nearby lightning strike over the winter and it opened up your surge protector. Or if you don't have one, maybe that blew the S.A.T. 73, Burns WB1FJ On Sun, Jun 23, 2024 at 11:33 AM mikflathead--- via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Do you have any angry squirrels? > > On Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 10:51:42 AM EDT, Jim McCullers via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > Jeff, > > > > Remove the wires connected to terminal positions 1, 2, and three on both > the Al and Ez connectors on the back of the G-5500. > > Make certain you label them or take a photo for reinstallation. > > > > With the G-5500 powered on, measure from terminal 1 to terminal 3 on each > connector using volt meter. > > You should read 6 volts +/- a fraction. > > Both Al and Ez are powered by the same circuit. If there is no reading or > the reading is way off, then the voltage regulator in the G-5500 has failed. > > > > If the voltage appears correct, using an ohm meter on a low scale measure > between the wires that were connected to terminals 1 and 3 on both > connectors. > > You should read about 500 ohms or so. > > Then measure between the wire that connected to terminal 2 on each > connector to the terminal 1 wire then the terminal 3 wire. > > The sum of the two should be in the range of the value you read between > wires 1 and 3. > > If you read a short (low ohms) or infinity that indicates damage to the > cable from the rotor to the controller. > > Recheck all connections. > > > > It’s difficult to believe both Az and El pots would fail at the same time > so I would lean to either cable damage or a bad regulator on the G-5500 > board. > > > > Good luck and please post your results. > > > > Jim McCullers > > WA4CWI > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by Joe Fitzgerald 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Jeff, I am suspicious that when that regulator failed, it damaged the op-amps that drive the meters. Consider probing around from the rotor connections through that meter drive circuitry to see where the signal levels stop making sense. Fortunately it looks like replacement op amps are cheap, I saw what look like viable replacements at Digi-Key for $0.54. de KM1P Joe

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by graham＠shirville.com 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Uuum …I thought the regulators are ?6V ones? 73 Graham G3VZV From: jeff griffin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 4:57 PM To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue Ok here's what I got so far. First thing is the failed voltage regulator is/was a LM7812C, a 12v regulator. So I replaced it with the same. Now when I turn on the control box I get a 12v reading between 1 and 3, and now both meters are pinned full scale. So I hooked up the elevation side and the rotor is of course still working but the meters stay pinned full scale. I tried to adjust the full scale and out voltage Adj on the back and they have no effect on the meter reading. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks everyone for all the good input so far, we're getting there... 73 Jeff kb2m

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by jeff griffin 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Ok here's what I got so far. First thing is the failed voltage regulator is/was a LM7812C, a 12v regulator. So I replaced it with the same. Now when I turn on the control box I get a 12v reading between 1 and 3, and now both meters are pinned full scale. So I hooked up the elevation side and the rotor is of course still working but the meters stay pinned full scale. I tried to adjust the full scale and out voltage Adj on the back and they have no effect on the meter reading. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks everyone for all the good input so far, we're getting there... 73 Jeff kb2m

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ARISS News Release No. 24-32
by David H Jordan 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

*ARISS News Release No.24-32* *Dave Jordan, AA4KN * *ARISS PR* *aa4kn(a)amsat.org <aa4kn(a)amsat.org>* *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *ARISS Contact is Scheduled with Students at * *The Educational Complex Nuestra Señora de Fátima No 1139 and No 8119, Pérez, Argentina* June 24, 2024—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and students at the Complejo Educativo Nuestra Señora de Fátima located in Pérez, Argentina. ARISS conducts 60-100 of these special amateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. The Educational Complex Nuestra Señora de Fátima, (comprised of schools No. 1139 and No. 8119) is a comprehensive educational institution covering primary and secondary levels. The school fosters students’ interest in and vocational development in the sciences by implementing a series of activities, such as their annual workshops on physical and chemical phenomena. These workshops promote discovery through experimentation and allows students to explore and understand the fundamental principles that govern these two sciences. Among the topics covered for the 6th grade program are the scientific method, experiments on energy transfer, waves, sound and light, telescopes, and setting up a weather station. The 7th Grade program covers the solar system, Earth-Moon-Sun system, Moon landings, the ISS and life in space, the importance of caring for the Earth, celestial maps and constellations, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. The schools collaborate with a group of amateur radio operators and astronomy enthusiasts, which allows student access to expert and specialized guidance. This will be a telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio allowing students to ask their questions of astronaut Jeanette Epps, amateur radio call sign KF5QNU. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHz and may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the telebridge station. The ARISS amateur radio ground station (telebridge station) for this contact is in Meadow Spring, Australia. The amateur radio volunteer team at the ground station will use the callsign VK6MJ, to establish and maintain the ISS connection. The ARISS radio contact is scheduled for June 27, 2024 at 10:38 am ART (Pérez, Argentina) (13:38 UTC, 9:38 am EDT, 8:38 am CDT, 7:38 am MDT, 6:38 am PDT). *_______________________________* As time allows, students will ask these questions: 1. What can you see through a window that doesn’t face Earth? 2. How do astronauts readapt to living on Earth after returning from space? 3. What happens if an astronaut is left floating in space without anything to hold onto? 4. How do you cut your hair? 5. Are there any smells in space? What does space smell like? 6. What’s the first thing you would like to do when you return to the Earth? 7. What do you do if an astronaut gets sick? Are illnesses different in space? 8. What happens if there is an accident? 9. How does being in space affect sleep? 10. What is the most amazing thing you can do in space? 11. What inspired you to become an astronaut? 12. What’s the most beautiful thing astronauts have seen on the ISS? 13. Does the Sun affect you when you go into space? How? 14. Can astronauts cry in space? Can your tears drop? 15. How do astronauts film outside the ISS? 16. How has being an astronaut affected personal relationships? 17. How does it feel to be in space for 6 months or more? 18. How did you prepare to become an astronaut? *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 ISS. In the United States, sponsors are the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC), Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN) and the ISS National Lab—Space Station Explorers. The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities take part in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org. Media Contact: Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR Find us on social media at: X: ARISS_Intl Facebook: facebook.com/ARISSIntl Instagram: ariss_intl Mastodon: ariss_intl(a)mastodon.hams.social Check out ARISS on Youtube.com.

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TEVEL-7
by david.greenberg 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

נשלח מה-Galaxy שליHello All, TEVEL-7 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today 24.06.24 19:27U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DG

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-06-24 19:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 24 Jun '24

24 Jun '24

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-06-24 19:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Complejo Educativo Nuestra Señora de Fátima N° 1139 and N° 8119, Pérez, Argentina, Telebridge via VK6MJ 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 Jeanette Epps KF5QNU The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Thu 2024-06-27 13:38:07 UTC 56 deg Moroccan School of Engineering Sciences, Casablanca, Morocco, telebridge via VK6MJ (***) 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 Jeanette Epps KF5QNU (***) The ARISS mentor is IN3GHZ Contact is go for: Mon 2024-07-01 12:02:01 UTC 60 deg (***) St. Luke’s College, Buenos Aires, Argentina, direct via LU4AA The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***) The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Mike Barratt KD5MIJ (***) The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Wed 2024-07-03 14:42:53 UTC 82 deg (***) Watch for Livestreaming via their Instagram accounts: The school: @stlukes.college Radio Club Argentino: @rca_sociedad_nacional The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2024-06-24 19:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2024-06-06 17:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 07:30 – 19:30 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking up and about an hour before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free most of the weekend, as well. SSTV events are not that often. So please check out https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS announcements. And don’t forget that the packet system is sometimes active. Check the status at https://www.ariss.org/ or http://www.issfanclub.eu to see if the packet system is active or not. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The next proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens April 8, 2024 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. This proposal window is due to ARISS by May 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system is back on board but awaiting re-installation. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 239 Francesco IKØWGF with 154 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 150 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 118 Steve VE3TBD with 106 **************************************************************************** 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 1729. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1634. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Exp. 71 on orbit Tracy E. Caldwell Dyson SpaceX Crew-8 on orbit Matthew Dominick KCØTOR Mike Barratt KD5MIJ Jeanette Epps KF5QNU Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by Jim McCullers 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

Jeff, Remove the wires connected to terminal positions 1, 2, and three on both the Al and Ez connectors on the back of the G-5500. Make certain you label them or take a photo for reinstallation. With the G-5500 powered on, measure from terminal 1 to terminal 3 on each connector using volt meter. You should read 6 volts +/- a fraction. Both Al and Ez are powered by the same circuit. If there is no reading or the reading is way off, then the voltage regulator in the G-5500 has failed. If the voltage appears correct, using an ohm meter on a low scale measure between the wires that were connected to terminals 1 and 3 on both connectors. You should read about 500 ohms or so. Then measure between the wire that connected to terminal 2 on each connector to the terminal 1 wire then the terminal 3 wire. The sum of the two should be in the range of the value you read between wires 1 and 3. If you read a short (low ohms) or infinity that indicates damage to the cable from the rotor to the controller. Recheck all connections. It's difficult to believe both Az and El pots would fail at the same time so I would lean to either cable damage or a bad regulator on the G-5500 board. Good luck and please post your results. Jim McCullers WA4CWI

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by mikflathead＠aol.com 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

Do you have any angry squirrels? On Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 10:51:42 AM EDT, Jim McCullers via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Jeff, Remove the wires connected to terminal positions 1, 2, and three on both the Al and Ez connectors on the back of the G-5500. Make certain you label them or take a photo for reinstallation. With the G-5500 powered on, measure from terminal 1 to terminal 3 on each connector using volt meter. You should read 6 volts +/- a fraction. Both Al and Ez are powered by the same circuit. If there is no reading or the reading is way off, then the voltage regulator in the G-5500 has failed. If the voltage appears correct, using an ohm meter on a low scale measure between the wires that were connected to terminals 1 and 3 on both connectors. You should read about 500 ohms or so. Then measure between the wire that connected to terminal 2 on each connector to the terminal 1 wire then the terminal 3 wire. The sum of the two should be in the range of the value you read between wires 1 and 3. If you read a short (low ohms) or infinity that indicates damage to the cable from the rotor to the controller. Recheck all connections. It’s difficult to believe both Az and El pots would fail at the same time so I would lean to either cable damage or a bad regulator on the G-5500 board. Good luck and please post your results. Jim McCullers WA4CWI ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by Jim McCullers 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

Jeff, Remove the wires connected to terminal positions 1, 2, and three on both the Al and Ez connectors on the back of the G-5500. Make certain you label them or take a photo for reinstallation. With the G-5500 powered on, measure from terminal 1 to terminal 3 on each connector using volt meter. You should read 6 volts +/- a fraction. Both Al and Ez are powered by the same circuit. If there is no reading or the reading is way off, then the voltage regulator in the G-5500 has failed. If the voltage appears correct, using an ohm meter on a low scale measure between the wires that were connected to terminals 1 and 3 on both connectors. You should read about 500 ohms or so. Then measure between the wire that connected to terminal 2 on each connector to the terminal 1 wire then the terminal 3 wire. The sum of the two should be in the range of the value you read between wires 1 and 3. If you read a short (low ohms) or infinity that indicates damage to the cable from the rotor to the controller. Recheck all connections. It’s difficult to believe both Az and El pots would fail at the same time so I would lean to either cable damage or a bad regulator on the G-5500 board. Good luck and please post your results. Jim McCullers WA4CWI

