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South Texas Grid Rove
by Glenn Miller - AA5PK 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

My rove to the south Texas grids was a success. San Angelo to Corpus Christi (EL17) to Brownsville (EL15) to Laredo (EL07) to San Antonio (EL09) and back home to San Angelo. Total of 1309 miles. The weather was cold (record cold for south Texas), drizzly and windy in EL17 and just cold and windy in EL15, but the weather improved by the time we got to EL07. I activated grids EL06, 07, 08, 09, 15, 16, 17 and 18 logging 138 QSOs. All QSOs have been uploaded to LoTW. I had a few brief recording dropouts on two of the passes, but I think I got everyone. If you don't see a match in LoTW, email me with the details and I will check the recording. Anyone desiring a hard copy QSL card can email me and I'll send out one of my rover cards. No need for an SASE. 73 Glenn AA5PK

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Re: [amsat-bb] JY1Sat/FOX1C/ESHAIL Updated Keps
by Pedro Converso 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

Thanks Dan, using TLEs also for FOX1C Schedules: http://amsat.org.ar/pass?satx=fox1c,jy1-sat,eshail 73, lu7abf, Pedro On 11/16/18, David Johnson <dave(a)g4dpz.me.uk> wrote: > Hi, > > We believe that we have a better handle on the initial Keps for JY1Sat. > > Here is the TLE and the prediction for the middle of the UK. > > Please be aware of course that this is still subject to the usual caveats > that we might still be out by a minute or so > depending on how we exit during the deployment. > > Catalogue Number is a place holder. > > 73 > > - Dave, G4DPZ > on behalf of the FUNcube Team > > > > > JY1-Sat > 1 50001U 18001A 18323.01450000 .00000000 00000-0 30100-5 0 9992 > 2 50001 97.7750 30.5000 0012840 225.0000 124.7930 15.00300000 11 > > > MacDoppler Predictions: JY1-Sat > Kep Set: 999 > Times: UTC > Location: Halesowen United Kingdom > Latitude: 52.4670 Degrees > Longitude: -2.0220 Degrees > Elevation: 200.0 Meters > Run on: 2018/11/16 07:16:22 GMT > > Date Time Azimuth Elevation Downlink > Uplink > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Rise: 2018/11/19 19:47:09 106.0 0.0 435.86001 > 145.94732 > Max: 2018/11/19 19:52:06 53.1 11.7 435.85191 > 145.95003 > Set: 2018/11/19 19:57:03 0.8 0.0 435.84394 > 145.95270 > > Rise: 2018/11/19 21:20:11 158.2 0.1 435.86216 > 145.94660 > Max: 2018/11/19 21:26:24 70.9 72.0 435.85186 > 145.95005 > Set: 2018/11/19 21:32:42 347.8 0.0 435.84184 > 145.95340 > > Rise: 2018/11/19 22:56:34 212.4 0.0 435.86035 > 145.94720 > Max: 2018/11/19 23:01:55 272.1 14.9 435.85191 > 145.95003 > Set: 2018/11/19 23:07:20 331.6 0.0 435.84365 > 145.95280 > _______________________________________________ > 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: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb >

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Es'hail -2 position
by Andy Brian 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

Hi, Es'hail-2 will be in oribit in next few days. Any suggestions how to calculate the elevation and azimuth from my location? BR Andy

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Es'hail 2 successful launch and deploy video
by Gabriel - EA6VQ 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

For those that didn't have the chance to watch it live: https://youtu.be/PhTbzc-BqKs 73. Gabriel – EA6VQ www.dxmaps.com www.vqlog.com

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JY1Sat Updated Keps
by David Johnson 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

Hi, We believe that we have a better handle on the initial Keps for JY1Sat. Here is the TLE and the prediction for the middle of the UK. Please be aware of course that this is still subject to the usual caveats that we might still be out by a minute or so depending on how we exit during the deployment. Catalogue Number is a place holder. 73 - Dave, G4DPZ on behalf of the FUNcube Team JY1-Sat 1 50001U 18001A 18323.01450000 .00000000 00000-0 30100-5 0 9992 2 50001 97.7750 30.5000 0012840 225.0000 124.7930 15.00300000 11 MacDoppler Predictions: JY1-Sat Kep Set: 999 Times: UTC Location: Halesowen United Kingdom Latitude: 52.4670 Degrees Longitude: -2.0220 Degrees Elevation: 200.0 Meters Run on: 2018/11/16 07:16:22 GMT Date Time Azimuth Elevation Downlink Uplink ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Rise: 2018/11/19 19:47:09 106.0 0.0 435.86001 145.94732 Max: 2018/11/19 19:52:06 53.1 11.7 435.85191 145.95003 Set: 2018/11/19 19:57:03 0.8 0.0 435.84394 145.95270 Rise: 2018/11/19 21:20:11 158.2 0.1 435.86216 145.94660 Max: 2018/11/19 21:26:24 70.9 72.0 435.85186 145.95005 Set: 2018/11/19 21:32:42 347.8 0.0 435.84184 145.95340 Rise: 2018/11/19 22:56:34 212.4 0.0 435.86035 145.94720 Max: 2018/11/19 23:01:55 272.1 14.9 435.85191 145.95003 Set: 2018/11/19 23:07:20 331.6 0.0 435.84365 145.95280

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JY1SAT
by Graham Shirville 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

Hi All, We are pleased to announce that, in advance of Monday night's launch, we have just finished the work on a new Dashboard UI for the JY1SAT mission. This is based on previous FUNcube missions but has "added features". Thanks are due to the AMSAT-UK team who have been working very hard to get everything ready. Please see this page for more details: https://funcube.org.uk/2018/11/15/jy1sat/ We will, of course, really appreciate all reports and telemetry uploads to the Data Warehouse 73 Graham G3VZV

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KNACKSAT is a small satellite launched to the orbit on Nov 19th
by Tanan Rangseeprom 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

Dear AMSAT member Follow the launch of KNACKSAT, the first made all satellite in Thailand. KNACKSAT will be launched to the orbit on Nov 19th, 2018 time 6.30 PM UTC by SpaceX. KNACKSAT is a small satellite carrying the great pride of Thailand. Please follow SpaceX Falcon 9 SSO-A Smallsatexpress Mission live from Vandenberg Airforce Base CA, USA via Youtube Live Stream. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJkRM5QQDAA Info for amateur radio communities Call sign: HS0K CW beacon: 435.635 MHz CW Report and comment please send to: knacksat(a)gmail.com. information of satellite: http://www.knacksat.space and http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=520 KNACKSAT 1 05555U 18001A 18323.01450000 .00000000 00000-0 18000-5 0 9991 2 05555 98.2000 30.5000 0000000 225.0000 130.3444 14.97380000 10 QRU 73 de HS1JAN Tanan Rangseeprom

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Provisional keps Fox 1 Cliff
by Ross Biggar 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

Can someone please email me the provisional KEPS for Fox 1 Cliff Thjanks Ross ZL1WN ross.biggar(a)outlook.com

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Es'hail 2 Mission-Congratulations
by Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

It's a great achievement to make it real to have a Ham radio payload in the Geo platform. It gives a great feeling to see the World's first Geo-Stationary Ham Radio payload on-board Es'hail 2 is on its way to its parking slot. We all from Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC, here in ISRO Satellite Centre and AMSAT-India, Congratulate each and everyone, who made it possible this great achievement. Our good wishes and greeting from India for an early commissioning and complete & successful mission objectives realization. Mani [VU2WMY/KJ6LRS] Secretary & Station Director Upagrah Amateur Radio Club-VU2URC U R Rao Satellite Centre HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017. Phone:(Office)91-80-25082598/25082054/25082192 Mobile: 91-9880 341 456 E-mail ID: wmy(a)isac.gov.in vu2wmy.mani(a)gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Es’hail mind storm. !!
by Nader Omer 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Es’hail-2 geostationary satellite carrying AmateurRadio transponders expected to launch November 15 - 2018/11/05/ Most of the operators have no gears to covering the new frequencies. So is it possible to put a down-converter and up-converter in one of the cubesat ?? Also the foot print will extend tremendously as the cubesat cover new distance far from all Es’hail fixed footprint ?! Anyone’s can use V/U gears tracking the cubesat ,which really the signal from Es’hail sat!! Again it’s a mind storm idea. I Hope others will share with more ideas and info !! 73’s Nader Omer St2nh N-O-PH

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Fwd: Watch Live: Es'hail-2 Mission
by Daniel Cussen 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

*WATCH LIVE: ES'HAIL-2 MISSION* SpaceX is targeting launch of the Es’hail-2 satellite on Thursday, November 15 from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The primary launch window opens at 3:46 p.m. EST, or 20:46 UTC, and closes at 5:29 p.m. EST, or 22:29 UTC. The satellite will be deployed to a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) approximately 32 minutes after liftoff. A backup launch window opens on Friday, November 16 at 3:48 p.m. EST, or 20:48 UTC, and closes at 5:29 p.m. EST, or 22:29 UTC. Falcon 9’s first stage for the Es’hail-2 mission previously supported the Telstar 19 VANTAGE mission in July 2018. Following stage separation, SpaceX will attempt to land Falcon 9’s first stage on the “Of Course I Still Love You” droneship, which will be stationed in the Atlantic Ocean. To watch the launch live or learn more about the mission, visit www.spacex.com/webcast.

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Arrow Antennas 437 X 14 Antenna
by Les Rayburn 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Not that experienced with satellite operation, so I’m hoping someone can fill me in. What would be the advantage of the Arrow 437 X 14 antenna be over their standard antenna with 7 elements on 437? I’m considering it for fixed station use—not portable. 73, Les Rayburn, N1LF 121 Mayfair Park Maylene, AL 35114 EM63nf Member WTFDA, IRCA, NRC. Former CPC Chairman for NRC & IRCA. Elad FDM-S2 SDR, AirSpy SDR2, SDRPlay RSP-2 Pro, Sony XDR-F1HD [XDR Guy Modified], Dennon TU-1500RD, Sangean HDT-1X, Ray Dees RDS Decoders, Korner 9.2 Antenna, FM-6 Antenna, Kitz Technologies KT-501 Pre-amps, Quantum Phaser, Wellbrook ALA1530 Loop, Wellbrook Flag, Clifton Labs Active Whip. “Nothing but blues and Elvis, and somebody else’s favorite song…”

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Testing New FUNcube Warehouse
by David Johnson 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Hi, Our new warehouse can now capture and store data for: funcube1 nayif-1 jy1sat eseo I'm currently working on the user interface to give it all the features of the existing warehouse but our priority is for LEOPS (realtime data) support for JY1Sat and ESEO. If you can spare a few packets from funcube1 and nayif-1 it should be appreciated. As part of the transition the URL for the FUNcube dashboard and viewing the UI is http://data2.amsat-uk.org Please make a note of your existing URL when you switch back. As always, many thanks for your support. 73 Dave, G4DPZ on behalf of the FUNcube Team

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ANS-318 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - Fox-1Cliff Launch – Your Help is Needed!
by Paul Stoetzer 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN ANS-318.01 In this Special Bulletin: * Fox-1Cliff Launch – Your Help is Needed! SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-318.01 ANS-318 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin 318.01 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD DATE November 14, 2018 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-318.01 Fox-1Cliff Launch – Your Help is Needed! *** Please share this information through all of your club and group news outlets! *** Following the successful launch and deployment of Fox-1Cliff, all amateur radio satellite enthusiasts can play an important part in the commissioning of the new satellite. Telemetry helps us tremendously, starting ASAP after startup (~59 minutes after deployment*) and for the next 72-96 hours at least (for the life of the satellite is preferred!) as we look for successful startup, watch the general health and function as the satellite begins to acclimate to space, and start to perform the on orbit checkout. The first station to successfully receive and submit telemetry to the AMSAT server will receive a special 3D printed QSL card acknowledging their contribution. If you are capturing telemetry with FoxTelem, please be sure that “Upload to Server” is checked in your settings and your Ground Station Params are filled in as well. You can help AMSAT and everyone waiting to get on the air with Fox-1Cliff tremendously, by capturing Fox-1Cliff telemetry. In the initial Safe Mode after startup, which we actually call Beacon Mode, the transmitter is limited to 10 seconds on time then does the two minutes off cycle. For those of you capturing telemetry, that means that you will only see Current frames and no High or Low frames because the High and Low are truncated as it takes just over 10 seconds to send two frames. You will hear Veronica announcing “Fox-1Cliff Safe Mode” while in Beacon Mode. We will likely leave the satellite in Beacon Mode for 24 hours to observe power telemetry. If we are seeing good readings from what you gather, when it comes over the U.S. for the first good pass after that holding period we will command it from Beacon Mode to normal Safe Mode. That puts Fox-1Cliff in full (still Safe Mode though) operation and transmits a full two frames of telemetry which is one Current frame followed by, and alternating each ID cycle, a High or a Low frame. We will begin the rest of the in orbit checklist activities at that time, and it is expected to take 7 to 10 days given the Thanksgiving holiday. Help your friends and all of our satellite ham friends get on the air and have fun sooner by being polite and patient! The in orbit checkout procedure is similar to Fox-1D and could be completed in as little as 7 days if we have the cooperation of the users. It is very important, not to mention just plain good Amateur Operating Practice, to refrain from using the transponder uplink so we can do the on orbit tests, including when we turn on transponder mode for testing. I cannot stress enough, the importance of this cooperation not just for us but also for all users, simply having a little patience so we can conduct the tests as quickly and accurately as possible. AMSAT will make it broadly known when the tests are complete and the transponder is available for all to use. If you hear someone on the transponder, please do not assume that it is open for general use – check our website, Facebook, Twitter, to be sure you are not accidentally jumping in with and unwittingly causing interference as well. Many hams put thousands of volunteer hours of their time into making Fox-1Cliff happen. Just like any ham radio project you might undertake, we build satellites. We do it because we like to, and when we are done, we freely share our project with hams everywhere as is the spirit of amateur radio. I have to say though, that the incidents we have experienced in the past with stations intentionally disregarding the command stations requests to keep the frequency clear during testing not only delays the commissioning, but also negatively impacts the enthusiasm that our volunteers feel toward handing over a new bird to the members and users as soon as possible. I am asking all satellite hams to contribute just a little bit of your time to the fun now, by being patient and just gathering telemetry, not using the transponder uplink, and helping us complete the last few days of getting Fox-1Cliff in orbit and operating for all of you. Thank you very much, see you on the bird! Jerry Buxton, N0JY (AMSAT VP Engineering) *Time of deployment will be made generally available through AMSAT as soon as Spaceflight provides the information to us. [ANS thanks Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice President-Engineering 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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MS & LA Nov 18-19
by Robert Bankston 14 Nov '18

14 Nov '18

Anyone need Mississippi for #AMSAT WAS? I will be in MS Sunday, Nov 18: EM50 1809z AO-91 1908z AO-85 1951z AO-91 EM41|EM51 0027z SO-50 0207z SO-50 Cajun Activation, Monday, Nov 19th: EM40 1538z AO-92 1613z AO-85 1657z AO-91 EL59 1752z AO-91 1831z AO-91 EL49 0232z SO-50 0343z AO-92 Robert Bankston | KE4AL Website: www.ke4al.wordpress.com Twitter: @KE4ALabama

