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ARISS News Release No. 22-66
by David Jordan 14 Dec '22

14 Dec '22

ARISS News Release No.22-66 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISS Contact is Scheduled with Youth Members of the Maitland Air Cadet Association, Goderich, Ontario, Canada December 14, 2022—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has received schedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and members of the Maitland Air Cadet Squadron located in Goderich, ON, Canada. ARISS conducts 60-80 of these special amateur radio contacts each year between students around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard the ISS. The Maitland Air Cadet Association supports the activities of the local air cadet squadron and provides enhanced support to the Air Cadet squadron. Maitland Air Cadet Squadron is a joint effort by the Department of National Defense, the Air Cadet League of Canada, and the Royal Canadian Legion branch 109, Goderich, Ontario. The aims of the Air Cadet program are to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership; to promote physical fitness; to stimulate an interest in the air element of Canadian Forces. Educational activities in preparation for this ARISS contact involves cadets designing/building VHF antennas, tracking the ISS and decoding ISS-APRS messages. Basic radio courses for all cadet levels are being offered, giving them the opportunity to become a licensed amateur radio operator. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio allowing cadets to ask their questions of Astronaut Josh Cassada, amateur radio call sign KI5CRH. Local Covid-19 protocols are adhered to as applicable for each ARISS contact. The downlink frequency for this contact is 145.800 MHZ and may be heard by listeners that are within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the relay ground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contact is in Goderich, ON, Canada. Amateur radio operators using call sign VA3SQN, will operate the ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. The ARISS radio contact is scheduled for December 16, 2022 at 12:25 pm EST (Goderich) (17:25 UTC, 11:25 am CST, 10:25 am MST, 9:25 am PST). _______________________________ As time allows, students will ask these questions: 1. How many g-forces do you experience when going into space? 2. What are the consequences of space life on the human body once you return to earth? 3. What is the air pressure on your body in space and what does it feel like to be weightless? 4. What does it feel like to go on a spacewalk? 5. What was your biggest fear about living in space? 6. Do you miss the earth while you're up there? 7. When did you arrive on the ISS, and when are you scheduled to return to earth? 8. What do you do in your free time in space? 9. Are you able to call or video chat with your family? 10. How do you manage your time on the ISS without the normal 24 hour solar day? 11. How many languages do you need to be able to speak to go in the ISS? 12. What kinds of personal items are you allowed to bring aboard the ISS? 13. How many “Canadarms" are there on the ISS? 14. Can mail and packages be sent to and from the ISS? 15. What has been your most memorable experience during your time on the ISS? 16. What was the biggest change in your lifestyle when you first went to space? 17. What has been the biggest highlight of your career? 18. How long did it take from lift off until you were docked with the ISS? 19. What previous missions to space have you been on? 20. Are any of the current ISS crew part of the NASA Artemis missions to the moon? 21. How well are you able to see rockets launching from earth while you’re up there? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab-Space Station Explorers, Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) and NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation program (SCaN). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities take part in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see http://www.ariss.org Media Contact: Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Search on Amateur Radio on the ISS and @ARISS_status. Check out ARISS on Youtube.com.

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AO-95 bat voltage?
by Kevin Schuchmann 13 Dec '22

13 Dec '22

Hi All, Nothing heard from AO-95 but a weak carrier, last batt voltage recieved here had it at 2.9 volts. Battery shorted? charge regulator fail? Kevin WA7FWF

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-12-12 17:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 12 Dec '22

