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Cubesat work shop
by Nick Pugh 19 Apr '19

19 Apr '19

Hello Amsat-ers If you plan to go to Cubesat workshop next week less's tag up for dinner possibility Tuesday or Thursday? Please RSVP to all on this email 73's de Nick k5qxj

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Office Closed
by Martha 18 Apr '19

18 Apr '19

The AMSAT Office will be closed on Friday, April 19th -- 73- Martha

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AMSAT and satellite demos at RARSfest on Saturday
by John Brier 18 Apr '19

18 Apr '19

Hi folks, Philip, N4HF and I will be representing our hobby at the Raleigh Amateur Radio Society hamfest on Saturday, April 20th. Philip will be heading up the AMSAT booth and I'll be doing a couple sat demos on the following passes: CAS-4A - 1312 UTC - 70 degrees max elevation AO-91 - 1719 UTC - 61 degrees max elevation I will be using my callsign, KG4AKV. Please respond and/or call me if you can. Depending on how the day goes, it's possible I'll work additional passes. 73, John Brier KG4AKV

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AISAT-1 no showing on PCSAT.FINDU.COM
by Robert Bruninga 18 Apr '19

18 Apr '19

AISAT-1 and user digipeats are now showing on PCSAT.FINDU.COM. Thanks to Steve Dimse, K4HG for setting that up. Bob, Wb4aPR

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SatPC32 and IC-9700
by g4bbh＠btinternet.com 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

I have an IC-9700 and set up SatPC32 for the IC-9100 as it is the nearest option and simply changed the CI-V address. It seems to work OK on cross band duplex but I don't seem to be able to find a way to handle the simplex satellites. Sometimes I have been able to get the radio to switch to the downlink frequency it does not apply the doppler correction on transmit. Any Ideas? Dick G4BBH

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TQSL and mult grid roves
by K5ZM 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

Hi all. I posted this to the AMSAT FB page before thinking it might have been better to post here. I'll soon be making my first multi grid rove and am looking for insight on how best to set up TQSL. How complex do my rules/qso sets need to be for this? Can I/should I consider using the and/any rule for neighboring grids? Been pondering this for a couple days now and not really making a lot of progress. Tnx es 73 Ian, K5ZM

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DM48
by Bob Keating 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

Planning on working mid-day passes (1800 to 2000 UTC) on SO-50, AO-91 and AO-92 tomorrow from DM48 Bob N6REK Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [amsat-bb] PO-101 Working?
by Roy Dean 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

Paul (Drew?), Any news if it's been submitted to ARRL for LotW? (last check, it wasn't an option - but I've been pretty bad in updating TQSL) --Roy K3RLD > It's only in testing right now and has been activated for just a few passes > over the United States. There should be a regular operating schedule in > place fairly soon from what I understand. 73, Paul, N8HM

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FUNcube Warehouse Changes
by David Johnson 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

Hi, ALL data (and rankings) are now being directed to data.amsat-uk.org I will update the scores on http://data.amsat-uk.org/ranking <http://data.amsat-uk.org/ranking> over the next couple of days. I will also create a page similar to that which you are familiar: http://warehouse.funcube.org.uk/ranking.html?satelliteId=2 <http://warehouse.funcube.org.uk/ranking.html?satelliteId=2> 73 Dave, G4DPZ

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PO-101 Working?
by walterh＠k5wh.net 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

Does anyone happen to know the operational status of PO-101? I see that it's getting reported as working from several stations in Japan, but it seems to be very silent over the US on multiple passes. Perhaps it's only available during certain locations? Many thanks, Walter/K5WH

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Noise on 2 Meter Attic Antenna
by Les Rayburn 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

I live in a very crowded, suburban neighborhood with a strict HOA. No outside antennas allowed. Luckily, I have a large attic with plenty of height. This has allowed me to mount a Az-El rotor with a 4 element 2 Meter Yagi, and an 11 Element 432 Yagi. Also found room a 15 element loop Yagi for 1.2 GHz. Everything works great except when I’m operating birds with a 2 Meter downlink. Noise in some directions can be very high on that band. I’ve eliminated all noise sources inside my own home, but have neighbors that are putting out a lot of noise across the VHF spectrum. This basically limits me to passes above about 20 degrees for those birds. Once I get up to a high enough elevation angle, the noise goes away. Anything else I can try? Would a 2 Meter band filter help? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF Maylene, AL EM63nf AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member

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ARISS News Release (ANR) No. 19-08
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

ARISS News Release No. 19-08 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org April 16, 2019 All, It is with great sadness that the ARISS team recognizes the passing of our great friend and colleague Astronaut Owen Garriott, W5LFL (SK). Owen Garriott died at his home in Huntsville, Alabama on April 15, 2019. A passionate amateur radio operator and ionospheric physics researcher, Owen inspired the amateur radio community to reach for the stars. His multi-decade vision to bring amateur radio with him as part of his journey in space was realized in 1983 on the STS-9 Space Shuttle Columbia mission, where hams the world over for the first time heard a fellow ham call CQ from space. As the first to operate ham radio in space, Owen blazed a trail that has enabled countless people from around the world to experience what it is like to journey into space and explore our universe. As a result, he inspired the international amateur radio community to extend his modest ham station on STS-9 into an international human spaceflight ham radio program that has spanned the Space Shuttle, Mir Space Station, and International Space Station. A member of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, Owen Garriott was a pioneer and innovator in all his endeavors.including amateur radio. Selected as a NASA scientist-astronaut in 1965, Garriott was the science-pilot for Skylab 3, the second crewed Skylab mission. Skylab was the first U.S. space station, housing 3 different crew expeditions from May 1973-February 1974. Owen spent approximately 60 days on Skylab, doing solar physics research, human physiological research and conducting 3 spacewalks to repair Skylab and extend its research capabilities. Owen's next flight into space, as part of an international crew on the STS-9 Space Shuttle Columbia mission, cemented amateur radio's future as part of the human spaceflight experience. STS-9 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida on November 28, 1983. Onboard Columbia was an internationally developed space laboratory, Spacelab-1, which pioneered international spaceflight research with over 70 separate experiments---a precursor to the research currently being accomplished on the International Space Station (ISS). Onboard also was a Motorola 2-meter handheld radio with a window mounted antenna to facilitate ham radio contacts between W5LFL and hams on the ground. On December 1, the third day of his mission, Owen donned his headset and made history by communicating with Lance Collister, WA1JXN, in Frenchtown, Montana. In W5LFL's own words, here is an excerpt of his first contact: "W5LFL in Columbia is calling CQ and standing by. Go ahead. Hello WA1JXN, WA1 Juliet X-ray November, this is W5LFL. I picked up your signals fairly weakly. I think our attitude is not really the best as yet, but you're our first contact from orbit. WA1 Juliet X-ray November, how do you read? Over." Owen's ham contacts on STS-9 were trailblazing for many reasons. They represented the first ham radio contact from a human in space to someone on Earth. They allowed the general public to directly listen and communicate with an on-orbit crew where, prior to this, only NASA mission control personnel or heads of State (U.S. Presidents, etc.) could talk to astronauts from space. And the mission also demonstrated that a group of volunteers could successfully build a ham radio station for a human spaceflight vehicle and get it formally approved by a space agency. Owen spent decades attempting to carry out ham radio on one of his missions, employing gentle assertiveness and steadfast patience to realize his dream. In 1965, when NASA was considering Owen for a planned lunar flight on Apollo 18, 19 or 20, Project MOONRAY was proposed by the Project OSCAR team. Project MOONRAY would support amateur radio operations from the surface of the moon. This initiative was scuttled when Apollo lunar expeditions ended at Apollo-17. Prior to his flight on Skylab, AMSAT submitted a proposal to NASA called SKYLARC (Skylab Amateur Radio Communications). Unfortunately, this proposal was turned down. But, as they say, the 3rd time was a charm on STS-9 and ham radio is now a human spaceflight reality. Also, it should be noted that an ARISS/AMSAT international team is pursuing Owen's plans to fly ham radio to the moon via several lunar proposal initiatives, including the Lunar Gateway. Owen inspired legions of amateur radio operators, world-wide, to support human spaceflight amateur radio endeavors and for countless individuals to become ham radio operators. This includes his son, Richard, W5KWQ, who together with Owen became the first multi-generational American ham radio operators to communicate from space. On behalf of the ARISS International Team, we would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Garriott family, including Owen's son Richard, W5KWQ and Owen's wife Eve. As Owen has inspired the amateur radio community to reach for the stars may we wish Owen Garriott Godspeed and a wonderful journey amongst the stars. Ad Astra! 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO ARISS International Chair AMSAT V.P. for Human Spaceflight Programs _______________________________________________ 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. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb 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 Center for the Advancement of Science in space (CASIS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) 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. Also join us on Facebook: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Follow us on Twitter: ARISS_status Media Contact: Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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AISAT-1 and LOTW
by alex weimer 16 Apr '19

16 Apr '19

I was wondering when AISAT-1 will be on TQSL/LOTW ? Digipeater has been working now and qso's made . It would be nice if we could enter them in LOTW .. Thank You JACK KC7MG

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DM58 Rove
by Bob Keating 16 Apr '19

16 Apr '19

I’m going to try and work the 1910 UTC pass of AO-91 and the 1924 UTC pass of SO-50 today, sandwiching then in between sightseeing in Canyonlands NP and another mountain bike ride. Travel day tomorrow, DM48 on Thursday. 73, Bob N6REK Sent from my iPhone

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Icom 9700
by Richard Lawn 16 Apr '19

16 Apr '19

I'd love to hear from anyone who already has their hands on the new Icom radio and any early impressions they have of it. 73 Rick, W2JAZ

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W5LFL (SK)
by B J 15 Apr '19

15 Apr '19

Dr. Owen Garriott W5LFL becomes a silent key: http://parabolicarc.com/2019/04/15/nasa-astronaut-owen-garriott-passes-88/ 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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Re: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV weekend
by sean fay 15 Apr '19

15 Apr '19

Entitled choosing beggars the lot of you On Sun, Apr 14, 2019, 6:03 PM Tom Schuessler <tjschuessler(a)verizon.net> wrote: > The only time I got to listen this weekend was on a 1455z AOS for me this > morning and as reported have the BB all weekend long modulation levels were > down in the dirt. I had my HT volume cranked almost all the way up. That’s > not normal for these activities. Just trying to understand why a whole > weekend can go with that situation and not a solution was to be had. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 14, 2019, at 15:26, sean fay <spatrickfay(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Sometimes it's the Wizard not the wand... I had no issues decoding > > > > On Sun, Apr 14, 2019, 1:44 PM Tom Schuessler via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > >> Quoting the news release promoting the transmissions this weekend. >> >> “This event uses a computer in the ISS Russian Segment, which stores >> images that are then transmitted to Earth using the ARISS amateur radio >> station located in the Service Module which employs the Kenwood TM D710E >> transceiver.” >> >> Well while trying fruitlessly this morning to decode cleanly, the images >> from the ISS, I heard the collective scream of hams all over the world, >> “TURN THAT COMPUTER SOUND CARD OUTPUT VOLUME UP PLEASE!” >> >> Next time. >> >> >> Tom, N5HYP >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. >> Opinions expressed >> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of >> AMSAT-NA. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> >

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PSAT restored to normal operations - Seems OK
by Robert Bruninga 15 Apr '19

15 Apr '19

Mike Rupprecht DK3WN control operator has restored PSAT digipeater operations

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Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 14, Issue 146
by ka3hdo＠gmail.com 15 Apr '19

15 Apr '19

Responding to this and other e-mails on the SSTV event this weekend: > The only time I got to listen this weekend was on a 1455z AOS for me > this morning and as reported have the BB all weekend long modulation > levels were down in the dirt. I had my HT volume cranked almost all > the way up. That?s not normal for these activities. Just trying to > understand why a whole weekend can go with that situation and not a solution was to be had. > Please remember that ARISS is not the prime activity on ISS. There are over 300 international experiments currently operational on ISS on this expedition. I just heard in a teleconference last week that that number will go to about 500 experiments in the next 1-2 years. Because of the vast number of experiments going on at the same time, we can only occasionally get suggestions to the crew to make changes to our payload. Any work arounds on any experiment/payload will compete with the crew's already fully booked schedule. Several ARISS team members, particularly our teammate in Russia, were out of pocket this past weekend. Our Russian colleague was informed of the issue early-on and acknowledged the issue. But he also needs to get tied into Mission Control. That is difficult from afar. And even if we ask for a change, it is challenging to get the crew time to make this happen. Especially if it is outside the flight planning stage. Once we have the Interoperable Radio System on ISS, we plan to augment our radio system with a ground commandable capability. We have already developed a concept for this capability. Once in place, we will be able to do many things with our radio without crew intervention, including mode changes to support SSTV, APRS, Voice Repeater, etc.. This capability will also be important if we fly ham radio on the Lunar Gateway, which will not have crew on it 24/7. Please note that to keep ARISS alive and implementing new capabilities requires a great deal of funding. As an example, ARISS currently has two individuals on travel to NASA Johnson running tests for the interoperable radio system. This is one of three travel trips required to get the radio system ready for flight. Each one of these trips will cost ARISS about $3000 in travel---nearly $10,000 for these three testing events. Also, this past week, we spent $1,100 to transport the HamTV that was returned from ISS back to Italy to undergo troubleshooting to potentially repair the anomaly we experienced on ISS. We have a Fundrazr activity right now to prepare the Interoperable Radio System for Launch. We need $150,000 by the end of this year and are well short of our goal right now. If you really want to see improvements in the ISS radio system from where it is today, please strongly consider donating to ARISS. Push the donate button at www.ariss.org. You can donate at several levels and even a little at a time on a monthly basis. At some donation levels, your callsign and name will be included on the interoperable radio system that will fly to ISS! Thanks for all your interest and support to ARISS. I hope this helps explain a little about what is happening on ISS. 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO ARISS International Chair AMSAT VP for Human Spaceflight Programs

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(no subject)
by aj9n＠aol.com 15 Apr '19