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by mikflathead＠aol.com 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

Yes please report your findings for the next guy. Hoping it's not me. On Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 09:42:17 AM EDT, jeff griffin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Thanks for the good info. After FD is over I will pull the control box out and take a look. I will report back here with the results. 73 Jeff kb2m ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by jeff griffin 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

Thanks for the good info. After FD is over I will pull the control box out and take a look. I will report back here with the results. 73 Jeff kb2m

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ANS-175 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Paul Stoetzer 23 Jun '24

23 Jun '24

*AMSAT News Service* *ANS-175* *June 23, 2024* In this edition: - ELaNa 43 Launch Carrying MESAT-1 Scheduled for June 27, 2024 - AMSAT Board of Directors Nominees Announced - AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 - Video of AMSAT Engineering Q&A Sessions Available - Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for June 21, 2024 - ARISS News - Upcoming Satellite Operations - AMSAT Ambassador Activities - Satellite Shorts From All Over The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on https://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] amsat.org 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/ ------------------------------ Save the Date! Symposium 2024 *Photo by Robert DuBois* Mark your calendar now for the 2024 AMSAT Symposium, *October 25-27, 2024 *at the Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront in Tampa, Florida! Watch for announcements concerning further details as plans are formulated. ------------------------------ ELaNa 43 Launch Carrying MESAT-1 Scheduled for June 27, 2024 The University of Maine's MESAT-1 carrying a telemetry transmitter and linear transponder provided by AMSAT and experiments designed by schools in Maine will head into orbit as early as late this week as part of NASA's ELaNa 43 launch. The ELaNa 43 (Educational Launch of Nanosatellites 43) mission includes eight CubeSats flying on Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket for its “Noise of Summer” launch from Space Launch Complex-2 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The 30-minute launch window will open at 9 p.m. PDT Wednesday, June 26 (12 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 27). Telemetry can be received using the same FoxTelem program that was used for most of AMSAT's recent payloads. We urge readers to download the latest FoxTelem (V1.12z3) from https://www.amsat.org/tlm/leaderboard.php?id=0&db=FOXDB. This program will decode telemetry from MESAT-1 (as well as AO-91) and forward the results to AMSAT's central server for use by AMSAT engineering as well as by Maine engineers and students. MESAT-1 will study local temperatures across city and rural areas to determine phytoplankton concentration in bodies of water to help predict algal blooms and also contains a linear transponder for amateurs to use. Watch ANS and other media for information about when the transponder will be activated. For more information on this satellite, visit https://www.mainesat.org/mesat1/ *MESAT-1 – Launch June 27, 2024* Uplink LSB 145.910 MHz through 145.940 MHz Downlink USB 435.810 MHz through 435.840 MHz AMSAT LTM-1 Transponder – 1200 bps FoxTelem BPSK beacon 435.800 MHz *[ANS thanks NASA and AMSAT Engineering for the above information]* ------------------------------ AMSAT Board of Directors Nominees Announced The nomination period for the 2024 AMSAT Board of Directors Election ended on June 15th. The following candidates have been duly nominated: - Mark Hammond, N8MH - Frank Karnauskas, N1UW - Bruce Paige, KK5DO - Paul Stoetzer, N8HM - Douglas Tabor, N6UA As three seats on the Board of Directors are up for election this year, the three candidates receiving the largest number of votes shall be declared elected to the seats. The two candidates receiving the next largest number of votes shall be declared First Alternate and Second Alternate, respectively. The voting process will be conducted via AMSAT's Wild Apricot membership system and will commence on July 15th. Instructions for voting will be emailed to all members in good standing as of July 1st by July 15th. The voting period shall conclude on September 15th and results will be announced not later than September 30th. Biographies of the candidates will be available for review online and published in the next edition of *The AMSAT Journal*. *[ANS thanks Jeff Davis, KE9V, AMSAT Secretary, for the above information]* ------------------------------ AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 A long-standing member service, the AMSAT Mail Alias Service is scheduled to end on August 1, 2024. A mail alias on AMSAT.ORG permitted people to send an email to members without knowing their actual internet email address. They just needed to know their amateur radio callsign. Unfortunately, the unchecked rise in domain name hacking and email account high-jacking has made it impossible to sustain this service at a cost-effective level. The number of callsign(a)amsat.org email accounts that had been hijacked and converted to zombie spam accounts over the years had led many internet service providers and gateway centers to ban all @ amsat.org email addresses, including those business accounts of AMSAT officers and officials. The tireless efforts of AMSAT’s all volunteer IT staff has worked for years to repair much of the damage, but AMSAT still get complaints from members who are not getting their personal emails, ANS bulletins or AMSAT-BB posts because of persistent delivery problems. It has come to the point where the AMSAT volunteer IT staff can no longer keep up with the maintenance requirements to keep the alias mail list clean and to work with email gateways to remove blocks. And, after considerable investigation into alternative paid email services, AMSAT leadership decided that the money required to keep an email alias system alive would be better spent on building and flying satellites for its members. Persons using the Mail Alias Service should begin to migrate to different email accounts so they do not lose receipt of personal emails, AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins, AMSAT-BB posts, or official messages from AMSAT itself. Members are especially asked to make sure they are NOT using a callsign(a)amsat.org as their registered email address in the AMSAT membership portal. Members can easily change their registered member email address by logging into the portal and updating their profile. *[ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information]* ------------------------------ Video of AMSAT Engineering Q&A Sessions Available AMSAT Vice President – Engineering, Jerry Buxton, NØJY, hosted Q&A “social gathering” live streams on YouTube and Twitch, as he mentioned in his Hamvention “They Cancelled All My Flights” video where he followed up and answered questions on developments with GOLF, Fox Plus, and other projects. Archived videos of these sessions can be found at https://www.youtube.com/@n0jy/streams *Note: If you read this at the time of publication, the final session may be ongoing as it is scheduled to run from 00:01 UTC to 02:00 UTC on Sunday, June 23rd.* *[ANS thanks Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice President - Engineering, for the above information]* ------------------------------ *The 2024 Coins Are Here Now!Help Support GOLF and Fox Plus.**Join <https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/> the AMSAT President’s Club today!* ------------------------------ Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for June 21, 2024 Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin files are updated 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/ This week there are no additions or deletions to the AMSAT TLE distribution. *[ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the above information]* ------------------------------ *Need new satellite antennas? Purchase an M2 LEO-Pack from the **AMSAT Store! <https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/>**When you purchase through **AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards **Keeping Amateur Radio in Space.* ------------------------------ 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. *Complejo Educativo Nuestra Señora de Fátima N° 1139 and N° 8119, Pérez, Argentina, Telebridge via VK6MJ* The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled crewmember is Jeanette Epps KF5QNU The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Thu 2024-06-27 13:38:07 UTC 56 deg As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down), If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html *[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for the above information]* ------------------------------ Upcoming Satellite OperationsQuick Hits: From Randy,* ND0C*: From 24 June thru 7 July, we will be on another family camping vacation, which means another satellite roving expedition! This time, thru *WI to MI and back thru IL and IA.* No super rare grids but several that may be needed by many. The grids and passes will depend on where/when we happen to be while on the road or camping. This will be all LEO sats: FM & SSB. As always, I will try for EU passes on RS-44 when possible. Looking forward to pushing past the 100 grids-roved milestone. More info to come. ******************************************************************** *JA2QJI/8* will be QRV on GreenCube/IO-117 from *QN05* on 25th June. See hams.at for any additional details. ******************************************************************** From Mike, *N8MR*: I will be in *EN57*, with roves to *EN67* from Friday, June 28 thru Saturday, July 6. Using an Icom 9700, Arrow and Alaskan antennas. Listening for Europe on linear eastern passes. *I can rove to EN56, only if needed.* Posting passes to hams.at a day in advance. All QSOs to LoTW as N8MR. ******************************************************************** *HB0/DK9JC* should be QRV from *JN47* on GreenCube/IO-117 on 26th June. See hams.at for any updates. Major Roves: *VP5/AA5UK* will be QRV from *FL31* from 23rd June through 5th July. This operation will be holiday style but will cover HF/LEO/MEO. Head over to his VP5/AA5UK QRZ page for all the info you can shake a stick at. *[ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT Rover Page Manager, and Alex Ners, K6VHF, for the above information]* ------------------------------ * Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition?* Get an AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store <https://www.zazzle.com/store/amsat_gear>! 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space ------------------------------ AMSAT Ambassador Activities AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, says, "Think a 75-minute presentation on "working the easy satellites" would be appropriate for your club or event? Let me know by emailing me at k6lcsclint (at) gmail (dot) com or calling me at 909-999-SATS (7287)!" Clint has NEVER given the exact same show twice: EACH of the 150+ presentations so far has been customized/tailored to their audiences. Scheduled Events *“Moon Day” Frontiers of Flight Museum* *July 20, 2024* Love Field in Dallas, Texas AMSAT volunteers needed! Contact tschuessler(at) amsat.org for more information. *Huntsville Hamfest**August 17-18, 2024* Huntsville, AL AMSAT Booth and Forum N8DEU and W4FCL *Northeast HamXpostion**August 22-25, 2024* Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center 181 Boston Post Road W Marlborough, MA 01752 *Greater Louisville Hamfest**September 7, 2024* Shepherdsville, KY AMSAT Forum and Information Table W4FCL *Central Kentucky Hamfest**October 5, 2024* Lexington, KY AMSAT and Educational Satellites Forum and Information Table AI4SR and W4FCL *North Star Radio Convention**October 5, 2024* Hennepin Technical College (North Campus) Brooklyn Park, Minn. AMSAT Forum and Information Table KØJM and ADØHJ *2024 AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting**October 25-27, 2024* Doubletree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Point Waterfront 3050 N Rocky Point Dr W Tampa, FL 33607 *[ANS thanks Clint Bradford, K6LCS, and AMSAT for the above information]* ------------------------------ Satellite Shorts from All Over + If you participated in AMSAT Field Day, remember to submit your summary sheet and any photos or comments by July 23, 2024. Submission details can be found at https://www.amsat.org/field-day/ ------------------------------ Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: - Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). - Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. - Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. - Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information. *73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!* *This week's ANS Editor,* *Paul Stoetzer, N8HM* *n8hm [at] amsat.org <http://amsat.org>* *ANS is a service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653, Washington, DC 20002*

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Fwd: Re: Engineering Q&A Social Begins at 19:00 UTC
by Paul Stoetzer 22 Jun '24

22 Jun '24

The last of Jerry’s Q&A sessions starts at 00:01 UTC. Tune in at: https://www.twitch.tv/n0jy https://www.youtube.com/n0jy 73, Paul, N8HM ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Date: Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 15:06 Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Engineering Q&A Social Begins at 19:00 UTC To: Paul Stoetzer <prstoetzer(a)gmail.com> CC: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Jerry will also be streaming at: - Saturday June 22 at 00:01 – 02:00 UTC (Friday evening-night in the Americas) - Saturday June 22 at 19:00 – 21:00 UTC (anybody free that afternoon) - Sunday June 23 at 00:01 – 02:00 UTC (Saturday evening-night in the Americas) On Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 2:40 PM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Good Afternoon, > > AMSAT Vice President - Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, will be conducting > a Q&A Social all about AMSAT Engineering on his Twitch and YouTube channels > at 19:00 UTC today. > > Tune in at: > > https://www.twitch.tv/n0jy > > https://www.youtube.com/n0jy > > 73, > > Paul Stoetzer, N8HM > Executive Vice President > AMSAT > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available > to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions > expressed > are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of > AMSAT-NA. > Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at > https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ > > View archives of this mailing list at > https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org > Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at > https://mailman.amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Any (significant) chances for an astronaut participating on Field Day?
by Clint Bradford 22 Jun '24