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-14 23:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 14 Nov '18

14 Nov '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-14 23:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Templeton Academy International, Nainital, India, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-11-21 08:00:30 UTC 36 deg IMP Aerospace & Defence, Goffs, NS, Canada, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-11-24 19:05:09 UTC 50 deg Watch for live simulcast at http://www.ariotti.com and on YouTube at https://youtu.be/FtU9oQigifo (***) If you are interested in applying for an ARISS contact, please go to http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html The information below is from the ARISS webpage: International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ ARISS Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window open Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018 September 25, 2018: ARISS is seeking proposals beginning October 1, 2018 from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host amateur radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between July 1 and December 30, 2019. 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. ARISS has been pleased of late, to be one of many possibilities of interest to educators during NASA’s A Year of Education on Station, which celebrates an almost 12-month presence of a teacher aboard the ISS. 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 October 1, 2018 and the proposal deadline is November 30, 2018. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered October 11 and October 23, 2018, both at 8 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to: ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2018.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, click here. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Keigo Komuro, JA1KAB, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) ****************************************************************************** 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 108 **************************************************************************** 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 2018-11-14 23:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. 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 1277. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1221. 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 2018-11-13 18:00 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 Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 56 on orbit Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Alexander Gerst KF5ONO Sergei Propopev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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SSO-A launch on Falcon 9
by Nico Janssen 14 Nov '18

14 Nov '18

The Spaceflight SSO-A launch on a Falcon 9 rocket is currently expected at 18:32 UTC on November 19 from Vandenberg Air Force Base. It is planned to launch 15 microsatellites and 56 cubesats on this mission. Several of those satellites will have amateur radio payloads. Full details on this complex launch, including the full list of satellites to be deployed, can be found here: https://directory.eoportal.org/web/eoportal/satellite-missions/content/-/ar… 73, Nico PA0DLO

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India CubeSat Launch Nov 26 + Es'hail-2 Nov 15 + FUNcube Nov 19
by M5AKA 14 Nov '18

14 Nov '18

India's PSLV launch of CubeSats currently planned for November 26 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/isro-lines-up-3-rocket-launc… David Bowman G0MRF has supplied a provisional set of Keplerian Elements for JY1SAT with FUNcube-6 435/145 MHz SSB/CW transponder and Slow Scan Digital Video (SSDV) expected to be launched Monday, Nov 19 1 05555U 18001A 18323.01450000 .00000000 00000-0 18000-5 0 99912 05555 98.2000 30.5000 0000000 225.0000 130.3444 14.97380000 10 ESEO with FUNcube-4 1260/145 MHz FM transponder expected to launch Novemebr 19 http://www.esa.int/Education/Press_invitation Frequencies for Amateur Radio satellites launching on SSO-A mission Monday, November 19 https://amsat-uk.org/2018/11/14/ssoa-amateur-radio-satellites/ Es’hail-2 geostationary satellite with amateur radio transponders may launch Thursday, November 15 https://amsat-uk.org/2018/11/05/eshail-2-geostationary-transponders/ Es’hail-2 amateur radio transponder article https://ukamsat.files.wordpress.com/2018/11/amsat-uk_eshail-2_transponder_i… Videos of AMSAT Symposium talks https://amsat-uk.org/2018/11/02/live-stream-of-amsat-symposium/ FCC Satellite Related Filings https://amsat-uk.org/2018/10/31/fcc-satellite-filings/ 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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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-14 13:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 14 Nov '18

14 Nov '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-14 13:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Templeton Academy International, Nainital, India, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-11-21 08:00:30 UTC 36 deg IMP Aerospace & Defence, Goffs, NS, Canada, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-11-24 19:05:09 UTC 50 deg Watch for live simulcast at http://www.ariotti.com If you are interested in applying for an ARISS contact, please go to http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html The information below is from the ARISS webpage: International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ ARISS Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window open Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018 September 25, 2018: ARISS is seeking proposals beginning October 1, 2018 from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host amateur radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between July 1 and December 30, 2019. 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. ARISS has been pleased of late, to be one of many possibilities of interest to educators during NASA’s A Year of Education on Station, which celebrates an almost 12-month presence of a teacher aboard the ISS. 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 October 1, 2018 and the proposal deadline is November 30, 2018. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered October 11 and October 23, 2018, both at 8 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to: ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2018.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, click here. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Keigo Komuro, JA1KAB, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) ****************************************************************************** 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 108 **************************************************************************** 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 2018-11-14 13:00 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 1277. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1221. 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 2018-11-13 18:00 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 Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 56 on orbit Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Alexander Gerst KF5ONO Sergei Propopev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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JY1Sat Provisional Keps
by David Johnson 14 Nov '18

14 Nov '18

Hi, Thanks to David Bowman, G0MRF was have a provisional set of Keplerian Elements for JY1Sat to be launched on Monday 19th, 1 05555U 18001A 18323.01450000 .00000000 00000-0 18000-5 0 9991 2 05555 98.2000 30.5000 0000000 225.0000 130.3444 14.97380000 10 These are based on our best guess based on the orbital parameters we have gleaned from various sources. Please note that SatPC32 and GPredict may give erroneous results because the Epoch is in the future. Nova & MacDopplerPro are both fine. 73 Dave Johnson, G4DPZ on behalf of the FUNcube Team

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SSO-A launch Nov 19th 2018 Spacecraft using amateur frequencies
by Graham Shirville 14 Nov '18

14 Nov '18

Hi All, According to "information received" and the IARU frequency coordination website...these are the spacecraft scheduled for launch on the SSO-A flight on Nov 19th which will be using coordinated frequencies in the amateur satellite spectrum: CSIM http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=585**A downlink on 437.250 MHz has been coordinated** ESEO**TLM Downlink on 437.00MHzand a transponder uplink on 1263.500MHz have been coordinated. A revised downlink frequency of 145.895 MHz has been coordinated for FM voice and 1k2/4k8 BPSK telemetry** Exseed http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=636145.900 MHz for FM repeater 67 Hz and digipeater downlink and for telemetry and 435.340 MHz for repeater and digipeater uplink** Fox 1C (Fox 1Cliff)http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=455**A Downlink on 145.920 MHz for FM voice and DUV data and Uplinks on 435.300 and 1267.300MHz have been coordinated** JY1-Sathttp://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=554 tlm downlink on 145.840 MHz and transponder downlink passband on 145.855-145.875 MHz with an inverting uplink on 435.100 – 435.120 MHz have been coordinated K2SAT http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/admin/update.php?serial=552** Downlink frequencies for housekeeping 435.835 MHz,for the repeater 436.225 MHz and for data 2404.000 MHzand an uplink for the repeater on 145.980 MHz have been coordinated** KNACKSAThttp://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=520**A downlink on 435.635MHz has been coordinated** IRVINE02http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=557 **A downlink on 437.450 MHz has been coordinated** ITASAT http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=435 <http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/admin/update.php?serial=435>** Downlinks on 145.860MHz and 2400.150MHz have been coordinated** MinXSS 2http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=477 A downlink of 437.250MHz has been coordinated** MOVE 2http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=487To avoid a frequency clash with another mission, a revised downlink frequency of 145.950 MHz has been coordinated for 9k6 BPSK** PW-Sat 2http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=545A downlink for telemetry on 435.275 MHz has been coordinated RANGE A &B http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/admin/update.php?serial=497** A downlink on 437.150 MHz (A) and 437.475 MHz (B) have been coordinated** SNUGLITE http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/admin/update.php?serial=529 ** A single downlink on 437.275 MHz has been coordinated** SNUSAT-2http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/admin/update.php?serial=509 **Downlinks on437.625 MHz and 2402 MHz have been coordinated** SUOMI-100http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/admin/update.php?serial=507**Downlinks on 437.775MHz and 2410MHz have been coordinated** Visioncube http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=607 **A downlink frequency of 437.425 MHz has been coordinated** e&oe! 73 and have FUN Graham G3VZV

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active uhf 9k6 sats
by Jim White 14 Nov '18

14 Nov '18

Well here I am back begging for info on what UFH downlink 9k6 sats are out there now... Last minute turning up of a ground station before the big launch on Monday. Any pointers to birds actively sending 9k6 on UHF over the US appreciated. Jim WD0E(a)amsat.org jim(a)coloradosatellite.com

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D-Star ONE spacecraft launch details.
by Selwyn Cathcart 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

FYI.... Dear D-Star ONE followers, We are happy to announce the next D-Star ONE spacecraft launch. The launch is scheduled for 25.12.2018 Please follow our web-site www.d-star.one for the late news and project progress. Best regards, DJ1JBL ZL2BJO(a)gmail.com

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-13 18:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-13 18:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: New English School, Jabriya, Kuwait, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact was successful: Tue 2018-11-13 10:08:08 UTC 50 deg (***) Templeton Academy International, Nainital, India, telebridge via K6DUE (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***) The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-11-21 08:00:30 UTC 36 deg (***) IMP Aerospace & Defence, Goffs, NS, Canada, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-11-24 19:05:09 UTC 50 deg (***) Watch for live simulcast at http://www.ariotti.com If you are interested in applying for an ARISS contact, please go to http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html The information below is from the ARISS webpage: International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ ARISS Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window open Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018 September 25, 2018: ARISS is seeking proposals beginning October 1, 2018 from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host amateur radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between July 1 and December 30, 2019. 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. ARISS has been pleased of late, to be one of many possibilities of interest to educators during NASA’s A Year of Education on Station, which celebrates an almost 12-month presence of a teacher aboard the ISS. 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 October 1, 2018 and the proposal deadline is November 30, 2018. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered October 11 and October 23, 2018, both at 8 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to: ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2018.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, click here. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Keigo Komuro, JA1KAB, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) ****************************************************************************** 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 108 **************************************************************************** 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 2018-11-13 18:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. 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 1277. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1221. (***) 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 2018-11-13 18:00 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 Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 56 on orbit Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Alexander Gerst KF5ONO Sergei Propopev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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EO53 VE3FAL next AO-91
by John Papay 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

Fred, VE3FAL, is in Sioux Lookout EO53 waiting on an airplane to take him to Kasabonika. He is in EO53 now and will be on the AO91 pass starting at 1802utc. Short notice but great pass. Fred is now using LOTW. Good luck 73, John K8YSE --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Re: [amsat-bb] IRVINE 01 identified
by Roy Dean 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

Check out the audio of this Satnogs observation: https://network.satnogs.org/observations/320591/ There is CW, followed by some digital. I don't know CW, so can't confirm that it's actually Irvine-1. But if somebody can confirm, then it's likely that what follows the CW is also from the same sat. --Roy K3RLD > Hi, Has IRVINE01 sent any telemetry, or only "IRV1" in CW ? Their IARU > filing > at http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=504 > mentions it will transmit "9k6 FSK with AX25". Has anyone heard 9k6 FSK > from IRVINE01? 73, > Douglas KA2UPW/5

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KX9X and CT for 50th state
by alex weimer 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Thanks to Sean KX9X in grid FN31 state of CT for confirming my 50th and last state for WAS Satellites. Thanks for his dedication and patience in setting up and completing a sked on FO29 to complete My LOTW WAS Satellites. A very happy JACK KC7MG

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Re: [amsat-bb] IRVINE 01 identified
by Roy Dean 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Oops, I should point out that the "CW" that is heard isn't actually CW.... it's code, but unsure of how it's modulated (looks like maybe FM with some data hidden with it?) > Check out the audio of this Satnogs observation: > https://network.satnogs.org/observations/320591/ There is CW, followed by > some digital. I don't know CW, so can't confirm > that it's actually Irvine-1. But if somebody can confirm, then it's > likely that what follows the CW is also from the same sat. --Roy > K3RLD

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IRVINE 01 identified
by Nico Janssen 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Detailed doppler measurements show that IRVINE 01 is object 43693, 2018-088D. Downlink frequency: 437.800 MHz. 73, Nico PA0DLO

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Re: [amsat-bb] SatPc32 problem
by Gustavo Carpignano 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Hi, Thanks for the answers. I downloaded the last Doppler.sqf from the Mineo's pagewithout sucess. What's wrong? Gustavo. El lunes, 12 de noviembre de 2018 12:23:17 p. m. GMT-3, Stefan Wagener <wageners(a)gmail.com> escribió: Hi Gustavo, Did you specify the frequencies in the Doppler.sqf file? Please refer to the "manual" section included with SatPC32. Hope this helps, Stefan On Mon, Nov 12, 2018 at 8:44 AM Gustavo Carpignano via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> wrote: I'm testing satpc32 for the FT991 in windows 10.I have connected the FT991 to the PC via serialport perfectly. When I activate any satellite like the AO-73, the transponder frequencies appear in the upper part of satpc32 and in FT991 as well.When I select a satellite like the Max Valier, the frequency does notappear on the satpc32 and the FT991.This is repeated on any satellite that has only data downloads. What I doing wrong? Regards. Gustavo, LW2DTZ _______________________________________________ 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: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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Upcoming ARISS contact with New English School, Jabriya, Kuwait
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at New English School, Jabriya, Kuwait on 13 Nov. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:08 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 K6DUE. The contact should be audible over the east coast of the U.S. 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. Founded in 1969 (celebrating its 50th year) by Mr. Tareq S. Rajab, New English School (NES) in Jabriya, Kuwait, is a co-educational, English medium private school and has approximately 2300 pupils throughout both the Primary and Secondary sections. NES caters for students aged 4 - 18 years and follows the England/Wales curriculum as part of its educational structure. Students achieve IGCSEs and Advanced Levels in a wide variety of subjects prior to leaving the school and those who successfully graduate from NES often proceed to Higher Education at Universities around the Middle East, in Canada, USA, UK as well as other parts of the globe. STEM topics are very popular at the school and NES places a strong and suitable emphasis on achievement in these key areas. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What inspired you to become an NASA astronaut? 2. What is the most exciting part of being an astronaut? 3. What personal items have you taken with you to the space station? 4. What type of research are you doing on the space station? 5. What happens when you sneeze on the space station? 6. How do you deal with an individual with an emergency medical condition on the space station? 7. How do you cope with living with the same people in a confined space on the space station? 8. Does an astronaut's immune system change in space? 9. What happens to the blood when your nose bleeds in space? 10. How does being in space affect your sense of taste, smell and touch? 11. What dangers do you face while on the space station? 12. What are your three favourite things about being in space? 13. What has been the scariest experience of your mission so far? 14. What was the first thing that came to mind when you saw Earth for the first time from space? 15. If Sally Ride or Valentina Tereshkova turned up today, what would you like to ask or say to them? 16. What will you do after your mission has ended? 17. Does acid build up inside your stomach or esophagus? 18. How does it feel when you are in zero gravity? 19. How did you feel when you woke up for the first time on the space station? 20. How do you entertain yourself while on the space station? 21. How did your family react when they found out that you were going into space? 22. What do you miss most about Earth when you're 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): 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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SatPc32 problem
by Gustavo Carpignano 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