15 Apr '19

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2019-04-15 20:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Sorry, I didn't post this sooner but we just found out today. (***) About Gagarin From Space. Conducting The Session Of The Radio Loving Communication With SUSU Students (G.Celyabinsk), South Ural State University, Chelyabinsk, Russia, direct via RY9AAA (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS (***) The scheduled astronaut is Aleksey Ovchinin (***) Contact was successful for 2019-04-15 08:06 UTC (***) Congratulations to the SUSU students and Aleksey! (***) Huntington High School, Huntington, TX, direct via KI5AJL The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact was successful: Mon 2019-04-15 15:39:46 UTC 52 deg (***) Park Co. Public Library with Boys & Girls Club of the High Rockies, Fairplay, CO, direct via WØW The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Nick Hague KG5TMV Contact was successful: Mon 2019-04-15 17:15:53 UTC 51 deg (***) École internationale de Saint-Sacrement, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, direct via VE2GHO The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Wed 2019-04-17 18:55:09 UTC 69 deg The ARISS webpage is at http://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 http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ARISS Contact Applications (United States) The ARISS webpage is at http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window is open April 1 - May 15, 2019 March 24, 2019: The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking proposals beginning April 1, 2019, from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Each year, ARISS provides tens of thousands of students with learning opportunities about space technologies, communications, and much more through the exploration of Amateur Radio and space. The ARISS program connects students to astronauts on the ISS through a partnership between NASA, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, the American Radio Relay League, other Amateur Radio global organizations and the worldwide space agencies. The program’s goal is to inspire students to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in Amateur Radio. Educators report regularly that student participation in the ARISS program stimulates interest in STEM subjects and STEM careers. One educator wrote, “Many of the middle school students who took part in and attended the ARISS contact have selected science courses in high school as a result of that contact.” Educators are setting up ham radio clubs in schools and learning centers because of students’ interest. ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed, exciting education plan. Students can learn about satellite communications, wireless technology, science research conducted on the ISS, radio science, and other STEM subjects. Students learn to use Amateur Radio to talk directly to an astronaut and ask their STEM-related questions. ARISS will help educational organizations locate Amateur Radio groups who can assist with equipment for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students. The proposal window opens April 1, 2019 and the proposal deadline is May 15, 2019. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, go to: http://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2019.eventbrite.com Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered April 11, 2019 at 7 pm Eastern Time and April 16, 2019 at 9 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to https://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2019.eventbrite.com **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** 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: http://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) http://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. ******************************************************************************* 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 http://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? 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 **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 135 Francesco IKØWGF with 132 Gaston ON4WF with 123 Sergey RV3DR with 114 (***) **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed, and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. 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 2019-04-15 20:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1302. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1245. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf 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, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2019-04-15 20:00 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 58 on orbit Oleg Konenenko David St-Jacques KG5FYI Anne McClain Exp. 59 on orbit Christina Koch Aleksey Ovchinin Nick Hague KG5TMV **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood TM-D710
by Clayton Coleman W5PFG 15 Apr '19

15 Apr '19

Like many topics in the amateur radio world, there is a mix of what is prescribed in protocol versus how it's applied in the real world. Bob's right here. There are excess packets created by using APRS messaging vs a simple "one time" packet being sent as a UI. The weakness in using the built-in APRS functions of Kenwood, Yaesu, or other traditionally-terrestrial messaging systems is the load of 'waste' packets generated vs using a simple UI packet. The APRS messaging functions will often continue to transmit until they receive an acknowledgement. This can be problematic in a short-duration LEO satellite pass, especially when one station tries to message everyone in their HEARD list! Many people who operate solely with a radio such a Kenwood are oblivious to 'waste' packets being digipeated (repeat ACK's, REJ's, etc.) Unless you're sitting at a terminal and viewing all the packets, your view of what is passing by is extremely limited; not just by the tiny display of your radio. For fun, I suggest running a terminal attached to your radio and monitor all packets at Field Day. I've observed passes when 10-15 stations were able to exchange packets and I've observed other passes when 2-3 struggled because one or two other stations were over-beaconing and sending messages repeatedly. It's like the many new stations incorrectly assuming the best way to be digipeated is to keep pressing BCON on their Kenwood radio until the glorious "MY POS" flashes and they hear a beep! OUCH. Those are typically people on omni antennas or in their car that have no idea they've been digipeated every time but their station is not hearing. Not everyone has the luxury of sitting in their shack to operate a packet/APRS-capable satellite. At home, I use UISS. By default UISS does not request acknowledgement or require it. It will only transmit a message or position packet upon pressing the appropriate function key. This helps limit the amount of "rapid-firing" typically employed by many of the folks using transceivers with built-in packet/APRS capabilities. Occasionally I like to make contacts via ISS or other satellites with packet digipeaters using either one of my Kenwood mobile or HT transceivers. Do I use the status text method? No. I use the MSG function like others on this thread have described. I keep it short and sweet. Do you want to strictly adhere to terrestrial protocol rules for acknowledging messages, often resulting in the logjam of packets, or do you want to increase efficiency and send the minimal frames necessary to get a clean exchange via satellite with another station? I leave that up to the operator. Have fun. 73 Clayton W5PFG P.S. I think the unattended beacons remain my favorite nit-pick of packet/APRS satellites' use. :-)

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Roving DM58
by Bob Keating 15 Apr '19

15 Apr '19

Greetings All, I’m going mountain biking this morning. Should be back in time to work the 18:50 UTC pass of AO-91 and 19:00 pass of SO-50 from DM58. Not sure if I’ll make the 1747 pass of AO-92. Hope to hear you. Will be working as N6REK/7. 73, Bob. Sent from my iPhone

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JY1-sat dashboard
by Kevin 15 Apr '19

15 Apr '19

Hi All, Is anyone else noticing any issues with the JY1-sat dashboard? I can start it with the sat present and it will instantly lock and track, next pass it will ignore the signal, kill it and restart it and bam instant lock. 73 Kevin WA7FWF

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(no subject)
by Frank Staffa Jr. 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

Greetings everyone. Question.....Since the LVB interface isn't available anylonger, what is everyone using for a computer interface to move their rotators to automatically follow the sats? I have a Yaesu g-5500 Alt/Az and im getting tired of manually nudging it every 15 seconds or so.Thanks and 73 Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

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First Ever L-Band QSO
by Les Rayburn 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

Thanks to Kevin, KK4YEL in EL98 for my first-ever L-Band QSO tonight through AO-92. The loop Yagi seemed to work well, as my downlink was loud into the satellite. Experienced deep fades as the satellite tumbled. Limited by the fixed polarization of my mounted 2 Meter Arrow antenna. Gotta think about a circularly polarized 2 Meter antenna for the attic. Big fun! 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF Maylene, AL EM63nf AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member

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WD9EWK road trip in southeastern Arizona on 3-4 May 2019
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

Hi! I previously posted that I will be at the hamfest in Sierra Vista AZ on 4 May 2019: https://amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2019-April/072609.html On the day before the hamfest (Friday, 3 May 2019), I will have time to visit one - or maybe both of the rarely-heard grid boundaries in that part of Arizona: 1. DM51/DM52 line, south of Willcox AZ near US-191 in Cochise County AZ 2. DM52/DM53 line, northwest of Safford AZ along US-70 in Graham County AZ Adding in the afternoon/evening following the hamfest, I might be able to make a stop in one of those places, if I'm not able to visit both before the hamfest. I have been to both of these locations in the past few months; I visited DM51/DM52 a couple of weekends ago, and was at DM52/DM53 in late December 2018. It always seems like someone is looking for these grids, whenever I visit this part of Arizona. If you have a preference on where I could stop during this road trip, please e-mail me directly. There is a possibility that between the Friday (3 May) and the Saturday afternoon (4 May) after the hamfest I could visit both of these boundaries. I will try to post an update to this list when I settle on my drive on 3 May, as well as post updates on my @WD9EWK Twitter feed. My travels that weekend should be visible on APRS as WD9EWK-9: http://aprs.fi/WD9EWK-9 Thanks, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

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50 Students of Rajkot India enjoyed SSTV Live Demo during Visible pass of ISS
by Rajesh Vagadia - VU2EXP 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

To spread awareness of Amateur Radio, Satellites & ARISS activities in the region we conducted interesting event recently. On 12th April 2019 we openly invited students & citizen of Rajkot - Gujarat to be present & witness SSTV Live Demonstration, that too during Visible pass of ISS from terrace of my home. More than 50 students & citizens assembled to my QTH by 18:30 IST (13:00z). We gave printed ISS tracking chart/ISS crew details to all of them, and explained how to use chart. Myself Rajesh Vagadia VU2EXP gave brief talk on Amateur Radio, ISS, OSCAR Satellites, Life of Astronauts, ARISS SSTV event, Student Outreach Program etc for one hour. Small display of radio stuff were also kept. Everybody get excited to learn such new things (for them) happening in Ham Radio world. Good Visible ISS Pass of -3.0 magnitude with elevation of 36° was targeted for Live Demo, calculated for my Grid ML52jh. With my 3 ele Yagi, VHF HT & recording device we started to track ISS at 19:27 IST (13:57z). Within a minute ISS started to appear from NNW direction moving towards SE. Students were requested to control their excitement & to keep silence as we were also recording audio. Soon sstv signal also get heard on 145.800 MHz. SSTV signal for two images were received & recorded. It was exciting experience for all to sighting ISS at the same time getting signals from it, felt like having handshake with ISS crew! After pass, we amplified weak audio in Audacity & decoded two images (though bit noisy) with MMSSTV. Decoded Images were shared with all students as souvenir. It proved great learning experience for all. Had lots of Q&A till late and enjoyed light refreshments at end of the program. As everything was arranged at our home I need to thanks my XYL Kiran, harmonic Snehal VU3WHO, brother Prakash VU3PLJ & nephew Priyesh VU3GLY for extending helping hands. Btw, leading newspaper Divyabhakshar supported this radio experiment & published good articles (though in regional language Gujarati), pse find it's link below. http://tinyurl.com/iss-sstv-demo-news I am thankful to all hams and members of ARISS, AMSAT, ISS Crew, Space agencies, SSTV Award Manager etc involved in such a wonderful educational event offered to the world! Thanks & 73's Rajesh P Vagadia VU2EXP Rajkot - Gujarat (India) Regional Coordinator West India Zone AMSAT-INDIA M: 9898283916 E: vu2exp(a)gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/vu2exp

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Tutorial on Working APRS Contacts on Kenwood TM-D710
by Les Rayburn 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

Searching YouTube and Google without a lot of success. I’ve found videos on how to set up the TM-D710 for APRS QSO’s, but nothing that demonstrates the actual steps involved in completing a contact. Should I “beacon” a message that says “CQ DE N1LF EM63 K”? How will I know if I’m getting a response? Do I then transmit pre-programmed user messages? How do I enter the other stations call sign on the fly? How do I switch to the next message? I really need a “for dummies” guide on this…and can’t seem to find it. Can anyone point me towards an article or YouTube video? 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF Maylene, AL EM63nf AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member

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ISS SSTV weekend
by Tom Schuessler 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

Quoting the news release promoting the transmissions this weekend. “This event uses a computer in the ISS Russian Segment, which stores images that are then transmitted to Earth using the ARISS amateur radio station located in the Service Module which employs the Kenwood TM D710E transceiver.” Well while trying fruitlessly this morning to decode cleanly, the images from the ISS, I heard the collective scream of hams all over the world, “TURN THAT COMPUTER SOUND CARD OUTPUT VOLUME UP PLEASE!” Next time. Tom, N5HYP

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Operators Active on AO-92 Mode L and APRS ISS/NO-84
by Les Rayburn 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

I’m trying to compile a good database of operators who are active on AO-92 Mode L (1.2 Ghz). Also interested in compiling a list of operators who are active in having digital APRS QSO’s through ISS, NO-84, or AISAT-1. Note: I’m looking to hear from operators who are active, not just equipped to work these modes. Once the results are in, I’ll share with anyone interested. You can e-mail me directly at: les(a)highnoonfilm.com so we don’t hog bandwidth from the e-mail list. Thanks. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF Maylene, AL EM63nf AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member

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LVB Tracker
by Paul Overn 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

Guys, I have a Yeasu 5500, an LVB tracker and SatPC32. I have the rotator hooked up the the G-5500 controller. How do I hook up the LVB to the computer and then configure SatPC32 to use it. I do not see LVB as an option in the drop down for the Rotor interface / controller on the rotor config page. If anyone has link on the basics for this, please let me know. Paul Overn KE0PBR Twitter: @KE0PBR `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.. ><((((º>

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Max Valier malfunction
by Hans BX2ABT 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

It seems the Max Valier beacon is malfunctioning. On 145.960 only a very strong continuous carrier (30 dB above noise level) can be seen and heard, but no more CW ID + message. A pity, because it was my go-to beacon to check if my 2 meter antenna contraptions were at least working a bit. Luckily I have the QSL card in my collection already. 73 de Hans BX2ABT

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Upcoming ARISS contact with École internationale de Saint-Sacrement, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at École internationale de Saint-Sacrement, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada on 17 Apr. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 18:55 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and VE2GHO. The contact should be audible over Quebec City, Canada and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in French. L'École internationale de Saint-Sacrement est située dans la ville de Québec et offre le Programme Primaire (PP) du Baccalauréat International (BI) à tous ses élèves, du préscolaire à la 6e année. Elle compte un peu plus de 325 élèves répartis dans 16 classes. À chaque année, chaque degré, de la maternelle à la sixième année, explore un aspect scientifique différent. Les élèves de maternelle « vivent » un module sur l'espace qui leur permet de comprendre le système solaire, et ceux de 4e année explorent la vie dans la station spatiale internationale. translated: L'École internationale de Saint-Sacrement is located in historic Quebec City and offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate (IB) to all of its students, from Kindergarten to Grade 6. There are around 325 students in 16 classes in the school. Every year, each grade, from Kindergarten to Grade 6, explores a different scientific aspect. The Kindergarten students do a space module that allows them to understand our solar system and the Grade 4 students learn about life on the International Space Station in their module. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Qu'est-ce qui vous a donné le goût de devenir astronaute? 2. Comment faites-vous pour vous déplacer dans la station spatiale? 3. Comment contrôlez-vous le bras canadien? 4. Est-ce qu'on peut voir la pollution qu'il y a sur la Terre à partir de la SSI? 5. Est-ce que vous communiquez souvent avec votre famille? 6. Qu'est-ce que vous aimez le plus depuis votre arrivée dans l'espace? 7. Puisque le goût est atténué dans l'espace, à quel point épicez-vous votre nourriture? 8. Comment faites-vous pour savoir si c'est le jour ou la nuit étant donné que vous faites le tour de la Terre environ 16 fois par jour? 9. Au décollage, est-ce que c'était difficile de supporter la force G? 10. Aimez-vous la sensation d'être dans l'espace? 11. Comment faites-vous pour faire du sport dans la SSI? 12. Quels sont vos passe-temps dans vos temps libres? 13. Quelles sont vos responsabilités dans la SSI? 14. Quel est votre repas préféré dans la SSI? 15. Pouvez-vous avoir mal au coeur dans la SSI? 16. Quels sont les changements sur le corps dans l'espace? 17. Pourquoi vous ne portez pas de casque dans la station? 18. Comment on s'habitue à notre première journée dans l'espace? 19. Comment faites-vous pour travailler dans les différents modules de la SSI sans vous sentir coincés? 20. Puisque plusieurs astronautes parlent différentes langues dans la SSI, de quelle façon communiquez-vous ensemble? 21. Est-ce que les tâches que vous faites dans la SSI demandent beaucoup de force? 22. Avez-vous accès à Internet et aux médias depuis l'espace? 23. Pourquoi les hommes veulent-ils aller dans l'espace? 24. Est-ce que vous croyez qu'on est seuls dans l'Univers? translated: 1. What made you want to be an astronaut? 2. How do you get around in the space station? 3. How do you control the Canadian arm? 4. Can you see the pollution on Earth from the ISS? 5. Do you communicate often with your family? 6. What have you enjoyed the most since you have been in space? 7. Since you can't taste as well in space, how much do you have to spice up your food? 8. How do you know if it is day or night since you go around the earth around 16 times a day? 9. On take-off, was it difficult to endure the G-force? 10. Do you enjoy the feeling of being in space? 11. How do you get to play sports in the ISS? 12. What are your pastimes in your free times? 13. What are your duties in the ISS? 14. What is your favorite meal on the ISS? 15. Can you get "car sick" in the ISS? 16. What are some of the changes on the body for being in space? 17. How come you are not wearing a helmet in the station? 18. How do you get comfortable on your first day in space? 19. How do you work in the different sections of the ISS without feeling claustrophobic? 20. Since many astronauts speak different languages on the ISS, how do you communicate together? 21. Are the tasks that you have to do in the ISS require a lot of strength? 22. Do you have access to internet and the media in space? 23. Why do humans want to go into space? 24. Do you think that we are alone in the universe? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): TBD 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 Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Es'hail-2 / QO-100 Talks Streamed Live Today
by M5AKA 14 Apr '19