22 Jun '24

Although she loves amateur radio, the entire crew has some important projects that will probably take precedence the next week or so … But if the equipment is ON, go ahead and see if anyone’s around! Clint K6LCS > On Jun 20, 2024, at 8:17 PM, Greg D via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > It's been years since we had an ISS member running a station for Field Day,

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by mikflathead＠aol.com 22 Jun '24

22 Jun '24

I have not had an issue with mine but I would check to see if you have voltage going to the feedback potentiometers first. That supply would have both az and el in common. Mike On Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 08:36:38 AM EDT, jeff griffin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: After Sitting for 6 months my rotor is acting up. It was working 100 % When I left for the winter. Big issue is it isn't displaying any AZ EL data on the display, and appears to be sending bad data the the LVBTracker. The rotor operates manually but there is no AZ EL data displayed. When I try to track a sat with SatPC32 it seems that that the 5500 is also sending bad data to the LVBTracker as the antenna EL runs away , and the AZ data is also way off. So my question is did anyone also have this issue? I'm thinking it's in the control box as bot AZ and EL are affected. As I can't see the antenna from my operating position I'm off the sats until I can fix this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 73 Jeff kb2m ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: Yaesu G-5500 issue
by Bill Booth 22 Jun '24

22 Jun '24

On 22/06/2024 8:36 a.m., jeff griffin via AMSAT-BB wrote: > the 5500 is also sending bad data to the LVBTracker Sounds like both pots in the rotor are dirty. You can check this easly as I believe the leads from the pots are seperate from the rotor to the control box so could easly be measured with an ohm meter. Check the schematic and see. -- Bill Booth VE3NXK Sundridge ON, Canada Lat: 45.741365 Long: -79.457429 Grid Square FN05gr Visit my weather WebCam at http://www.almaguin.com/wxcurrent/weather.html Organ and Tissue Donation - The Gift of Life Talk to your family. Your decision can make a difference.

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Yaesu G-5500 issue
by jeff griffin 22 Jun '24

22 Jun '24

After Sitting for 6 months my rotor is acting up. It was working 100 % When I left for the winter. Big issue is it isn't displaying any AZ EL data on the display, and appears to be sending bad data the the LVBTracker. The rotor operates manually but there is no AZ EL data displayed. When I try to track a sat with SatPC32 it seems that that the 5500 is also sending bad data to the LVBTracker as the antenna EL runs away , and the AZ data is also way off. So my question is did anyone also have this issue? I'm thinking it's in the control box as bot AZ and EL are affected. As I can't see the antenna from my operating position I'm off the sats until I can fix this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 73 Jeff kb2m

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Re: Using N1MM software for FD Sat logging
by Stephan Greene 22 Jun '24

22 Jun '24

N1MM has a general purpose satellite log template, but do not use it for FD! Here's what I do: Create a new log using the ARRL FD template and add the appropriate station and operator data. I run N1MM stand-alone (not connected to the radio or to a club logging network). I assign arbitrary HF - thru microwave "bands" to each satellite I work (AMSAT FD rules treat each satellite as a separate "Band"). E.g., I enter 1800 in the frequency window for AO-7, 3500 for RS-44, etc. At start of a pass, I enter the appropriate band and log QSOs. N1MM takes care of dupe checking etc. After the contest, I export the data and edit in Excel, changing the bands to satellites for the AMSAT FD. For ARRL, I put in the appropriate TX and RX bands and email it to whomever is submitting our club's FD score to ARRL. Since I am not operating on HF, connecting my laptop to a club network will totally mess things up. I am running the club VHF station between satellite passes, so I'm reserving the "50000 kHz band" for the 6M QSOs. I've found that if you connect N1MM to the radio and doppler correction is running, N1MM interprets the frequency changes as a QSY and clears the logging window! And if I entered the correct RX and TX bands (e.g. 144000 or 435000 kHz), N1MM will treat QSOs with the same station on different satellites as dupes. I've noticed it usually takes me a few QSOs to reprogram my brain to send the FD call and exchange instead of the usual home call and grid! 73 & Good Luck this weekend (and stay cool if you are in the extreme heat zone!) Steve KS1G FM18 (FD: K4LRG 2A(?) VA) On Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 7:43 PM Charlie Sufana via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Hi all, > > The local club is using the N1MM logging program for FD and I will be > running the sat station this year. The use of N1MM is new for recording > the sat contacts but I am not finding anything specific. So I must be > missing something. Is anyone else using the N1MM program to record your > Sat FD contacts? If so, what have you got set up in N1MM? > > Thanks for the help. > > 73, > Charlie Sufana AJ9N >

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Using N1MM software for FD Sat logging
by aj9n＠aol.com 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

Hi all, The local club is using the N1MM logging program for FD and I will be running the sat station this year. The use of N1MM is new for recording the sat contacts but I am not finding anything specific. So I must be missing something. Is anyone else using the N1MM program to record your Sat FD contacts? If so, what have you got set up in N1MM? Thanks for the help. 73,Charlie Sufana AJ9N

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TEVEL-2
by david.greenberg 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

Hello All, TEVEL-2 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today 21.06.24 20:19U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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TEVEL-5
by david.greenberg 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

Hello All, TEVEL-5 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today 21.06.24 19:24U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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Re: Engineering Q&A Social Begins at 19:00 UTC
by Paul Stoetzer 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

Jerry will also be streaming at: - Saturday June 22 at 00:01 – 02:00 UTC (Friday evening-night in the Americas) - Saturday June 22 at 19:00 – 21:00 UTC (anybody free that afternoon) - Sunday June 23 at 00:01 – 02:00 UTC (Saturday evening-night in the Americas) On Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 2:40 PM Paul Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Good Afternoon, > > AMSAT Vice President - Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, will be conducting > a Q&A Social all about AMSAT Engineering on his Twitch and YouTube channels > at 19:00 UTC today. > > Tune in at: > > https://www.twitch.tv/n0jy > > https://www.youtube.com/n0jy > > 73, > > Paul Stoetzer, N8HM > Executive Vice President > AMSAT > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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Engineering Q&A Social Begins at 19:00 UTC
by Paul Stoetzer 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

Good Afternoon, AMSAT Vice President - Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY, will be conducting a Q&A Social all about AMSAT Engineering on his Twitch and YouTube channels at 19:00 UTC today. Tune in at: https://www.twitch.tv/n0jy https://www.youtube.com/n0jy 73, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Executive Vice President AMSAT

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Fwd: [BRMS] Large, Heavy, Weatherproof Outdoor Cabinets
by K4IDC 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

I have a few weatherproof outdoor enclosures available. These were used in the electric utility industry to enclose controls for switchgear. All connections go through the bottom panel. Minimum internal dimensions are approximately 17" x 15" x 9", weight is ~50lbs. The cabinets are made of steel with a neoprene gasket & drip lip around the front door; the gasket might need some attention as these cabinets are ~40 years old. The cabinets have a mounting bracket along the rear that extends above and below the back panel. The front door can be pad locked. There is an internal panel that swings out and it can be removed if desired. There is a 120 VAC duplex outlet & a screw terminal strip inside on the raised, drilled and tapped back panel. All the internals are still in the cabinet, new owner can strip out what isn't needed...it'll take an hour or less. These cabinets are great for remotely located antenna connections, antenna match units, switches, power amps, etc. $60 each, 2 available. Photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/tfiiuNFP3Ft5LXQV6 Thanks, Robin Midgett K4IDC _._,_._,_

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Fwd: [BRMS] [Dixieland-GHeezers] FS: weatherproof enclosures
by K4IDC 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

I have several of these weatherproof enclosures available from the electric utility industry. Minimum internal dimensions are approximately 13" x 7-1/2" x 6", weight is ~10lbs. The enclosure is made of a very durable white plastic. The front of the enclosure opens 180+° on the long edge & has an aluminum panel inside which has a variety of threaded holes for attaching comms equipment. The door incorporates a continuous rubber O-ring seal, and a stainless steel spring loaded latch which will accommodate a pad lock. The back of the enclousre has an array of bosses with integrated stainless steel threaded inserts for (6-32 or 8-32, I don't recall) machine screws (included). All I/O connections are through the bottom of the back which include a PolyPhaser surge arrestor (N female each side), vent, grounding lug, sheet aluminum grounding plate, and a 7 pin male Canon connector. There is an integraged aluminum U bracket which extends above and below the top and bottom edges of the enclouse for mounting to a utility pole. Four 1/4"-20 stainless steel bolts with O-ring seals attach the plastic housing to the aluminum U bracket. These are all removed from service and show some cosmetic evidence of that. $25 each, photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/xHt2xbfdmLtzL2XX9 I plan to have tables in the flea market at HamQuest in Lebanon, TN on July 20, 2024 and at Huntsville Hamfest on August 17-18; can arrange to make delivery at either of these hamfests. Please email me directly as I don't usually read the list traffic. I'm good on QRZ. <https://photos.app.goo.gl/xHt2xbfdmLtzL2XX9> _._,_._,_ _._,_._,_

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Re: Any (significant) chances for an astronaut participating on Field Day?
by Nestor N6CKC 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, 8:17 PM Greg D via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > It's been years since we had an ISS member running a station for Field > Day, but it occurs to me that Sunni Williams is a Ham, and with the > lengthened mission she might have some otherwise uncommitted time on her > hands... What do you think? > > Greg KO6TH > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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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Any (significant) chances for an astronaut participating on Field Day?
by Greg D 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

It's been years since we had an ISS member running a station for Field Day, but it occurs to me that Sunni Williams is a Ham, and with the lengthened mission she might have some otherwise uncommitted time on her hands... What do you think? Greg KO6TH

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-06-19 03:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 19 Jun '24

19 Jun '24

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-06-19 03:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Complejo Educativo Nuestra Señora de Fátima N° 1139 and N° 8119, Pérez, Argentina, Telebridge via VK6MJ 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 Jeanette Epps KF5QNU The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Thu 2024-06-27 13:38:07 UTC 56 deg The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2024-06-19 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 2024-06-06 17:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 07:30 – 19:30 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking up and about an hour before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free most of the weekend, as well. SSTV events are not that often. So please check out https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS announcements. And don’t forget that the packet system is sometimes active. Check the status at https://www.ariss.org/ or http://www.issfanclub.eu to see if the packet system is active or not. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The next proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens April 8, 2024 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. This proposal window is due to ARISS by May 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system is back on board but awaiting re-installation. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 239 Francesco IKØWGF with 154 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 150 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 118 Steve VE3TBD with 106 **************************************************************************** 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 1729. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1634. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Exp. 71 on orbit Tracy E. Caldwell Dyson SpaceX Crew-8 on orbit Matthew Dominick KCØTOR Mike Barratt KD5MIJ Jeanette Epps KF5QNU Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Which Tevel FM Transponders Will Be Active for Field Day Weekend
by Mark 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

David, I may have missed the post and I apologize if so, but do you know which Tevel's will be active on Saturday and Sunday for Field Day weekend?? 73 Mark, N1MT

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TEVEL-6
by david.greenberg 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