I'm testing satpc32 for the FT991 in windows 10.I have connected the FT991 to the PC via serialport perfectly. When I activate any satellite like the AO-73, the transponder frequencies appear in the upper part of satpc32 and in FT991 as well.When I select a satellite like the Max Valier, the frequency does notappear on the satpc32 and the FT991.This is repeated on any satellite that has only data downloads. What I doing wrong? Regards. Gustavo, LW2DTZ

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Test new mail
by Lucio Perrone IØLYL 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

sorry, test new mail

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FUNcube Warehouse update
by David Johnson 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Hi, As we transition to the new warehouse to support JY1Sat & ESEO, please take a look at the new ranking pages: http://data2.amsat-uk.org/ranking (Data copied a couple of days ago) Sorting is by clicking on the column header and you can search for your site id too. Any feedback would be appreciated but we have already identified the need to (age) colour the entires and provide a 'position' indication. Feel free to navigate the rest of the site, please do not report any errors from other pages, as we have a list of these we are working though. Looking forward to next Monday! 73 - Dave G4DPZ

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ANS-315 AMSAT News Service
by Mark D. Johns 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-315 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor- mation 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://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org. You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/ans In this edition: * Fox-1Cliff Launch Date Announced * Fox-1Cliff Launch Membership Drive * "Fox-In-A-Box" SD Cards Now Available * Can You Capture a Double Hop APRS Packet? * European MetOp-C Weather Satellite Launch * Collision Avoidance for SSO-A Mission * Identifying Newly Launched Objects * Upcoming Satellite Operations * ARISS News & FundRazr * Correction: AMSAT Senior Leadership * Satellite Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-315.01 ANS-315 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 315.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. DATE November 11, 2018 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-315.01 +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ | 2019 is AMSAT's 50th Anniversary! | | Watch this space for announcements of special events coming in 2019 | | Get ready to help celebrate with us at the Hamvention | | Symposium 2019 near Washington, DC promises to be a special event | | Stand by for 50th anniversary operating events and awards | +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Fox-1Cliff Launch Date Announced! Spaceflight Now reports that a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch with Spaceflight’s SSO-A rideshare mission, a stack of satellites heading into sun-synchronous polar orbit. This stack includes AMSAT's Fox-1Cliff. The launch is now scheduled for scheduled for Monday, November 19, 2018 at 18:32 UTC. Fox-1Cliff carries the Fox-1 U/v FM repeater as well as AMSAT’s L-Band Downshifter. Uplink: 435.300 MHz FM voice (67.0 Hz CTCSS tone) 1267.300 MHz FM voice (67.0 Hz CTCSS tone) Downlink: 145.920 MHz FM voice; AFSK digital data up to 9600 bps Transmit power: 600 mW nominal Fox-1Cliff carries the flight spare of the AO-85 Vanderbilt University Low Energy Proton (LEP) radiation experiment, and the standard Fox-1 Penn State University–Erie gyroscope experiment. Virginia Tech provided a VGA camera which is the same as AO-92 but will provide images at a higher 640 x 480 resolution. These non-SSTV images will be decoded in the FoxTelem software. Fox-1Cliff, unlike the other three Fox-1 FM spacecraft, does not have an active AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) on the uplinks. Fox-1Cliff’s Data Under Voice (low-speed telemetry) will be the same as for AO-85, AO-91, and AO-92. It will be supported by the same FoxTelem software already released. As with AO-92, a high-speed mode will be used to support the Virginia Tech VGA camera experiment. This mode will be active for 40 minutes by ground command before reverting to standard U/v repeater voice operation. Numerous small payloads will be launched on this mission for nearly 50 government and commercial organizations from 16 countries. [ANS thanks Spaceflight Now for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Fox-1Cliff Launch Membership Drive As announced in a special bulletin earlier this week, as part of the preparations for the launch of Fox-1Cliff, AMSAT is making the “Getting Started With Amateur Satellites” book available for a limited time as a download with any paid new or renewal membership purchased via the AMSAT Store. This offer is only available with purchases completed online, and for only a limited time. A perennial favorite, Getting Started is updated every year with the latest amateur satellite information, and is the premier primer of satellite operation. The 186 page book is presented in PDF format, in full color, and covers all aspects of making your first contacts on a ham radio satellite. Please take advantage of this offer today by visiting the AMSAT store at https://www.amsat.org/shop/ and selecting any membership option. While there, check out AMSAT’s other items, including the M2 LEOpack antenna system, Arrow antennas, AMSAT shirts, and other swag. Be sure to view your cart before going to checkout. If you add a membership and then go directly to checkout, you’ll never see an option to add your free gift. Fox-1Cliff, is scheduled to launch on Spaceflight’s SSO-A mission on a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Fox-1Cliff carries the Fox-1 U/v FM repeater as well as AMSAT’s L-Band Downshifter. Fox-1Cliff is named in honor of long-time AMSAT member, contributor, and benefactor Cliff Buttschardt, K7RR (SK), who passed away in 2006. Cliff’s contributions to AMSAT and other amateur satellite programs, including serving as an adviser during the initial development of the CubeSat specification at California Polytechnic State University, earned him the Lifetime Achievement Award from Project OSCAR in 2006. --------------------------------------------------------------------- "Fox-In-A-Box" SD Cards Now Available From AMSAT Store Fox-in-a-Box is a small, easily-deployed Fox satellite telemetry receiver based on a Raspberry Pi 3B+ and a FUNcube Dongle Pro+. You can read about it in the AMSAT 2018 Symposium Proceedings (digital copies available on the AMSAT store at https://www.amsat.org/product/2018-amsat-symposium-proceedings- digital-download/), or you can find a somewhat less extensive description with parts list and instructions at http://burnsfisher.com/AMSAT/FoxInABox Get started by simply plugging these 8 GB SD Cards with the Fox-in-a-Box software pre-installed into your Raspberry Pi and booting it. Just a bit of configuration (your call and grid) required. The website above also has an SD card image, but buying the SD card with the software pre-installed saves a lot of trouble and any additional proceeds go to Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. Order yours today at https://www.amsat.org/product/fox-in-a-box-raspberry-pi-sd-card/ Raspberry Pi and FUNcube Dongle Pro+ Not Included [ANS thanks Burns Fisher, WB1FJ, AMSAT Flight Software, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Can You Capture a Double Hop APRS Packet? With both ISS and PSAT now operational, this would be a good time for all users to be using the transmit dual hop path of ARISS,ARISS to maximize someone else on some other continent receiving them! Challenges: Since PSAT has only a 0.2W transmitter, the ISS is simply never going to hear it. But the chance of PSAT hearing the ISS is 20 times better. So the best chance of success is via ISS first then PSAT. But if they both hear the uplink packet, then PSAT will be transmitting at the same time ISS is and so a dual hop is blocked. So here is the best scenario for dual hop success: 1) Stations transmit via ARISS,ARISS on one continent hitting only ISS and NOT hitting PSAT at same time, while 2) PSAT is in footprint of ISS but also over mostly ocean so it might hear ISS without lots of user QRM, and 3) A receiving station is on a distant continent looking out over water towards PSAT. Then chances could be good. Notice, the transmitting stations can be any users as long as they are using the ARISS,ARISS path. So the only person that has to do any planning is simply coastal receiving stations. And remember, no one will find these on the ARISS or PSAT downlink pages because most likely only the first hop will be captured and the second hop will be rejected as a dupe. That is why everyone should always watch the downlink live if they want to capture one of those rare 2-hop APRS packets. [ANS thanks the Bob Bob Bruninga WB4APR for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe’s third polar-orbiting weather satellite launched The third MetOp satellite, MetOp-C, has been launched on a Soyuz rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana to continue the provision of data for weather forecasting from polar orbit. Carrying the 4083 kg MetOp-C satellite, the Soyuz rocket lifted off on 7 November at 00:47 UTC. Some 60 minutes later Soyuz’s upper stage delivered MetOp-C into orbit and contact was established through the Yatharagga ground station in Australia. MetOp-C is the last in the current series of MetOp satellites, following on from MetOp-A, which was launched in 2006, and MetOp-B, which was launched in 2012. The MetOp satellites are developed by ESA under a cooperation agreement to form the space segment of the Eumetsat Polar System. This system is Europe’s contribution to a multi-orbit polar system shared with the US NOAA agency. More details available at: http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2018/november/metop-satellite- launched.htm [ANS thanks Southgate ARN for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Collision Avoidance and Debris Mitigation for SSO-A Mission The upcoming launch of Spaceflight mission SSO-A will involve the deployment of more than 70 objects, one of which will be AMSAT's Fox-1Cliff cubesat. Spaceflight engineers have had to develop a strategy to keep so many objects in similar orbits from colliding with one another. A brief discussion is available at: http://spaceflight.com/collision-avoidance-and-debris-mitigation-for- spaceflights-sso-a-mission/ [ANS thanks Spaceflight Industries for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Challenges Identifying Newly Launched Objects Another issue associated with the upcoming SSO-A launch, including Fox-1Cliff, is figuring out which satellite is which. Whenever satellites are launched, one of the first challenges is to find and track all the objects associated with that launch. This process must be performed as expeditiously as possible, to support early-orbit operations and safety of the flight. A paper discussing a simple technique which quickly assesses all available operator orbital data against the latest TLE data available from Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) may be of interest and is available at: https://celestrak.com/publications/IAC/2017/ [ANS thanks Celestrak for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Satellite Operations South Texas Grid Expedition (EL06, EL07, EL08, EL15, EL16, EL17, EL18) – November 11-15, 2018 Glenn, AA5PK, will be travelling through South Texas, November 11th- 15th. Barring unforeseen circumstances, he will activate EL06, EL07, EL08, EL15, EL16, EL17 and EL15. Glenn will be on both FM and linear satellites and will post specific pass announcements on Twitter, https://twitter.com/AA5PK. He will also be position beaconing on APRS as AA5PK-9. Bermuda (DXCC NA-005) – November 12-14, 2018 Tom, N2YTF, will be operating as N2YTF/VP9/P from Bermuda, NA-005 vacation style Nov. 12, 13, 14; all FM passes (and perhaps a few transponder birds). Tom will also be working HF QRP portable from the beach. Tom is looking for a 2m ssb tropo path to some US super station(s). If interested, contact him directly. Key West, FL (EL94) – November 27 – December 1, 2018 Tanner, W9TWJ, will be vacationing in Key West, Florida from November 27th to December 1 , 2018. While there, he will work as many FM passes as he can (holiday style). Keep an eye on his Twitter feed for pass announcements, https://twitter.com/twjones85 RMS Queen Mary (DM03) – December 15, 2018 Patrick , WD9EWK, will be part of a day of satellite operating from a deck on the RMS Queen Mary, docked at Long Beach in southern California, on Saturday 15 December 2018. Operations will be portable, almost like a Field Day, and should include FM, SSB, and possibly packet. All operations from the Queen Mary will be as W6RO, the call sign for the wireless room on the ship operated by the Associated Radio Amateurs of Long Beach. Depending on staffing in the W6RO wireless room, there may also be HF activity during the satellite operation. QSLing for the W6RO satellite activation will be handled per the procedure on W6RO’s QRZ page: http://www.qrz.com/db/W6RO Please submit any additions or corrections to ke4al (at) yahoo.com Updated October 25, 2018 [ANS thanks Robert KE4AL for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS News ****************************************************************** * 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. * * * * $14,320 raised so far * * * * For more information and to DONATE TODAY visit * * * * https://fundrazr.com/arissnextgen?ref=ab_e7Htwa_ab_47IcJ9 * ****************************************************************** ARISS Contact Completed Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA, telebridge via W6SRJ was successful. Mentors were Bob N3IYI and Dave W8AAS The ISS callsign was NA1SS The astronaut was Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact began: Thu 2018-11-08 15:56:28 UTC Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-07 New English School, Jabriya, Kuwait, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Tue 2018-11-13 10:08:08 UTC 50 deg ARISS-US program’s education proposal window now open until Nov. 30 ARISS is seeking proposals beginning October 1, 2018 from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host amateur radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between July 1 and December 30, 2019. If you are interested in applying for an ARISS contact, please go to http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html [ANS thanks AJ9N for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Correction In last weeks ANS 308 story, AMSAT Announces Senior Leadership Positions for 2018, Joe Spier, K6WAO was accidentally included on the list of Board of Directors. Joe, of course, is the AMSAT President and is not on the Board of Directors. ANS regrets this mistake. The following people make up AMSAT’s Board of Directors and Alternates. AMSAT Board of Directors ------------------------ Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Clayton Coleman, W5PFG Tom Clark, K3IO Jerry Buxton. N0JY Bruce Paige, KK5DO Mark Hammond, N8MH Peter Portanova, W2JV (First Alternate) Scott Harvey, KA7FVV (Second Alternate) [ANS thanks the BoD for the above information.] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Satellite Shorts From All Over + Happy 34th Launch Anniversary AO-7 AMSAT-OSCAR 7 was launched November 15, 1974 by a Delta 2310 launcher from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Lompoc, California. + ISS Video available on Facebook A short video clip of Serena Aunon-Chancellor, KG5TMT, operating the amateur station aboard the ISS for random contacts on Oct. 25 was posted to the AMSAT Facebook page by NASA Flight Surgeon, Keith Brandt, WD9GET. It is available at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 201031309923094/permalink/2806315769394622/ [ANS thanks KG4AKV for the above information] + The FCC is looking for engineers who want to work for the Commission. They are currently accepting applications for the Engineering Honors Program until 11/30! Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/513732500 + Aspiring Scientists to Launch the World’s Lightest Satellites A story featuring a program helping high school students in India to build and launch the upcoming KalamSat 2 micro-satellite, which will include an amateur radio transmitter, may be found at: http://kwhs.wharton.upenn.edu/2018/11/young-scientists-worlds- lightest-satellite/ [ANS thanks The Wharton School of Business, University of Penn- sylvania, for the above information] + How to live stream SpaceX’s remaining launches in 2018 Get a glimpse of the launch of Fox-1Cliff and other lift-off events on SpaceX’s YouTube Channel. The company is yet to confirm that all remaining launches will be live streamed, but at this stage, it looks likely. For details, see: https://www.techly.com.au/2018/11/05/live-stream-spacexs-five- remaining-launches-2018/ [ANS thanks Techly for the above information] + EME 2018 conference videos available Videos of the talks given at the EME 2018 conference are now available to view on YouTube. The conference was held August 16-18 at Egmond aan Zee, The Netherlands. Watch the videos at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMWIm0ddkVR34SrvhaF7Ntg/videos [ANS thanks Southgate ARN for the above information] + Video of Es'hail-2 geostationary transponder satellite talk More videos from the AMSAT-UK Colloquium, part of the RSGB Convention, held at Milton Keynes Oct 13-14 are now available on the AMSAT-UK YouTube Channel. Among the presentations given was one on the amateur radio transponders on the satellite Es'hail-2 that is expected to be launched into a geostationary orbit soon. Watch Es'hail-2 and it's Amateur Radio payload by Graham Shirville G3VZV and Dave Crump G8GKQ at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx5p8I20bjY&t=44s [ANS thanks Southgate ARN for the above information] + AMSAT Symposium Videos Available Online Friday Symposium Talks: https://youtu.be/d4AZmhPu0S0 Saturday Symposium Talks: https://youtu.be/6TraWCirFUs Schedule of Speakers: https://www.amsat.org/call-for-papers/ [ANS thanks the Symposium Committee for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi- tional 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 stu- dent 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 Editor, Mark D. Johns, K0JM K0JM at amsat dot org