12 Dec '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-12-12 17:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: About Gagarin From Space, Dubenskaya Secondary School, Dubenki Village, Republic of Mordovia, Russia, direct via R4UAB (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sergey Prokopyev Contact was successful Sat 2022-12-10 11:10 UTC (***) Congratulations to the Dubenskaya Secondary School students and Sergey! (***) Maitland Air Cadet Association, Goderich, ON, Canada, direct via VA3SQN The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Josh Cassada KI5CRH Contact is go for: Fri 2022-12-16 17:25:07 UTC 32 deg ESPRIT: Private Higher School of Engineering and Technology, Little Ariana, Tunisia, telebridge via ON4ISS (***) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be TBD The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Josh Cassada KI5CRH (***) Contact is go for: Wed 2022-12-21 08:45:59 UTC 84 deg (***) The crossband repeater continues to be active. If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html ######################################################################################################################################## A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the telebridge from their own home. **************************************************************************************************************************************** ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the public in general. As such, we may have last minute cancellations or postponements of school contacts. As always, I will try to provide everyone with near-real-time updates. Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements at https://www.ariss.org/ The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19: Postponed: No new schools Cancelled: No new schools **************************************************************************************************************************************** Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2022-12-12 17:30 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-12-12 17:30 UTC. (***) https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals The next proposal window for US schools and educational organizations to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS opens October 1, 2022 for contacts to be scheduled for July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023. This proposal is due to ARISS by November 13, 2022 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (2022-11-14 07:59 UTC). (***) Please direct any questions to ariss.us.education(a)gmail.com. For future proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information Webinars, go to www.ariss.org. About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in classrooms or public forms. Before and during these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East) Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from September to October and from February to April. Please refer to details and the application form at www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts. Applications should be addressed by email to: school.selection.manager(a)ariss-eu.org ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and Australia and Russia) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by filling out an application. Please direct questions to the appropriate regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate coordinator. For the application, go to: https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html. ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to: ve3tbd(a)gmail.com ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to: ariss(a)iaru-r3.org, Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/ ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts. ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send your reports to aj9n(a)amsat.org or aj9n(a)aol.com. Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8Ø MHz unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted. ******************************************************************************* Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and not being able to get in. That has now been changed to https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. **************************************************************************** Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS? Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for troubleshooting. Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest news on the troubleshooting efforts. If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video. http://www.ariss-eu.org/ If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke(a)sbcglobal.net The HamTV webpage: https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/ **************************************************************************** ARISS congratulates the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools: Sergey RV3DR with 193 (***) Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 115 Steve VE3TBD with 103 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed, and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1595. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1504. (***) Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact: South Dakota, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ QSL information may be found at: https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html ISS callsigns: DPØISS, FXØISS, GB1SS, IRØISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RSØISS **************************************************************************** Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correcti… Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415 **************************************************************************** Exp. 68 on orbit Sergey Prokopyev Francisco Rubio Dimitri Petelin SpaceX Crew-5 on orbit Josh Cassada KI5CRH Nicole Mann Anna Kikina Koichi Wakata KI5TMN **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Kenwood TS-2000 - FalconSat-3
by Jim McCullers 12 Dec '22

12 Dec '22

Thanks to all that responded to my question concerning the Kenwood TS-2000 and 9k6 packet. Special thanks to Jean Marc (3B8DU) for his menu selection list. I was not setting menu item 56 correctly. Now I can see the data in the hs_soundmodem waterfall. Unfortunately I was not able to decode packets even with excellent passes which I believe is the result of an inadequate antenna setup and rain that was heavy at times. I'm in an area with a lot of foliage some of which are southern pine trees with needles that are natural attenuators at 70cm, especially when wet. Thanks again and we'll be back next weekend. Jim McCullers WA4CWI

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ANS-345 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Paul Stoetzer 10 Dec '22