Hello All, TEVEL-6 FM transponder has been activated, starting from today 18.06.24 20:06U for 72 hours.73,David 4X1DGנשלח מה-Galaxy שלי

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Re: ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Joseph Fitzgerald (KM1P) 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

John asked: >Will they still use the existing AMSAT-BB(a)AMSAT.ORG address" >Will we, as users, still be able to send that email address to reach the community? Yes and yes. The only thing that is changing is the termination of the open mail-alias service for anyone with a ham-like callsign that applies. All other AMSAT IT services will continue to operate as usual, including e-mails accounts with an @amsat.org address such as this one that are used for official AMSAT business. Joe Fitzgerald (KM1P) AMSAT IT Team

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Re: Packet Satellite Gateways?
by Mark L. Hammond 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

Hi all, I’m not aware of any operational store and forward PBBS birds. The good news is that an AMSAT engineering team has rebooted the PACSAT concept in state of the art design and construction. Watch the Hamvention 2024 video from the AMSAT/TAPR banquet to hear Bill Reed NX5R talk about the new PACSAT payload! Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 11:54 AM Charles J. Hargrove via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Thank you, but I was thinking of a fully-formatted packet message that > was placed into an orbiting bbs in one part of the world that would be > polled by another station, pulled down then deleted from the bird. The > message size would definitely be bigger than one line. > > On 6/5/2024 2:27 AM, Nitin Muttin wrote: > > APRS Satellites have such a capability, I remember succeeding sending a > > email to myself using UISS thru ISS APRS. For this to work SatGats are > > needed. > > > > http://aprs.org/astars/email.txt <http://aprs.org/astars/email.txt> > > > > > > 73 > > Nitin [VU3TYG] > > > > > > On Wednesday 5 June, 2024 at 09:07:55 am IST, Charles J. Hargrove via > > AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > > > > In the past there used to be ground stations acting as a satellite > > gateway to the store-and-forward birds. I am having some difficulty > > find which birds are still active that can serve this function. Could > > somebody point me to the latest information on this? Thanks anyway. > > -- > Charles J. Hargrove - N2NOV > NYC-ARECS/RACES Citywide Radio Officer/Skywarn Coord. > > NYC-ARECS/RACES Nets 441.100/136.5 PL > ARnewsline Broadcast Mon. @ 8:00PM > NYC-ARECS Weekly Net Mon. @ 8:30PM > http://www.nyc-arecs.org > > NY-NBEMS Net Saturdays @ 10AM & USeast-NBEMS Net Wednesdays @ 7PM > on 7.036 Mhz USB (alt 3.536)/1500 hz waterfall spot; MFSK-16 or 32 > > "Information is the oxygen of the modern age. It seeps through the walls > topped > by barbed wire, it wafts across the electrified borders." - Ronald Reagan > > "The more corrupt the state, the more it legislates." - Tacitus > > "Molann an obair an fear" - Irish Saying > (The work praises the man.) > > "No matter how big and powerful government gets, and the many services it > provides, it can never take the place of volunteers." - Ronald Reagan > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > 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: ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by John Antonuk - AL7ID 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

Will they still use the existing AMSAT-BB(a)AMSAT.ORG address? Will we, as users, still be able to send to that email address to reach the community? 73, John Antonuk AL7ID(a)yahoo.com On Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 05:17:47 AM AKDT, Frank Karnauskas via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: I am sorry I did not understand the question, John. Yes, the AMSAT-BB and the AMSAT Weekly News Bulletins will continue. Cheers, Frank Frank Karnauskas, N1UW 3670 E. Kingler Spring Pl. Tucson, AZ 85718 (612) 644-9174 n1uw(a)gokarns.com From: John Antonuk - AL7ID via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2024 8:46 PM To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>; Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) <f.karnauskas(a)amsat.org> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Frank, This doesn't answer my core question. Will the AMSAT-BB(a)AMSAT.ORG email list continue in operation? or is it going away along with the email aliases? 73, John Antonuk AL7ID(a)yahoo.com On Monday, June 17, 2024 at 06:41:31 PM AKDT, Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Greetings, John and Everyone. The simple answer to your question is that wherever you have used your callsign(a)amsat.org, you will need to update your profile to a new email address. This includes the AMSAT-BB and ANS Weekly Bulletins lists. You can get instructions and links to update these two lists at: https://www.amsat.org/mailing-list-faq/. Remembering that AMSAT is composed of 100% unpaid volunteers, it would be a nearly insurmountable task for our two (yes, two) IT staff members to reliably contact and confirm receipt of reception to several thousand email address on that list – many of which have already been hijacked and turned into robot spams. Really, each of us has to take personal responsibility for when and where we use our email addresses as we must do with all our personal information. The decision to eliminate the email alias service was not done lightly. After considerable discussion among the Board of Directors and Senior Officers, it was decided to relieve the IT staff of that losing battle and to better use that money to putting the Fox-Plus and GOLF satellites into space. Everyone’s support of AMSAT is important. Using AMSAT members’ dues and donations to the best possible use is of the highest priority. Kind Regards, Frank Frank Karnauskas, N1UW Direct Contact 3670 E. Kingler Spring Pl. Tucson, AZ 85718 (612) 644-9174 f.karnauskas(a)amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by n1uw＠gokarns.com 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

I’ll pass this idea along to the IT staff, Clint. Cheers, Frank Frank Karnauskas, N1UW 3670 E. Kingler Spring Pl. Tucson, AZ 85718 (612) 644-9174 <mailto:[email protected]> n1uw(a)gokarns.com From: Clint Bradford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2024 7:57 PM To: Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) <f.karnauskas(a)amsat.org> Cc: John Antonuk - AL7ID <al7id(a)yahoo.com>; AMSAT BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Not a horrendous task for us. Is there any way for AMSAT to have a “bounce reply mail” for a week or so? Like, if anyone sends email to our amsat.org <http://amsat.org> addresses, a brief explanation that “ ... This email forwarding service is discontinued, your recipient has been instructed to update their communications preferences … “ Clint On Jun 17, 2024, at 7:42 PM, Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: The simple answer to your question is that wherever you have used your <mailto:[email protected]> callsign(a)amsat.org, you will need to update your profile to a new email address.

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Re: ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by n1uw＠gokarns.com 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

I am sorry I did not understand the question, John. Yes, the AMSAT-BB and the AMSAT Weekly News Bulletins will continue. Cheers, Frank Frank Karnauskas, N1UW 3670 E. Kingler Spring Pl. Tucson, AZ 85718 (612) 644-9174 <mailto:[email protected]> n1uw(a)gokarns.com From: John Antonuk - AL7ID via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2024 8:46 PM To: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>; Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) <f.karnauskas(a)amsat.org> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins Frank, This doesn't answer my core question. Will the AMSAT-BB(a)AMSAT.ORG <mailto:[email protected]> email list continue in operation? or is it going away along with the email aliases? 73, John Antonuk AL7ID(a)yahoo.com <mailto:[email protected]> On Monday, June 17, 2024 at 06:41:31 PM AKDT, Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]> > wrote: Greetings, John and Everyone. The simple answer to your question is that wherever you have used your callsign(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]> , you will need to update your profile to a new email address. This includes the AMSAT-BB and ANS Weekly Bulletins lists. You can get instructions and links to update these two lists at: https://www.amsat.org/mailing-list-faq/. Remembering that AMSAT is composed of 100% unpaid volunteers, it would be a nearly insurmountable task for our two (yes, two) IT staff members to reliably contact and confirm receipt of reception to several thousand email address on that list – many of which have already been hijacked and turned into robot spams. Really, each of us has to take personal responsibility for when and where we use our email addresses as we must do with all our personal information. The decision to eliminate the email alias service was not done lightly. After considerable discussion among the Board of Directors and Senior Officers, it was decided to relieve the IT staff of that losing battle and to better use that money to putting the Fox-Plus and GOLF satellites into space. Everyone’s support of AMSAT is important. Using AMSAT members’ dues and donations to the best possible use is of the highest priority. Kind Regards, Frank Frank Karnauskas, N1UW Direct Contact 3670 E. Kingler Spring Pl. Tucson, AZ 85718 (612) 644-9174 f.karnauskas(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]> ----------------------------------------------------------- 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: Iceland?
by Florian (DF2ET) 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

Hej John, > I just worked V36UM on RS-44 who said that a VA3??? station was > portable in Iceland at this time. > > anybody have any more info on this opportunity? thats TF/VA3VGR. He announces on his Twitter/X feed. Sometimes it is a little on short notice. https://twitter.com/VA3VGR Apparently it is a locked account which means you have to have an account yourself and follow him. Some of his activations were posted to hams.at too. vy73 de Florian DF2ET

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-06-18 04:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2024-06-18 04:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Complejo Educativo Nuestra Señora de Fátima N° 1139 and N° 8119, Pérez, Argentina, Telebridge via VK6MJ (***) 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 Jeanette Epps KF5QNU (***) The ARISS mentor is VE6JBJ Contact is go for: Thu 2024-06-27 13:38:07 UTC 56 deg (***) The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2024-06-18 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 2024-06-06 17:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ####################################################################################################################################### Comments on making general contacts I have been seeing a lot of traffic on Facebook and I suspect on other social media sites with people asking why they are not hearing the crew make general contacts. First off the crew is very busy on the ISS and they simply may not have the time to just pick up the microphone and talk. Also, one needs to be aware of their normal daily schedule. I have listed below the constraints that we at ARISS have to follow in order to schedule the school contacts. Hopefully this will help you better schedule your opportunities. Typical daily schedule Wakeup to Workday start= 1.5 hours Workday start to Workday end=12 hours Workday end to Sleep= 2 hours Sleep to wakeup= 8.5 hours The crew's usual waking period is 07:30 – 19:30 UTC. The most common times to find a crew member making casual periods are about one hour after waking up and about an hour before sleeping, when they have personal time. They're usually free most of the weekend, as well. SSTV events are not that often. So please check out https://www.ariss.org/ for the latest information or watch for the ARISS announcements. And don’t forget that the packet system is sometimes active. Check the status at https://www.ariss.org/ or http://www.issfanclub.eu to see if the packet system is active or not. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The next proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens April 8, 2024 for contacts to be scheduled for January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. This proposal window is due to ARISS by May 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at www.ariss.org. Find more information and proposal instructions, visit the ARISS-USA website at: https://ariss-usa.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-usa/ Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system is back on board but awaiting re-installation. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 239 Francesco IKØWGF with 154 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 150 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 118 Steve VE3TBD with 106 **************************************************************************** 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 1729. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1634. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 70 on orbit Oleg Kononenko Nikolay Chub Exp. 71 on orbit Tracy E. Caldwell Dyson SpaceX Crew-8 on orbit Matthew Dominick KCØTOR Mike Barratt KD5MIJ Jeanette Epps KF5QNU Aleksandr Grebyonkin RZ3DSE **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by John Antonuk - AL7ID 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

Frank, This doesn't answer my core question. Will the AMSAT-BB(a)AMSAT.ORG email list continue in operation? or is it going away along with the email aliases? 73, John Antonuk AL7ID(a)yahoo.com On Monday, June 17, 2024 at 06:41:31 PM AKDT, Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Greetings, John and Everyone. The simple answer to your question is that wherever you have used yourcallsign(a)amsat.org, you will need to update your profile to a new email address. This includes the AMSAT-BB and ANS Weekly Bulletins lists. You can get instructions and links to update these two lists at: https://www.amsat.org/mailing-list-faq/. Remembering that AMSAT is composed of 100% unpaid volunteers, it would be a nearly insurmountable task for our two (yes, two) IT staff members to reliably contact and confirm receipt of reception to several thousand email address on that list – many of which have already been hijacked and turned into robot spams. Really, each of us has to take personal responsibility for when and where we use our email addresses as we must do with all our personal information. The decision to eliminate the email alias service was not done lightly. After considerable discussion among the Board of Directors and Senior Officers, it was decided to relieve the IT staff of that losing battle and to better use that money to putting the Fox-Plus and GOLF satellites into space. Everyone’s support of AMSAT is important. Using AMSAT members’ dues and donations to the best possible use is of the highest priority. Kind Regards, Frank Frank Karnauskas, N1UW Direct Contact 3670 E. Kingler Spring Pl. Tucson, AZ 85718 (612) 644-9174 f.karnauskas(a)amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org

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Re: ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Clint Bradford 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

Not a horrendous task for us. Is there any way for AMSAT to have a “bounce reply mail” for a week or so? Like, if anyone sends email to our amsat.org <http://amsat.org/> addresses, a brief explanation that “ ... This email forwarding service is discontinued, your recipient has been instructed to update their communications preferences … “ Clint > On Jun 17, 2024, at 7:42 PM, Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > The simple answer to your question is that wherever you have used your callsign(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>, you will need to update your profile to a new email address.