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Fox-1Cliff - Adding a new spacecraft to FoxTelem
by Chris Thompson 11 Nov '18

11 Nov '18

For those who have not done it before or for any who need help, I have posted instructions on adding Fox-1Cliff to FoxTelem here: http://www.g0kla.com/workbench/2018-11-11.php 73 Chris g0kla/ac2cz -- Chris E. Thompson chrisethompson(a)gmail.com g0kla(a)arrl.net

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Re: [amsat-bb] Rocket Lab launch due in 1 hour
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 11 Nov '18

11 Nov '18

Hi Jerry, Looks like the web cast had finished by the time you found it. You can watch the replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPwMuUxSrcA 73, Terry ZL2BAC From: Gerald Witalec Sent: Monday, November 12, 2018 7:23 AM To: Wendy and Terry Osborne Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Rocket Lab launch due in 1 hour I clicked on your site and it said this page does not exist. Jerry On Saturday, November 10, 2018 9:52 PM, Wendy and Terry Osborne <wandtosborne(a)gmail.com> wrote: Watch it here: http://www.rocketlabusa.com/live-stream/ Terry Osborne ZL2BAC _______________________________________________ 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: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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TS-2000 out of production??
by Perry Yantis 11 Nov '18

11 Nov '18

I see on Universal Radio's web page and the Kenwood webpage that the TS-2000 seems to be no longer in production??I guess I will be looking forward to a replacement next year at Dayton Hamvention. Perry WB8OTH py41(a)att.net sent from my Apple Macbook Pro

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UT1FG/MM Status
by John Papay 11 Nov '18

11 Nov '18

Yuri, UT1FG/MM is currently in Santos, Brzzil awaiting his turn in port. Right now he expects to berth on 24December, Christmas Eve. There are many ships waiting to go in and he is far out from the harbor. He says his anchor is not holding during the heavy seas and that causes them to drift into GG75. They are waiting for calmer seas before moving back closer to port. Yuri is active on all of the birds and stations in South America are working him on satellite. He has no idea where he will go from Brazil. The ship is too wide to enter the locks in the Great Lakes so that is one place he cannot go. Montreal is a possibility, though. Ships name is the Goldeneye. Track him on marinetraffic.com Once he starts traveling to other grids, the QSL procedure will be set up, probably like before. 73, John K8YSE --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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UR5FSP/MM
by David Giles 11 Nov '18

11 Nov '18

Hello All, Another /MM station to look out for. Last month I had two QSOs via AO-91 with Oleksii UR5FSP/MM as he travelled from Western Australia toward Indonesia. 73 de David VK5DG

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Fox1-Cliff
by David G0MRF 11 Nov '18

11 Nov '18

Hi folks Can anyone confirm the planned altitude of Fox1-C ?I had a read through the Spaceflight pages but couldn't see an altitude....just 10.30 LTDN Thanks David

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Multiple Rx SDR on AO-85, 91, 92 and ISS/NO-84-PSAT
by Hasan al-Basri 11 Nov '18

11 Nov '18

Using an SDRPlay RSP2 with SDR Console V3, I was able to set up a multiple sat receivers while leaving the decoders for FoxTLM DUV and Packet running at the same time. Since they are all FM in in the same general frequency range, , all I needed to do was SQUELCH all the receivers at roughly the same squelch point and let them run. Running them unsquelched (all putting noise into the same rx channel of VBAudio at all times, did not work very well) FoxTLM > VBAudio > SDRC v3 > 2m Eggbeater (this captures tlm for AO-85/91/92 and uploads it automagically to the Fox Server Leaderboard) Receivers 1,2 and 3 are set to AO-85/91/92, respectively. Direwolf > VBAudio > SDRC v3 > 2m Eggbeater (All decoded packets on 145.825 are sent to APRS-IS automatically, so ISS and PSAT are both covered. I have this configuration saved as a Favourite in SDR Console v3, so all I need do, it click on that Favourite and all 4 Rx come alive and output whatever they hear to VBAudio and VBAudio feeds whatever decoding software is running. (All can run at the same time, VBAudio doesn't seem to care) It isn't perfect, but it works surprisingly well. Obviously, if there are other sat downlink signals that open up the squelch of one of the other receivers, it messes up the decoding, as it contributes noise to the common audio channel. This way, if I'm not going to be in the shack, I can click one button and collect telemetry and packets all while when I'm gone. Others with SDRs can figure out similar uses. 73, N0AN Hasan

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Rocket Lab launch due in 1 hour
by Wendy and Terry Osborne 11 Nov '18

11 Nov '18

Watch it here: http://www.rocketlabusa.com/live-stream/ Terry Osborne ZL2BAC

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Icom IC-9700?
by Bob Hammond 11 Nov '18

11 Nov '18

Any news on the FCC approval and release of the IC-9700? Or should I just go with the 9100 + 23cm module?

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android
by Bob- W7LRD 10 Nov '18

10 Nov '18

Hi - The best tracking program for a Motorola android is? Thanks 73 Bob Johnson W7LRD

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UT1FG/MM
by Paulo PV8DX 10 Nov '18

10 Nov '18

Hi Happy day I made contact with YURI UT1FG / MM GG75.- FO 29 - 19:49 UTC - 10nov2018 73 de Paulo PV8DX FJ92pt - VUCC SAT <http://www.labre-rr.org/vucc.html> http://www.labre-rr.org/vucc.html <http://www.qrz.com/db/pv8dx> www.qrz.com/db/pv8dx https://sites.google.com/view/pauopv8dx/ ARISS contact 13/fev/2014 exp.37 <http://www.labre-rr.org/ariss.html> http://www.labre-rr.org/ariss.html Boa Vista-Roraima-Brasil <mailto:[email protected]> pv8dx(a)arrl.net

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For Sale Yaesu FT847
by Donald Jacob 10 Nov '18

10 Nov '18

Yeasu FT847, FC-20 ATU, MH-31 Mic. Data cables, Mruata 500Hz CW filter, Voice synthesizer. Power cable Manual, laminated Quick Code sheet. Excellent condition, limited use in non-smoking environment, purchased new but property limitations precluded antennas for satellite work. Pictures available, if interested please email me off the list. $1000 Plus shipping Thanks Don Jacob WB5EKU wb5eku(a)gmail.com

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1700 pass of AO-91
by E.Mike McCardel 10 Nov '18

10 Nov '18

I was listening to AO-91 today (11/10/18) around noon local time (1700 UTC). I was hearing well with my FT817 using an MFJ-1717 antenna. I reach for Kenwood TH-F6 with its stock rubber ducky, and made a call. To my surprise I heard my call on the return and another station returned, I acknowledged hearing him . However, I noticed later that my recorder wasn't running and I simply couldn't remember when I went inside to write it down. Im afraid my biggest deficit is my memory not my ears. My apologies for my forgetfulness. I'm slowly getting my act back together. I'm curious to know with whom I conversed, if anyone can confirm. 73 E. Michael McCardel, AA8EM, former KC8YLD Senior Editor for AMSAT News Service, Past VP Educational Relations for AMSAT-NA Have you donated to get your Fox-1 Challenge Coin Yet? http://www.amsat.org/?p=3275

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P4-A / Es’hail-2 launches in a few days!
by Peter Guelzow 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

The launch of Es'hail-2 from Qatar with the first AMSAT P4-A transponder in geostationary orbit is only a few days away. https://amsat-dl.org/p4-a-eshail-2-launches-in-a-few-days Also check out this article: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2018/11/spacex-return-action-lsp-status-upg… pre-launch static fire test of Falcon 9 rocket for the Es'hail-2 mission is currently planned for November 11th. If everything goes well, launch is expected for November 15th with a launch window from 20:46 UTC to 22:29 UTC. P4-A is a joint project by Es’hailSat – the Qatar Satellite Company, QARS – the Qatar Amateur Radio Society and AMSAT-DL.

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XW2 sats
by Eli Caul 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

Wow! In the last 12 hours I've gotten several _very_ helpful responses. I somehow didn't understand that this was all SSB, I get it now, and I'm going to see if I can put together the FT-290 I bought from an AMSAT member and an AIRSpy SDR to try this stuff out. It sounds like a much different experience than FM, and I'm looking forward to giving it a try. This is a very helpful, friendly group. I've always been impressed by the quality of the operators on the satellites, and the response I got to this (admittedly stupid) question is very encouraging to me for the hobby and Ham Radio in general. Thank you very much! - Eli Caul Director of Customer Care Sonic 707-237-6201 Direct 707-521-0131 Faxline

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Thank You's
by Francis Geraci 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

To All the Sat Guy's that offered advice to me about the "confusion" with the Keps in HRD. As a "past" Help Desk guy, it couldn't have been a better experience. I could have opened a "trouble ticket" with a certain software company, and waited, weeks maybe, months to get, a *maybe* solution. This community, is the BEST !! Good solid thoughts. Advice from past experience. What could be BETTER. I'M YELLING AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS. Um, Sorry Mom. Thank You ALL. Best - WB1FXX

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Help needed
by Butch 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

I cannot hear any signals with this setup, even with >80 deg. passes: Long wire antenna elev. 10M, SDRPlay 2, SDRuno, SatPC32, Com0Com, Win 10 Core i5. Freq. and doppler shifts sync OK. Have screen shots. What am I missing? Pls contact Butch K8KO occamrazr yahoo com. Tnx.

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APRS satellite dual hop
by Robert Bruninga 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

My bad. I misread it as a dual hop. The dual *s put in by some TNC's confused me. Here is how a 2 hop packet transmitted as ARISS,ARISS would look on the downlink in a normal TNC: PSAT,ARISS,RS0ISS* going one way or (least likely) RS0ISS,PSAT,ARISS* going the other (more possible) And remember, no one will find these on the ARISS or PSAT downlink pages because most likely only the first hop will be captured and the second hop will be rejected as a dupe. That is why everyone should always watch the downlink live if they want to capture one of those rare 2-hop APRS packets. HERE IS HOW TO DO IT: Challenges: Since PSAT has only a 0.2W transmitter, the ISS is simply never going to hear it. But the chance of PSAT hearing the ISS is 20 times better. SO the best chance of success is via ISS first then PSAT. But if they both hear the uplink packet, then PSAT will be transmitting at the same time ISS is and so a dual hop is blocked. So here is the best scenario for dual hop success: 1) Transmit stations via ARISS,ARISS on one continent hitting only ISS and NOT hitting PSAT at same time 2) PSAT in footprint of ISS but also over mostly ocean so it might hear ISS without lots of user QRM 4) Receiving station on a distant continent looking out over water towards PSAT. Then chances could be good. Notice, the transmitting stations can be any users as long as they are using the ARISS,ARISS path. So the only person that has to do any planning is simply coastal receiving stations. With both ISS and PSAT now operational, this would be a good time for all users to be using the transmit dual hop path of ARISS,ARISS to maximize someone else on some other continent receiving them! -----Original Message----- > Fm N0AN-10 To CQ Via PSAT*,ARISS* <UI pid=F0 Len=43 >[14:50:57] > =4206.15N/09402.30W`73 v. ISS de Hasan N0AN > > Fm WD9EWK To APK002 Via PSAT*,ARISS* <UI pid=F0 Len=21 >[14:51:11] > :N0AN-10 :hi dm43{N

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Office Closed
by Martha 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

The AMSAT Office will be closed Monday, November 12th and Tuesday, November 13th. We will reopen on the 14th -- 73- Martha

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FUNcube Warehouse Testing
by David Johnson 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

Hi, A big thank you to all those who contributed packets to testing the new warehouse this week. Sat ID 2 FC1 7 ESEO (Pre launch) 11 Nayif1 19 Jy1Sat (Pre launch) +----+--------+---------------------+---------------------+--------------+------------+-------------------------+ | id | number | first_upload_date | latest_upload_date | satellite_id | site_alias | site_id | +----+--------+---------------------+---------------------+--------------+------------+-------------------------+ | 1 | 11647 | 2018-09-17 10:04:05 | 2018-11-09 10:31:45 | 19 | NULL | g4dpz | | 2 | 6440 | 2018-10-14 08:03:30 | 2018-11-09 16:11:55 | 7 | NULL | g4dpz | | 3 | 1000 | 2018-10-19 09:59:05 | 2018-10-19 10:02:40 | 1 | NULL | g4dpz | | 4 | 720 | 2018-10-19 10:06:25 | 2018-11-05 21:24:40 | 11 | NULL | g4dpz | | 5 | 3012 | 2018-11-04 15:15:40 | 2018-11-06 21:38:55 | 2 | NULL | g4dpz | | 6 | 666 | 2018-11-05 16:06:30 | 2018-11-07 03:27:35 | 2 | NULL | kb6lty | | 7 | 768 | 2018-11-05 17:11:50 | 2018-11-07 05:55:40 | 11 | NULL | kb6lty | | 8 | 580 | 2018-11-05 17:34:25 | 2018-11-06 08:36:20 | 2 | NULL | HB9MFL | | 9 | 449 | 2018-11-05 18:06:45 | 2018-11-06 08:25:30 | 2 | NULL | Goonhilly_Earth_Station | | 10 | 447 | 2018-11-05 18:07:40 | 2018-11-06 09:58:25 | 2 | NULL | G3VZV_Graham_QTHR | | 11 | 452 | 2018-11-05 18:57:30 | 2018-11-07 10:13:35 | 2 | NULL | G0IIQ | | 12 | 34 | 2018-11-05 18:58:20 | 2018-11-05 19:01:35 | 2 | NULL | F6HDW | | 13 | 113 | 2018-11-05 19:18:15 | 2018-11-06 09:42:20 | 11 | NULL | G3VZV_Graham_QTHR | | 14 | 192 | 2018-11-05 19:45:10 | 2018-11-05 23:05:15 | 2 | NULL | VK5GU | | 15 | 99 | 2018-11-05 20:51:25 | 2018-11-06 09:47:30 | 11 | NULL | Goonhilly_Earth_Station | | 16 | 222 | 2018-11-05 23:06:25 | 2018-11-06 00:48:35 | 11 | NULL | VK5GU | | 17 | 29 | 2018-11-05 23:37:10 | 2018-11-05 23:39:25 | 2 | NULL | PV8DX | | 18 | 152 | 2018-11-06 06:42:20 | 2018-11-06 17:40:45 | 2 | NULL | G7SVI | | 19 | 202 | 2018-11-06 09:43:10 | 2018-11-06 12:56:30 | 11 | NULL | G7SVI | | 20 | 254 | 2018-11-06 09:43:45 | 2018-11-07 12:33:55 | 11 | NULL | G0IIQ | | 21 | 75 | 2018-11-06 09:46:05 | 2018-11-06 09:52:50 | 11 | NULL | dk3wn | | 22 | 77 | 2018-11-06 16:03:25 | 2018-11-07 15:47:40 | 11 | NULL | KA9GDO | | 23 | 66 | 2018-11-06 17:37:40 | 2018-11-06 17:44:00 | 11 | NULL | k9jkm | | 24 | 114 | 2018-11-06 17:39:10 | 2018-11-06 17:49:05 | 2 | NULL | dk3wn | | 25 | 170 | 2018-11-06 20:26:50 | 2018-11-08 12:11:45 | 11 | NULL | G7gqw | | 26 | 129 | 2018-11-07 08:33:35 | 2018-11-08 20:01:20 | 2 | NULL | G7gqw | | 27 | 35 | 2018-11-09 12:29:00 | 2018-11-09 12:30:35 | 11 | NULL | GW7ERI | +----+--------+---------------------+---------------------+--------------+------------+-------------------------+ 73 Dave, G4DPZ