14 Apr '19

Talks at today's Martlesham Microwave Round Table #MMRT are being streamed live on the web. They includes talks on the Es'hail-2 / QO-100 geostationary satellite. 1245 GMT (1345 BST) David Bowman G0MRF "Equipment for Es’Hail-2 narrowband" 1330 GMT (1430 BST) Noel Matthews G8GTZ "DATV on Es’hail-2" Talk schedule is at http://mmrt.homedns.org/index.php/programme/ Watch live Now at https://batc.org.uk/live/mmrt Trevor M5AKA ---- AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/ Twitter https://twitter.com/AmsatUK Facebook https://facebook.com/AmsatUK YouTube https://youtube.com/AmsatUK ----

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ANS-104 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Paul Stoetzer 13 Apr '19

13 Apr '19

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-104 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT North America, 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://amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat dot org. In this edition: * TAPR/AMSAT Banquet Speaker Announced * Seats Still Available for AMSAT Academy * AMSAT Activities at Hamvention 2019 * N8HM to Appear on Ham Talk Live April 18th * Last Chance to Bid in ARISS Auction * ARISS SSTV Event Continues Through 18:00 UTC April 14th * Diwata-2 Designated Philippines-OSCAR 101 (PO-101) * March/April 2019 Edition of Apogee View Posted * How to Support AMSAT * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Satellite Shorts from All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-104.01 ANS-104 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 104.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. April 14, 2019 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-104.01 +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT relies on your donations to Keep Amateur Radio in Space Please consider a one-time or recurring donation today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ --------------------------------------------------------------------- TAPR/AMSAT Banquet Speaker Announced TAPR has announced that the after-dinner speaker at this year's TAPR/AMSAT Banquet on Friday, May 17th will be Dr. P. J. Erickson, W1PJE, from the MIT Haystack Observatory. Dr. Erickson will will give a presentation entitled “New Frontiers in Human Understanding of Geospace: Radio Explorations of Near-Earth Space from Top to Bottom Through Joint Amateur – Scientist Partnerships.” Tickets for the 2019 TAPR/AMSAT Banquet are $40 and can be purchased at https://www.amsat.org/p…/tapramsat-joint-hamvention-banquet/ Tickets must be purchased by 18:00 EDT / 22:00 UTC on May 14th. [ANS thanks TAPR for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Seats Still Available for AMSAT Academy Come join us the day before Hamvention for AMSAT Academy – a unique opportunity to learn all about amateur radio in space and working the FM, linear transponder, and digital satellites currently in orbit. AMSAT Academy will be held Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, at the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) Clubhouse, located at 6619 Bellefontaine Rd, Dayton, Ohio. Registration Fee includes: +Full day of instruction, designed for both beginners and advanced amateur radio satellite operators, and taught by some of the most accomplished AMSAT operators. +Digital copy of Getting Started with Amateur Satellites, 2019 Edition ($15 value) +One-Year, AMSAT Basic Membership ($44 value) +Pizza Buffet Lunch +Invitation to the Thursday night AMSAT get together at Ticket Pub and Eatery in Fairborn AMSAT Academy 2019 Registration Fee: $85.00. Registration closes May 10, 2019. No sign ups at the door. No refunds, No cancellations. Registration may be purchased on the AMSAT Store. https://www.amsat.org/product/amsat-academy-registration/ [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- AMSAT Activities at Hamvention 2019 For a complete list of AMSAT activities at the 2019 Hamvention, see www.amsat.org/other-events/amsat-activities-at-hamvention-2019/ Below, two of these activities are highlighted: AMSAT Forum, Forum Room 2 Saturday, 18 May 2019, 12:10 – 13:40 EDT Moderated by Robert Bankston KE4AL, AMSAT Vice President–User Services AMSAT Status Report – Joseph Spier, K6WAO, AMSAT President, will high- light recent activities within AMSAT and discuss some of our challenges, accomplishments, projects, and any late breaking news. AMSAT Engineering – Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice President– Engineering, will talk about the Fox-1 and Golf (Greater Orbit, Larger Footprint) Projects. AMSAT Education – Alan Johnston, KU2Y, AMSAT Vice President– Educational Relations will introduce the AMSAT CubeSat Simulator. AMSAT User Services – Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT Vice President– User Services, will discuss AMSAT’s 50th Anniversary Operating Event and the new AMSAT Ambassadors Program. Amateur Satellite Demonstrations Outside Main Entrance – Maxim Hall (Building 1) Friday, Saturday, Sunday 16 – 19 May 2019, 08:00 – 16:30 EDT Amateur Satellite operation demonstrations will be held outside the main Maxim Hall (Building 1 or E1) entrance. Every day, AMSAT will be demonstrating actual contacts with the operational amateur satellites. We especially want to invite youth to make a contact via an amateur satellite. All are invited to observe, participate and ask questions. Satellite pass times will be posted at the AMSAT booth (1007-1010 & 1107-1110) and in the demo area. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- N8HM to Appear on Ham Talk Live April 18th It's almost time for the Dayton Hamvention! Be sure to tune in at HamTalkLive.com for a preview each week until Hamvention! On Thursday, April 18th, AMSAT Executive Vice President Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, will appear on the show to discuss the AMSAT Academy and the other exciting activities AMSAT has planned for the 2019 Hamvention. Ham Talk Live! is live every Thursday night at 9 pm EDT, and on your favorite podcast app or on demand at HamTalkLive.com. And, HTL! is rebroadcast on Saturdays on WTWW 5085 AM at about 6:30 pm EDT. [ANS thanks Ham Talk Live for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 2019 marks AMSAT’s 50th Anniversary of Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. To help celebrate, we are sponsoring the AMSAT 50th Anniversary Awards Program. Full details are available at https://www.amsat.org/amsat-50th-anniversary-awards-program/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ --------------------------------------------------------------------- Last Chance to Bid in ARISS Auction Bidding continues in the ARISS Auction! Bidders are moving fast hoping to garner a special astronaut signed brand new JVC Kenwood TS-890S! Visit http://www.ebay.com/itm/323770952171 to bid on the TS-890S. Bidding ends at 13:22 UTC on Monday, April 15th. A special astronaut signed 6-volume boxed set 2019 ARRL Handbook is also up for bid. Visit http://www.ebay.com/itm/323770952890 to bid on the ARRL Hand- book. Bidding ends at 13:23 UTC on Monday, April 15th. Thanks to JVC Kenwood and ARRL, proceeds from the on-line auction will benefit ARISS in its quest to launch a new custom-built higher- power radio system in late 2019 with its voice repeater and improved packet APRS and SSTV capability that thousands of hams can enjoy. The new system will replace the aging, problematic units currently on the ISS. ARISS also needs funding to keep introducing ham radio to thousands of students, teachers, parents, and whole communities — and inspiring students about STEM and radio. Kenwood has been a super supporter of ARISS for years, and it was the company’s idea for this special radio to be an exclusive for one ham to own. The limited edition boxed set 2019 ARRL Handbook sold out fast last fall but ARRL saved one set for ARISS's fundraiser. AMSAT, ARISS's sponsoring 501(c)(3) corporation, provided the auction infrastructure. If auctions aren't your thing, please consider a one-time or recurring donation to ARISS at https://www.amsat.org/donations/ariss-donations/ [ANS thanks ARISS for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ CLOSEOUT 2018 Symposium Proceedings and Getting Started Guides, now $15 + Shipping on the AMSAT Store while supplies last. https://www.amsat.org/product-category/amsat-books-and-dvds/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS SSTV Event Continues Through 18:00 UTC April 14th In commemoration of human spaceflight, the ISS is currently transmitting SSTV pictures in PD-120 format. The event is scheduled to continue until 18:00 UTC on April 14th. The downlink frequency is 145.800 MHz FM. Any standard SSTV program for computers or smartphones should be able to decode the PD-120 transmissions. Participants may share their received pictures at https://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/index.php Participants may also receive a special award for participating. See https://ariss.pzk.org.pl/sstv/ for details. [ANS thanks ARISS for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Diwata-2 Designated Philippines-OSCAR 101 (PO-101) On October 29, 2018, the Diwata-2 microsatellite was launched on a H-IIA launch vehicle from the Tanegashima Space Center, Tanegashima, Japan. Diwata-2 was developed by the University of the Philippines Dillman (UPD) and the Advanced Science and Technology Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ASTI) under the PHL- Microsat program (now succeeded by the STAMINA4Space program), and in cooperation with Tohoku University and Hokkaido University. The project was funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and monitored by the DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD). The satellite carries an amateur radio payload that has been tested and is now ready for service. At the request of the STAMINA4Space program, AMSAT hereby designates Diwata-2 as Philippines-OSCAR 101 (PO-101). We congratulate the owners and operators of PO-101, thank them for their contribution to the amateur satellite community, and wish them continued success on this and future projects. 73, Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations / OSCAR Number Administrator PO-101 frequency information can be found at at https://www.amsat.org/fm-satellite-frequency-summary/ Stay tuned to ANS and the AMSAT-BB for operational information. [ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT VP Operations / OSCAR Number Administrator for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Purchase AMSAT Gear on our Zazzle storefront. 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ --------------------------------------------------------------------- March/April 2019 Edition of Apogee View Posted The March/April 2019 edition of Apogee View, a comprehensive update on AMSAT's activities from AMSAT President Joe Spier, K6WAO, has been posted to the AMSAT website. https://www.amsat.org/apogeeview/ [ANS thanks AMSAT the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT and ARISS are currently supporting a FundRazr campaign to raise $150,000 for critical radio infrastructure upgrades on ISS. The upgrades are necessary to enable students to continue to talk to astronauts in space via Amateur Radio. We have reached a great milestone with $24,045 raised or about 16% towards our goal. This would not have been possible without your outstanding generosity!! For more information and to DONATE TODAY visit: https://fundrazr.com/arissnextgen?ref=ab_e7Htwa_ab_47IcJ9 +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ --------------------------------------------------------------------- How to Support AMSAT AMSAT relies on the support of our members and the amateur radio community to Keep Amateur Radio in Space. How can you help? *Join AMSAT Both you and AMSAT will benefit when you join. You get the AMSAT Journal bimonthly and support from AMSAT Ambassadors. Member dues and donations provide AMSAT’s primary support. Join today at https://www.amsat.org/product-category/amsat-membership/ *Become a Life Member Becoming a Life Member has never been easier. Now you can become a Life Member with 12 monthly payments of $74 through our online store. See https://www.amsat.org/product/lifetime-membership/ for details. *Donate to AMSAT Make a one time or recurring donation to AMSAT today. Even as little as one dollar a month can make a difference! Donate today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/ *Purchase AMSAT gear on our Zazzle storefront. AMSAT receives 25% of the price of each sale on AMSAT logo merchandise from our Zazzle storefront located at https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear *Volunteer for AMSAT AMSAT relies on volunteers for nearly all of our activities. If you have an idea for how to help, please let us know, Details on volunteering can be found at https://www.amsat.org/volunteer-for-amsat/ [ANS thanks the AMSAT office for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Satellite Operations +Utah (DM48, DM58) – April 14-19, 2019 Bob, N6REK, will be roving in Utah from April 13 to the 19th. He plans to be on from DM58 from April 14-17, and then DM48 from April 17-19. Bob will be FM satellites only, using the call sign N6REK/7, and he will post the specific passes on the amsat-bb when we get closer to those dates. +Liechtenstein (JN47) – April 17-19, 2019 Phillippe, EA4NF, is off on another DXpedition. This time, he is heading to HB0/Lichtenstein. Phillippe will operate under the callsign HB0/EA4NF from Leichtenstein and HB9/EA4NF from Switzerland (JN47s, on both FM and SSB satellites. QSL via LoTW. Updated info & Pass announcements (Time+Frequencies) available on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EA4NF_SAT +Arizona to West Virginia – April 18-21, 2019 Chris. K7TAB, is heading towards WV April 18th to 21st, a 2200-mile sprint. The priority is to cover distance, but he’ll need to take some breaks to rotate coffee and work satellite passes. Grids along I-40 in AZ/NM/TX/OK, I-44 in OK/MO, I-70 in IL/IN/OH/PA are all fair game! FM + Linears. Chris has a nice grid map with his route posted on his Twitter feed and will post pass availability when he can. https://twitter.com/K7TABravo +Central and Northern Maine (FN53, FN54, FN55, FN56, FN57, FN65, FN66, FN67) – April 26-28, 2019 Join Matt, W1PY and Sean, KX9X as they team up for a weekend of ham radio through the Pine Tree State! Follow them as they activate the Potato Field grids of central and northern Maine for the satellite community, and hit some state parks on HF for the Parks on the Air and WWFF communities. There will also be spontaneous activations of curious roadside attractions as they roll through. Grids to be activated on satellite: FN53 – 54 – 55 – 56 – 57 – 65 – 66 – 67. A special effort will be made to activate the grid intersection of FN56-57-66-67 in the potato field north of Caribou. Detailed satellite operations schedule to be announced ASAP. For more information, check out https://t.co/2irvAUBvAu and keep an eye on Sean’s Twitter feed https://twitter.com/SeanKutzko. +California (DM15) – April 27, 2019 Dave, AD7DB, will be in DM15 in the high desert town of North Edwards, CA, just outside Edwards AFB. Planned passes are AO-91, AO-92 and SO-50. More exact details on Twitter https://twitter.com/ad7db as the time approaches. +Northern Border Security Check (Minnesota to Washington) – April 29 to May 4 or 5th, 2019 Alex, N7AGF, is all set for his semiannual rover trip to activate rare and somewhat rare grids, from April 29th to May 4th or 5th (or longer depending on how things go). Alex will fly into Minneapolis and drive back to my home grid CN88, activating as many ENx8,ENx7,DNx8,and DNx7 grids as possible along the route. The hope is to hit many corners and lines. Alex will be on both linear and FM birds. As always, activations and route details will be posted to his Twitter @N7AGF at https://twitter.com/N7AGF . Alex will also be on APRS at https://aprs.fi/N7AGF-10. In areas of limited cell service, he’ll be using inReach. Email or hit Alex on twitter with grid requests, route suggestions, or hot tourist attractions in Minot. +Northeast North Dakota (EN06/EN07/EN08/EN16/EN17/EN18) – May 2-5, 2019 Mitch, AD0HJ, is heading out to the Grand Forks, ND Hamfest on May 4th , but also just goofing off for a few days in the general area. Mitch will be limited to working the FM Satellites only (SO-50, AO-91, AO-92). Plans are to work EN17/18 on May 2, EN07/08 on May 3, EN17/18 again on May 4 (day of hamfest), and then EN06/16 on May 5. A full pass schedule will be viewable on the Twitter announcement https://twitter.com/KE4ALabama/status/1116524856781230080, and up-to-date pass info on Mitch’s Twitter feed https://twitter.com/AD0HJ. +Southwest South Dakota (DN83++) – May 19-23, 2019 Clayton, W5PFG, will be operating from DN83 on all FM/SSB satellites holiday-style , May 19-23. Open to schedules with EU. In the days proceeding he’ll be on from DN91 and in the days following from DN74, DN71, potentially DN70, and lastly DM99. Twitter @w5pfg +Pacific Northwest (CN85, CN83/CN84, CN76/CN86) – May 31 to June 2, 2019 Casey, KI7UNJ, will be on in CN83/84 Friday, May 31st, CN85 Saturday, June 1st, and CN76/86 Sunday, June 2nd. Pass list to come in next few weeks. +Iceland (HP95 IP15 IP25 IP03 HP03) – July 13-19, 2019 Adam, K0FFY, is taking his family (and his radios) to Iceland. Tentative schedule is HP95 July 13, IP13 and IP15 July 14-15, IP25 July 16, IP03 or HP93 July 17-18, and HP94 July 19. There’s a lot to see, so passes will be best effort and announced on Twitter shortly prior. https://twitter.com/K0FFY_Radio [ANS Thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, for the above information] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts from All Over + FUNcube on ESEO Payload Activated On April 12th, the FUNcube on ESEO 145.895 MHz 1k2 BPSK beacon was briefly activated, confirming the functionality of the payload. The FUNcube on ESEO payload consists of a 1k2/4k8 BPSK telemetry beacon and an L/v FM repeater with an uplink of 1263.500 MHz and a downlink of 145.895 MHz. Stay tuned for further information. (ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information) + FO-99 (NEXUS) Twitter The Nihon University Ground Station twitter account (@GsNihonuniv) is now posting operational updates for FO-99 in English. Check https://twitter.com/GsNihonuniv for FO-99 operational information. + AO-85 Keplerian Elements No Longer Restricted 18 Space Control Squadron has removed the NEA status for an additional 43 objects, including AO-85. This means entities other than AMSAT, including Celestrak, may distribute the Keplerian elements for AO-85. They should appear in Celestrak's amateur.txt file shortly (ANS thanks T.S. Kelso of Celestrak for the above information) + Australian CubeSat to use 76 GHz Amateur Satellite Band An Australian CubeSat, CUAVA-1, is expcted to include a downlink on 76 GHz. Details at https://amsat-uk.org/2019/04/12/australian-cubesat-to-use-76-ghz/ (ANS thanks the IARU Satellite Coordination Panel and AMSAT-UK) + The Orbital Index The Orbital Index is a newsletter written by Andrew Cantino and Ben Lachman. We strive to keep it focused, technical, and enjoyable. Basically you should be able to read it over lunch and learn something you didn’t know before. Subscribe or check out the archives at http://orbitalindex.com/ (ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information) + AD0DX Completes Satellite WAS Congratulations to AD0DX on receiving Satellite Worked All States #377. His last QSO for WAS was with N8HM in Washington, DC. For WAS, the District of Columbia counts as Maryland. (ANS thanks AD0DX and N8HM for the above information) (Editor's note - while DC is definitely not Maryland, I am happy to assist anyone who needs MD for WAS while this rule remains in place) --------------------------------------------------------------------- /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive additional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT office. 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 six post-secondary years in this status. Contact Martha at the AMSAT office for additional student membership information. 73, This week's ANS Editor, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM n8hm at amsat dot org