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Re: ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

Greetings, John and Everyone. The simple answer to your question is that wherever you have used your callsign(a)amsat.org<mailto:[email protected]>, you will need to update your profile to a new email address. This includes the AMSAT-BB and ANS Weekly Bulletins lists. You can get instructions and links to update these two lists at: https://www.amsat.org/mailing-list-faq/. Remembering that AMSAT is composed of 100% unpaid volunteers, it would be a nearly insurmountable task for our two (yes, two) IT staff members to reliably contact and confirm receipt of reception to several thousand email address on that list – many of which have already been hijacked and turned into robot spams. Really, each of us has to take personal responsibility for when and where we use our email addresses as we must do with all our personal information. The decision to eliminate the email alias service was not done lightly. After considerable discussion among the Board of Directors and Senior Officers, it was decided to relieve the IT staff of that losing battle and to better use that money to putting the Fox-Plus and GOLF satellites into space. Everyone’s support of AMSAT is important. Using AMSAT members’ dues and donations to the best possible use is of the highest priority. Kind Regards, Frank Frank Karnauskas, N1UW Direct Contact 3670 E. Kingler Spring Pl. Tucson, AZ 85718 (612) 644-9174 f.karnauskas(a)amsat.org

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Re: AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024
by Martin Cooper 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

I'm shocked that this has not been sent directly to those of us with mail aliases. Or at least, this bulletin - which I don't always read - is the only notification I've seen. I'm also more than shocked that we're only getting 6 weeks notice. My alias is used all over the place, for various purposes, and has been for *decades*. Now I have to drop everything else I'm doing and try to figure out all the places it's used. I don't have a whole lot of "spare time" to do that. Martin. KD6YAM On Sat, Jun 15, 2024 at 5:32 PM Mark Johns, K0JM via AMSAT-BB < amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > AMSAT NEWS SERVICE > > ANS-168 > > In this edition: > > * Starliner Brings Another Ham to ISS > * Q&A Session with AMSAT Engineering > * Voyager 1 is Back To Life, But For How Long? > * AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 > * The 2024 AMSAT Field Day Rules > * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for June 14 > * ARISS News > * Upcoming Satellite Operations > * AMSAT Ambassador Activities > * Satellite Shorts From All Over > > The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information > service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes > news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities > of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active > interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog > and digital Amateur Radio satellites. > > The news feed on 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 <http://amsat.org>* > > You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service > Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: > https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ > > ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins > > DATE 2024 June 16 > Starliner Brings Another Ham to ISS > > Working around multiple helium leaks and thruster problems, the crew of > Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft wrapped up a challenging rendezvous and a > delayed-but-successful docking with the International Space Station > Thursday in a major milestone for the new ship’s first piloted test flight. > > With commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams, KD5PLB, > monitoring the Starliner’s automated approach, the Starliner’s docking > mechanism engaged its counterpart on the front of the station’s forward > Harmony module at 17:34 UTC on June 8 as the two spacecraft were sailing > 260 miles above the Indian Ocean. > > After extensive checks to verify an airtight seal, hatches were opened and > Wilmore and Williams floated into the lab complex to an enthusiastic > welcome from the seven Expedition 71 crew members: cosmonauts Oleg > Kononenko, RN3DX, Nicolai Chub and Alexander Grebenkin, RZ3DSE, along with > NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, KCØTOR, Michael Barratt, KD5MIJ, Jeanette > Epps, KF5QNU, and Tracy Dyson. > > Wilmore and Williams plan to spend about a week aboard the outpost before > returning to Earth aboard the Starliner. While they’re there, the station > crew will install a replacement urine processor pump module that was loaded > aboard the Starliner at the last minute to fix the lab’s water recycling > system and allow normal use of the toilet in the U.S. segment of the > station. > > Running years behind schedule after multiple problems that cost Boeing > some $1.4 billion to correct, the Starliner was launched Wednesday with a > known helium leak in the system used to pressurize the spacecraft’s > propulsion system. Launch had been delayed a month, in part because of work > to confirm the ship could safely be launched with the leak as is. > > After reaching orbit, two more helium leaks developed that prompted flight > controllers to close valves leading to the affected plumbing, or manifolds, > while they analyzed leak rates and potential work arounds. Closing the > manifolds took down five of 28 reaction control system jets in the ship’s > service module and three of 20 more powerful “OMAC” thrusters. > > Docking had to be delayed because five RCS jets were “deselected” by the > capsule’s flight software when telemetry showed they were not performing > exactly as expected. It was unclear if there would be sufficient > maneuverability for the docking to proceed. > > Throughout the process, Wilmore flew the Starliner manually, holding > position about 650 feet from the space station. When ground teams concluded > the spacecraft had enough thruster redundancy to proceed, the Starliner’s > automated control system took over and flew the ship in for a problem-free > docking. > > As if the team hadn’t had enough problems to deal with, a fourth and a > fifth helium leaks were detected after docking. In any case, per standard > procedure, flight controllers closed all the Starliner’s helium manifolds > after the linkup to prevent any residual leakage while attached to the > station. > > Despite the leaks, NASA officials said more than enough helium remains on > board to ensure a safe return to Earth at the end of a normal-duration or > even extended mission. > > On June 14, NASA and Boeing teams pushed back the target undocking and > landing date for the Starliner spacecraft from the International Space > Station by four days. They shifted from June 18 to now no earlier than June > 22. > > The reason for the extended stay is in part due to a need to gather more > information about the Starliner capsule with the benefit of having an > astronaut crew assigned to study aspects of the spacecraft with additional > detail. > > The helium leaks are all located in the Starliner’s drum-shaped service > module, which is discarded to burn up in the atmosphere before the crew > capsule re-enters for landing. Thus, there is no possibility of post-flight > analysis of the problems. > > [ANS thanks Spaceflight Now for the above information] > ------------------------------ > > *The 2024 AMSAT President’s Club coins are here now!* > *Help Support GOLF and Fox Plus* > > *Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help * > *Keep Amateur Radio in Space! * > *https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/* > <https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/> > ------------------------------ > Q&A Session with AMSAT Engineering > > > AMSAT Vice President - Engineering, Jerry Buxton, NØJY, will host Q&A > "social gathering" live streams on YouTube and Twitch, as he mentioned in > his Hamvention "They Cancelled All My Flights" video. This is an > opportunity to follow up with Jerry on developments with GOLF, FoxPlus, and > other projects. Come by and chat a question or comment for discussion on > your choice of the platforms: > > - Friday June 21 at 19:00 - 21:00 UTC (generally for UK-EU-etc. time > zones) > - Saturday June 22 at 00:01 - 02:00 UTC (Friday evening-night in the > Americas) > - Saturday June 22 at 19:00 - 21:00 UTC (anybody free that afternoon) > - Sunday June 23 at 00:01 - 02:00 UTC (Saturday evening-night in the > Americas) > > [ANS thanks Jerry Buxton, NØJY, AMSAT VPE, for the above information.] > ------------------------------ > Voyager 1 is Back To Life, But For How Long? > > NASA engineers have succeeded in breathing new life into Voyager 1, the > spacecraft launched in 1977 and once again communicating after it went > silent seven months ago. But now comes another challenge: Keeping Voyager 1 > scientifically useful for as long as possible as it probes a realm where no > spacecraft has gone before. > > Voyager 1 and its twin, Voyager 2, are treasured at NASA not only because > they have sent home astonishing images of the outer planets, but also > because in their dotage, they are still doing science that can’t be readily > duplicated. > > They are now in interstellar space, far beyond the orbits of Neptune and > Pluto. Voyager 1 is more than 15 billion miles from Earth and Voyager 2 > nearly 13 billion miles. Both have passed the heliopause, where the “solar > wind” of particles streaming from the sun terminates. > > “They’re going someplace where we have nothing, we have no information,” > NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy said. “We don’t know anything about > the interstellar medium. Is it a highly charged environment? Are there a > lot of dust particles out there?” > > *Ed Stone, who guided the mission from 1972 until 2022, died on June 9. > (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images)* > > Even as the Voyagers continue their journeys, engineers and scientists at > the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. are mourning the > loss of Ed Stone, the scientist who guided the mission from 1972 until his > retirement in 2022. Stone, a former director of JPL, died June 9 at the age > of 88. > > Voyager 1 has four scientific instruments still operational in this > extended phase of its mission, but it suddenly ceased sending intelligible > data on Nov. 14. A “tiger team” of engineers at JPL spent the ensuing > months identifying the problem — a malfunctioning computer chip — and > restoring communication. > > What no one can change, though, is the mortality of a spacecraft with a > limited power supply. Voyager 1 is running on fumes, or, more precisely, on > the dwindling power from the radioactive decay of plutonium. The Voyagers > use a radioisotope thermoelectric generator. But an RTG doesn’t last > forever. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 will eventually go silent as they continue > to cruise the galaxy. > > “At some point, we’ll have to start turning off the science instruments > one by one,” project scientist Linda Spilker said. “Once we’re out of > power, then we can no longer keep the spacecraft pointed at the Earth. And > so [the Voyagers] will then continue on as what I like to think of as our > silent ambassadors.” > > In a sense, this is all a bonus because the primary mission for the two > Voyagers was the exploration of the outer planets. Both visited Jupiter and > Saturn, and Voyager 2 went on to Uranus and Neptune in what was known as > the “Grand Tour” of the outer solar system, enabled by a rare orbital > arrangement of the planets. The Voyagers delivered spectacular close-up > images of the outer planets, and the mission ranks among NASA’s greatest > achievements. > > The gravitational slingshot from the planetary encounters sent Voyager 1 > out of the elliptical plane of the solar system and did the same to Voyager > 2 in a different direction. > > About four years ago, Voyager 1 encountered something unexpected — a > phenomenon scientists have dubbed a pressure front. Jamie Rankin, deputy > project scientist, said the instruments on the spacecraft picked up a > sudden change in the magnetic field of the interstellar environment, as > well as a sudden increase in the density of particles. > > What exactly caused this change remains unknown. But NASA scientists are > eager to get all the data flowing normally again to see whether the > pressure front is still detectable. > > [ANS thanks The New York Times for the above information] > ------------------------------ > > *Need new satellite antennas? * > *Purchase 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/ > <https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/>* > ------------------------------ > AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 > > A long-standing member service, the AMSAT Mail Alias Service is scheduled > to end on August 1, 2024. A mail alias on AMSAT.ORG permitted people to > send an email to members without knowing their actual internet email > address. They just needed to know their amateur radio callsign. > > Unfortunately, the unchecked rise in domain name hacking and email account > high-jacking has made it impossible to sustain this service at a > cost-effective level. The number of callsign(a)amsat.org email accounts > that had been hijacked and converted to zombie spam accounts over the years > had led many internet service providers and gateway centers to ban all @ > amsat.org email addresses, including those business accounts of AMSAT > officers and officials. The tireless efforts of AMSAT's all volunteer IT > staff has worked for years to repair much of the damage, but AMSAT still > get complaints from members who are not getting their personal emails, ANS > bulletins or AMSAT-BB posts because of persistent delivery problems. > > It has come to the point where the AMSAT volunteer IT staff can no longer > keep up with the maintenance