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ANS-313 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - Fox-1Cliff Currently Scheduled for November 19th Launch
by Paul Stoetzer 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN ANS-313.01 SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-313.01 ANS-313 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin 313.01 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD DATE November 9, 2018 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-313.01 Fox-1Cliff Currently Scheduled for November 19th Launch AMSAT is counting down to the launch of the next Fox-1 satellite, Fox-1Cliff. Per Spaceflight Now, the launch of Spaceflight's SSO-A SmallSat Express mission, on a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, is currently scheduled for November 19, 2018 at 18:32 UTC. Fox-1Cliff carries the Fox-1 U/v FM repeater, AMSAT’s L-Band Downshifter, the flight spare of the AO-85 Vanderbilt University Low Energy Proton (LEP) radiation experiment, and the standard Fox-1 Penn State University–Erie MEMS gyroscope experiment. Virginia Tech provided a VGA camera which is the same as AO-92's but will provide images at a higher 640 x 480 resolution. Additional information about the launch and early operations phase (LEOP) will be released prior to launch. As part of the preparations for the launch of Fox-1Cliff, AMSAT is making the “Getting Started With Amateur Satellites” book available for a limited time as a download with any paid new or renewal membership purchased via the AMSAT Store. This offer is only available with purchases completed online, and for only a limited time. A perennial favorite, Getting Started is updated every year with the latest amateur satellite information, and is the premier primer of satellite operation. The 186 page book is presented in PDF format, in full color, and covers all aspects of making your first contacts on a ham radio satellite. Please take advantage of this offer today by visiting the AMSAT store at https://www.amsat.org/shop/ and selecting any membership option. While there, check out AMSAT’s other items, including the M2 LEOpack antenna system, Arrow antennas, AMSAT shirts, and other swag. Be sure to view your cart before going to checkout. If you add a membership and then go directly to checkout, you’ll never see an option to add your free gift. Fox-1Cliff is named in honor of long-time AMSAT member, contributor, and benefactor Cliff Buttschardt, K7RR (SK), who passed away in 2016. Cliff’s contributions to AMSAT and other amateur satellite programs, including serving as an adviser during the initial development of the CubeSat specification at California Polytechnic State University, earned him the Lifetime Achievement Award from Project OSCAR in 2006. /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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Re: [amsat-bb] Making a phasing line for 70cm polarity switch
by Gregory Beat 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

You can see the 70cm phasing cabling in this photo. http://www.gulfalphaantennas.com/satellite%20yagi%20sub%20index.html Matching and Phasing Stubs for Two Antennas, by SV1BSX Common for satellite antennas for polarity switching. https://www.qsl.net/sv1bsx/antenna-pol/polarization.html#phase%20delay === Pete, WB4CGA (Gulf Alpha Antennas) retired in June 2015. However, in April 2016 Arrow Antennas LLC of Cheyenne, Wyoming acquired the rights to the designs of all Gulf Alpha VHF, UHF, and Satellite antennas as well as the rights to manufacture and sell those products. Parts inquiries should be submitted to Arrow Antennas LLC. http://www.arrowantennas.com/main/mail.html — Note from Pete, a few years ago: Important Notice about phasing cables and connectors on the Gulf Alpha circular polarity antennas. For a long time Gulf Alpha used LMR 400-75 as the cable of choice for the phasing of our satellite CPs. Because this cable is so stiff and the bends required to connect the cables on the 70cm antennas was very tight, the crimps were too stressed and sometimes the cable pulled out of the connector. We used the non crimp solder type for a while. These had their own problems in that they would twist and the braid would become totally disconnected. Again the cable would pull out of the connector. We are now shipping these antennas with LMR 240-75. This cable is smaller than it's larger counterpart and should solve the problem. All antennas including 2 meters will have top quality Type N four hole flange female connectors on the T match blocks. No more SO 239's and PL259's. Cable ends are prepared with Times MicroWave strip tools designed for this cable. === Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2018 08:26:19 -0800 From: Bob Hammond, WL7CQX To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Making a phasing line for 70cm polarity switch I would like to know how to make a 1/2 wave phasing line for my Gulf Alpha 70cm polarity switch. I've lost the original one while moving. I understand that using a SWR meter is how it's done but I'm not sure of the details. Is there a better way? I'd appreciate some help. Bob WL7CQX Sent from iPad Air

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Re: [amsat-bb] android
by Roy Dean 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

For predictions in the future, I use AmsatDroid. For realtime tracking, I use: http://www.amsat.org.ar/pass in a browser window. > Hi - The best tracking program for a Motorola android is? > Thanks 73 Bob Johnson W7LRD

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-09 03:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 09 Nov '18

09 Nov '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-09 03:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact was successful: Thu 2018-11-08 15:56:28 UTC 51 deg (***) New English School, Jabriya, Kuwait, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Tue 2018-11-13 10:08:08 UTC 50 deg If you are interested in applying for an ARISS contact, please go to http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html The information below is from the ARISS webpage: International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ ARISS Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window open Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018 September 25, 2018: ARISS is seeking proposals beginning October 1, 2018 from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host amateur radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between July 1 and December 30, 2019. 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. ARISS has been pleased of late, to be one of many possibilities of interest to educators during NASA’s A Year of Education on Station, which celebrates an almost 12-month presence of a teacher aboard the ISS. 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 October 1, 2018 and the proposal deadline is November 30, 2018. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered October 11 and October 23, 2018, both at 8 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to: ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2018.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, click here. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Keigo Komuro, JA1KAB, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) ****************************************************************************** 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 108 **************************************************************************** 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 2018-11-09 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 1276. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1220. (***) 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 2018-11-09 03:00 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 Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 56 on orbit Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Alexander Gerst KF5ONO Sergei Propopev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Tnx PSAT Report
by Hasan al-Basri 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Pat, Nice! Fm N0AN-10 To CQ Via PSAT*,ARISS* <UI pid=F0 Len=43 >[14:50:57] =4206.15N/09402.30W`73 v. ISS de Hasan N0AN Fm WD9EWK To APK002 Via PSAT*,ARISS* <UI pid=F0 Len=21 >[14:51:11] :N0AN-10 :hi dm43{N 73, N0AN Hasan

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AO-91 or 92 problem receiving
by Burns Fisher 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

I could not find the earlier note about 91 or 92 receive problem, but I just remembered that I had trouble with 91 a few weeks ago and discovered that a network camera that I had observing my antenna was generating a strong signal right on the AO-91 downlink frequency. Ferrites on the CAT5 helped some, but not enough. So until I can examine it more, I power the camera off when I'm working 91. I found it using an HT and just noticed the squelch breaking as I tuned over the frequency. From then on it just used the HT as a probe. Narrowed it down to the network, and then had to do some unplugging to find the actual culprit. 73, Burns WB1FJ

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Making a phasing line for 70cm polarity switch
by Bob Hammond 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

I would like to know how to make a 1/2 wave phasing line for my Gulf Alpha 70cm polarity switch. I've lost the original one while moving. I understand that using a SWR meter is how it's done but I'm not sure of the details. Is there a better way? I'd appreciate some help. Bob WL7CQX

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Bhutan-1 and uiTMSAT-1
by Hasan al-Basri 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

I see beacons from these two aprs digipeating sats, but I am unsure what the Via field is to be used in order for packets to be digipeated. For PSAT and ISS, I use ARISS and it works fine. I don't see a similar response from either of these other two birds. I'm a bit uneasy about using a generic field like WIDE1-1. BTW: *Is there a generic via path I can use that will encompass (work for), both the ARISS birds and these two birds from Bhutan and Maylaysia?* It would be nice, while puttering around the shack, and all of a sudden hearing packet activity on 145.825, to be able to jump on the keyboard and begin packeting without having to alter the Via path. Data captured from yesterday: Fm BIRDBT To APTT4 Via WIDE1-1 <UI pid=F0 Len=50 >[01:15:59] HELLO! THIS IS APRS-DIGIPEATER OF BHUTAN-1 CUBESAT Fm BIRDMY To APTT4 Via WIDE1-1 <UI pid=F0 Len=50 >[01:22:09] HELLO! THIS IS APRS-DIGIPEATER OF UiTMSAT-1 CUBESAT I didn't see any digipeated packets from anyone from either of these two sats. Perhaps their digipeaters are not active? (I did read on-line that at least one of them was supposed to be active, but it was old news and I've been out of the loop) Setup: UISS/UT7HO (Soundmodem) > Kenwood G-707 > Arrow J-Pole @ 15' (Rx and Tx) . This station is on 24x7 monitoring, and tx's when I have time. N0AN-10 Direwolf (Win10) > VBAudio > SDRPlay RSP2 > M2 Eggbeater @ 7' (Rx only Igate) . This station (N0AN-6) is active only when I'm not using the Eggbeater and SDRC Console/SDRPlay RSP2 for other satellite activities. Any advice would be most welcome. 73, N0AN Hasan

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1746 AO91 satellite demo - November 8th
by Ruth Willet 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Good morning, I will be doing a satellite demo for the Kettering University Amateur Radio Club today, November 8th, during the 1746z AO91 pass. I will be operating under my callsign, KM4LAO, from EN83. I hope to work some of you! 73, Ruth Willet KM4LAO Kettering University Amateur Radio Club President

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9100 PAT panadapter board
by kb2mjeff＠att.net 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Has anyone installed the 9100 PAT V panadapter board described here... https://kd2c.com/pat-v-9100 If so have you installed it with the newly documented higher gain tap points for VHF and UHF.... https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/539f6433-783a-448b-b978-2cb9dd19e2d3/downl… When Dave KD2C came out with the original board with the low gain tap point I found that it wasn’t acceptable for satellite use. Now I see he has higher gain tap points for UHF and VHF. In a few days, after L/V Sunday I’m going to open up my 9100 and redo the tap points. 73 Jeff kb2m --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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XW2 satellites
by Eli Caul 08 Nov '18

08 Nov '18

Hi folks - I've had great luck on AO-91, AO-92, SO-50 using an FM HT and the Arrow antenna. However, I've never been able to hear any of the XW satellites, and I'm seeing them as active on the AMSAT status page. XW2-C just went by 500 miles away at decent elevation and not a peep. I'm concerned that I'm reading the frequency chart wrong, or ? - Could someone please send me a sample setup for one of them so I can be sure I'm interpreting everything correctly? Any assistance much appreciated! 73 de KK6ZHZ, - Eli Caul Director of Customer Care Sonic.net, Inc. 707-237-6201 Direct 707-521-0131 Faxline

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Award sstv 27 october 2018 ISS
by Quirino Gezzi 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Why I don't receive my award? Quirino Gezzi IK6FFL

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DIWATA 2B
by Frank G 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Hello all, Has anyone heard this new sat beacon ? I get only a few daytime passes a day here on the east coast and have not been at the rig during those passes. 73 Frank WA2NDV

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FUNcube Data Warehouse Testing
by David Johnson 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Hi, I should like to thank all the stations that contributed to the testing: Satellite ID 11 = Nayif1 2 = FUNcube-1 +--------+--------------+-------------------------+ | number | satellite_id | site_id | +--------+--------------+-------------------------+ | 768 | 11 | kb6lty | | 666 | 2 | kb6lty | | 580 | 2 | HB9MFL | | 452 | 2 | G0IIQ | | 449 | 2 | Goonhilly_Earth_Station | | 447 | 2 | G3VZV_Graham_QTHR | | 254 | 11 | G0IIQ | | 222 | 11 | VK5GU | | 202 | 11 | G7SVI | | 192 | 2 | VK5GU | | 152 | 2 | G7SVI | | 114 | 2 | dk3wn | | 113 | 11 | G3VZV_Graham_QTHR | | 99 | 11 | Goonhilly_Earth_Station | | 75 | 11 | dk3wn | | 66 | 11 | k9jkm | | 63 | 2 | G7gqw | | 43 | 11 | KA9GDO | | 34 | 2 | F6HDW | | 29 | 2 | PV8DX | | 21 | 11 | G7gqw | +--------+--------------+-------------------------+ I can work with this data to do more development. If you haven't already done so, please change the Dashboard warehouse URL back to http://data.funcube.org.uk Will keep you posted about the new warehouse. http://data.badgersoft.com Please take a look but you will find that it's a moving target and may disappear occasionally as I do updates. Currently working on registration, DO NOT try it :-) 73 Dave

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New FUNcube Data Warehouse Testing
by David Johnson 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

Hi, In preparation for supporting JY1Sat and ESEO I heed to take a live feed to test the performance. For one day I will change data.amsat-uk.org which supports Nayif1 to point to the new server. (I will retrospectively back fill the data when we change back). Data will be collected but not displayed initially as I am only trying to determine load on the data server. Many thanks for your support. Any problems please email. 73 Dave, G4DPZ

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Bishop O'Connell High School, Arlington, VA
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 07 Nov '18