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Re: [amsat-bb] G5500 - replacement boom clamps?
by Roy Dean 13 Apr '19

13 Apr '19

> > Alas, that is not true. Yes, 99.99% of all the fasteners on a current > vehicle are metric. Modern vehicles don't use muffler clamps, aka exhaust > clamps. Well, I don't mean to get into an argument about this (and this will be my last post on the subject), but having worked for one of "the big three", I can tell you that while you are correct that "modern" vehicles don't use "muffler clamps", they didn't even back when I worked in the industry (that is irrelevant to the topic). The whole purpose of the "EXHAUST" clamp was for repairs. And they ARE available in metric sizes (although truth be told, my honest opinion is that the metric and imperial varieties are essentially the same, and expected to deform to take the shape of whatever they are being clamped on - In fact, that would probably be my first choice to pursue if I were in this situation). If you are referring to the actual nuts that do the tightening, then imperial or metric is of no concern, other than that the installer has the correct installation tool (and even then, most of the common sizes can be "faked" with the opposite systems "sorta-kinda" equivalent). --Roy K3RLD (one time brake engineer, race mechanic, racecar builder/owner/driver)

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Re: [amsat-bb] G5500 - replacement boom clamps?
by John Kludt 13 Apr '19

13 Apr '19

When mine failed I just ordered a new pair from Yaesu. Not that expensive all things considered and no flapping around trying to get something else to work sort of. Sent from my Verizon Motorola Smartphone On Apr 13, 2019 14:20, GEO Badger via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Alas, that is not true. Yes, 99.99% of all the fasteners on a current vehicle are metric. Modern vehicles don't use muffler clamps, aka exhaust clamps. Those are still the realm of DIY mechanics and hot-rodders, and they are still use imperial dimensions with the threads normally USS, not SAE. > McMaster-Carr, showing the metric equivalent of the imperial size, and metric threaded clamps.https://www.mcmaster.com/muffler-clamps > > If one has any connection(s) into the metric world you can have them shipped to you. If you NEED to procure metric clamps, let Dr Google do your walking for you.--- > Ciao baby, catch you on the flip side. > GEO > > http://www.w3ab.org > > Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana. > > On Saturday, April 13, 2019, 10:58:54 AM PDT, Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > > > The U clamps are metric. That said one can probably find an approximate > > fit at an industrial supply house like McMaster-Carr. > > Well, the entire automotive industry is metric (even what's left of "the > big three"), so this shouldn't eliminate the possibility of using exhaust > clamps. > > --Roy > K3RLD > _______________________________________________ > 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. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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15-10m satellite transponders to be launched
by na2x＠yahoo.com 13 Apr '19

13 Apr '19

It's too bad we will be in a low sunspot situation for the next few years. But who knows what can happen. You can read about G3IOR's experiences with OTH propagation RS-12 mode K DX operation where he was able to work a ZL station, in his article in the Jul/Aug 1993 issue of the AMSAT Journal titled "Using RS-12 Mode "K" Anomalous Propagation". I think the higher sunspots played a role with this. There's also his audio interview about this topic in 2015 at:https://criticaldistance.blogspot.com/2015/04/ it's almost at the end of the Radio Luxembourg audio at the top of the page.

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Re: [amsat-bb] G5500 - replacement boom clamps?
by Roy Dean 13 Apr '19

13 Apr '19

> > The U clamps are metric. That said one can probably find an approximate > fit at an industrial supply house like McMaster-Carr. Well, the entire automotive industry is metric (even what's left of "the big three"), so this shouldn't eliminate the possibility of using exhaust clamps. --Roy K3RLD

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Re: [amsat-bb] Australian CubeSat to use 76 GHz
by Zach Metzinger 13 Apr '19

13 Apr '19

On 04/13/19 12:26, W3AB/GEO wrote: > 4) Communication Protocols Modulation techniques that will be > investigated for the high-speed communications experiment include QPSK, > 16-QAM and CPFM. If successful, this technology for wavelengths below 10 > cm will increase the data transfer rates by at least 4 orders of > magnitude while also decreasing the sizes of antennas and the associated > spacecraft. Yup, saw that, but it is non-specific as to the interconnect between uplink/downlink and the modes that we'll be able to run through it. I'm looking up how to get 76 GHz going. :-) --- Zach N0ZGO

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G5500 - replacement boom clamps?
by Ken Swaggart 13 Apr '19

13 Apr '19

After 17 years in a coastal environment, the G5500 boom clamps are severely rusted and need to be replaced. Anyone know of a replacement candidate, preferably stainless steel? Picture at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6jxdcwg42z3awew/20190413_rusted%20rotor%20boom%20c lamps.jpg?dl=0 Tnx, Ken, W7KKE

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Re: [amsat-bb] G5500 - replacement boom clamps?
by Roy Dean 13 Apr '19

13 Apr '19

You could try searching for stainless steel exhaust clamps - as some of them are the same design. Not sure if you'll be able to find the right diameter, though. --Roy K3RLD

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Australian CubeSat to use 76 GHz
by Zach Metzinger 13 Apr '19

13 Apr '19

Posted on anther list by WA5JAT: https://amsat-uk.org/2019/04/12/australian-cubesat-to-use-76-ghz/ Uplinks specified on that page, but no data as to if they are purely digital, analog, etc. --- Zach N0ZGO

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Max Valier malfunction
by HansFong 13 Apr '19

13 Apr '19

It seems the Max Valier beacon is malfunctioning. On 145.960 only a very strong continuous carrier (30 dB above noise level), but no more CW ID + message. A pity, because it was my go-to beacon to check if my 2 meter antenna contraptions were at least working a bit. Luckily I have the QSL card in my collection already. 73 de Hans BX2ABT

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Problem With ISS Slowscan
by KG4WBB 13 Apr '19

13 Apr '19

I have had some good passes of the ISS over Georgia , but there seems to be some kind of audio problem with the Slowscan. The carrier is great, but audio is very low . Is there a way someone can check and advise ? Thanks DE KG4WBB

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SSTV challenge
by Tom Karickhoff 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

Opportunities like the issue with the SSTV reception today are what I love about amateur radio. Things are not always perfect, and what you learn from the situation makes you a more knowledgeable operator. When the signal is perfect, I get perfect images. Today I'm getting fair images with a home-made antenna and the cheapest chinese radio on the market. It's a great opportunity to learn how to fix things on your end, because when the next hurricane Maria comes through, the people who need help the most, will most likely have the weakest signal. N5KAR

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IC-9700 DUV tips
by Kevin 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

Hi All, On my 9100 I found that Icom filtered out the low frequency tones so it was necessary to use the aux out connector and be in data mode to get the full range of audio to be able to decode DUV. It looks like Icom took an entirely different approach on the 9700, DUV is still filtered out on the front panel audio, but now aux out audio on the back panel looks to be also filtered and it makes no difference if you are in FM-D nor not, zero decodes on fox telemetry. The way around this that worked for me was to go into the 9700 connectors menu set USB AF/IF output to IF, set the level to 10% or so and then go make sure that Windows is set for 48000 on the audio port created, then on FoxTelem select the audio port, 48000 and then set IQ for the mode and start it up, you will see two instances of the passband in the lower window, click on the middle of one of them and FoxTelem should be hunting around for a signal, occasionally FoxTelem seems to get confused with the two duplicate passbands in the window, but eventually it picks one and stops hunting. Captured about 1000 frames so far using this method and it seems to work well. 73 Kevin WA7FWF

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Re: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV this weekend
by David Johnson 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

Only the astronauts who are licensed hams are allowed to operate the equipment...same as here on earth. Currently, I believe there are two licensed hams aboard. The astronauts basically work 12 hour days, divided into 15 minute time slots. I believe it is 0700 - 1900 UTC. They are sleeping part of the time we are trying to get SSTV images. On weekends, they try to catch up and have some time to talk to their family and friends back here on earth. That would be my priority as well. The number of experiments they run are too many to count, but you can find a list here, if you are interested: https://www.nasa .gov/mission_pages/station/research/experiments/experiments_by_expedition.html#5354 They also perform maintenance, EVAs (spacewalks), give each other haircuts, clean the bathroom, etc. The SSTV radio is located in the Russian segment of the ISS, and they are on holiday. The priority for the licensed astronauts' time with the ham radio equipment is the school contacts that they facilitate worldwide (not just US), and there are many. We are thankful that they work those in because it is the most exciting way to introduce young people to ham radio, not to mention STEM activities. Having said all of that, I, too, like to copy the SSTV transmissions and use the APRS system. I understand the frustration, but it has nothing to do with NASA or astronauts losing interest in ham radio activities. During a recent mission, astronaut Serena Aunon-Chancelor made several voice contacts with hams on the ground during her spare time (and enjoyed doing it). The equipment on board the ISS is aging and becoming less reliable. Replacements are in the works, but the effort and expense to get them flight-ready is huge. If you would like to help, get out your checkbook and send ARISS a gift. The ARISS folks spend an unbelievable amount of their own personal time trying to keep the rest of us happy. They are volunteers who have a driving desire to keep the amateur radio community in the space program. They work very hard at keeping everything moving forward. None of this was meant to be critical, so please don't take it that way. I understand and sometimes share the frustration. There are other ways to participate in the space game. AMSAT has given us MANY opportunities that don't rely on an astronaut's schedule. Space is hard, which is what makes it rewarding. I, for one, am thankful for the opportunites we have...even when they are not perfect. Dave W9DWJ On Fri, Apr 12, 2019 at 1:23 PM Greg D via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > Hi Joe, > > This makes me sad. Not because of the audio issue itself or the > frustration of those who are wanting to copy the pictures from the Space > Station, but because of what the "Bad timing" comment represents. Has > Ham Radio gotten to the point where it's such a chore for the crew that > they can't take time from their day off to play with the radio? Has the > use of the ham station become so industrialized that it is nothing more > than another scheduled experiment package that they have to tend to? > > Was it that long ago that the crew had to wait for a spare moment just > to use the radio? When did Ham Radio cease to be a fun hobby and turn > into a job? > > I suppose it was inevitable. With ARISS, for example, the logistics and > the significant expense of coordinating and executing a school contact > make it something that needs to be depended on. I get that. Even the > various celebration events (NOTA, Cosmonaut’s Day, et al) are at least > theoretically widely publicized, so any failure would reflect poorly on > the organization sponsoring it. Nobody has any tolerance for risk these > days. > > I started this thread with an observation, not a complaint. I hope it > has been taken as such. But the interest and participation in the > thread tells me that there is still a lot of interest in following (in > the traditional sense, not that of social media), and more importantly, > participating in the space program. This isn't just for show. The > armchair quarterbacks here on the ground have a ball in their hands, and > want to play. > > Perhaps I'm reading too much into that statement. I hope I am. I also > get that ham radio isn't for everyone. But it makes me sad that the > spark for using ham radio has apparently been curated out of the ISS > crew and lost in space. The last pass (just setting as I type this) > heard nothing heard from the Station. Apparently better to just turn it > off than to have to deal with it. > > How do we get the spark back? > > Greg KO6TH > > > Joe Spier via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > ARISS Representative Ken Ransom, N5VHO posted a tweet on this at 1:17 > > AM - 12 Apr 2019: > > > > /"Checking on low audio issue w/ //#*ISS* > > <https://twitter.com/hashtag/ISS?src=hash>////#*SSTV* > > <https://twitter.com/hashtag/SSTV?src=hash>//. Bad timing due to crew > > holiday today and weekend."/ > > > > Today is a holiday for Russia - Cosmonaut's Day, so message may take > > so time (24 hrs). Enjoy the challenge. > > > > -73, Joe Spier, K6WAO > > President, AMSAT > > > > On 4/11/19 5:44 PM, mark sklaney via AMSAT-BB wrote: > >> If you guys can contact NASA or the ISS tell them their audio is very > >> very > >> low on the SSTV pictures. There signal is full scale on my radio but > >> the > >> audio can barely be heard... Tell them to tun up their audio input on > >> their > >> radio.. Other than that they will be wasting everyone's time trying > >> to get > >> good pictures.. > >> > >> Thanks Mark WB3FKP > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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. > >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > >> program! > >> Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > 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. > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > > program! > > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > -- David Johnson

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Re: [amsat-bb] AISAT-1 PS4 antenna configuration ?
by Nitin Muttin 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

