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Need Recommendation for SDR
by Frederick Herrmann 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

ALOHA! We are a small school in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, far enough away from the volcanic eruption to be safe. We have an aerospace class and club that is upgrading a satellite ground station. We have: IC-705 Transceiver GPredict 50 Ohm System Computer with Windows 11 UHF & VHF Antennas (AMSAT combo) Yaesu Rotator Delta Fox Controller We expect to be monitoring and perhaps contacting satellites in LEO via UHF and VHF. We are looking for a recommendation for SDR. Previously, we have used the inexpensive RTL-SDR dongles, but with marginal success. We feel that it is really necessary to have an SDR with SDR# compatibility. We may also need one that can transmit, not only receive. Our nominal price range is under $500. We have been considering the following: Airspy R2 SDR SDRplay RSP1A HackRF 2021 PLUTO+ SDR AD9363 2T2R However, we would definitely consider any others. We would be grateful for any advice for anecdotes from experienced operators. Mahalo! Frederick Herrmann Makua Lani Christian Academy Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

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Re: Dhruva Space- Thybolt Mission (Amateur Radio Payload)
by Jean Marc Momple 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

Sanjay, Many thanks for the info, I will keep monitoring the signals from your birds and hopefully capture some. 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU) > On Nov 29, 2022, at 10:30 AM, Sanjay Nekkanti <sanjay(a)dhruvaspace.com> wrote: > > Dear Jean, > > Thank you very much for your email. > Please accept my sincere apologies for the delayed response. > > THY-01 & THY-02 CW signals have been received in multiple places around the world & the confirmed receptions are listed on Satnogs website. > We have also successfully received the FSK Telemetry signals over India & the analysis of the data shows that the satellite is performing normally. The Sun acquisition & antenna deployment, pointing has been very successfully accomplished. We had grid locked the satellite for telemetry, telecommand & payload operations over India for the LEOP & commissioning phase of the satellites. > > I request you to bear with us for little more time to remove the grid lock. Sincere appreciation for all the support extended to us to all the amateur radio community. More details about the mission will also be posted here : https://www.dhruvaspace.com/dhruva-space-thybolt-mission-ham-radio-operators <https://www.dhruvaspace.com/dhruva-space-thybolt-mission-ham-radio-operators> > > 73, Sanjay VU3ISS > 'Downlink, Uplink' newsletter Sign up <https://dhruvaspace.us8.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d61ab1b8a65bd4afa2c135f…> > <https://www.dhruvaspace.com/> > Sanjay Nekkanti > Chief Executive Officer > +91-8885698940 <tel:+91-8885698940> | Dhruva Space Private Limited > #702, Block-I, White House, Begumpet, Hyderabad, India - 500016. <https://maps.google.com/?q=#702,%20Block-I,%20White%20House,%20Begumpet,%20….> > <https://www.dhruvaspace.com/> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/dhruvaspace> <http://twitter.com/dhruvaspace> <http://instagram.com/dhruva.space> <https://www.facebook.com/DhruvaSpace> <https://www.youtube.com/user/DhruvaSpace> <https://g.page/dhruvaspace?share> > IMPORTANT: The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential. They are intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you have received this email by mistake, please notify the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. Dhruva Space Private Limited has taken reasonable precautions to ensure that no viruses are present in this email but shall not accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this email or attachments. > <https://calendly.com/sanjaynekkanti> > > > > On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 11:33 AM Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple(a)gmail.com <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > Hi > > As anyone received any signal from THY01 or THY02? > > In spite monitored for many passes, no signal detected on the FSK nor CW beacon QRG this side. > > @ Sanjay (VU3ISS), any info you may provide? > > 73 > > Jean Marc (3B8DU) > > > >> On Nov 26, 2022, at 9:07 PM, Nitin Muttin <vu3tyg(a)yahoo.co.in <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Hi Jean, >> >> Thank you for the support. I am copying Sanjay VU3ISS to address your queries >> >> 73 >> Nitin [VU3TYG] >> >> >> On Saturday, 26 November, 2022 at 08:46:54 pm IST, Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple(a)gmail.com <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> >> Hi Nittin, >> >> Thanks for the info, I will try to capture their signals. >> >> Could you provide more info about following?: >> 1) The FSK modulation: on the WEB site it is mentioned 2FSK. Any hint about which modem required? >> 2) The store and forward functionality seems to be a digipeater, could you please confirm and proved more infos about same >> >> 73 >> >> >> Jean Marc (3B8DU) >> >>> On Nov 26, 2022, at 6:41 PM, Nitin Muttin via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> All, >>> >>> Successfully placed in orbit by ISRO's C54 mision. More information on their website and requesting for reports. >>> >>> https://www.dhruvaspace.com/dhruva-space-thybolt-mission-ham-radio-operators <https://www.dhruvaspace.com/dhruva-space-thybolt-mission-ham-radio-operators> >>> >>> Prelaunch Keps >>> >>> THY01 >>> 1 54464U 22088C 22330.34726505 -.00000000 00000-0 -00000-0 0 01113 >>> 2 54464 97.5631 65.2609 0010969 257.1226 307.6549 15.18801812111118 >>> THY02 >>> 1 54465U 22089C 22330.34726505 -.00000000 00000-0 -00000-0 0 01115 >>> 2 54465 97.5631 65.2609 0010919 257.3986 307.3787 15.18818263111118 >>> >>> 73 >>> Nitin [VU3TYG] >>> Secretary, AMSAT India >>> >>> ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org/>. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed >>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. >>> Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ <https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/> >>> >>> View archives of this mailing list at >>> https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] <https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected]> >>> To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org/> >>> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org <https://mailman.amsat.org/> >> >> ----------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org/>. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 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Re: GreenCube(IO-117) Questions
by Fernando Ramirez 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