07 Nov '18

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Bishop O'Connell High School, Arlington, VA on 08 Nov. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 15:56 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 W6SRJ. The contact should be audible over the west coast of the U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Bishop O'Connell High School is a diocesan Catholic college-preparatory high school founded in 1957 and located in Arlington, Virginia. Drawn from the diverse population of Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland, The student body of 1,200 represents a range of socioeconomic, racial, ethnic and religious heritage. The school offers a technology-infused, student-centered, learning environment, with an average class size of 17. Unique learning experiences include robust curriculum choices in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)--including a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering curriculum--dual credit offerings with Marymount University, and an optional Global Studies program. Our academic rigor is enriched through the opportunity for independent research projects and supplemental club activities and programs that infuse a strong STEM focus throughout our school. Faculty at O'Connell collaborate through STEM-driven projects that include using innovative technology solutions and the use of big data to study our world. These activities include building and tracking satellites, small chip payload development, high-altitude balloon experiments, using big data to solve real-world problems, underwater robotics, coding, and Amateur Radio. And lastly, we love exploring space and space-related activities at Bishop O'Connell! Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. In regards to the future of space travel, what will help us accomplish our space goals the most, government or commercial space industry? 2. What is it like to float in space? Is it peaceful, is it nerve wracking? 3. When you arrived on the International Space Station, how long did it take for you to adjust your sleeping habits and how long do you guys normally sleep? 4. Does homesickness affect you (the astronaut) and if it does, how do you cope with it. 5. Did you bring anything to remind you of your family? 6. What does a rocket launch feel like? 7. Will you use ham radio after leaving the ISS? We hope we can talk to you through our radio once you are back on earth. 8. How do you navigate your way through the space station if almost every room looks the same? 9. What are your thoughts on humans visiting Mars? When do you think it will happen, if at all? 10. What do you do in your free time? 11. How much replanning is happening in your workdays because the other two astronauts are not there? 12. Can you see the leaves changing in the Northeast US? Elsewhere in the world? 13. New satellites such as GOES16 produce incredibly detailed images which we look at here on the Internet. Do you use those images to help guide your observations from ISS? 14. Of all those different nationalities, has anyone held worship services? Aboard, or from the ground? 15. Is there static electricity in space? How do you deal with it? 16. How are you celebrating NASA's 60th anniversary? 17. Have you ever been on an EVA walk? If so, what was the task? 18. How much humidity is there on the ISS? Is the air ever too dry or to moist? 19. It snowed recently in the Allegheny Mountains not far from us, can you see snow from 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. New English School, Jabriya, Kuwait, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Tue 2018-11-13 10:08 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 2018-11-07 01:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-07 01:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-11-08 15:56:28 UTC 51 deg New English School, Jabriya, Kuwait, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Tue 2018-11-13 10:08:08 UTC 50 deg If you are interested in applying for an ARISS contact, please go to http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html The information below is from the ARISS webpage: International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ ARISS Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window open Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018 September 25, 2018: ARISS is seeking proposals beginning October 1, 2018 from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host amateur radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between July 1 and December 30, 2019. 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. ARISS has been pleased of late, to be one of many possibilities of interest to educators during NASA’s A Year of Education on Station, which celebrates an almost 12-month presence of a teacher aboard the ISS. 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 October 1, 2018 and the proposal deadline is November 30, 2018. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered October 11 and October 23, 2018, both at 8 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to: ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2018.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, click here. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Keigo Komuro, JA1KAB, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) ****************************************************************************** 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 108 **************************************************************************** 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 2018-11-07 01:00 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 1275. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1219. 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 2018-11-02 17:00 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 Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 56 on orbit Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Alexander Gerst KF5ONO Sergei Propopev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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SatPC32 config file names
by kb2mjeff＠att.net 06 Nov '18

06 Nov '18

Before I start on this , did anyone figure out how to rename the radio setup config files in Setup, Configuration? I’m having a hard time trying to remember what setup is Config. 1, Config. 2, etc....It would be nice to see something like... 9100 vu5k 2000/RSP2 To select from.... 73 Jeff kb2m --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-06 02:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 05 Nov '18

05 Nov '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-06 02:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-11-08 15:56:28 UTC 51 deg New English School, Jabriya, Kuwait, telebridge via K6DUE (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***) The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Tue 2018-11-13 10:08:08 UTC 50 deg (***) If you are interested in applying for an ARISS contact, please go to http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html The information below is from the ARISS webpage: International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ ARISS Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window open Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018 September 25, 2018: ARISS is seeking proposals beginning October 1, 2018 from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host amateur radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between July 1 and December 30, 2019. 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. ARISS has been pleased of late, to be one of many possibilities of interest to educators during NASA’s A Year of Education on Station, which celebrates an almost 12-month presence of a teacher aboard the ISS. 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 October 1, 2018 and the proposal deadline is November 30, 2018. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered October 11 and October 23, 2018, both at 8 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to: ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2018.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, click here. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Keigo Komuro, JA1KAB, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) ****************************************************************************** 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 108 **************************************************************************** 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 2018-11-06 02:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. 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 1275. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1219. 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 2018-11-02 17:00 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 Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 56 on orbit Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Alexander Gerst KF5ONO Sergei Propopev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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DIWATA-2 FM-Voice+APRS
by Pedro Converso 05 Nov '18

05 Nov '18

DIWATA-2 Philippines’ second microsatellite had been launched. Cat# 43678 operates as UHF/VHF FM-Voice repetear and APRS Digi. http://amsat.org.ar/pass?satx=diwata-2 shows times and Freqs. Details: http://phl-microsat.upd.edu.ph/diwata2 Good luck if trying. 73, lu7abf, Pedro

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ANS-309 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - Fox-1Cliff Launch Membership Drive: Free Digital Copy of “Getting Started with Amateur Satellites” for New or Renewing Members
by Paul Stoetzer 05 Nov '18

05 Nov '18

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN ANS-309.01 SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-309.01 ANS-309 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin 309.01 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD DATE November 5, 2018 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-309.01 Fox-1Cliff Launch Membership Drive Free Digital Copy of “Getting Started with Amateur Satellites” for New or Renewing Members The next AMSAT Fox-1 satellite, Fox-1Cliff, is scheduled to launch on Spaceflight’s SSO-A mission on a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Air Force Base. Fox-1Cliff carries the Fox-1 U/v FM repeater as well as AMSAT’s L-Band Downshifter. Uplink: 435.300 MHz FM voice (67.0 Hz CTCSS tone) 1267.300 MHz FM voice (67.0 Hz CTCSS tone) Downlink: 145.920 MHz FM voice; AFSK digital data up to 9600 bps Transmit power: 600 mW nominal As part of the preparations for the launch of Fox-1Cliff, AMSAT is making the “Getting Started With Amateur Satellites” book available for a limited time as a download with any paid new or renewal membership purchased via the AMSAT Store. This offer is only available with purchases completed online, and for only a limited time. A perennial favorite, Getting Started is updated every year with the latest amateur satellite information, and is the premier primer of satellite operation. The 186 page book is presented in PDF format, in full color, and covers all aspects of making your first contacts on a ham radio satellite. Please take advantage of this offer today by visiting the AMSAT store at https://www.amsat.org/shop/ and selecting any membership option. While there, check out AMSAT’s other items, including the M2 LEOpack antenna system, Arrow antennas, AMSAT shirts, and other swag. Be sure to view your cart before going to checkout. If you add a membership and then go directly to checkout, you’ll never see an option to add your free gift. Fox-1Cliff carries the flight spare of the AO-85 Vanderbilt University Low Energy Proton (LEP) radiation experiment, and the standard Fox-1 Penn State University–Erie gyroscope experiment. Virginia Tech provided a VGA camera which is the same as AO-92 but will provide images at a higher 640 x 480 resolution. These non-SSTV images will be decoded in the FoxTelem software. Fox-1Cliff, unlike the other three Fox-1 FM spacecraft, does not have an active AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) on the uplinks. Fox-1Cliff’s Data Under Voice (low-speed telemetry) will be the same as for AO-85, AO-91, and AO-92. It will be supported by the same FoxTelem software already released. As with AO-92, a high-speed mode will be used to support the Virginia Tech VGA camera experiment. This mode will be active for 40 minutes by ground command before reverting to standard U/v repeater voice operation. Fox-1Cliff is named in honor of long-time AMSAT member, contributor, and benefactor Cliff Buttschardt, K7RR (SK), who passed away in 2016. Cliff’s contributions to AMSAT and other amateur satellite programs, including serving as an adviser during the initial development of the CubeSat specification at California Polytechnic State University, earned him the Lifetime Achievement Award from Project OSCAR in 2006. /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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FUNcube Data Warehouse Testing
by David Johnson 05 Nov '18

05 Nov '18

Hi, To our faithful team of supporters.... I should appreciate it if you could spare a few packets (scores) from a couple of passes and point your FC1 & Nayif1 dashboards to data.badgersoft.com <http://data.badgersoft.com/> please, so that i can test fc1 & nayif1 realtime processing (same credentials) UI at: http://data.badgersoft.com/satellites <http://data.badgersoft.com/satellites> (getting ready for JY1SAT and ESEO) these are place holders for the display but the data is going into the system, behind the scenes. Let me know if you do any uploads and more importantly, if the dashboard reports any errors. I'm changing the ranking page so that we can see all satellites at once (dummy data) you can click on column headers and footers to change sort order The server running this test will become data.funcube.org.uk and warehouse.fucube.org.uk next week in preparation for the upcoming launches. WE WILL credit the scores from the existing system! Thanks Dave, G4DPZ

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Huntsville Fantastic
by Nick Pugh 05 Nov '18

05 Nov '18

The Huntsville symposium was fantastic a big thanks to all I am still laughing at Dan's talk can't wait to next year nick Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn

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Re: [amsat-bb] G-5500 Rotator Cable
by Kevin M 04 Nov '18

04 Nov '18

> The Yaesu manual calls for six wires #20AWG each. I recommend Wireman #311 6 conductors 18 gauge, PE jacket. Remember you need two... one for AZ and one for EL. =^) https://www.thewireman.com/rotorp.html 73, Kevin N4UFO

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Rotor wire
by Keith McDonnell 04 Nov '18

04 Nov '18

Just use sprinkler system wire. It is direct burial, u/v resistant, and cost 1/3 of what rotor cable cost. Mine had been outside over 18 years, and has been flawless. 73, Keith

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Notes on PSAT / PSK31 decoding
by Scott 04 Nov '18

04 Nov '18

Hi everyone. If you would like to make some satellite contacts using a digital mode that doesn't require linux, it turns out that the PSK31 transponder on PSAT (NO-84) works very well. A few days ago I posted that I had successfully used PSAT's PSK31 transponder: http://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2018-November/070178.html I had always seen in the documentation that the 435.350 FM downlink from PSAT transmitted PSK31 and I had even decoded its telemetry beacons using FLDigi. However, until a new How-To came out last week, I had never figured out how to use the 10m USB PSK31 uplink to add my own signal to PSAT's 70cm downlink stream. Here is that excellent How-To from 2M0SQL: https://www.2m0sql.com/2018/10/29/using-the-no-84-psat-psk-transponder/ ... and I am making this post to share a couple of additional notes. Please forgive if this is old news, but it was new to me. I have uploaded some screen shots to illustrate. First, please note the bottom waterfall in this image showing -2- PSK31 streams in PSAT's downlink: https://www.qsl.net/k/k4kdr//how-to/psat-psk31/fldigi-decoding.png ... the stream at the 310 Hz. mark is PSAT's telemetry beacon, but the mark at 2369 is a repeat of what I am transmitting on 28.120! Since the key to this is FLDigi's ability to decode multiple streams at the same time, it's extremely helpful to SEE each of those streams separately. In the following image, please note how to enable the left-hand "channels" browser window in FLDigi: https://www.qsl.net/k/k4kdr//how-to/psat-psk31/fldigi-view-channels.png ... and this is a matter of personal preference, but I find that the most helpful display setting in that left-hand window is to label each stream with the audio frequency it's on: https://www.qsl.net/k/k4kdr//how-to/psat-psk31/fldigi-freq-view-settings.png ... when you click on any of those decode streams, that selects which stream appears in the main upper decode window in FLDigi. So that's the decode side of this. If you combine that with the information provided in the How-To by 2M0SQL on how to transmit, we ought to be able to get some 2-station or even multi-station QSO's logged. Finally, if you don't have 10m transmit capability -or- even if you only own an FM radio, this is a digital mode that you can absolutely decode to enjoy another aspect of one of our long-orbiting satellites. If you would like to practice using FLDigi to decode the PSK31 signals from PSAT, here is the audio file that produces the two streams you see in the screen shots I have mentioned above: https://www.qsl.net/k/k4kdr//how-to/psat-psk31/psat-psk31-sample-audio.wav -Scott, K4KDR

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Two Kenwood 232C - Radio to PC Serial Interface
by CEE 04 Nov '18

04 Nov '18

I have two Kenwood 232C radio to PC, serial interface. Compatible with SATPC 32 software to control Kenwood radios like the TS-790A, or many Kenwood HF radios with HRD. Power cubes 13.8 volts, 0.15 amps are not included. Some serial and radio DIN cables included. $60 for the pair, $20 US shipping, PayPal only . No returns. Please see my QRZ Swapmeet listing. Chuck - N7BFO

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W0LMD Satellite Tracker Jr - PC to Rotor Controller Interface
by CEE 04 Nov '18

04 Nov '18

I am "trying" to clean out much "stuff" in shack and garage. I have a W0LMD Satellite Tracker Jr, PC to Yaesu controller serial interface. The Tracker Jr is included in SATPC 32 and includes a DIN cable for G5500 and G5400 controller. $40 plus $20 US shipping. PayPal only, no returns. please see my QRZ swapmeet listing. Chuck N7BFO

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G-5500 Rotator Cable
by Frank Karnauskas 04 Nov '18

04 Nov '18

The Yaesu manual calls for six wires #20AWG each. All the rotor control cable I can find at the usual radio stores is: Standard duty: 2x #18 & 6x #22 @ $.049 Or Heavy duty: 2 x #16 & 6 x #18 @ $0.89/ft. My control line run will only be under 35 feet. Maybe I'm being overly cheap, but between the rotator and the M2 LEO pack, costs are starting to add up. Your thoughts are appreciated. 73, Frank FRANK W. KARNAUSKAS, N1UW ARRL MINNESOTA AFFILIATED CLUB COORDINATOR AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ROTATING EDITOR 1402 SUMMIT SHORES DR. BURNSVILLE, MN 55306 N1UW(a)GOKARNS.com 612-644-9174

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AO-92
by kb2mjeff＠att.net 04 Nov '18

04 Nov '18

AO-92 L/V ? 73 Jeff kb2m --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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ANS-308 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by E.Mike McCardel 03 Nov '18