There are seperate antennas for the AiS and the APRS payloads and there is no interference between the two payloads. 73 Nitin [VU3TYG] -------------------------------------------- On Fri, 12/4/19, KC9SGV via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AISAT-1 PS4 antenna configuration ? To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Date: Friday, 12 April, 2019, 4:01 PM Sharing the 2m antenna... (APRS and AIS) IF this is the case, then... Hope suitable design and testing went on before the launch. Even if two separate antennas are used, they might heavily interfere with each other on the same band. And if hundreds of AIS ship customers are beaconing through the sat, then the APRS system might be deafened by same band, close frequency interference. Maybe the reason why lots of RF power is required to work this sat on APRS. Repeater builders know this... http://www.repeater-builder.com/projects/2m-dup/dupfig13.jpg http://www.repeater-builder.com/projects/2m-duplexer.html One other solution might be to alternate the systems on and off. Thus no interference takes place system to system. If this is the case, then we simply do not know the APRS "on" schedule. It could be off over NA today and on again over NA tomorrow. Where can we find better guidance ? KC9SGV Sent from my iPad > On Apr 12, 2019, at 10:19 AM, KC9SGV <kc9sgv(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > If they use one antenna for both AIS and APRS... > (APRS was added as an afterthought, completed in six days, just a box, no antenna, no battery, no power panels.) > If this is the case, AIS has thousands of ships all trying to work the antenna automatically. > There are only a few hams trying to work APRS through the same antenna per pass. > Without proper diplexing, how would this system not be blind to APRS ? > AIS is ~160 MHz for ship to shore connections. > Not sure what the sat connection freq would be for AIS. > Maybe it is time for AMSAT India and Exseedspace to inform us hams here ? > > KC9SGV > > Sent from my iPad _______________________________________________ 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. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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Re: [amsat-bb] What happened to the ISS SSTV audio level?
by GEO Badger 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

Full quieting into CenCal, but VERY low deviation. An earlier pass had normal deviation. Something changed on the ISS side. ___ Sent from my two way wrist watch 73 de W3AB/GEO On Apr 11, 2019, 18:28, at 18:28, Hans BX2ABT via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >Same here. Good, strong signals on a low pass, but QSSTV couldn't sync. > >Got a partial image from enhancing the recorded audio. > >In the same pass they transmitted another image, but couldn't even hear > >and see any SSTV, only a strong carrier. > >--Hans (BX2ABT) > > >On 04/12/2019 05:45 AM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) via AMSAT-BB >wrote: >> Hi Daron! >> >> After editing the WAV file from my TH-D74, I was able to >> get some of the picture that was sent starting around >> 20:42:49 UTC this afternoon. That image can be seen at: >> >> https://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/uploads/48604.jpg >> >> I took the WAV file into the Audacity sound-editing program, >> and used the Amplify effect a few times to get the SSTV >> transmission to the point QSSTV could decode most of it. >> I have posted this picture, the original WAV file, and a >> few other edited WAV files in my Dropbox space at: >> >> http://dropbox.wd9ewk.net/ >> >> (look in folder "201904-ISS_SSTV") >> >> 73! >> >> >> >> >> >> Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK >> http://www.wd9ewk.net/ >> Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Apr 11, 2019 at 9:16 PM Daron Wilson via AMSAT-BB < >> amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: >> >>> Very low audio here on the left coast on the 13:38 local time pass. >Full >>> scale RF signal, but very low modulation. >>> >>> Daron N7HQR >>> >>> >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite >program! >> Subscription settings: >https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >> >> >> > >_______________________________________________ >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. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite >program! >Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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15-10m satellite transponders to be launched
by Ray Soifer 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

IARU has coordinated two Chinese satellites, expected to be launched later this year, which will carry 15-to-10-meter linear transponders. If successful, these will be the first use of 15 meters for a satellite uplink since RS-12/13 went silent in 2002. Operation of the earlier RS birds enabled much DX to be worked on otherwise dead bands. More info to follow. As a reminder, DX worked via satellite counts for Satellite DXCC, but not for other DXCC awards. 73 Ray W2RS

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AISAT-1 PS4 antenna configuration ?
by KC9SGV 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

If they use one antenna for both AIS and APRS... (APRS was added as an afterthought, completed in six days, just a box, no antenna, no battery, no power panels.) If this is the case, AIS has thousands of ships all trying to work the antenna automatically. There are only a few hams trying to work APRS through the same antenna per pass. Without proper diplexing, how would this system not be blind to APRS ? AIS is ~160 MHz for ship to shore connections. Not sure what the sat connection freq would be for AIS. Maybe it is time for AMSAT India and Exseedspace to inform us hams here ? KC9SGV Sent from my iPad

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AISAT-1 PS4 antenna configuration ?
by KC9SGV 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

So, in researching AIS, the time slot phenomenon is telling.. AIS knows when to transmit, in order not to get bumping transmissions. On an antenna where both AIS and APRS operates...(IF this the case, and we do not at the moment have further information about the fourth stage setup), AIS transmissions to and from the ships are time slotted. But what about the random APRS transmissions ? Maybe APRS telemetry and position beaconing from the sat could be time slotted in with the AIS transmissions from the sat. But what about APRS message uploads from hams ? Am I overthinking this, or are there indeed separate antennas for AIS and APRS on this rocket fourth stage ? https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=AISworks KC9SGV Sent from my iPad

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ISS SSTV this weekend
by mark sklaney 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

If you guys can contact NASA or the ISS tell them their audio is very very low on the SSTV pictures. There signal is full scale on my radio but the audio can barely be heard... Tell them to tun up their audio input on their radio.. Other than that they will be wasting everyone's time trying to get good pictures.. Thanks Mark WB3FKP

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NASA Rover competition live feed
by Mark L. Hammond 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

Hi All, you might enjoy watching some of this competition at Huntsville, AL. We at Campbell University started an engineering program just 3 years ago--and we have two teams in the competition this year! Teams # 76 and 77. Go Camels! ;) http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-msfc 73, -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH]

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FM Sats from DN08
by Scott Harvey 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

Myself, Kell, KI7UXT and maybe others in our group will be operating FM and APRS satellite holiday style and depending on weather from DN08, in NE Washington this weekend. 73, Scott, KA7FVV Director - KBARA kbara.orgAlternate Board of Director - AMSAT amsat.org Co-Owner WA7DRE 443.525 System Fusion Repeater Co-Owner KA7FVV 147.320 KBARA Repeater http://www.ka7fvv.net

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ESEO (FUNcube-4) Beacon Active + 76 GHz CubeSat
by M5AKA 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

The ESEO (FUNcube-4) 1200 bps BPSK telemetry beacon on 145.895 MHz was activated at 1040 UT on Friday, April 12, 2019 https://amsat-uk.org/2019/03/22/eseo-satellite-commissioning-starts/ See ESEO Real-Time Data in the AMSAT-UK Data Warehouse at http://data.amsat-uk.org/ui/eseo Download the ESEO (FUNcube-4) Dashboard App from https://funcube.org.uk/working-documents/funcube-telemetry-dashboard/ Australian CubeSat to use 76 GHz - launches July 2019 https://amsat-uk.org/2019/04/12/australian-cubesat-to-use-76-ghz/ Trevor M5AKA---- AMSAT-UK http://amsat-uk.org/ Twitter https://twitter.com/AmsatUK Facebook https://facebook.com/AmsatUK YouTube https://youtube.com/AmsatUK ----

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What happened to the ISS SSTV audio level?
by Greg D 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

Hi folks, Had a great pass at about Noon today, local time. Nice strong S9 signals, good audio, but my SSTV software didn't seem to want to decode it. No idea why. Trying again just now (1:36pm pass). Nice strong carrier, but the audio is almost nonexistent. Wah happen? Anybody else experience this? Greg KO6TH

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Re: [amsat-bb] What happened to the ISS SSTV audio level?
by Roy Dean 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

I've been informed that the CW I shared is indeed the RS0ISS callsign. --Roy K3RLD > I recorded this CW at the end of the 22:30z pass yesterday. > https://clyp.it/jjl1cj3g I had to amplify the level by like 20db in some > spots to make it readable. > But I don't know CW, so not sure what it says. This CW came pretty much > when I was expecting the next image to start, but that image never came, > even though there was a minute or two left in the pass. --Roy > K3RLD

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Re: [amsat-bb] What happened to the ISS SSTV audio level?
by Roy Dean 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

I recorded this CW at the end of the 22:30z pass yesterday. https://clyp.it/jjl1cj3g I had to amplify the level by like 20db in some spots to make it readable. But I don't know CW, so not sure what it says. This CW came pretty much when I was expecting the next image to start, but that image never came, even though there was a minute or two left in the pass. --Roy K3RLD

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AiSat-1 heard over Arizona
by saguaroastro 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

All, just had a 70° pass of AiSat-1, so I thought I'd give it a go. I heard the first packet when it was only 3° above the horizon, but no decode. I heard about 10 packets during the 10 minute pass, but none decided. I also set about that many beacons up, but none were receive by the sat.I was using my D72A into an ELK lp.What have the rest of you been using and have you had any success?73Rick Tejera (K7TEJ)Saguaro Astronomy ClubWww.saguaroastro.orgThunderbird Astronomy ClubWww.w7tbc.org

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Park Co. Public Library with Boys & Girls Club of the High Rockies, Fairplay, CO
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Park Co. Public Library with Boys & Girls Club of the High Rockies, Fairplay, CO on 15 Apr. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 17:15 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and W0W. The contact should be audible over the state of Colorado and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Park County, Colorado, situated in the heart of Colorado covers 2,166 square miles (about the size of Delaware) and is home to just over 17,000 residents. We have two school districts, two incorporated towns, and two stoplights! The Library began monthly science sessions in each of the four branches in 2014. In 2018 when Dan Kern, President of the Park County Radio Club and Park County Emergency Coordinator for Amateur Radio Emergency Services, explained the ARISS program, the Library jumped at the chance to be part of this adventure. Dan and his team of licensed Amateur Radio operators began presenting content related to the ARISS program during STEAM Learning in the Library sessions in July 2018. The Library, already partners with the Boys and Girls Club, hosted the sessions creating a great mix of school and homeschool youth. To date, just over 200 students and dozens of adults have participated in at least one of our 31 sessions. Sessions were presented at three schools, too. Students learned: basic amateur radio protocol, how to talk on the radio, how to use the International Phonetic Alphabet, the various kinds of antennas and how they work, the layers of the ionosphere and how they affect radio signal propagation, and how to form meaningful questions for an ISS crew member. Over 100 questions were submitted making it very tough to choose only 20, and dozens of t-shirt designs were submitted making it a challenge for our panel of artists to create a composite design! In our last session, students began creating ISS models after they practiced their 'radio voice.' This program inspired the Library Manager to test for and receive her Amateur Radio license, and a mother-daughter team is currently studying for theirs. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What's it like when you first get into space, and how do you like being in space? 2. What's it like on the International Space Station and was the transition from gravity to no gravity weird? 3. Can you tell if it is day or night there, and like on earth, do you sleep when you don't see the sun? 4. Are you able to see any other planets where you are? 5. Why did you want to become an astronaut? 6. With no gravity, does your digestive system get messed up? 7. How do you drink water in space without spilling? 8. I live at 10,000 feet and have to drink lots of water to stay hydrated. Does altitude affect your body in space like it does on earth? 9. Does your appetite get bigger in space? 10. Does food expire at the same rate in space as on earth? 11. How do you celebrate holidays up there? 12. What liquids, solids, and gases are you testing on the International Space Station? 13. What new plants have been sent up for experiments? 14. What is the strangest thing you have experimented with in space? 15. Are the experiments you are doing in space going to help the environment down here and help scientists learn things on earth? 16. How long does it take to prepare for a spacewalk? And how long does it take for an airlock to re-pressurize? 17. Did you ever walk in space and what does it feel like? 18. What was the most surprising aspect of taking a spacewalk? 19. How do the doors work on the ISS? 20. How long does it take to recover from an extended trip to the International Space Station? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): 1. École internationale de Saint-Sacrement, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, direct via VE2GHO The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Wed 2019-04-17 18:55:09 UTC 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 Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2019-04-12 03:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2019-04-12 03:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: École des Charmilles, Thyez, France, telebridge via ON4ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact was successful: Thu 2019-04-11 12:55:18 UTC 64 deg (***) Huntington High School, Huntington, TX, direct via KI5AJL The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Mon 2019-04-15 15:39:46 UTC 52 deg Park Co. Public Library with Boys & Girls Club of the High Rockies, Fairplay, CO, direct via WØW The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Nick Hague KG5TMV Contact is go for: Mon 2019-04-15 17:15:53 UTC 51 deg École internationale de Saint-Sacrement, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, direct via VE2GHO The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Wed 2019-04-17 18:55:09 UTC 69 deg The ARISS webpage is at http://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 http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ARISS Contact Applications (United States) The ARISS webpage is at http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window is open April 1 - May 15, 2019 March 24, 2019: The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking proposals beginning April 1, 2019, from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Each year, ARISS provides tens of thousands of students with learning opportunities about space technologies, communications, and much more through the exploration of Amateur Radio and space. The ARISS program connects students to astronauts on the ISS through a partnership between NASA, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, the American Radio Relay League, other Amateur Radio global organizations and the worldwide space agencies. The program’s goal is to inspire students to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in Amateur Radio. Educators report regularly that student participation in the ARISS program stimulates interest in STEM subjects and STEM careers. One educator wrote, “Many of the middle school students who took part in and attended the ARISS contact have selected science courses in high school as a result of that contact.” Educators are setting up ham radio clubs in schools and learning centers because of students’ interest. ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed, exciting education plan. Students can learn about satellite communications, wireless technology, science research conducted on the ISS, radio science, and other STEM subjects. Students learn to use Amateur Radio to talk directly to an astronaut and ask their STEM-related questions. ARISS will help educational organizations locate Amateur Radio groups who can assist with equipment for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students. The proposal window opens April 1, 2019 and the proposal deadline is May 15, 2019. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, go to: http://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2019.eventbrite.com Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered April 11, 2019 at 7 pm Eastern Time and April 16, 2019 at 9 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to https://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2019.eventbrite.com **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** 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: http://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) http://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. ******************************************************************************* 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 http://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? 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 **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 135 Francesco IKØWGF with 132 Gaston ON4WF with 123 Sergey RV3DR with 113 **************************************************************************** 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. 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 2019-04-12 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. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1299. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1242. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf 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, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2019-04-12 03:30 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 58 on orbit Oleg Konenenko David St-Jacques KG5FYI Anne McClain Exp. 59 on orbit Christina Koch Aleksey Ovchinin Nick Hague KG5TMV **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Huntington High School, Huntington, TX
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 12 Apr '19