Hi Calvin! My setup is a Yaesu FT-897D, Signalink Audio Interface, ARR SP432VDG RF switched preamp and 7 element UHF Arrow II Antenna. I have noticed the same packets that you mentioned on question #1. They show up on the soundmodem but they are not decoded in the Greencube Client. I assume they are telemetry packets, malformed packets caused by signals clashing or packets not decoded even though they are loud and clear. As for power, I can make it with the max 20W that my radio puts out. Considering I am using an antenna with less gain than the usual tracked array, 100W with a high gain antenna is overkill. The satellite team is the one that switches the bird between 1200 or 300. 73 Fernando, KF7R

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Dhruva Space- Thybolt Mission (Amateur Radio Payload)
by Nitin Muttin 29 Nov '22

29 Nov '22

All, Successfully placed in orbit by ISRO's C54 mision. More information on their website and requesting for reports. https://www.dhruvaspace.com/dhruva-space-thybolt-mission-ham-radio-operators Prelaunch Keps THY011 54464U 22088C 22330.34726505 -.00000000 00000-0 -00000-0 0 011132 54464 97.5631 65.2609 0010969 257.1226 307.6549 15.18801812111118THY021 54465U 22089C 22330.34726505 -.00000000 00000-0 -00000-0 0 011152 54465 97.5631 65.2609 0010919 257.3986 307.3787 15.18818263111118 73Nitin [VU3TYG]Secretary, AMSAT India

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GreenCube(IO-117) Questions
by Calvin McDonald 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

GreenCube(IO-117) Fans, For reference I'm using: IC9700 SatPC32ISS-2 ERC-M Rotor Controller Yaesu G5500DC Rotor UZ7HO's soundmodem and GreenCube Digipeater (0.17) M2 436CP30 Yagi Dell Laptop running Win11 I have some questions for those working this bird: 1. Should every packet heard and seen in the waterfall decode to a message? I get a bunch that don't decode even when the RX signal is strong. Are some packets telemetry packets? I'm trying to determine if I have a RX issue or if this is normal. 2. I'm getting RX signal fading akin to tumble fading. I pretty much quit having this type of fading on all other birds when I upgraded to a circularly polarized antenna. GreenCube will fad out and back in about 6-10 times per pass (2ish minute cycle). Is this to be expected? Are others hearing this? 3. What transmit power is appropriate? On the horizon it seems fairly clear that running the IC9700 at full power isn't excessive but what about when the bird is closer to overhead. Is GreenCube like other birds and best to run at the minimum. It has been difficult for me to tell what I need to dial back to when overhead, if indeed I need to. 4. Why is the bird sometimes in 300bd mode and other times 1200bd? Who controls this? I find I prefer the 1200bd as the packets are shorter and present less time to be corrupted by something - like a doppler update. 5. I'm finding I TX better than I RX. I'm thinking I want a LNA at my antenna. Is anyone successfully doing this? Which LNA and can it be powered by the IC9700? Thanks all Cal - N7AY

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GreenCube Named
by Calvin McDonald 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

https://www.amsat.org/greencube-designated-italy-oscar-117-io-117

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GreenCube Software
by Larry Page 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

What software is required to send and receive messages via the GreenCube sat. I’m currently running SatPC32 on Win 7. I have tried Uz7ho soundmodem . I can see and hear the signal on the waterfall but no decoding. Is there additional client software that i need to download or setup procedures or links i need to follow. Thanks for the help! 73 Larry K5DNA Sent from my iPhone

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-11-28 19:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 28 Nov '22