03 Nov '18

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-308 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor- mation 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://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org. In this edition: * AMSAT Announces Senior Leadership Positions for 2018 * Recordings and Videos From AMSAT-NA 2018 Symposium * News From AMSAT South Africa * Polish Students’ Satellite - PW-Sat2 * ARISS Receives Yasme Foundation Grant * Upcoming Satellite Operations * ARISS News * Shorts From All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-308.01 ANS-308 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 308.01 >From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD. November 4, 2018 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-308.01 AMSAT Announces Senior Leadership Positions for 2018 The 2018 AMSAT Board of Director's Meeting was held November 1-2, 2018 at the US Space and Rocket Center Marriott Hotel in Huntsville, Alabama. The following positions were announced during the meeting. AMSAT Senior Leadership Team ---------------------------- President Joe Spier, K6WAO Executive Vice President Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Secretary Clayton Coleman, W5PFG Treasurer Keith Baker, KB1SF/VA3KSF Manager Martha Saragovitz VP Operations Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA VP Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY VP Educational Relations Alan Johnston, KU2Y VP for Human Spaceflight Frank Bauer, KA3HDO VP Marketing Open VP User Services Open Other Appointments announced by the President include: ------------------------------------------------------ AMSAT Ambassador Coordinator Clayton Coleman, W5PFG AMSAT IARU Representative Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA Hamvention Operations Manager Phil Smith, W1EME AMSAT Journal Editor Joe Kornowski, KB6IGK ANS Senior Editor EMike McCardel, AA8EM ARISS International Delegates Dave Taylor, W8AAS Chet Latawiec, VE3CFK IT Team Leader Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P AMSAT Store Bruce Paige, KK5DO Web Content Manager Open AMSAT Board of Directors ------------------------ Joe Spier, K6WAO Paul Stoetzer, N8HM Clayton Coleman, W5PFG Tom Clark, K3IO Jerry Buxton. N0JY Bruce Paige, KK5DO Mark Hammond, N8MH Peter Portanova, W2JV (First Alternate) Scott Harvey, KA7FVV (Second Alternate) [ANS thanks the AMSAT Board of Directors for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Recordings and Videos From AMSAT-NA 2018 Symposium A recording of the livestream of the 2018 William A. Tynan W3XO Memorial Space Symposium, in Huntsville, AL is available at: https://www.youtube.com/user/AMSATNA/ Video of WB8ELK high altitude balloon launch from the Symposium can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/paul.stoetzer/videos/10113653475736994/ Drew Glasbrenner KO4MA has posted his video of the Symposium ARISS contact at: https://www.facebook.com/glasbrenner/videos/10155564640766750/ Patrick Stoddard WD9EWK has posted a raw audio recording of the same ISS flyover, but from Arizona which can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/ANS308-ISS-Stoddard [ANS thanks JoAnne K9JKM for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- News From AMSAT South Africa AN SDR CUBESAT ON THE CARDS AMSAT SA has announced that parallel to its analogue Kletskous CubeSat, the group is working on a digital project featuring a Software defined transponder. Called AfriCUBE, the CubeSat will use the same space frame as KLETSKOUS. Anton Janovsky is current building a prototype transponder. AMSATSA is inviting persons interested in becoming part of the development team to send their details to admin(a)amsatsa.org.za. Meanwhile the development and final construction of the AMSAT SA KLETSKOUS is plagued by electronic component obsolescence. This forces unwanted design changes to be made to ensure that when the time comes to construct the final launch unit, the main components are still available. The KLETSKOUS team decided to freeze the design of KLETSKOUS and purchase a quantity of devices to proactively mitigate future obsolescence. This decision will also speed up the process of putting a final satellite on the table. "Every time we change designs to mitigate for the discontinued components, it is like starting the design afresh, often creating new problems that have to be solved", Hannes Coetzee, ZS6BZP said. "By freezing the design, in other words making a final decision on the main specialised devices to be used, we will be able to speed up the process of putting a flight ready unit on the table." KLETSKOUS is not a textbook design. Most of the sub-components that will make up KLETS KOUS are designed and being built by the volunteer team. "We do not have the finances to go out and purchase sub-units and simply wire them up," Hannes said. AMSAT SA is holding its 2019 Space Symposium on Saturday 16 March 2019 in Gauteng. The theme of the conference is "Space Science with Amateur Radio." Paper proposals are invited. Send your synopsis to admin(a)amsatsa.org.za. [ANS thanks SOUTH AFRICAN RADIO LEAGUE NEWS for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Polish Students’ Satellite - PW-Sat2 Polish satellite - PW-Sat2 is scheduled as soon as early as 19th November 2018 launch of 4. . It’s primary mission is a technological tests of sail-based deorbit system. The PW-Sat2 is one of the payloads in SpaceFlight SSO-A The SmallSat Express mission aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. Please be advised that planned launch date may change since it’s quite common for orbital rockets launches - be prepared and follow our socials! Radio link The satellite is equipped with full duplex communication module TRxVU Rev. B from Innovative Solutions in Space BV. It operates in amateur bands UHF (downlink) and VHF (uplink). Antenna module consists of two dipole antenna (for uplink/downlink) with linear polarisation. Downlink power equals to 27 dBm (0.5 W). Downlink signal utilizes BPSK modulation, data scrambling according to G3RUH and AX.25 protocol. By default, the satellite transmits its downlink signal at 1200 bps, however it might be changed on request by the OPERation team (via uplink telecommand) up to 9600 bps. Currently set bitrate will be published on PW-Sat2’s Twitter profile, however determination of actual bitrate should be fairly easy by looking at signal spectrum. What data will be transmitted? Every 60 seconds the satellite transmits a beacon frame full of telemetric data. 229-bytes long payload of the beacon frame contains the most important information about satellite’s state - among others - temperatures of main subsystems, battery voltage, solar power, on- board computer mission time and experiments state. Other data, such as historical telemetry, experiments data, photos from cameras will be send on request from PW-Sat2’s OPERation team. There is one exception from this rule - deorbit sail experiment will transmit its results on-line (since after sail deployment random tumbling is expected to occur resulting in signal loses and solar energy decrease). Downlink signal of PW-Sat2 will be opened for everyone to receive, decode and interpret data! HAM radio tools to receive PW-Sat2 HAM radio community plays important role in almost every cubesat mission - receiving and sharing acquired signal with satellites’ owners. Our team has prepared set of tools helping in receiving and demodulation of PW-Sat2 radio signal and upload to cloud-based service afterwards. We believe that data shared to us by community will have big impact on our mission. Prepared desktop application is available on Linux and Windows platforms (however Ubuntu Linux is the main supported OS). It allows for signal reception utilizing software defined radio receivers (SDR): RTL-SDR, FUNcube Dongle Pro+, ADALM-Pluto SDR as well as “traditional” analogue radio receivers with single sideband demodulator (SSB) via computer’s line-in. Acquired signal from radio receiver is demodulated and deframed. Correctly received frames are classified by means of their type and uploaded to cloud-based application (radio.pw-sat.pl) prepared thanks to co-operation with SoftwareMill company. The cloud-based application allows for frames collection, sharing and telemetry decoding (for beacon frames, labeled as “telemetry frame”). There are available additional features like charts presenting the most important telemetry data. How to start receiving? Detailed information are available in our Wiki - https://github.com/PW-Sat2/HAMRadio/wiki. A good starting point is to take a look at “Quick start guide”. The wiki pages will be updated as new information (e.g. about orbit, TLE data) will be available. We encourage to try the software (desktop and cloud parts) right now! In case of any problems - don’t hesitate to mail us (by an e- mail, Messenger, in comment etc.), create an issue on GitHub (https://github.com/PW-Sat2/HAMRadio/issues) or simply ask in this thread! Mission status information Up to date information about mission status will be published on our Twitter profile - don’t miss anything, follow us now! Contests To encourage you to listen to PW-Sat2 and honour your contribution we would like to issue QSL cards for every HAM radio who will send us (to radio.pw-sat.pl) at least one correct PW-Sat2 frame. Additionally we’ve prepared contest in three categories: * the first received and uploaded frame, * the last received and uploaded frame, * the most received and uploaded frames. Shortly after mission we will reveal the winners and honour with packs of PW-Sat2-related gadgets! For more about contests see (https://pw-sat.pl/en/ham-contest/). [ANS thanks MGUMIELA via QRZ.com for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS Receives Yasme Foundation Grant The Board of Directors of The Yasme Foundation announces that it has made a significant grant to ARISS (Amateur Radio on the International Space Station, <www.ariss.org>) in support of the Critical Infrastructure Fund. Yasme has supported this important upgrade to the ISS amateur station since the effort began and challenges other organizations and individuals to support it, as well. As of late 2018, ARISS is the only non-commercial entity being considered for NASA’s Deep Space Gateway program, indicating the importance with which the space program views amateur radio. Putting and keeping amateur radio in space is a significant expense and needs the support of the entire amateur community. * * * * * The Yasme Excellence Award is presented to individuals and groups who, through their own service, creativity, effort and dedication, have made a significant contribution to amateur radio. The contribution may be in recognition of technical, operating or organizational achievement, as all three are necessary for amateur radio to grow and prosper. The Yasme Excellence Award is in the form of a cash grant and an individually- engraved crystal globe. The Board of Directors of The Yasme Foundation is pleased to announce the latest recipients of the Yasme Excellence Award: Brian Machesney, K1LI, and Michelle Guenard — in recognition of their extraordinary efforts on behalf of Commonwealth of Dominica communities in the wake of the 2017 hurricane season. Their efforts included fund-raising, delivery of communications supplies, on-site support, and application of amateur radio technologies to support the relief efforts which continue today. Fred Kleber, K9VV/KP2 — in recognition of Fred’s leadership and technical skills that support the Virgin Island’s emergency communications capabilities. Fred has been a key player long before hurricanes Irma and Maria devasted the islands. He is hard at work today re-building and extending the interisland communication systems even after his own station suffered extensive damage. Zorro Miyazawa, JH1AJT — for his extensive promotion of amateur radio in developing counties. Governments and telecommunications administrators in Bangladesh (S2), Bhutan (A5), Cambodia (XU), Eritrea (E3), and Myanmar (XZ) have benefited from Zorro’s patient and skillful efforts, supporting his own government and his fellow amateurs in Japan and around the world. Stu Phillips, K6TU — for contributions to amateur radio through his Propagation and DX Strategy website, www.k6tu.net. In particular, his innovative tools, free for amateur use, enhance the use of the High Frequency Terrain Analysis (HFTA) program developed by Dean Straw, N6BV, another Excellence Award recipient in 2012. Randy Wright, W6CUA — in recognition of his long service to the Yasme Foundation as our Awards Manager. His steady efforts and exacting attention to detail and customer service are greatly appreciated. * * * * * The Yasme Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation organized to support scientific and educational projects related to amateur radio, including DXing (long distance communication) and the introduction and promotion of amateur radio in developing countries. For additional information about The Yasme Foundation, visit our website at <www.yasme.org>. Ward Silver, N0AX President The Yasme Foundation Board of Directors: Ward Silver, N0AX, President and Director Ken Claerbout, K4ZW, Vice-President, Secretary and Director Rusty Epps, W6OAT, Treasurer and Director Hans Blondeel Timmerman, PB2T, Director Martti Laine, OH2BH, Director Fred Laun, K3ZO, Director Robert Vallio, W6RGG, Director Marty Woll, N6VI, Director [ANS thanks OPDX for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming Satellite Operations Super Road Trip (EMxx, DMxx, DNxx, ENxx) – November 8-11, 2018 Wyatt, AC0RA, has a special event call sign W5Q, and he’s heading out on the road. The primary focus will be on 6m MSK144 and will also work satellites as time allows. Planned grid stops include EM08/18, EM07, EM06/16, EM05, DM94/95, DM84/85, DM86/96, DM77, DM87/97, DM88/98, DM89/99, DN80/90, DN91, and EN00. Wyatt will be using WSJTX v1.9.1 for MSK144 and will also use Contest Mode. Check the W5Q QRZ page for more information and follow him on Twitter @ https://twitter.com/WyattAC0RA South Texas Grid Expedition (EL06, EL07, EL08, EL15, EL16, EL17, EL18) – November 11-15, 2018 Glenn, AA5PK, will be travelling through South Texas, November 11th- 15th. Barring unforeseen circumstances, he will activate EL06, EL07, EL08, EL15, EL16, EL17 and EL15. Glenn will be on both FM and linear satellites and will post specific pass announcements on Twitter, https://twitter.com/AA5PK. He will also be position beaconing on APRS as AA5PK-9. Bermuda (DXCC NA-005) – November 12-14, 2018 Tom, N2YTF, will be operating as N2YTF/VP9/P from Bermuda, NA-005 vacation style Nov. 12, 13, 14; all FM passes (and perhaps a few transponder birds). Tom will also be working HF QRP portable from the beach. Tom is looking for a 2m ssb tropo path to some US super station(s). If interested, contact him directly. Key West, FL (EL94) – November 27 – December 1, 2018 Tanner, W9TWJ, will be vacationing in Key West, Florida from November 27th to December 1 , 2018. While there, he will work as many FM passes as he can (holiday style). Keep an eye on his Twitter feed for pass announcements, https://twitter.com/twjones85 RMS Queen Mary (DM03) – December 15, 2018 Patrick , WD9EWK, will be part of a day of satellite operating from a deck on the RMS Queen Mary, docked at Long Beach in southern California, on Saturday 15 December 2018. Operations will be portable, almost like a Field Day, and should include FM, SSB, and possibly packet. All operations from the Queen Mary will be as W6RO, the call sign for the wireless room on the ship operated by the Associated Radio Amateurs of Long Beach. Depending on staffing in the W6RO wireless room, there may also be HF activity during the satellite operation. QSLing for the W6RO satellite activation will be handled per the procedure on W6RO’s QRZ page: http://www.qrz.com/db/W6RO Please submit any additions or corrections to ke4al (at) yahoo.com Updated October 25, 2018 [ANS thanks Robert KE4AL for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- ARISS News ****************************************************************** * 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. * * * * $13,700 raised * * * * * For more information and to DONATE TODAY visit * * * * https://fundrazr.com/arissnextgen?ref=ab_e7Htwa_ab_47IcJ9 * ****************************************************************** Successful ARISS contacts completed since October 18, 2018 + 2018-10-22 13:05 UTC between Astronaut Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT using ISS callsign NA1SS and Ashford School, Ashford, Connecticut, USA. Contact was direct] via KZ1M. ARISS Mentors were Steve W1HQL and Ryan W4NTR. + 2018-10-23 09:14 UTC between Astronaut Alexander Gerst KF5ONO using ISS callsign DPØISS and Integrierte Gesamtschule Osterholz- Scharmbeck, Osterholz – Scharmbeck, Germany. Contact was direct via DN3HB. ARISS Mentor was Peter IN3GHZ. + 2018-10-23 09:14 UTC between Astronaut Alexander Gerst KF5ONO using ISS callsign DPØISS and Gymnasium Soltau, Soltau, Germany. Contact was direct via DN5ABG. ARISS Mentor was Peter IN3GHZ. + 2018-10-24 08:22 UT between Astronaut Alexander Gerst KF5ONO using ISS callsign DPØISS and Martin-Andersen-Nexö-Gymnasium Dresden/DLR_School_Lab TU Dresden, Dresden, Germany. Contact was direct via DLØTSD. ARISS Mentor was Peter IN3GHZ + 2018-10-24 08:22 UT between Astronaut Alexander Gerst KF5ONO using ISS callsign DPØISS and Liborius-Gymnasium Dessau, Dessau-Roßlau, Germany. Contact was direct via DKØLG. ARISS Mentor was Peter IN3GHZ + 2018-10-24 17:48 UTC between Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT using ISS callsign NA1SS and Delcastle Technical High School, Wilmington, Delaware. USA. Contact was direct via K2CCW. ARISS Mentor was Keith W5IU + 2018-10-31 14:56:40 UTC between Astronaut Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT using ISS callsign NA1SS and Tallmadge Community Learning Center, Lancaster, Ohio, USA. Contact was direct via K8QIK. ARISS Mentors were Gordon KD8COJ and John K4SQC. + 2018-11-02 14:50:19 UTC between Astronaut Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT using ISS callsign NA1SS and Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School, Palmer, MA, USA. Contact was direct via KB1MDS. ARISS mentors were Steve W1HQL & Ryan W4NTR. Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-02 17:00 UTC Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-11-08 15:56:28 UTC Want your school to experience an ARISS contact? The proposal window opens October 1, 2018 and the proposal deadline is November 30, 2018. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html [ANS thanks ARISS, Charlie AJ9N and David AA4KN for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Shorts From All Over + Ham radio satellites on 5 Euro coin The Bank of Lithuania (Lietuvos bankas) has released a commemorative gold 5 Euro coin featuring the amateur radio satellites LituanicaSAT-1 (LO-78) and LitSAT-1. The two CubeSats were launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on January 9, 2014 and deployed from the ISS on February 28. LituanicaSAT-1 carried a FM transponder and a camera while LitSat-1 had a linear (SSB/CW) transponder developed by by William Leijenaar PE1RAH. The face of the gold coin features the Lithuanian coat of arms (Vytis) as a star constellation with LituanicaSAT-1 and LitSAT-1 on the reverse. Watch A gold coin of 5 euros for technology education: https://youtu.be/-R6Q-quon2Y Numista catalogue entry https://en.numista.com/catalogue/piec [ANS thanks Southgate ARN for the above information] + Soyuz rocket: 'Faulty sensor' led to launch failure "Russian space agency Roscosmos said on Wednesday it hopes to resume manned missions with a three-person launch to the ISS on 3 December." https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46055960 [ANS thanks The BBC for the above information] + FCC Satellite Related Filings For easier navigation of US FCC Satellite related filings Luke Rehmann has built an RSS feed of the FCC’s ELS and IBFS systems. The FCC Experimental Licensing System provides companies with temporary authorization to conduct temporary experimental wireless communication lab-testing, space launch/recovery communication, and other short-duration wireless communication needs https://fcc.report/ELS/ The International Bureau administers international telecommunications and satellite programs and policies, including licensing and regulatory functions. The bureau also promotes pro- competitive policies abroad, coordinates global spectrum activities and advocates U.S. interests in international communications and competition https://fcc.report/IBFS/ [ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information] + Slade Stevens 2E0SQB announced via Twitter, "I’m happy to announce that I am the new editor for #oscarnews I look forward to working with the current editors until they retire at the end of the year. [ANS thanks Slade 2E0SQB for the above information.] + The following satellites have been added to AMSAT's Keplerian elements distribution: CubeBel 1 - NORAD CAT ID 43666 Ten-Koh - NORAD CAT ID 43677 Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO, for the detailed doppler identification of these two satellites. [ANS thanks Ray WA5QGD for the above information] + New sample edition of NZART Break-In magazine New Zealand's national amateur radio society, NZART, has made the Jan/Feb 2018 edition of their magazine Break-In available as a free PDF Yes an old edition but well worth the read! The magazine features the popular columns Digital Modes by Murray Greenman ZL1BPU and Satellite Orbits by Alan Cresswell ZL2BX. On pages 28-30 there is an interview with FT8 developer Joe Taylor K1JT. Download from http://www.nzart.org.nz/assets/breakin/sample/BreakIn-JanFeb-2018.pdf [ANS thanks VK1WIA News for the above information] + Recordings and Videos From AMSAT-NA 2018 Symposium Pass Recorder is a small application that records audio from satellite passes based on tracking data it receives from the commonly used SatPC32 application, pass recorder will sit in the background waiting for a pass to be above 0 degrees and record the audio to a wav file which you can use for logging purposes or just for storing passes to listen to later for enjoyment. Pass Recorder is provided free of charge with a donation request if you would like to support the author. Information can be found at https://www.2m0sql.com/pass-recorder/ [ANS thanks Peter 2M0QSL for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- /EX In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club. Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive addi- tional 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 stu- dent rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. Contact Martha at the AMSAT Office for additional student membership information. 73, This week's ANS Editor, EMike McCardel, AA8EM aa8em at amsat dot org