requirements to keep the alias mail list clean > and to work with email gateways to remove blocks. And, after considerable > investigation into alternative paid email services, AMSAT leadership > decided that the money required to keep an email alias system alive would > be better spent on building and flying satellites for its members. > > Persons using the Mail Alias Service should begin to migrate to different > email accounts so they do not lose receipt of personal emails, AMSAT News > Service Weekly Bulletins, AMSAT-BB posts, or official messages from AMSAT > itself. Members are especially asked to make sure they are NOT using a > callsign(a)amsat.org as their registered email address in the AMSAT > membership portal. Members can easily change their registered member email > address by logging into the portal and updating their profile. > > [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information.] > ------------------------------ > The 2024 AMSAT Field Day Rules > > The AMSAT Field Day 2024 event is open to all Amateur Radio operators. > Amateurs are to use the exchange as specified in ARRL rules for Field Day. > The AMSAT competition is to encourage the use of all amateur satellites, > both analog and digital. Note that no points will be credited for any > contacts beyond the ONE allowed via each single-channel FM satellite. > Operators are encouraged not to make any extra contacts via theses > satellites (Ex: SO-50). CW contacts and digital contacts are worth three > points as outlined below. > > *Analog Transponders* > > ARRL rules apply, except: > > Each phone, CW, and digital segment ON EACH SATELLITE TRANSPONDER is > considered to be a separate band. > CW and digital (FT-4, RTTY, PSK-31, etc.) contacts count THREE points each. > Stations may only count one (1) completed QSO on any single channel FM > satellite. If a satellite has multiple modes such as V/u and L/s modes both > turned on, one contact each is allowed. If the both ISS stations are > operational, one QSO on each mode (1 phone and 1 digital), Contacts with > the ISS crew will count for one contact if they are active. Greencube (1 > digital). > The use of more than one transmitter at the same time on a single > satellite transponder is prohibited. > > *Digital Transponders* > > Satellite digipeat QSO's and APRS short-message contacts are worth three > points each, but must be complete verified two-way exchanges. The one > contact per FM satellite is not applied to digital transponders. > > The use of terrestrial gateway stations or internet gateways (i.e. > EchoLink, IRLP, etc.) to uplink/downlink is not allowed. > > For 'Store and Forward' hamsats, each satellite is considered a separate > band. Do not post "CQ" messages. Simply upload ONE greeting message to each > satellite and download as many greeting messages as possible from each > satellite. The subject of the uploaded file should be posted as Field Day > Greetings, addressed to ALL. The purpose of this portion of the competition > is to demonstrate digital satellite communications to other Field Day > participants and observers. Do not reply to the Field Day Greetings > addressed to ALL. > > The following uploads and downloads count as three-point digital contacts. > > (a) Upload of a satellite Field Day Greetings file (one per satellite). > > (b) Download of Satellite Field Day Greetings files posted by other > stations. Downloads of non-Field Day files or messages not addressed to ALL > are not to be counted for the event. Save DIR listings and message files > for later "proof of contact." > > You may make contacts with GreenCube, IO-117, and each one will count as 3 > points as do other digital contacts. > > Please note AMSAT uploaded messages do not count for QSO points under the > ARRL rules. > > Sample Satellite Field Day Greetings File: > > KK5DO FD EL29 class 2A 20 participants > > Note that the message stated the call, operating class, where they were > located (the grid square) and how many operators were in attendance. > > *Operating Class* > > Stations operating portable and using emergency power (as per ARRL Field > Day rules) are in a separate operating class from those at home connected > to commercial power. On the report form simply check off Emergency or > Commercial for the Power Source and be sure to specify your ARRL operating > class (2A, 1C, etc.). > > *AND FINALLY…* > > The 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, > Monday, July 23, 2024. This year, we are using the same due date as the > ARRL. The only method for submitting your log is via e-mail to > kk5do(a)amsat.org or kk5do(a)arrl.net. I have not had a mail-in entry in a > very long time. > > Add photographs or other interesting information that can be used in an > article for the Journal. > > You will receive an e-mail back (within one or two days) from me when I > receive your e-mail submission. If you do not receive a confirmation > message, then I have not received your submission. Try sending it again or > send it to my 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 > 2024. 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. > > You may have multiple rig difficulties, antenna failures, computer > glitches, generator disasters, tropical storms, and there may even be > satellite problems, but the goal is to test your ability to operate in an > emergency situation. Try different gear. Demonstrate satellite operations > to hams that don't even know the HAMSATS exist. Test your equipment. Avoid > making more than ONE contact via the FM-only voice HAMSATS or the ISS, and > enjoy the event! > > [ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director Contests and Awards, AMSAT > Board Member 2016-2024 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* <https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear> > ------------------------------ > Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for June 14 > > Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps > in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical > model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly > updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin > files are updated daily in the first hour of the UTC day. New bulletin > files will be posted immediately after reliable elements become available > for new amateur satellites. More information may be found at > https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/. > > No changes reported this week. > > [ANS thanks AMSAT Orbital Elements page for the above information] > ------------------------------ > ARISS NEWS > > Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between > amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with > astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The > downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide. > > *Postponed until fall 2024.:* > Instituto de Aplicação Fernando Rodrigues da Silveira (CAp-UERJ) and The > State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, direct > via PY1AX > The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS > The scheduled crewmember is Jeanette Epps, KF5QNU. The ARISS mentor is > VE3TBD. > Contact is postponed until fall 2024. > > *The crossband repeater* continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & > 437.800 MHz down). If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is > pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband > repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. > > *The packet system* is also active (145.825 MHz up & down). The HamTV and > SSTV systems are currently stowed. > > *As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS > radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol.* > > Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own > orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed > time. > > The latest information on the operation mode can be found at > https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html > > The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at > https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html > > [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors > for the above information] > ------------------------------ > Upcoming Satellite Operations > > KØJM will attempt to put the EN47/EN48 gridline on the air on Wednesday, > June 19. Watch hams.at for details. > > A growing number of satellite rovers are currently engaged in sharing > their grid square activations on https://hams.at. By visiting the > website, you gain easy access to comprehensive information about the > operators responsible for activating specific grid squares. Additionally, > you have the ability to assess the match score between yourself and a > particular rover for a given pass, while also being able to identify the > upcoming satellite passes that are accessible from your location. > > [ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above > information] > ------------------------------ > AMSAT Ambassador Activities > > AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through > amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, > conventions, maker faires, and other events. > > July 20, 2024 > “Moon Day” Frontiers of Flight Museum > Love Field in Dallas, Texas > AMSAT volunteers needed! Contact tschuessler(at) amsat.org for more > information. > > August 17-18, 2024 > Huntsville Hamfest > Huntsville, AL > AMSAT Booth and Forum > N8DEU and W4FCL > > September 7, 2024 > Greater Louisville Hamfest > Shepherdsville, KY > AMSAT Forum and Information Table > W4FCL > > October 5, 2024 > Central Kentucky Hamfest > Lexington, KY > AMSAT and Educational Satellites Forum and Information Table > AI4SR and W4FCL > > October 5, 2024 > North Star Radio Convention > Hennepin Technical College (North Campus) > Brooklyn Park, Minn. > AMSAT Forum and Information Table > KØJM and ADØHJ > > [ANS thanks the AMSAT Events page for the above information] > ------------------------------ > Satellite Shorts From All Over > > + The U.S. spacewalk 90 planned for Thursday, June 13 at the International > Space Station did not proceed as scheduled due to a spacesuit discomfort > issue. NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matthew Dominick, KCØTOR, > completed taking off their spacesuits about an hour before the crew was > anticipated to exit the Quest airlock. With consideration to NASA’s Boeing > Crew Flight Test and other spaceflight operations, the next spacewalk will > be Monday, June 24, followed by another on Tuesday, July 2, as was > previously planned. The June 24 spacewalk will focus on radio frequency > group hardware removal, while the content of the July 2 spacewalk is under > evaluation and will be shared as available. The crew members on the station > are healthy, and spacesuits are functioning as expected. [*As always, if > there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned > off as part of the safety protocol.* ANS thanks NASA for the above > information.] > > + AMSAT-DL is organizing a symposium, flea market and general meeting in > the radome of the Bochum Observatory, Germany on September 20-22, 2024. The > radome will once again be dedicated to satellite and space research. AMSAT > Deutschland e.V. and the Bochum Observatory are taking the positive > experience of the anniversary conference in 2023 as an opportunity to > inform AMSAT members and other space enthusiasts about current and future > prospects for national and international space projects with a varied > program. As the Radom is also the location of ESA’s education office in > Germany (esero Germany), a goal is to make the symposium even more > attractive in future and at the same time focus even more on current > European space travel. [ANS thanks AMSAT-DL for the above information.] > > + SpaceX’s enormous rocket took off again from South Texas on June 6, this > time with the sole goal of bringing both the booster and ship softly back > to Earth in (roughly) single pieces. An on-time launch of the world’s most > powerful rocket delivered excitement from start to finish. Despite an > engine out on launch and landing (with 33 engines total, Superheavy doesn’t > care), the first stage was able to complete a nominal ascent, hot-staging, > temporary hot-staging ring jettison, boost back, and landing burn—all with > enough precision that previously deployed buoy cams were able to capture > its soft splashdown. [ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above > information.] > > + Russian cosmonaut and ISS commander Oleg Konenko became the first person > to reach 1,000 cumulative days in space as of June 4. The milestone comes > amid his fifth flight to space and during his third stint as the commander > of the ISS. His most recent trip to the orbiting laboratory began with a > launch aboard the Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft on Sept. 15, 2023, alongside > cosmonaut Nikolai Chub and NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara, KI5TOM. He’s > scheduled to return with Chub and NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson in September > 2024. [ANS thanks Spaceflight Now for the above information.] > ------------------------------ > > *Join AMSAT today at **https://launch.amsat.org/* > <https://launch.amsat.org/> > > In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: > > * Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). > * Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at > one-half the standard yearly rate. > * Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status > shall be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary > years in this status. > * Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. > > Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information. > > 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! > > This week's ANS Editor, Mark Johns, KØJM > k0jm [at] amsat.org > > > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. 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Re: ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by John Antonuk - AL7ID 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