12 Apr '19

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Huntington High School, Huntington, TX on 15 Apr. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 15:39 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and KI5AJL. The contact should be audible over the state of Texas and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Huntington High School is located in Huntington, Texas which is a small, rural community located in deep East Texas near Sam Rayburn Lake. There are 493 students in our school. Currently, 10 of these students are involved in the ARISS program through their teacher Mrs. Peggy Albritton and our mentor, Mr. Kris Kirkland. Kris, who is a HAM radio enthusiast and a coach/mentor of our high school robotics team, is the person responsible for bring the ARISS program to our school. There are currently 3 Freshman, 3 Sophomores, 3 Juniors and 1 Senior participating. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What is the most exciting experience that you have had or discovery you have made while on the ISS? 2. How does being in space affect blood pressure? 3. What is your favorite movie set in outer space, and which movie do you feel most accurately portrays what it is like in space? 4. How do you incorporate 3D printers on the ISS and how valuable is it to the success of the ISS program? 5. How much physical training do you have to do during a space mission and how do you do this? 6. What do you do for entertainment while in space? 7. What does it feel like wearing a spacesuit and are they custom made to fit you? 8. How good is the food on the space station and what's your favorite kind? 9. How can astronauts have a shower on board? 10. What type of physical training did you have to do to prepare to be on the ISS? 11. What advice can you give to students who aspire to follow in your footsteps? 12. Have you ever tried to pull pranks on each other and, if so, what were they? 13. If presented with the opportunity, would you like to be involved with colonizing Mars and how? 14. Is your daily routine regimented to a time zone, or can you sleep, wake, and work at times you choose? 15. How does being in space affect how you sleep and dream? 16. How do you clean up your messes in space? 17. When and why did you decide to become an astronaut? 18. Are you working on anything that will help make a colony on Mars. 19. How did you feel when you saw planet Earth for the first time? 20. What is the first thing you want to do when you get back on earth? 21. Do the astronauts ever leave time capsules to be found on the ISS in the distant future? 22. How do you brush your teeth on board the ISS? 23. What do you think should be the focus of the space program over the next years? 24. What do you want to do as soon as you get back home? 25. How do you draw blood in space for all the experiments requiring that? 26. What is your favorite part about living in space? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): 1. Park Co. Public Library with Boys & Girls Club of the High Rockies, Fairplay, CO, direct via WØW The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Nick Hague KG5TMV Contact is go for: Mon 2019-04-15 17:15:53 UTC 2. École internationale de Saint-Sacrement, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, direct via VE2GHO The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Wed 2019-04-17 18:55:09 UTC 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 Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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SSTV on the 00:00 UTC ISS pass over Orlando
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 11 Apr '19

11 Apr '19

Just as many have reported, extremely low audio image modulation with a fairly strong carrier throughout the entire pass over Orlando from both my HT using a 5/8 whip and my FT-736R with a ground plane at 12 ft.(no preamp). Lots of snow in the images even with the volume almost full. Dave, AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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ISS SSTV Pictures
by alex weimer 11 Apr '19

11 Apr '19

I had a 23 degree max pass and copied two (2) Great pictures from that pass. Audio was a bit low but the signal was very strong throughout the complete pass. I am using a 7 element M2 yagi horizontally polarized and had no fade at all. JACK KC7MG

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AO 92
by James Brown 11 Apr '19

11 Apr '19

Just tried AO92 . The fading seams to be worse then ever! Every time I make a call the responding station gets caught in the fade. is there a way to combat this? I am running CP yagis. Jim

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ANS-101 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - Diwata-2 Designated Philippines-OSCAR 101 (PO-101)
by Paul Stoetzer 11 Apr '19

11 Apr '19

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN ANS-101.01 In this Special Bulletin: * Diwata-2 Designated Philippines-OSCAR 101 (PO-101) SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-101.01 ANS-101 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin 101.01 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD DATE April 11, 2019 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-101.01 On October 29, 2018, the Diwata-2 microsatellite was launched on a H-2A launch vehicle from the Tanegashima Space Center, Tanegashima, Japan. Diwata-2 was developed by the PHL-Microsat program now succeeded by the STAMINA4Space program, and in cooperation with Tohoku University and Hokkaido University. The satellite carries an amateur radio payload that has been tested and is now ready for service. At the request of the STAMINA4Space program, AMSAT hereby designates Diwata-2 as Philippines-OSCAR 101 (PO-101). We congratulate the owners and operators of PO-101, thank them for their contribution to the amateur satellite community, and wish them continued success on this and future projects. 73, Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations / OSCAR Number Administrator [ANS thanks AMSAT VP Operations / OSCAR Number Administrator Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, for the above information.] /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers life memberships, and sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive additional benefits. Application forms are available from the AMSAT Office. 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. Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership information. 73 and Remember to help keep Amateur Radio in space, This week's ANS Contributing Editor, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM n8hm at amsat dot org

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ISS-SSTV April 11-14
by Amsat Argentina 11 Apr '19

11 Apr '19

ISS-SSTV announced on https://amsat-uk.org/ Welcome your captures to apply for ISS/SSTV Diploma http://amsat.org.ar?f=9 Passes at http://amsat.org.ar/pass?satx=iss Good luck ISS/SSTV hunters ! 73, LU7AA, AMSAT Argentina

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Upcoming ARISS contact with École des Charmilles, Thyez, France
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at École des Charmilles, Thyez, France on 11 Apr. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 12:55 UTC. It is recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes before this time.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between OR4ISS and ON4ISS. The contact should be audible over Belgium and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in French. Story: Thyez est une commune situee dans Sud-Est de la France dans le departement de la Haute-Savoie, au coeur de la vallee de l'Arve, entre le Mont-Blanc et le lac Leman. On appelle ses habitants les Thylons et les Thylonnes.Cette commune d'un peu plus de 6000 habitants a une activite economique forte essentiellement liee a l'industrie du decolletage qui consiste a fabriquer de petites pieces de precisions pour differents secteurs comme l'automobile, la sante mais aussi l'aviation et l'aeronautique. Ce savoir-faire ne de l'horlogerie fait de la vallee de l'Arve la capitale mondiale du decolletage. Mais c'est aussi une region touristique ete comme hiver. Situee au coeur des Alpes, elle offre aux visiteurs de formidables panoramas. La ville de Thyez se distingue de ses voisines avec ses lacs et sa base de loisirs offrant un cadre de vie de grande qualite a ses habitants. L'ecole des Charmilles, l'une des deux ecoles de la ville, situe sur le bas de la commune, accueille 464 eleves de 3 a 11 ans dans les 18 classes qui la composent. C'est la plus grande ecole de la commune. L'ecole de la Crete, situee sur le haut de la ville, accueille 137 enfants ages de de 6 a 11 ans, repartis en 5 classes. Depuis le mois de septembre 2018, des eleves thylons suivent avec passion la mission de David Saint-Jacques a bord de la station spatiale. Ils developpent au travers de cette activite leur curiosite pour les sciences et pour la culture humaniste. translated: Thyez is a town located in the South-East of France in the Haute-Savoie, in the heart of the Arve Valley, between Mont Blanc and Lake Geneva. Its inhabitants are called the Thylons and the Thylonnes.This town of a little over 6,000 inhabitants has a strong economic activity mainly related to the bar turning industry which consists in manufacturing small precision pieces for various sectors such as the automobile, health but also aviation and aeronautics.This expertise born of watchmaking makes the Arve Valley the world capital of machining. But it is also a tourist region summer and winter. Located in the heart of the Alps, it offers visitors great panoramas and activities. The city of Thyez is distinguished from its neighbors with its lakes and its leisure center overlooking the mountains offering a high quality of life to its inhabitants.The school of Charmilles, one of the two schools of the city, located on the bottom of the town, welcomes 464 students from 3 to 11 years in the 18 classes that compose it. It is the biggest school of the municipality. The school of Crete, located on the top of the city welcomes 137 children aged from 6 to 11 years, divided into 5 classes. Since September 2018, students have followed with passion the mission of David Saint-Jacques aboard the space station. Through this activity they develop their curiosity for science and for humanist culture. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Est ce que tu peux toucher les etoiles? 2. La station spatiale se deplace-t-elle ou reste-t-elle immobile dans le ciel? 3. Quelle est votre mission? 4. Doit-on conduire la station internationale? 5. Comment se sent-on dans une fusee? 6. Pourquoi avez-vous voulu devenir astronaute? 7. Comment faites-vous pour boire? 8. Est ce qu'il y a des extra terrestres dans l'espace? 9. Quand vous etes dans la station, est-ce que vous volez? 10. Quel entrainement avez-vous suivi? 11. Allez-vous sortir dans l'espace? 12. Combien de temps faut-il a la fusee pour arriver a la station spatiale? 13. Etes-vous triste que votre famille ne vous ait pas accompagne dans l'espace? 14. Quelle est ta planete preferee? 15. Comment faites-vous quand vous n avez plus rien a manger? 16. Est-ce qu'il fait froid dans l'espace? 17. Comment dormez-vous a bord? 18. Est-ce que vous avez du mal a respirer dans l'espace? 19. Irez-vous un jour sur Mars? 20. Arrivez-vous a prendre des nouvelles de ce qu'il se passe sur terre? translated: 1. Can you touch the stars? 2. Does the space station move or remain motionless in the sky? 3. What is your mission? 4. Do you have to drive the international station? 5. How do you feel in a rocket? 6. Why did you want to become an astronaut? 7. How do you drink? 8. Are there extra terrestrials in space? 9. When you are in the station, do you fly? 10. What training did you follow? 11. Will you go out into space? 12. How long does it take for the rocket to arrive at the space station? 13. Are you sad that your family did not accompany you in space? 14. What is your favorite planet? 15. How do you do when you have nothing to eat? 16. Is it cold in space? 17. How do you sleep on board? 18. Do you have trouble breathing in space? 19. Will you ever go to Mars? 20. Are you getting to know what's happening on earth? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): 1. Huntington High School, Huntington, TX, direct via KI5AJL The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Mon 2019-04-15 15:39:46 UTC 2. Park Co. Public Library with Boys & Girls Club of the High Rockies, Fairplay, CO, direct via WØW The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Nick Hague KG5TMV Contact is go for: Mon 2019-04-15 17:15:53 UTC 3. École internationale de Saint-Sacrement, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, direct via VE2GHO The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Wed 2019-04-17 18:55:09 UTC 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 Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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New Telemetry Decoder for FalconSat-3
by Chris Thompson 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

I've written a new Ground station for FalconSat-3. If you had an initial go with WISP without success or if you have never tried to decode FalconSat-3, now is a good time to try. This requires much less setup than WISP. And don't be put off if you don't have a hardware TNC, this will work with a soundcard TNC. Or, if you didn't try to listen to FalconSat-3 because you don't have a station that can transmit commands to the spacecraft, then read on. We still need your help to decode telemetry. In particular we would like to encourage people to download the Telemetry and forward it to an AMSAT telemetry server. Currently more telemetry is generated than we can download with AMSAT Operations ground stations. Receive only stations can contribute to that as well as stations equipped to transmit to FalconSat-3 and request files. You can see telemetry uploaded so far here: http://tlm.amsatfox.org/tlm/FalconSat-3 There are details about the spacecraft, how to install the software and how it works in the manual available if you download the software or online here: http://www.g0kla.com/pacsat/pacsat_ground_manual.pdf You can download the software at www.g0kla.com/pacsat/index.php. I have also written some blog posts and thoughts about the software for anyone interested. They are linked from the download page. There is much to do here of course and most of it probably won't get done. I would call this a beta release. If you have suggestions or bug fixes please log them online at https://github.com/ac2cz/Falcon/issues or send me an email. The software is open source. All the details are here: https://github.com/ac2cz/Falcon/ The telemetry processing and display leverages common code from FoxTelem in a library here: https://github.com/ac2cz/libTelem/ -- Chris E. Thompson chrisethompson(a)gmail.com g0kla(a)arrl.net

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2019-04-10 20:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2019-04-10 20:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Shaftesbury High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, telebridge via VK6MJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact was successful: Wed 2019-04-10 15:57:13 UTC 37 deg (***) École des Charmilles, Thyez, France, telebridge via ON4ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Thu 2019-04-11 12:55:18 UTC 64 deg Huntington High School, Huntington, TX, direct via KI5AJL The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Mon 2019-04-15 15:39:46 UTC 52 deg (***) Park Co. Public Library with Boys & Girls Club of the High Rockies, Fairplay, CO, direct via WØW The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Nick Hague KG5TMV Contact is go for: Mon 2019-04-15 17:15:53 UTC 51 deg (***) École internationale de Saint-Sacrement, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, direct via VE2GHO The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Wed 2019-04-17 18:55:09 UTC 69 deg (***) The ARISS webpage is at http://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 http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ARISS Contact Applications (United States) The ARISS webpage is at http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window is open April 1 - May 15, 2019 March 24, 2019: The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking proposals beginning April 1, 2019, from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Each year, ARISS provides tens of thousands of students with learning opportunities about space technologies, communications, and much more through the exploration of Amateur Radio and space. The ARISS program connects students to astronauts on the ISS through a partnership between NASA, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, the American Radio Relay League, other Amateur Radio global organizations and the worldwide space agencies. The program’s goal is to inspire students to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in Amateur Radio. Educators report regularly that student participation in the ARISS program stimulates interest in STEM subjects and STEM careers. One educator wrote, “Many of the middle school students who took part in and attended the ARISS contact have selected science courses in high school as a result of that contact.” Educators are setting up ham radio clubs in schools and learning centers because of students’ interest. ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed, exciting education plan. Students can learn about satellite communications, wireless technology, science research conducted on the ISS, radio science, and other STEM subjects. Students learn to use Amateur Radio to talk directly to an astronaut and ask their STEM-related questions. ARISS will help educational organizations locate Amateur Radio groups who can assist with equipment for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students. The proposal window opens April 1, 2019 and the proposal deadline is May 15, 2019. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, go to: http://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2019.eventbrite.com Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered April 11, 2019 at 7 pm Eastern Time and April 16, 2019 at 9 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to https://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2019.eventbrite.com **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** 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: http://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) http://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. ******************************************************************************* 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 http://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? 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 **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 135 Francesco IKØWGF with 132 Gaston ON4WF with 123 Sergey RV3DR with 113 **************************************************************************** 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. 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 2019-04-10 20:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1298. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1241. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf 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, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2019-04-10 20:30 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 58 on orbit Oleg Konenenko David St-Jacques KG5FYI Anne McClain Exp. 59 on orbit Christina Koch Aleksey Ovchinin Nick Hague KG5TMV **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Geochron4K With Amateur Satellite Overlay
by Les Rayburn 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

If you’re interested in seeing what the Geochron4K clock looks like with the real-time amateur satellite overlay, I’ve uploaded a sample picture at the following URL: https://on.frame.io/secuj3k8 Note that you can select which satellites to display. They are grouped first into categories such as military, GPS, etc…and then the software offers the ability to select individual satellites. You can also alter the length of the “trail” that appears behind each satellite. The trail helps you to visualize the direction of travel. Since Geochron is constantly updating the available overlays, and will soon offer a software developers kit (SDK), there is no telling what kind of information you may be able to overlay your clock. I know that the company plans to add real-time weather, radio propagation, and other overlays soon. If enough satellite operators chime in, we may be able to get them to add footprints to the satellite overlays. At $399, plus the price of a monitor, it’s a great tool for hams. I have no financial or other relationship with the company, just a fan. You can learn more at: https://www.geochron.com/4k/ If you decide to buy one, please mention AMSAT in your order. Always good to let vendors know where the business is coming from. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF Maylene, AL EM63nf AMSAT #38965, ARRL Life Member, CVHS Life Member, SVHF Member

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AMSAT @ Cochise Hamfest in Sierra Vista AZ (4 May 2019)
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