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Changshagaoxin (TY 4-01) identified
by Nico Janssen 03 Nov '18

03 Nov '18

Doppler measurements show that Changshagaoxin (TY 4-01) is object 43669 (2018-083H). Uplink and downlink frequency: 435.925 MHz. For details, see: http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=556 73, Nico PA0DLO

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Time Setting for SATPC32
by HUGH EMPEY 03 Nov '18

03 Nov '18

I guess I cannot see the forest for the trees. I need help in setting the time in SATPC32 so that when I run the WinListen program, the time is shown in local rather than UTC. Anyone got the answer? I have read the manual but I am obviously missing sometime. Thanks. Ed WA7ETH If you can walk away from a landing, it's a good landing. If you use the airplane the next day, it's an outstanding landing. * Chuck Yeager

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Re: [amsat-bb] AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 13, Issue 361
by Albert van Deursen 02 Nov '18

02 Nov '18

Hi Sean, Plse contact me directly at avdeur(a)home.nl and will revert to a possible solution. 73 Albert PD0OXW -----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org Sent: 31 October 2018 04:02 To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org Subject: AMSAT-BB Digest, Vol 13, Issue 361 Send AMSAT-BB mailing list submissions to amsat-bb(a)amsat.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to amsat-bb-request(a)amsat.org You can reach the person managing the list at amsat-bb-owner(a)amsat.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of AMSAT-BB digest..."

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ANS-306 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - Live Video Stream from the 2018 William A. Tynan W3XO, Memorial Space Symposium
by JoAnne K9JKM 02 Nov '18

02 Nov '18

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN ANS-306.01 SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-306.01 ANS-306 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin 306.01 From 2018 William A. Tynan W3XO Memorial Space Symposium, Huntsville, AL DATE November 2, 2018 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-306.01 Live Video Stream from the 2018 William A. Tynan W3XO Memorial Space Symposium Join AMSAT for a livestream of the 2018 William A. Tynan W3XO Memorial Space Symposium, in Huntsville, AL at 13:00 CDT (18:00 UTC) November 2: https://www.youtube.com/user/AMSATNA/ Saturday, November 3 sessions begin at 0800 CDT (1300 UTC) [ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM 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, JoAnne Maenpaa, K9JKM k9jkm at amsat dot org

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-02 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 02 Nov '18

02 Nov '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-02 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-02 17:00 UTC Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School, Palmer, MA, direct via KB1MDS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact was successful: Fri 2018-11-02 14:50:19 UTC 36 deg (***) Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-11-08 15:56:28 UTC 51 deg If you are interested in applying for an ARISS contact, please go to http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html The information below is from the ARISS webpage: International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ ARISS Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window open Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018 September 25, 2018: ARISS is seeking proposals beginning October 1, 2018 from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host amateur radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between July 1 and December 30, 2019. 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. ARISS has been pleased of late, to be one of many possibilities of interest to educators during NASA’s A Year of Education on Station, which celebrates an almost 12-month presence of a teacher aboard the ISS. 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 October 1, 2018 and the proposal deadline is November 30, 2018. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered October 11 and October 23, 2018, both at 8 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to: ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2018.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, click here. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Keigo Komuro, JA1KAB, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) ****************************************************************************** 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 108 **************************************************************************** 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 2018-10-31 23:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. 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 1275. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1219. (***) 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 2018-11-02 17:00 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 Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 56 on orbit Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Alexander Gerst KF5ONO Sergei Propopev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Lilacsat 2 beacon
by johnv＠frontier.com 02 Nov '18

02 Nov '18

This evening at 0000 utc I listened and taped the beacon as the satellite passed my qth and it wasn't loud but very audible. So my question is... What software will interpret it and is it available to amsat members. Also, I use My Sats app on my phone and the up links and down links seem to confuse me and I would like to work it if possible. Is it FM? And are there two sets of frequencies. Thanks for any information. JohnN7AME

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Yaesu FT-857D and Doppler
by Hasan al-Basri 01 Nov '18

01 Nov '18

I have been told that this radio will not accept CAT doppler adjustments while it is transmitting. I definitely see that it doesn't, but don't know if I might be doing something wrong. Here is how it behaves: If not transmitting, doppler correction works perfectly. As I assert PTT, doppler adjustment stops and I slide up the band...pretty quickly on high passes. If I hold the ptt for more than a couple of seconds, I will go right out of the passband of my 2.2 kHz filter...and of course become unintelligible. As soon as I drop PTT, and key the mike again, I'm dead on freq...and as long as I hold the PTT on, I drift up the band. *It appears the the FT-857D will not accept CAT commands while PTT is asserted.* At this point I need to know that there is no real solution to this problem with this radio. If that's true, I can get pretty good at doing this: 1. Assert PTT and start talking. 2. Grab VFO knob, adjust as I talk to keep sounding good. 3. Drop PTT and begin to listen to other station. (at the drop of PTT, tx freq snaps to "proper" place that it couldn't get to when PTT was asserted) 4. My turn to talk: Assert PTT and I'm dead on freq where I belong. Basically, I'm doing manual uplink adjustment to freq while I'm talking and letting the CAT adjustment for doppler to take place (to the uplink freq) while I'm listening. *If there is a better way to do this, please advise*. Note, it is not practical to drop PTT quickly enough and often enough to prevent the problem...I can only speak a couple syllables at best, before I slide away. Equipment and Setup: Rx: SDRPlay RSP2 Sofware Defined Radio with SDR Console v 3.03 providing Doppler to Rx Tx: Yaesu FT-857D controlled as External Radio by SDR Console v 3.03 providing doppler correction to the External Radio. p.s. I have tried other doppler control programs and they behave the same way. Any and all help would be most appreciated, even simply: You are stuck with the way you are currently doing it. 73, N0AN Hasan

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PSK31 on PSAT -- it works!
by Scott 01 Nov '18

01 Nov '18

Now that I have successfully transmitted a 10m PSK31 signal to PSAT (NO-84) and have found it on the 70cm FM downlink, I feel foolish that it took me this long to figure it all out. The antenna for 10m is a My Antennas EFHW-8010 (130 ft. wire), so it did not require a beam or anything directional: http://myantennas.com/wp/product/efhw-8010/ Here is a tweet w/ screen shots that I posted: https://twitter.com/scott23192/status/1058007013265944576 ... and here is the excellent how-to from 2M0SQL that finally got me going with this mode: https://www.2m0sql.com/2018/10/29/using-the-no-84-psat-psk-transponder/ Hope to complete a QSO with another station soon! -Scott, K4KDR

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FVUCC Awards-Endorsements for October 2018
by Ronald G. Parsons 01 Nov '18

01 Nov '18

Here are the endorsements and new VUCC Satellite Awards issued by the ARRL for the period October 1, 2018 through November 1, 2018. Congratulations to all those who made the list this month! Our ranks are growing. The Awards list went to three pages this month. CALL 01Oct 01Nov K8YSE 1879 1884 AA5PK 1042 1049 N0JE 400 562 WD9EWK 485 500 VE7CEW 304 356 AF5CC 338 351 AE5B 239 295 MI6GTY 110 281 XE2RV 158 262 KE8FZT 225 254 G0ABI 250 252 PS8ET 198 201 AC9E 150 200 KE0PBR 122 200 AB1OC 115 150 K4RGK 108 133 W4AQT 100 125 W9TWJ New 113 WD9EWK(DM22) New 108 WD9EWK(DM41) New 107 KK4YEL New 102 VE3NKL New 100 W8MGM New 100 If you find errors or omissions. please contact me off-list at <mycall>@<mycall>.com and I'll revise the announcement. This list was developed by comparing the ARRL .pdf listings for October 1, 2018 and November 1, 2018. It's a visual comparison so omissions are possible. Apologies if your call was not mentioned. Thanks to all those who are roving to grids that are rarely on the birds. They are doing most of the work!

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-10-31 23:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 31 Oct '18

31 Oct '18

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-10-31 23:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Tallmadge Community Learning Center, Lancaster, OH, direct via K8QIK The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact was successful: Wed 2018-10-31 14:56:40 UTC 27 deg (***) Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School, Palmer, MA, direct via KB1MDS The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Fri 2018-11-02 14:50:19 UTC 36 deg Bishop O’Connell High School, Arlington, VA, telebridge via W6SRJ The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Thu 2018-11-08 15:56:28 UTC 51 deg If you are interested in applying for an ARISS contact, please go to http://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html The information below is from the ARISS webpage: International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ ARISS Students ARISS-US program’s education proposal window open Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, 2018 September 25, 2018: ARISS is seeking proposals beginning October 1, 2018 from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host amateur radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between July 1 and December 30, 2019. 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. ARISS has been pleased of late, to be one of many possibilities of interest to educators during NASA’s A Year of Education on Station, which celebrates an almost 12-month presence of a teacher aboard the ISS. 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 October 1, 2018 and the proposal deadline is November 30, 2018. For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html Proposal webinars for guidance and getting questions answered will be offered October 11 and October 23, 2018, both at 8 pm Eastern Time. Advance registration is necessary. To sign up, go to: ariss-proposal-webinar-fall-2018.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, click here. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Keigo Komuro, JA1KAB, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) ****************************************************************************** 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 108 **************************************************************************** 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 2018-10-31 23:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. 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 1274. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1218. (***) 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 2018-10-31 23:00 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 Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 56 on orbit Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Alexander Gerst KF5ONO Sergei Propopev **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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AO-92 pass at 1726 - 1736
by johnv＠frontier.com 31 Oct '18

31 Oct '18

I have yet to find a tape recorder that works correctly. I'm on my third one today. My hearing is not the best so I rely heavily on it. I I am sorry to ask but would the three contacts with me, N7AME CN87 please confirm these contacts. Thank you and any suggestion on tape recorders, pleas let me know. Thank youJohn 1728 - K8FYE - EN91 1728 Ki7UNJ CM931730 - WC7W - DN45

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Ten-Koh and CubeBel 1 identified
by Nico Janssen 31 Oct '18

31 Oct '18

Doppler measurements show that Ten-Koh is object 43677, 2018-084G, and that CubeBel 1 (BSUSat 1) is object 43666, 2018-083E. 73, Nico PA0DLO

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A/C to ISS Contact
by Steve Bossert 31 Oct '18

31 Oct '18

This came to mind recently. Does anyone know if any aircraft using an amateur frequency ever made contact with the ISS or even MIR back in its day via voice? How about even by boat or train to ISS/MIR? Steve K2GOG FN31notebook.hvdn.org

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N4KGL Roving at EM60 for the Nov 3rd RaDAR Challenge
by Greg Lane 31 Oct '18

31 Oct '18

N4KGL will be operating portable for the SO-50 pass on Saturday, Nov 3rd at 15:43 UTC from EM60. I am doing RaDAR Challenge from Top Sail Preserve State Park in Florida. The park is K-3664 for Parks On The Air (POTA). I will make five contacts and walk one kilometer to the next location. I will repeat for a four hour period starting from 15:45 UTC. Five contacts on SO-50 would be a big help. After the SO-50 pass, I will be on HF primarily 40 and 20 meters. 73, Greg N4KGL https://parksontheair.com https://www.n4kgl.info/2018/09/get-ready-for-November-3rd-2018-radar.html

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