10 Dec '22

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-345 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at] amsat.org You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ In this edition: * CAMSAT's CAS-5A Satellite Launched, Transponders Active * AMSAT-DL Erminaz Mission Announced * VUCC Satellite Standings December 2022 * Changes to the AMSAT TLE Distribution for December 8, 2022 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * Satellite Shorts From All Over ANS-345 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins To: All RADIO AMATEURS From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653 Washington, DC 20002 DATE 2022 Dec 11 CAMSAT's CAS-5A Satellite Launched, Transponders Active CAMSAT's CAS-5A satellite was launched at 06:35 UTC on December 9, 2022 into a 554 km x 543 km orbit with an inclination of 97.5 degrees. The satellite was launched on the inaugural flight of the Smart Dragon-3 Y1 launch vehicle. This vehicle launches from a sea launch platform in the Yellow Sea. CAS-5A carries two linear transponders and an FM transponder, which are all continuously active assuming the power budget permits. The frequencies are: V/u Linear Transponder: Uplink 145.805 MHz - 145.835 MHz, Downlink 435.525 MHz - 435.555 MHz (Inverting) V/u FM Transponder: Uplink 145.925 MHz, Downlink 435.600 MHz H/u Linear Transponder: Uplink 21.4275 MHz - 21.4425 MHz, Downlink 435.4975 MHz - 435.5125 MHz (Non-Inverting) CW Beacon: 435.570 MHz (22 wpm) Telemetry: 435.650 MHz (4800 bps GMSK) QSOs have been reported via all three of the transponders as of this writing. Reports indicate that the downlink is strong and the transponders are sensitive. Nico Janssen, PA0DLO, reports that Doppler measurements show CAS-5A to be object 54682 (2022-167A). However, he cautions that not all objects from the launch have been cataloged yet, so this identification is subject to change. Doppler.sqf entries for SatPC32 courtesy of Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA: CAS-5A,435540.0,145820.0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,VUTransponder CAS-5A,435600.0,145925.0,FM,FM,REV,0,0,VURepeater CAS-5A,435505.0,21435.0,USB,USB,NOR,0,0,HUTransponder CAS-5A,435570.0,145790.0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,CW Beacon CAS-5A,435650.0,145820.0,FM,LSB,REV,0,0,4k8 GMSK TLEs from Space-Track: CAS-5A 1 54682U 22167A 22343.39869083 -.00000063 00000-0 00000+0 0 9992 2 54682 97.5461 118.4205 0013131 254.7121 186.9755 15.08519392 16 [ANS thanks Alan Kung, BA1DU, and Michael Chen, BD5RV, CAMSAT, Nico Janssen, PA0DLO, Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, Peter Goodhall, 2M0SQL, and various amateur satellite operators in Europe for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ The 2022 AMSAT President's Club coins have arrived! To commemorate the 50th anniversary of its launch on October 15, 1972, this year's coin features an image of AMSAT-OSCAR 6. Join the AMSAT President's Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT-DL Erminaz Mission Announced Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) and the German Aerospace Center (DLR) announced the winners of their microlauncher payload competition at an event in Berlin on December 6th. Among the missions selected was a multi-satellite mission from AMSAT-DL and international partners. The mission proposed is a syndicated, multi-PocketQube mission (1x 2P + 2x 1.5P + 3x 1P, total of 6 PQs), involving several EU countries, the amateur radio community, AMSAT-DL, AMSAT-EA (Spain), ESERO-Deutschland (Bochum Observatory), Libre Space Foundation (Greece) and other EU non-profit organizations or institutions. They work to create open-source space technologies for educational purposes and to promote, advance and develop knowledge for space. Using PocketQube technology will allow them to maximize the mission impact, involving several institutions, universities, and teams. [ANS thanks Rocket Factory Augsburg for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- VUCC Satellite Standings December 2022 VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary November 01, 2022 to December 01, 2022. ------------------------------------------------------------ K8YSE 2164 2200 WI7P 859 882 AA8CH 835 855 WD9EWK (DM43) 710 715 W8LR 623 643 EA2AA 611 626 ND0C 561 605 K5TA 575 600 KQ4DO 555 579 NM3B 553 566 N6UTC 503 525 XE1MYO 451 525 HB9AOF New 500 KJ7DZ New 500 VE4MM 459 476 KB1HY 395 427 N8URE (FM19) 375 389 KE0WPA 355 383 K3HPA 250 258 PA7RA 160 224 EA3TA New 200 WD9EWK (DM23) 185 192 WD9EWK (DM31) 177 187 PU5DDC 100 151 F5VMJ New 110 DL1BM New 100 EA1GGX New 100 IK3ITB New 100 Congratulations to the new VUCC holders. EA1GGX is first VUCC Satellite holder from IN52 EA3TA is first VUCC Satellite holder from JN11 F5VMJ is first VUCC Satellite holder from JN18 IK3ITB is first VUCC Satellite holder from JN55 [ANS thanks Jon Goering, N7AZ, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes to the AMSAT TLE Distribution for December 8, 2022 Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin files are updated Thursday evenings around 2300 UTC, or more frequently if new high interest satellites are launched. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/ The following satellites have been added to this week's AMSAT TLE distribution: Tevel-1 NORAD Cat ID 51013. Tevel-2 NORAD Cat ID 51069. Tevel-3 NORAD Cat ID 50988. Tevel-4 NORAD Cat ID 51063. Tevel-5 NORAD Cat ID 50998. Tevel-6 NORAD Cat ID 50999. Tevel-7 NORAD Cat ID 51062. Tevel-8 NORAD Cat ID 50989. (Thanks to N2YO for providing the NORAD Cat Id for the Tevel series of satellites.) The Israeli team operating these satellites is going to keep at least one of these eight satellites active all the time, so we will need TLE available for all eight of them. Tevel-3 was activated briefly last weekend. Thanks to Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, for the "heads up" on the status of the Tevel series of satellites. Note: The object named Tevel (NORAD Cat ID 50999) in past TLE data was simply a place marker for the Tevel series until the identity of this series of satellites was sorted out. Tevel-6 is the new name for the object NORAD Cat ID 50999. [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Need new satellite antennas? Purchase Arrows, Alaskan Arrows, and M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space. https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ ARISS News Scheduled ARISS Contacts Stella Maris College, Gzira, Malta, direct via 9H1MRL The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The scheduled crewmember is Koichi Wakata KI5TMN Contact has been postponed by the ISS planners due to unforeseen circumstances and will need to be rescheduled. (***) Watch for Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk-Onkbr6PY School TBD, Republic of Mordovia, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The scheduled crewmember is Sergey Prokopyev Contact is go for Sat 2022-12-10 11:10 UTC Maitland Air Cadet Association, Goderich, ON, Canada, direct via VA3SQN The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The scheduled crewmember is Josh Cassada KI5CRH Contact is go for: Fri 2022-12-16 17:25:07 UTC 32 deg ARISS Radio Status Columbus Module radios: IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS - Configured. Default mode set for cross band repeater (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down). * Powered OFF for RS EVA on December 15. OFF Dec 14 about 19:00 UTC. ON Dec 15 about 13:15 UTC. * Powered OFF for US EVA on December 19. OFF Dec 18 about 19:20 UTC. ON Dec 20 about 10:15 UTC. * Powered OFF for RS EVA on December 21. OFF Dec 21 about 09:05 UTC. ON Dec 22 about 08:00 UTC. * Capable of supporting USOS scheduled voice contacts, packet and voice repeater ops. Service Module radios: IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS - Configured. Default mode is for packet operations (145.825 MHz up & down). * Powered OFF for RS EVA on December 15. OFF Dec 13 about 19:00 UTC. ON Dec 16 about 08:15 UTC * Powered OFF for US EVA on December 19. OFF Dec 18 about 19:20 UTC. Powered OFF for RS EVA on December 21. ON Dec 22 about 08:00 UTC. * Capable of supporting ROS scheduled voice contacts, packet, SSTV and voice repeater ops. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an Amateur Radio package, including two-way communication capability, to be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit. Support AMSAT's projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Upcoming Satellite Operations N5UC is heading to Hawaii! BL11 potential schedule: RS-44 Dec 10 2155z Dec 11 2215z Dec 12 0201z, 2237z Dec 13 0227z IO-117 Dec 10 ~1030z, 1425z Dec 11 1232z Dec 12 1030z, 1503z KG4AKV: I’ll be activating grid FM15 on Dec 17th or 18th. Carlos W7QL needs it for his last 2-3 grids for GM. Specific passes will be posted later. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford K6LCS has a few satellite presentations scheduled … -The PAPA System in Southern California -Greenville, North Carolina -Ontario, Canada -Thames Valley, England Think a 90-minute lively, informative, and fun “How to Work the Easy Satellites” Zoom presentation would be appropriate for your convention or club? Always ncluded are overviews of the ARRL, AMSAT, and ARISS. And pre-presentation questions are welcome. Contact K6LCS for more information. [ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events page manager, for the above information] +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition? Get your AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store! 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Satellite Shorts From All Over + FO-99's operation schedule for December is available at https://www.jamsat.or.jp/?p=2052 + Tevel-3's FM transponder was activated for 24 hours on December 4th. The Tevel Mission consists of 8 identical CubeSats, all containing an FM transponder with an uplink of 145.970 MHz and a downlink 436.400 MHz. Stay tuned for further updates. + AMSAT has been in contact with the ARRL regarding the addition of IO-117 and TEVEL1-TEVEL8 to LoTW. These satellites should be added soon. AMSAT will also request the addition of CAS-5A after the expected request and issuance of an OSCAR number to the satellite. + IO-117 has entered a period of full sunlight through February. (ANS thanks Doug Papay, K8DP, for the information) + As of December 8th, the IO-117 Digipeater Club now stands at 348 ham radio operators who have been successful in digipeating a message. These stations represent 222 unique grid squares and at least 56 DXCCs. (ANS thanks Doug Papay, K8DP, for the information) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: * Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). * Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at one-half the standard yearly rate. * Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in this status. * Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information. 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! This week's ANS Editor, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM n8hm at amsat dot org