Will the discontinuation of the AMSAT.ORG email aliases affect the AMSAT-BB(a)AMSAT.ORG email list? 73, John Antonuk AL7ID(a)yahoo.com On Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 04:31:40 PM AKDT, Mark Johns, K0JM via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-168 In this edition: * Starliner Brings Another Ham to ISS * Q&A Session with AMSAT Engineering * Voyager 1 is Back To Life, But For How Long? * AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 * The 2024 AMSAT Field Day Rules * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for June 14 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * AMSAT Ambassador Activities * Satellite Shorts From All Over The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] amsat.org You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ ANS-168 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins DATE 2024 June 16 Starliner Brings Another Ham to ISS Working around multiple helium leaks and thruster problems, the crew of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft wrapped up a challenging rendezvous and a delayed-but-successful docking with the International Space Station Thursday in a major milestone for the new ship’s first piloted test flight. With commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams, KD5PLB, monitoring the Starliner’s automated approach, the Starliner’s docking mechanism engaged its counterpart on the front of the station’s forward Harmony module at 17:34 UTC on June 8 as the two spacecraft were sailing 260 miles above the Indian Ocean. After extensive checks to verify an airtight seal, hatches were opened and Wilmore and Williams floated into the lab complex to an enthusiastic welcome from the seven Expedition 71 crew members: cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko, RN3DX, Nicolai Chub and Alexander Grebenkin, RZ3DSE, along with NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, KCØTOR, Michael Barratt, KD5MIJ, Jeanette Epps, KF5QNU, and Tracy Dyson. Wilmore and Williams plan to spend about a week aboard the outpost before returning to Earth aboard the Starliner. While they’re there, the station crew will install a replacement urine processor pump module that was loaded aboard the Starliner at the last minute to fix the lab’s water recycling system and allow normal use of the toilet in the U.S. segment of the station. Running years behind schedule after multiple problems that cost Boeing some $1.4 billion to correct, the Starliner was launched Wednesday with a known helium leak in the system used to pressurize the spacecraft’s propulsion system. Launch had been delayed a month, in part because of work to confirm the ship could safely be launched with the leak as is. After reaching orbit, two more helium leaks developed that prompted flight controllers to close valves leading to the affected plumbing, or manifolds, while they analyzed leak rates and potential work arounds. Closing the manifolds took down five of 28 reaction control system jets in the ship’s service module and three of 20 more powerful “OMAC” thrusters. Docking had to be delayed because five RCS jets were “deselected” by the capsule’s flight software when telemetry showed they were not performing exactly as expected. It was unclear if there would be sufficient maneuverability for the docking to proceed. Throughout the process, Wilmore flew the Starliner manually, holding position about 650 feet from the space station. When ground teams concluded the spacecraft had enough thruster redundancy to proceed, the Starliner’s automated control system took over and flew the ship in for a problem-free docking. As if the team hadn’t had enough problems to deal with, a fourth and a fifth helium leaks were detected after docking. In any case, per standard procedure, flight controllers closed all the Starliner’s helium manifolds after the linkup to prevent any residual leakage while attached to the station. Despite the leaks, NASA officials said more than enough helium remains on board to ensure a safe return to Earth at the end of a normal-duration or even extended mission. On June 14, NASA and Boeing teams pushed back the target undocking and landing date for the Starliner spacecraft from the International Space Station by four days. They shifted from June 18 to now no earlier than June 22. The reason for the extended stay is in part due to a need to gather more information about the Starliner capsule with the benefit of having an astronaut crew assigned to study aspects of the spacecraft with additional detail. The helium leaks are all located in the Starliner’s drum-shaped service module, which is discarded to burn up in the atmosphere before the crew capsule re-enters for landing. Thus, there is no possibility of post-flight analysis of the problems. [ANS thanks Spaceflight Now for the above information] The 2024 AMSAT President’s Club coins are here now! Help Support GOLF and Fox Plus Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ Q&A Session with AMSAT Engineering AMSAT Vice President - Engineering, Jerry Buxton, NØJY, will host Q&A "social gathering" live streams on YouTube and Twitch, as he mentioned in his Hamvention "They Cancelled All My Flights" video. This is an opportunity to follow up with Jerry on developments with GOLF, FoxPlus, and other projects. Come by and chat a question or comment for discussion on your choice of the platforms: - Friday June 21 at 19:00 - 21:00 UTC (generally for UK-EU-etc. time zones) - Saturday June 22 at 00:01 - 02:00 UTC (Friday evening-night in the Americas) - Saturday June 22 at 19:00 - 21:00 UTC (anybody free that afternoon) - Sunday June 23 at 00:01 - 02:00 UTC (Saturday evening-night in the Americas) [ANS thanks Jerry Buxton, NØJY, AMSAT VPE, for the above information.] Voyager 1 is Back To Life, But For How Long? NASA engineers have succeeded in breathing new life into Voyager 1, the spacecraft launched in 1977 and once again communicating after it went silent seven months ago. But now comes another challenge: Keeping Voyager 1 scientifically useful for as long as possible as it probes a realm where no spacecraft has gone before. Voyager 1 and its twin, Voyager 2, are treasured at NASA not only because they have sent home astonishing images of the outer planets, but also because in their dotage, they are still doing science that can’t be readily duplicated. They are now in interstellar space, far beyond the orbits of Neptune and Pluto. Voyager 1 is more than 15 billion miles from Earth and Voyager 2 nearly 13 billion miles. Both have passed the heliopause, where the “solar wind” of particles streaming from the sun terminates. “They’re going someplace where we have nothing, we have no information,” NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy said. “We don’t know anything about the interstellar medium. Is it a highly charged environment? Are there a lot of dust particles out there?” Ed Stone, who guided the mission from 1972 until 2022, died on June 9. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images) Even as the Voyagers continue their journeys, engineers and scientists at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. are mourning the loss of Ed Stone, the scientist who guided the mission from 1972 until his retirement in 2022. Stone, a former director of JPL, died June 9 at the age of 88. Voyager 1 has four scientific instruments still operational in this extended phase of its mission, but it suddenly ceased sending intelligible data on Nov. 14. A “tiger team” of engineers at JPL spent the ensuing months identifying the problem — a malfunctioning computer chip — and restoring communication. What no one can change, though, is the mortality of a spacecraft with a limited power supply. Voyager 1 is running on fumes, or, more precisely, on the dwindling power from the radioactive decay of plutonium. The Voyagers use a radioisotope thermoelectric generator. But an RTG doesn’t last forever. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 will eventually go silent as they continue to cruise the galaxy. “At some point, we’ll have to start turning off the science instruments one by one,” project scientist Linda Spilker said. “Once we’re out of power, then we can no longer keep the spacecraft pointed at the Earth. And so [the Voyagers] will then continue on as what I like to think of as our silent ambassadors.” In a sense, this is all a bonus because the primary mission for the two Voyagers was the exploration of the outer planets. Both visited Jupiter and Saturn, and Voyager 2 went on to Uranus and Neptune in what was known as the “Grand Tour” of the outer solar system, enabled by a rare orbital arrangement of the planets. The Voyagers delivered spectacular close-up images of the outer planets, and the mission ranks among NASA’s greatest achievements. The gravitational slingshot from the planetary encounters sent Voyager 1 out of the elliptical plane of the solar system and did the same to Voyager 2 in a different direction. About four years ago, Voyager 1 encountered something unexpected — a phenomenon scientists have dubbed a pressure front. Jamie Rankin, deputy project scientist, said the instruments on the spacecraft picked up a sudden change in the magnetic field of the interstellar environment, as well as a sudden increase in the density of particles. What exactly caused this change remains unknown. But NASA scientists are eager to get all the data flowing normally again to see whether the pressure front is still detectable. [ANS thanks The New York Times for the above information] Need new satellite antennas? Purchase M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ AMSAT Mail Alias Service to End August 1, 2024 A long-standing member service, the AMSAT Mail Alias Service is scheduled to end on August 1, 2024. A mail alias on AMSAT.ORG permitted people to send an email to members without knowing their actual internet email address. They just needed to know their amateur radio callsign. Unfortunately, the unchecked rise in domain name hacking and email account high-jacking has made it impossible to sustain this service at a cost-effective level. The number of callsign(a)amsat.org email accounts that had been hijacked and converted to zombie spam accounts over the years had led many internet service providers and gateway centers to ban all @amsat.org email addresses, including those business accounts of AMSAT officers and officials. The tireless efforts of AMSAT's all volunteer IT staff has worked for years to repair much of the damage, but AMSAT still get complaints from members who are not getting their personal emails, ANS bulletins or AMSAT-BB posts because of persistent delivery problems. It has come to the point where the AMSAT volunteer IT staff can no longer keep up with the maintenance requirements to keep the alias mail list clean and to work with email gateways to remove blocks. And, after considerable investigation into alternative paid email services, AMSAT leadership decided that the money required to keep an email alias system alive would be better spent on building and flying satellites for its members. Persons using the Mail Alias Service should begin to migrate to different email accounts so they do not lose receipt of personal emails, AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins, AMSAT-BB posts, or official messages from AMSAT itself. Members are especially asked to make sure they are NOT using a callsign(a)amsat.org as their registered email address in the AMSAT membership portal. Members can easily change their registered member email address by logging into the portal and updating their profile. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information.] The 2024 AMSAT Field Day Rules The AMSAT Field Day 2024 event is open to all Amateur Radio operators. Amateurs are to use the exchange as specified in ARRL rules for Field Day. The AMSAT competition is to encourage the use of all amateur satellites, both analog and digital. Note that no points will be credited for any contacts beyond the ONE allowed via each single-channel FM satellite. Operators are encouraged not to make any extra contacts via theses satellites (Ex: SO-50). CW contacts and digital contacts are worth three points as outlined below. Analog Transponders ARRL rules apply, except: Each phone, CW, and digital segment ON EACH SATELLITE TRANSPONDER is considered to be a separate band. CW and digital (FT-4, RTTY, PSK-31, etc.) contacts count THREE points each. Stations may only count one (1) completed QSO on any single channel FM satellite. If a satellite has multiple modes such as V/u and L/s modes both turned on, one contact each is allowed. If the both ISS stations are operational, one QSO on each mode (1 phone and 1 digital), Contacts with the ISS crew will count for one contact if they are active. Greencube (1 digital). The use of more than one transmitter at the same time on a single satellite transponder is prohibited. Digital Transponders Satellite digipeat QSO's and APRS short-message contacts are worth three points each, but must be complete verified two-way exchanges. The one contact per FM satellite is not applied to digital transponders. The use of terrestrial gateway stations or internet gateways (i.e. EchoLink, IRLP, etc.) to uplink/downlink is not allowed. For 'Store and Forward' hamsats, each satellite is considered a separate band. Do not post "CQ" messages. Simply upload ONE greeting message to each satellite and download as many greeting messages as possible from each satellite. The subject of the uploaded file should be posted as Field Day Greetings, addressed to ALL. The purpose of this portion of the competition is to demonstrate digital satellite communications to other Field Day participants and observers. Do not reply to the Field Day Greetings addressed to ALL. The following uploads and downloads count as three-point digital contacts. (a) Upload of a satellite Field Day Greetings file (one per satellite). (b) Download of Satellite Field Day Greetings files posted by other stations. Downloads of non-Field Day files or messages not addressed to ALL are not to be counted for the event. Save DIR listings and message files for later "proof of contact." You may make contacts with GreenCube, IO-117, and each one will count as 3 points as do other digital contacts. Please note AMSAT uploaded messages do not count for QSO points under the ARRL rules. Sample Satellite Field Day Greetings File: KK5DO FD EL29 class 2A 20 participants Note that the message stated the call, operating class, where they were located (the grid square) and how many operators were in attendance. Operating Class Stations operating portable and using emergency power (as per ARRL Field Day rules) are in a separate operating class from those at home connected to commercial power. On the report form simply check off Emergency or Commercial for the Power Source and be sure to specify your ARRL operating class (2A, 1C, etc.). AND FINALLY… The 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, Monday, July 23, 2024. This year, we are using the same due date as the ARRL. The only method for submitting your log is via e-mail to kk5do(a)amsat.org or kk5do(a)arrl.net. I have not had a mail-in entry in a very long time. Add photographs or other interesting information that can be used in an article for the Journal. You will receive an e-mail back (within one or two days) from me when I receive your e-mail submission. If you do not receive a confirmation message, then I have not received your submission. Try sending it again or send it to my 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 2024. 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. You may have multiple rig difficulties, antenna failures, computer glitches, generator disasters, tropical storms, and there may even be satellite problems, but the goal is to test your ability to operate in an emergency situation. Try different gear. Demonstrate satellite operations to hams that don't even know the HAMSATS exist. Test your equipment. Avoid making more than ONE contact via the FM-only voice HAMSATS or the ISS, and enjoy the event! [ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, AMSAT Director Contests and Awards, AMSAT Board Member 2016-2024 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 14 Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin files are updated daily in the first hour of the UTC day. New bulletin files will be posted immediately after reliable elements become available for new amateur satellites. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/. No changes reported this week. [ANS thanks AMSAT Orbital Elements page for the above information] ARISS NEWS Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide. Postponed until fall 2024.: Instituto de Aplicação Fernando Rodrigues da Silveira (CAp-UERJ) and The State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, direct via PY1AX The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled crewmember is Jeanette Epps, KF5QNU. The ARISS mentor is VE3TBD. Contact is postponed until fall 2024. The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down). If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The packet system is also active (145.825 MHz up & down). The HamTV and SSTV systems are currently stowed. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for the above information] Upcoming Satellite Operations KØJM will attempt to put the EN47/EN48 gridline on the air on Wednesday, June 19. Watch hams.at for details. A growing number of satellite rovers are currently engaged in sharing their grid square activations on https://hams.at. By visiting the website, you gain easy access to comprehensive information about the operators responsible for activating specific grid squares. Additionally, you have the ability to assess the match score between yourself and a particular rover for a given pass, while also being able to identify the upcoming satellite passes that are accessible from your location. [ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above information] AMSAT Ambassador Activities AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. July 20, 2024 “Moon Day” Frontiers of Flight Museum Love Field in Dallas, Texas AMSAT volunteers needed! Contact tschuessler(at) amsat.org for more information. August 17-18, 2024 Huntsville Hamfest Huntsville, AL AMSAT Booth and Forum N8DEU and W4FCL September 7, 2024 Greater Louisville Hamfest Shepherdsville, KY AMSAT Forum and Information Table W4FCL October 5, 2024 Central Kentucky Hamfest Lexington, KY AMSAT and Educational Satellites Forum and Information Table AI4SR and W4FCL October 5, 2024 North Star Radio Convention Hennepin Technical College (North Campus) Brooklyn Park, Minn. AMSAT Forum and Information Table KØJM and ADØHJ [ANS thanks the AMSAT Events page for the above information] Satellite Shorts From All Over + The U.S. spacewalk 90 planned for Thursday, June 13 at the International Space Station did not proceed as scheduled due to a spacesuit discomfort issue. NASA astronauts Tracy C. Dyson and Matthew Dominick, KCØTOR, completed taking off their spacesuits about an hour before the crew was anticipated to exit the Quest airlock. With consideration to NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test and other spaceflight operations, the next spacewalk will be Monday, June 24, followed by another on Tuesday, July 2, as was previously planned. The June 24 spacewalk will focus on radio frequency group hardware removal, while the content of the July 2 spacewalk is under evaluation and will be shared as available. The crew members on the station are healthy, and spacesuits are functioning as expected. [As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. ANS thanks NASA for the above information.] + AMSAT-DL is organizing a symposium, flea market and general meeting in the radome of the Bochum Observatory, Germany on September 20-22, 2024. The radome will once again be dedicated to satellite and space research. AMSAT Deutschland e.V. and the Bochum Observatory are taking the positive experience of the anniversary conference in 2023 as an opportunity to inform AMSAT members and other space enthusiasts about current and future prospects for national and international space projects with a varied program. As the Radom is also the location of ESA’s education office in Germany (esero Germany), a goal is to make the symposium even more attractive in future and at the same time focus even more on current European space travel. [ANS thanks AMSAT-DL for the above information.] + SpaceX’s enormous rocket took off again from South Texas on June 6, this time with the sole goal of bringing both the booster and ship softly back to Earth in (roughly) single pieces. An on-time launch of the world’s most powerful rocket delivered excitement from start to finish. Despite an engine out on launch and landing (with 33 engines total, Superheavy doesn’t care), the first stage was able to complete a nominal ascent, hot-staging, temporary hot-staging ring jettison, boost back, and landing burn—all with enough precision that previously deployed buoy cams were able to capture its soft splashdown. [ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information.] + Russian cosmonaut and ISS commander Oleg Konenko became the first person to reach 1,000 cumulative days in space as of June 4. The milestone comes amid his fifth flight to space and during his third stint as the commander of the ISS. His most recent trip to the orbiting laboratory began with a launch aboard the Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft on Sept. 15, 2023, alongside cosmonaut Nikolai Chub and NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara, KI5TOM. He’s scheduled to return with Chub and NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson in September 2024. [ANS thanks Spaceflight Now for the above information.] Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: * Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). * Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. * Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. * Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information. 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! This week's ANS Editor, Mark Johns, KØJM k0jm [at] amsat.org ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 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Iceland?
by John Antonuk - AL7ID 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