Hi! I will have an AMSAT booth at the Cochise Amateur Radio Association's hamfest on Saturday, 4 May 2019, between 7am and noon (1400-1900 UTC). The hamfest is held at the club's "Green Acres" site in Sierra Vista, Arizona. "Green Acres" is located along Moson Road, south of AZ-90 and east of Fort Huachuca. More information about the hamfest is available at: http://www.k7rdg.org/2-Events/Planning/190504_CARA_Hamfest_Flyer.pdf A map of the hamfest site and the Sierra Vista/Fort Huachuca area is available at: http://www.k7rdg.org/8-About/About.html During the morning, WD9EWK will be on the air for demonstrations of satellite operating. The hamfest site is in grid DM41, in Arizona's Cochise County. If you hear WD9EWK on the air that morning, please call and be a part of the demonstration. All QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World after the hamfest. QSL cards are available on request - no need to first send me your card or SASE; just e-mail me directly with the QSO details for verification against my log. I will use my @WD9EWK Twitter feed to post updates from the hamfest. For those who don't use Twitter, these updates are available in a web browser at: http://twitter.com/WD9EWK Thanks, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

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AMSAT @ Arizona ARC "DeVry" hamfest in Phoenix AZ (20 April 2019)
by Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

Hi! I will have an AMSAT booth at the Arizona Amateur Radio Club's annual hamfest on Saturday, 20 April 2019, in the morning. The hamfest is held at the DeVry University, along Dunlap Avenue east of I-17 exit 207 in Phoenix. The hamfest is a morning event, scheduled to run from 6am to 11am (1300-1800 UTC). During the morning, WD9EWK will be on the air for demonstrations of satellite operating. The hamfest site is in grid DM33, in Arizona's Maricopa County. If you hear WD9EWK on the air that morning, please call and be a part of the demonstration. All QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World after the hamfest. QSL cards are available on request - no need to first send me your card or SASE; just e-mail me directly with the QSO details for verification against my log. I will use my @WD9EWK Twitter feed to post updates from the hamfest. For those who don't use Twitter, these updates are available in a web browser at: http://twitter.com/WD9EWK Thanks, and 73! Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/ Twitter: @WD9EWK or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK

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Event Horizon Telescope
by Robert McGwier 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

During his career developing techniques with his team to do Very Long Baseline Interferometry using widely separated but not connected radio telescopes, Tom Clark, K3IO made major contributions to Radio Astronomy Science and Engineering. Today, we saw another outcome. NSF, EU, and many others announced the VLBI generated image of the 4 billion solar mass Black Hole at the center of the Galaxy Messier object 87 (M87 for shorthand). You could literally see all the way down to the event horizon. The used telescopes all over the world and made the signals coherent even though they were recorded using a record and timing process developed by Tom and his team at NASA Goddard and extended into the modern era with better toys than Tom had when he was the world's most accurate geodicist. And once again, Einstein's theory of relativity was proven right in the most violent laboratory ever "seen". 73s N4HY

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SSTV app for IPhone
by David Jordan 10 Apr '19

10 Apr '19

What is the best free IPhone SSTV app to use for receiving SSTV from the ISS this weekend? Dave, AA4KN Get Outlook for Android

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KE6QMD Satellite Digipeater?)
by Robert Bruninga 09 Apr '19

09 Apr '19

Is there a satellite that is digipeating APRS packets with the callsign KE6QMD? It is in our list of digipeating APRS satelilites and I'm having a senior moment and not remembering it. Steve Dimse K4HG is in the process of cleaning up the parsing stack at FINDU.COM and I am helping to eliminate all the no-longer used aliases and calls. Bob

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Re: [amsat-bb] AISAT-1 WORKING OVER NA
by Nitin Muttin 09 Apr '19

09 Apr '19

Both will work . 73 Nitin [VU3TYG] -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 9/4/19, alex weimer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AISAT-1 WORKING OVER NA To: k6vug(a)sbcglobal.net, amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Date: Tuesday, 9 April, 2019, 4:30 PM Also The PATH is AISAT-1 or ARISS Both work fine !! > On April 9, 2019 at 10:06 AM alex weimer <ingejack(a)cox.net> wrote: > > By the way: I don't use SATPC32 to track Doppler on the digi birds. I put it on 145825 simplex and it will track just fine without satpc32. I just use Satpc32 to watch the position of the satellite throughout the pass and correct az/el manually ! > > > > > On April 9, 2019 at 10:01 AM alex weimer <ingejack(a)cox.net> wrote: > > > > AISAT-1 needs a DASH in between the AISAT and 1 .. Sorry for the problem. Here is the correct TLE and Doppler.sqf > > AISAT-1,145825,145825,FM,FM,NOR.0,0 PKT DIGI > > Hope this helps Umesh ! 73 JACK KC7MG This should now work fine > > > > > > > > > On April 8, 2019 at 5:27 PM "k6vug(a)sbcglobal.net" <k6vug(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > > > > Thanks, I see that it is now included in "nasa.all", and is picked up by SatPC32. > > > > > > However, when I add an entry for "AISAT 1" in Doppler.sqf, the frequency pair does'nt show up. > > > So I ended up working at a fixed frequency without doppler. > > > > > > AISAT 1,145825,145825,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,Pkt Digi > > > ISS,145825,145825,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,Pkt Digi > > > etc... > > > > > > Later, on a hunch I tried other birds with a SPACE in their name and they seem to have the same issue. the frequency pair does not get picked up from Doppler.sqf How do I get around it, any help is most appreciated. > > > > > > > > > > > > 73! > > > Umesh > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Sunday, April 7, 2019, 6:29:41 AM PDT, alex weimer <ingejack(a)cox.net> wrote: > > > > > > > > > Umesh the correct item number is 44104 NOT 114104 Sorry !! > > > > > > > > > > > > > On April 7, 2019 at 1:18 AM "k6vug(a)sbcglobal.net" <k6vug(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > > > > > > Thank you KC7MG, I'll look that up ! > > > > Good to chat with you via email (hihi) :) > > > > 73 > > > > Umesh, k6vug > > > > > > > > > > > > On Friday, April 5, 2019, 6:28:49 AM PDT, alex weimer <ingejack(a)cox.net> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > Umesh: Here are the TLE's for AISAT-1 > > > > 14104 19018AC AISAT-1 > > > > AISAT-1,145825,145825,FM,FM,NOR,0,0 1200 BAUD DIGIPEATER > > > > Hope this helps 73 JACK KC7MG The satellite is listed under NEW in SATPC32 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On April 4, 2019 at 8:09 PM "k6vug(a)sbcglobal.net" <k6vug(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > Are the TLEs for this sat part of the normal download from AMSAT ? > > > > > If not could please share the TLEs. I don't have the updated ones. > > > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > 73! > > > > > Umesh, k6vug > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On Thursday, April 4, 2019, 11:16:04 AM PDT, alex weimer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Using M2 horizontally polarized 7 el M2 horizontal yagi and 432 Mhz M2 12 el yagi horizontally polarized as well. 25 watts power. > > > > > No other stations heard throughout pass ! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On April 4, 2019 at 12:56 PM alex weimer < ingejack(a)cox.net mailto:[email protected] > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Great pass at 1642 Z using both ARISS and AISAT-1 and UISS had no problem digipeating from DM42 throughout the pass 73 JACK KC7MG DM42 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > > Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. mailto:[email protected]. 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. > > > > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > > > > > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ 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. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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Grid Master #10 Award
by Rick - WA4NVM 09 Apr '19

09 Apr '19

We are pleased to announce Frank C Westphal – K6FW has completed and verified the 488 continental U. S. grid squares on satellite for Grid Master Award #10. Congratulation Frank on his achievement! 73 all, Damon WA4HFN Rick WA4NVM

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AISAT-1 WORKING OVER NA
by alex weimer 09 Apr '19

09 Apr '19

Great pass at 1642 Z using both ARISS and AISAT-1 and UISS had no problem digipeating from DM42 throughout the pass 73 JACK KC7MG DM42

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test email
by Nick Pugh 09 Apr '19

09 Apr '19

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HRD Sat Track Rotator Help
by Frank Karnauskas 09 Apr '19

09 Apr '19

I got SatPC32 running my G-5500 via an ERC-M interface on the very first try. (Thanks, Rafael, NN3RP for the great documentation.) Not so lucky with HRD Satellite Tracking and Rotator Control. The Satellite Tracking screen show the correct az/el positions for the rotator. I can steer the rotator with the Rotator app. But, I cannot get it to track an active satellite. I have some screen grabs to share and can provide a succinct statement of what is happening/not happening when I try to track a bird. I am hoping it is something as simple as a bogus DDE button setting. If anyone is not watching the basketball game tonight and is willing to take a look, I would appreciate your kind help. Please contact me offline. 73, Frank FRANK KARNAUSKAS, N1UW AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ROTATING EDITOR 1402 SUMMIT SHORES DR. BURNSVILLE, MN 55306 N1UW(a)GOKARNS.com 612-644-9174

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AISAT-1 WORKING OVER NA
by cchunter3＠mindspring.com 09 Apr '19

09 Apr '19

Umesh, you can also include in the amsatnames.txt file in SatPC32 aux files.. 44104U 19018AC AISAT-1 or what ever name you want so that using different TLE files the Sat name used will be consistent..just make sure the amsatname files match the doppler file names for each Satellite. also I heard you the other day digi thru AISAT! 73 Christy KB6LTY Thanks, I see that it is now included in "nasa.all", and is picked up by SatPC32. However, when I add an entry for "AISAT 1" in Doppler.sqf, the frequency pair does'nt show up. So I ended up working at a fixed frequency without doppler. AISAT 1,145825,145825,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,Pkt Digi ISS,145825,145825,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,Pkt Digi etc... Later, on a hunch I tried other birds with a SPACE in their name and they seem to have the same issue. the frequency pair does not get picked up from Doppler.sqf How do I get around it, any help is most appreciated. 73!Umesh

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Re: [amsat-bb] AISAT-1 WORKING OVER NA
by John Kludt 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

The name in Doppler.sqf has to match exactly the name in nasa.all John Sent from my Verizon Motorola Smartphone On Apr 8, 2019 3:27 PM, k6vug--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Thanks, I see that it is now included in "nasa.all", and is picked up by SatPC32. > > However, when I add an entry for "AISAT 1" in Doppler.sqf, the frequency pair does'nt show up. > So I ended up working at a fixed frequency without doppler. > > AISAT 1,145825,145825,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,Pkt Digi > ISS,145825,145825,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,Pkt Digi > etc... > > Later, on a hunch I tried other birds with a SPACE in their name and they seem to have the same issue. the frequency pair does not get picked up from Doppler.sqf How do I get around it, any help is most appreciated. > > 73!Umesh > > > On Sunday, April 7, 2019, 6:29:41 AM PDT, alex weimer <ingejack(a)cox.net> wrote: > > Umesh the correct item number is 44104 NOT 114104 Sorry !! > > > On April 7, 2019 at 1:18 AM "k6vug(a)sbcglobal.net" <k6vug(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > Thank you KC7MG, I'll look that up ! > Good to chat with you via email (hihi) :) > 73 Umesh, k6vug > > On Friday, April 5, 2019, 6:28:49 AM PDT, alex weimer <ingejack(a)cox.net> wrote: > > Umesh: Here are the TLE's for AISAT-1 > 14104 19018AC AISAT-1 > AISAT-1,145825,145825,FM,FM,NOR,0,0 1200 BAUD DIGIPEATER > Hope this helps 73 JACK KC7MG The satellite is listed under NEW in SATPC32 > > > On April 4, 2019 at 8:09 PM "k6vug(a)sbcglobal.net" <k6vug(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > Are the TLEs for this sat part of the normal download from AMSAT ? If not could please share the TLEs. I don't have the updated ones. > Thanks. > 73! > Umesh, k6vug > > > On Thursday, April 4, 2019, 11:16:04 AM PDT, alex weimer via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > > Using M2 horizontally polarized 7 el M2 horizontal yagi and 432 Mhz M2 12 el yagi horizontally polarized as well. 25 watts power. > No other stations heard throughout pass ! > > > > On April 4, 2019 at 12:56 PM alex weimer < ingejack(a)cox.net> wrote: > > > > > > Great pass at 1642 Z using both ARISS and AISAT-1 and UISS had no problem digipeating from DM42 throughout the pass 73 JACK KC7MG DM42 > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Shaftesbury High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Shaftesbury High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on 10 April. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 15:57 UTC. It is recommended that you start listening approximately 10 minutes before this time.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and VK6MJ. The contact should be audible over Australia and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Shaftesbury High School is a public school in the Pembina Trails School Division serving approximately 700 students from grades 9 through 12 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Grade 9 students from schools across the division have been invited to Shaftesbury to share in celebrating Canada's role in space through a contact with Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques. Currently in its 50th year, Shaftesbury has been a leader in innovative STEAM projects through the Shaftesbury High Altitude Robotics Project (SHARP) and the Shaftesbury ARISS Telebridge Service (SATS). Recent Mars simulation research conducted by Shaftesbury students has been published for presentation at the 2019 Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Texas. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What is your favorite feature of Earth from space? 2. How has space science changed our lives for the better? 3. Is solar energy the only power source for the ISS? 4. What type of training have you had to support your mental health while in space? 5. How is water used on the space station, and is it fully recycled? 6. What is the most challenging problem you have solved while in space? 7. What do you do for entertainment in space? 8. What scientific discoveries have been made recently on the ISS? 9. How is your diet different on the ISS than on Earth? 10. How significant a threat are space junk and meteoroids to the ISS and have you seen either? 11. How do you deal with being sick or injured in space? 12. How do astronauts celebrate birthdays in space and will you be celebrating an early 50th birthday on the ISS? 13. What effect did the recent hole have on the integrity of the ISS, and how was it fixed? 14. What personal sacrifices have you made to be on the ISS? 15. How often and how do you communicate with family? 16. How has seeing the Earth from space without political borders changed your perspective on how we should treat others and our environment? 17. How will a new toilet system improve life on the ISS? 18. Are you worried about changes to your DNA while in space or about other long term effects on your health? 19. How do countries differ in their training programs as they prepare astronauts for life on the ISS? 20. Access to space is limited to only a select few. Do you foresee a time where everyone can experience space? 21. How important is an Outer Space Treaty as more countries embark on space travel? PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES: Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS). To receive our Twitter updates, follow @ARISS_status Next planned event(s): 1. École des Charmilles, Thyez, France, telebridge via ON4ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Thu 2019-04-11 12:55:18 UTC 2. Huntington High School, Huntington, TX, direct via KI5AJL The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Mon 2019-04-15 15:39:46 UTC 3. Park Co. Public Library with Boys & Girls Club of the High Rockies, Fairplay, CO, direct via WØW The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Nick Hague KG5TMV Contact is go for: Mon 2019-04-15 17:15:53 UTC 4. École internationale de Saint-Sacrement, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, direct via VE2GHO The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Wed 2019-04-17 18:55:09 UTC 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 Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students, teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org. Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Non standard APRS implementation in AI SAT
by John Langner WB2OSZ 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