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Falconsat-3 ON for 24 hrs
by Mark L. Hammond 10 Dec '22

10 Dec '22

Falconsat-3-3 TX ON for about 24 Hrs starting at 1725utc 10 Dec 2022. Use it before we lose it ;-) Digipeater is always active. 73, Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] AMSAT Director and Command Station

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Trying to add cas-5a elements
by saguaroastro＠cox.net 10 Dec '22

10 Dec '22

All I added the CAS-5A elements (2022-167A) to the nasabare file for SATPC 32 and when I restarted the program I for this error message: ungutes argument zum codieren des datums, and now the program won't start past the error message. What did I do wrong and more important, how do I fix it? TIA Rick Tejera Saguaro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amateur Radio Club www.w7tbc.org

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CAS 5A identification
by Nico Janssen 10 Dec '22

10 Dec '22

Doppler measurements show that CAS 5A almost certainly is object 54682 (2022-167A). But some TLE sets for this launch are still missing. So it may change later. CW beacon frequency: 435.5700 MHz. 73, Nico PA0DLO

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TQSL Support for IO-117
by Calvin McDonald 10 Dec '22

10 Dec '22

I'm getting a bit antsy waiting for the ARRL to update TQSL to support GreenCube(IO-117), I'm backed up over 100 QSO's now. Digging around a little tonight I see the satellite definitions are stored in TQSL's config.xml file. It would appear that adding a line in this file for IO-117 is all that would be needed to enable logging QSOs for this bird. My gut is telling me that doing so is over-simplifying what is needed to support IO-117, but thought I'd ask. Can a person just update the config.xml file? Why is the ARRL so slow at making this seeming simple update? N7AY

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CAS-5A added to the CSN SAT tracker
by michael sartoretti 09 Dec '22

09 Dec '22

We have added the TLE for CAS-5A to the SAT tracker. Update your TLE'S and your radio DB file by clicking on the buttons You must use this link in the source url. http://www.csntechnologies.net/SAT/csnbare.txt

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