I just worked V36UM on RS-44 who said that a VA3??? station was portable in Iceland at this time. anybody have any more info on this opportunity? 73, John Antonuk AL7ID(a)yahoo.com

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Re: Iceland?
by JOHN GEIGER 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

I believe it is VA3VGR. I see to remember him posting that on Twitter a few weeks ago. Do you know if V36UM is doing the FM sats at all? That is one I can use. 73 John AF5CC Sent using {0} ---- On Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:53:57 -0500 John Antonuk - AL7ID via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote --- I just worked V36UM on RS-44 who said that a VA3??? station was portable in Iceland at this time. anybody have any more info on this opportunity? 73, John Antonuk mailto:[email protected] ----------------------------------------------------------- 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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FS: Satellite related radios
by JOHN GEIGER 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

I am helping a local ham here (Claude KD5RQ) sell off his remaining ham radio gear, and he has available some radios related to the satellites that I am offering for sale. Prices included shipping in the US and paypal/check/MO/cash can be used for payment. I can send lots of photos of each item, and will do my best to describe each one below. 1. Heathkit HW-24H Have you ever heard another ham say he is using a Heathkit on the satellites? I haven't, but here is your chance to be that ham! No, I did not assemble this myself. Standard (before they were bought by Yaesu) built these for Heathkit, and Standard made the high end FM radios in the 1990s. This radio shows it-built very tough and an excellent receiver, little or no intermod with this one. This is the same as the Standard C5200-https://www.rigpix.com/standard/c5200d.htm. This radio does dual receive, full duplex, 50 watts on 2m and 40 watts on 70cm, transmits in the satellite portion of 70cm if you want to use it for that, and has tone encode but not tone decode. It has separate antenna jacks on pigtails for 2m and 70cm, and the receive audio on this is top notch. It has separate speaker jacks for 2m and 70cm also. The case is in good condition with one small scrape on the bottom, and a sticker with some public service memories or so on the top. It comes with a TTP mic, power cord, and original box. The manual is available on-line. Asking $200 2. Yaesu FT8000 Mode J radio. I am calling this a mode J radio because it transmits fine on 2m-50 watts out. It transmits and receives fine on 70cm-35 watts out. It just doesn't receive much on 2m. It did pick up my HT on receive, but would not receive the local repeaters. So it is good to use on the ISS, Tevel 1-8, Lilacsat-2, UVSQ-Sat, and SO121, any satellite where you transmit on 2m and receive on 70cm. It does full duplex and will do cross band repeat also. It has the mic, power cord, and mobile bracket. Great small portable Mode J rig. Pair it up with one of the 2m radios below for full duplex with receive on 2m. Asking $110. 3. Yaesu FT480R 2 meter all mode. This would make a good uplink for RS-44, and AO7 Mode A, or downlink with JO97 and AO7 Mode B. It does 10 watts SSB/CW/AM/FM. Doesn't have tone encode for FM but does have a jack to add an encoder. This thing is built like a tank-back from when all radios were! It comes with a mic and power cord. Asking $150. 4. Yaesu FT2200. 2 meter FM, 50 watts out, uses a round pin mic (included). Has some velco on the case, probably from mounting it to something. Has mic and power cord, and I believe a mobile bracket. Asking $95 5. Radio Shack HTX-242 very small 2m 45 watt FM rig. Own a piece of history by owning a Radio Shack rig! Has a little velco on the case also. Has power cord, and mobile bracket. It has a working mic but you will want to replace the mic cord as the rubber on it has completel disingrated (must have been made by Yaesu). Has original box also. I believe the mobile bracket is unused. Asking $60. 6. Radio Shack HTX-10 10 meter SSB/AM/FM radio. Use this with #3 for AO7 mode A QSOs, or use it to drive a transverter in your satellite setup. Comes with mic and power cord. Does around 24 watts or so. Good condition overall. Asking $80. So there is what is available. Pair the 2m rigs with your Baofeng HT to do full duplex, or use these in some other combination 73 John AF5CC

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Tuning a circular polarized antenna?
by Chad KG0MW 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

So I just built my M2 yagis for 2m and 70cm. They are both circular polarized. My question is what is the proper way to tune the vertical and horizontal planes? I have always just unplugged one set from the splitter and tuned each plane on its own. But what about when you unplug one phasing cable you are leaving one port open. Does that make sense? Anyway I am just wondering if someone would share how they tune a CP yagi. Thanks Chad KG0MW

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FS: Yaesu FT8800 dualband FM radio-great for sats
by JOHN GEIGER 16 Jun '24

16 Jun '24

I have for sale a Yaesu FT8800 2m/70cm FM dualband radio in very good condition. This model does dual receive, crossband repeat, 50 watts on 2m and 35 watts on 70cm. Also does wide receive and lots of memories plus 6 hyper memories which are great for the FM satellites or your local favorite repeaters. It is just a very easy to use dualbander which Yaesu sold for a long time due to its good performance. You set the satellite uplink and downlinks, push and hold the hyperlink button, and then every time you push that button it returns to that setup. I already have the active FM satellites programmed in. It works great, I have been using it on the FM satellites with great results. The traditional 2 pin power plug on the pigtail has been replaced with Anderson power poles. It comes with the hand mic and power cord. I am asking $225 shipped and can take paypal/check/MO. I have a YSK-8900 seperation kit and mobile bracket I can include for $30 more. 73 John AF5CC Sent using {0}

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