There was a discussion, in another group, about why nothing from AISAT was getting showing up on aprs.fi. K4KDR provided some samples of the signals so they could be analyzed. The direwolf "-dp" option was used to produce a hexadecimal dump, of the frame, so we could see what is going on. --------------------------------- Notice the extra comma after the last address. K4KDR-6>CQ,AISAT*,::CQ-0 :=3747.66N/07736.67W`de K4KDR scott23192(a)gmail.com Virginia FM17es{847 ------ U frame UI: p/f=0, No layer 3 protocol implemented., length = 111 dest CQ 0 c/r=0 res=3 last=0 source K4KDR 6 c/r=0 res=3 last=0 digi 1 AISAT* 0 h=0 res=3 last=0 <-- The “h” bit indicates that the digipeater address has been used It should be 1 in this case. There should NOT be the * character in the address field. digi 2 0 h=0 res=3 last=1 I reformatted this so the bytes would be in groups of 7 so it is easier to read. 000: 86 a2 40 40 40 40 60 “CQ” 96 68 96 88 a4 40 6c “K4KDR” SSID 6 82 92 a6 82 a8 54 60 “AISAT*” <-- WRONG!!!!! The * character is used only for the human readable monitoring format. It should not be a character in the station address. 40 40 40 40 40 40 61 “ “ WRONG!!! Field should not be here if not needed. 03 f0 expected control, protocol 3a 43 :C 020: 51 2d 30 20 20 20 20 20 3a 3d 33 37 34 37 2e 36 Q-0 :=3747.6 030: 36 4e 2f 30 37 37 33 36 2e 36 37 57 60 64 65 20 6N/07736.67W`de 040: 4b 34 4b 44 52 20 73 63 6f 74 74 32 33 31 39 32 K4KDR scott23192 050: 40 67 6d 61 69 6c 2e 63 6f 6d 20 56 69 72 67 69 @gmail.com Virgi 060: 6e 69 61 20 20 46 4d 31 37 65 73 7b 38 34 37 nia FM17es{847 ----------------------------------- This is my analysis: (1) Digipeating does not work normally. A digipeater should only change the via path. The information part should not be changed. Why is it converted into “message” format? (2) Only the needed digipeater fields should be present. If they are not needed leave them out. Don’t fill them with blanks. (3) A station address should never contain the * character. That is only in the human readable standard monitoring format. The * after a station indicates that the H bit is set. (4) When a digipeater uses up an address in the via path, it must set the “H” bit to 1. If it responded to an alias, it should substitute its own callsign. Here is an example of expected behavior: K4KDR-6>CQ,ARISS:=3747.66N/07736.67W`de K4KDR scott23192(a)gmail.com Virginia FM17es K4KDR-6>CQ,RS0ISS*:=3747.66N/07736.67W`de K4KDR scott23192(a)gmail.com Virginia FM17es - ARISS is recognized as an alias by RS0ISS. - RS0ISS substitutes its own call and marks that digipeater field as being used. - The * is not a character in the address. It is the human readable way to indicate that the “H” bit is set. - Only the via path is changed. - The Information part is not changed at all. ------------------ 73, John WB2OSZ

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ARISS News Release (ANR) No. 19-07
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

ARISS News Release No. 19-07 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org Bidding is Now Underway - Out of This World ARISS Auction! April 8, 2019 The bidding has begun! The Out of This World ARISS Auction is speeding along! It will run until April 14th at 22:00 UTC. Bidders are moving fast hoping to garner a special astronaut signed brand new JVC Kenwood TS-890S-Bidding is done by going to www.ariss.org and pressing the Auction Website button or by visiting http://www.ebay.com/itm/323770952171. Similar for bidding on a special astronaut signed 6-volume boxed set 2019 ARRL Handbook, but a different URL is used-see http://www.ebay.com/itm/323770952890. Thanks to JVC Kenwood and ARRL, proceeds from the on-line auction will benefit ARISS in its quest to launch a new custom-built higher-power radio system in late 2019 with its voice repeater and improved packet APRS and SSTV capability that thousands of hams can enjoy. The new system will replace the aging, problematic units currently on the ISS. ARISS also needs funding to keep introducing ham radio to thousands of students, teachers, parents, and whole communities-and inspiring students about STEM and radio. Kenwood has been a super supporter of ARISS for years, and it was the company's idea for this special radio to be an exclusive for one ham to own. The limited edition boxed set 2019 ARRL Handbook sold out fast last fall but ARRL saved back one set for ARISS's fund-raiser. AMSAT-NA, another ARISS sponsor, provided parts of the auction infrastructure. ARISS is thankful for all of its great sponsors and supporters! If auctions aren't your thing, please contribute a donation to ARISS-look for the Donate button near the top right corner of www.ariss.org page or email k1sto(a)arrl.org. Thank you! 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 Center for the Advancement of Science in space (CASIS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) 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. Also join us on Facebook: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Follow us on Twitter: ARISS_status Media Contact: Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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70cm CP antenna with polarity switching for sale
by Bob Hammond 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

Gulf Alpha 8x8 CP 70cm with polarity switching. $250. PM me if interested. I can remove the elements for shipping.....or not. Bob W7OTJ

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2019-04-08 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2019-04-08 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Shaftesbury High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, telebridge via VK6MJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Wed 2019-04-10 15:57:13 UTC 37 deg École des Charmilles, Thyez, France, telebridge via ON4ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Thu 2019-04-11 12:55:18 UTC 64 deg Huntington High School, Huntington, TX, direct via KI5AJL The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Mon 2019-04-15 15:39:46 UTC 52 deg (***) Park Co. Public Library with Boys & Girls Club of the High Rockies, Fairplay, CO, direct via WØW The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Nick Hague KG5TMV Contact is go for: Mon 2019-04-15 17:15:53 UTC 51 deg (***) École internationale de Saint-Sacrement, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, direct via VE2GHO The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Wed 2019-04-17 18:55:09 UTC 69 deg (***) The ARISS webpage is at http://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 http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ARISS Contact Applications (United States) The ARISS webpage is at http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window is open April 1 - May 15, 2019 March 24, 2019: The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking proposals beginning April 1, 2019, from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Each year, ARISS provides tens of thousands of students with learning opportunities about space technologies, communications, and much more through the exploration of Amateur Radio and space. The ARISS program connects students to astronauts on the ISS through a partnership between NASA, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, the American Radio Relay League, other Amateur Radio global organizations and the worldwide space agencies. The program’s goal is to inspire students to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in Amateur Radio. Educators report regularly that student participation in the ARISS program stimulates interest in STEM subjects and STEM careers. One educator wrote, “Many of the middle school students who took part in and attended the ARISS contact have selected science courses in high school as a result of that contact.” Educators are setting up ham radio clubs in schools and learning centers because of students’ interest. ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed, exciting education plan. Students can learn about satellite communications, wireless technology, science research conducted on the ISS, radio science, and other STEM subjects. Students learn to use Amateur Radio to talk directly to an astronaut and ask their STEM-related questions. ARISS will help educational organizations locate Amateur Radio groups who can assist with equipment for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students. The proposal window opens April 1, 2019 and the proposal deadline is May 15, 2019. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, go to: http://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2019.eventbrite.com Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered April 11, 2019 at 7 pm Eastern Time and April 16, 2019 at 9 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to https://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2019.eventbrite.com **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** 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: http://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) http://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. ******************************************************************************* 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 http://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? 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 **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 135 Francesco IKØWGF with 132 Gaston ON4WF with 123 Sergey RV3DR with 113 **************************************************************************** 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. 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 2019-04-08 17:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1297. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1240. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf 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, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2019-04-06 21:00 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 58 on orbit Oleg Konenenko David St-Jacques KG5FYI Anne McClain Exp. 59 on orbit Christina Koch Aleksey Ovchinin Nick Hague KG5TMV **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: [amsat-bb] A Modern Oscar Locator
by redski＠bellsouth.net 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

Man, that's a nice plot! Exceptionally well done, just like all of your stuff. Thanks Chris.

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Re: [amsat-bb] A Modern Oscar Locator
by Roy Dean 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

Chris - The linux and mac download links have an apostophe at the end of the link, creating a 404 error. If you manually copy the link and past it in the address bar (then remove the appostrophe), then the link works. --Roy K3RLD

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Re: [amsat-bb] A Modern Oscar Locator
by Roy Dean 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

Runs perfectly on Ubuntu 18.04 (on an old HP laptop). However on my Pi 3 running Raspian Jesse, I get the "unable to download or write TLE's" error. This is the same pi that I have running FoxTelem 24/7, if that matters. --Roy K3RLD > Thanks. Now fixed. Let me know if it works on your flavor of Linux. I > only tested it on Ubuntu. 73 > Chris

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AISAT-1
by Google Inc® 08 Apr '19

08 Apr '19

Great signal AISAT-1//>CQ>UI,?,F0: :CQ-0 :From AMSAT INDIA & Exseed Space |157986|44|41|42{765

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2019-04-08 03:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 07 Apr '19

07 Apr '19

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2019-04-08 03:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: 58th Hamilton Scout Group, Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada, direct via VE3DC The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact was successful: Sat 2019-04-06 18:31:06 UTC 38 deg (***) Shaftesbury High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, telebridge via VK6MJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2019-04-08 03:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Shaftesbury High School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, telebridge via VK6MJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Wed 2019-04-10 15:57:13 UTC 37 deg École des Charmilles, Thyez, France, telebridge via ON4ISS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is David St-Jacques KG5FYI Contact is go for: Thu 2019-04-11 12:55:18 UTC 64 deg The ARISS webpage is at http://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 http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html (***) ARISS Contact Applications (United States) The ARISS webpage is at http://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window is open April 1 - May 15, 2019 March 24, 2019: The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) program is seeking proposals beginning April 1, 2019, from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between January 1, 2020 and June 30, 2020. Each year, ARISS provides tens of thousands of students with learning opportunities about space technologies, communications, and much more through the exploration of Amateur Radio and space. The ARISS program connects students to astronauts on the ISS through a partnership between NASA, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, the American Radio Relay League, other Amateur Radio global organizations and the worldwide space agencies. The program’s goal is to inspire students to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and in Amateur Radio. Educators report regularly that student participation in the ARISS program stimulates interest in STEM subjects and STEM careers. One educator wrote, “Many of the middle school students who took part in and attended the ARISS contact have selected science courses in high school as a result of that contact.” Educators are setting up ham radio clubs in schools and learning centers because of students’ interest. ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed, exciting education plan. Students can learn about satellite communications, wireless technology, science research conducted on the ISS, radio science, and other STEM subjects. Students learn to use Amateur Radio to talk directly to an astronaut and ask their STEM-related questions. ARISS will help educational organizations locate Amateur Radio groups who can assist with equipment for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students. The proposal window opens April 1, 2019 and the proposal deadline is May 15, 2019. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, go to: http://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2019.eventbrite.com Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered April 11, 2019 at 7 pm Eastern Time and April 16, 2019 at 9 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to https://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2019.eventbrite.com **************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** 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: http://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) http://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. ******************************************************************************* 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 http://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? 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 **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 135 Francesco IKØWGF with 132 Gaston ON4WF with 123 Sergey RV3DR with 113 **************************************************************************** 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. 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 2019-04-08 03:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1297. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1240. Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf 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, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** The successful school list has been updated as of 2019-04-06 21:00 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction .rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 58 on orbit Oleg Konenenko David St-Jacques KG5FYI Anne McClain Exp. 59 on orbit Christina Koch Aleksey Ovchinin Nick Hague KG5TMV **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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VK5DG/3 in QF23, QF24
by David Giles 07 Apr '19

07 Apr '19

Hello All, Another weekend in the parks. During Sunday the 14th and Monday the 15th of April, I intend to operate from more national parks in VK3 in grids QF23 and QF24. These will be Greater Bendigo, Barmah, Lower Goulburn and Heathcote-Graytown National Parks. FM and linear birds, depending on what is above my horizon at the time. Hope to catch you on the birds. 73 de David VK5DG

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ic9700
by James Brown 07 Apr '19

07 Apr '19

Ok Guys I have the IC 9700 working on sat32 using the setup: IC 9100 19200 address of A2H and cat speed 50 The radio frequencies were reversed but after a few times of flipping them on the radio it started tracking the program ok. It appears to be working just waiting for a operational sat to come over now. As for the radio it seams to be ok on fm and dstar. You have to load memories using cloning software. I loaded a couple local repeaters and found the icom CS 9700 is not transferring some data such as tone and duplex setting. I plan to ask Icom next week. Lots to learn yet. Jim KI6WJ DM09

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The PY-9X Maine Event Event: April 26-28
by Sean K. 07 Apr '19

07 Apr '19

Hi all- Matt, W1PY and I will be activating the rare grids of Maine the weekend of April 28. Grids to be activated: FN53-54-55-56-57-65-66-67. Current plans are to spend Saturday, April 27, in the potato field at the intersection of FN's 56-57-66-67. We will also be on HF at up to 8 Maine state parks for the Parks on the Air & World-Wide Flora and Fauna awards programs, and any interesting roadside attraction we stumble upon while on the road. Complete details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/805477656486634/ Follow us on Twitter at @seankutzko and @Whiskey1py for real-time updates. Thanks to Clayton W5PFG for allowing me to pick his brain and sharing his experience and info. Sean Kutzko Amateur Radio KX9X

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Re: [amsat-bb] A Modern Oscar Locator
by Jim Jerzycke 07 Apr '19

07 Apr '19

Really cool! Thanks for making this available. 73, Jim KQ0EA -----Original Message----- From: Bob Hammond via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Sun, Apr 7, 2019 7:52 pm Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] A Modern Oscar Locator I concur, that's very good software. Thanks! Bob W7OTJ On Sun, Apr 7, 2019 at 12:31 PM Jim Sanford via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: > NICE! > > 73, > > Jim > > wb4gcs(a)amsat.org > > > On 4/7/2019 2:42 PM, Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > I absolutely love it! Everyting you need at a glance! > > > > Bob Bruninga > > Wb4APR > > > > On Sun, Apr 7, 2019 at 9:32 AM Don KB2YSI via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> > > wrote: > > > >> That good nice Chris. > >> > >> On Sun, Apr 7, 2019, 09:17 Chris Thompson via AMSAT-BB < > amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > >> wrote: > >> > >>> I wanted a simple program that showed when target spacecraft would be > >> above > >>> the horizon. I remembered a picture of an old program that Bob Bruninga > >>> posted on AMSAT-BB some time ago. I could not find that picture, but I > >>> built something similar and it looks like this: > >>> http://www.g0kla.com/klatrack/klatrack_dark.png > >>> > >>> It's a simple program that plots the elevation of upcoming satellite > >> passes > >>> as a horizontal display and then updates it in real time. It does a > one > >>> time calculation to fill its buffer of positions, then its pretty > >> efficient > >>> because it just calculates the next position it needs in the future. > >>> > >>> The details and the download are here: > >>> http://www.g0kla.com/klatrack/index.php > >>> > >>> Thanks again to Dave Johnson (G4DPZ) for his port to Java of John > >>> Maglicane's (KB2BD) predict library. > >>> > >>> The is made available under the Gnu GPL and I will upload the code to > >>> github when I get a chance. > >>> > >>> 73 > >>> Chris > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Chris E. Thompson > >>> chrisethompson(a)gmail.com > >>> g0kla(a)arrl.net > >> > > _______________________________________________ > > 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. > > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite > program! > > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > _______________________________________________ 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. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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Re: [amsat-bb] A Modern Oscar Locator
by Ronald G. Parsons 07 Apr '19

07 Apr '19

Executing the jar file would not store the keps file in the specified directory. I copied the keps file there manually and all worked. Can that be fixed? Ron W5RKN

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