28 Nov '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-11-28 19:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Amur State University, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sergey Prokopyev Contact was successful: Mon 2022-11-28 08:20 UTC (***) Congratulations to the Amur State University students and Sergey! (***) Escola Naval (Brazil Navy Academy), Ilha de Villegagnon – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, direct via PY1AX 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 was successful: Mon 2022-11-28 12:23:41 UTC 22 deg (***) Congratulations to the Escola Naval students and Josh! (***) West Ferris Intermediate Secondary School, North Bay, ON, Canada, 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 Koichi Wakata KI5TMN Contact was successful: Mon 2022-11-28 15:58:45 UTC 77 deg Congratulations to the West Ferris Intermediate Secondary School students and Koichi! (***) School TBD, Saint Petersburg, Russia, direct via TBD) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Anna Kikina Contact is go for Wed 2022-11-30 14:25 UTC School TBD, Kaliningrad, Russia, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Anna Kikina Contact is go for Wed 2022-11-30 16:00 UTC School TBD, Vologda, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Anna Kikina Contact is go for Fri 2022-12-02 12:40 UTC (***) School TBD, Aznakayevo, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Dimitri Petelin Contact is go for Sun 2022-12-04 11:20 UTC British School in the Netherlands (Junior School Leidschenveen), The Hague, The Netherlands, direct via PE1RXJ 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: Thu 2022-12-08 11:09:54 UTC 36 deg (***) 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 latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Koichi Wakata KI5TMN (***) Contact is go for: Sat 2022-12-10 07:55:55 UTC 55 deg (***) 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 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 is go for Sat 2022-12-10 11:10 UTC (***) ARISS has received additional data for the St. Joseph´s Convent Secondary School, Castries, St Lucia, multi-point telebridge via IK1SLD that was successful 2022-11-22 17:40 UTC 42 deg. It turns out that there were 8 countries directly involved with 11 schools. Our records now reflect the additional schools and country tabulations. (***) 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 2022-11-28 19:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-11-28 19:00 UTC. (***) https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals 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 188 (***) 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 1589. (***) Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1498. (***) 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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ANS-332 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin - GreenCube Designated Italy-OSCAR 117 (IO-117)
by Paul Stoetzer 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE SPECIAL BULLETIN ANS-332 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: * GreenCube Designated Italy-OSCAR 117 (IO-117) SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-332.01 ANS-332 AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin AMSAT News Service Bulletin 332.01 From AMSAT HQ WASHINGTON, DC DATE November 28, 2022 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-332.01 GreenCube Designated Italy-OSCAR 117 (IO-117) On July 13, 2022, the GreenCube satellite was launched on a Vega-C launch vehicle from the Centre Spatial Guyanais in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite project is managed by the S5Lab research team at Sapienza University of Rome, and involves ENEA (the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development) and University of Naples. The satellite carries environmental and thruster payloads and as well as a 70cm digipeater for amateur radio use. At the request of the GreenCube teams, AMSAT hereby designates the satellite as Italy-OSCAR 117 (IO-117). We congratulate all the involved teams, thank them for their contribution to the amateur satellite community, and wish them continued success on this and future projects. [ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, OSCAR Number Administrator, 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 additional benefits. President's Club donations may be made at https://tinyurl.com/ANS-PresClub. 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. Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ 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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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-11-27 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 27 Nov '22

27 Nov '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-11-27 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Amur State University, Blagoveshchensk, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Sergey Prokopyev Contact is go for Mon 2022-11-28 08:20 UTC Escola Naval (Brazil Navy Academy), Ilha de Villegagnon – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, direct via PY1AX 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: Mon 2022-11-28 12:23:41 UTC 22 deg West Ferris Intermediate Secondary School, North Bay, ON, Canada, 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 Koichi Wakata KI5TMN Contact is go for: Mon 2022-11-28 15:58:45 UTC 77 deg School TBD, Saint Petersburg, Russia, direct via TBD) The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Anna Kikina Contact is go for Wed 2022-11-30 14:25 UTC School TBD, Kaliningrad, Russia, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Anna Kikina Contact is go for Wed 2022-11-30 16:00 UTC School TBD, Aznakayevo, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Dimitri Petelin Contact is go for Sun 2022-12-04 11:20 UTC School TBD, Vologda, Russia, direct via TBD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The scheduled crewmember is Anna Kikina Contact is go for Thu 2022-12-01 08:20 UTC ARISS has received additional data for the St. Joseph´s Convent Secondary School, Castries, St Lucia, multi-point telebridge via IK1SLD that was successful 2022-11-22 17:40 UTC 42 deg. It turns out that there were 8 countries directly involved with 11 schools. Our records now reflect the additional schools and country tabulations. (***) 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 2022-11-27 17:00 UTC. (***) Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2022-11-25 19:00 UTC. https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site. The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ARISS Contact Applications (United States) Call for Proposals 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 187 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 1586. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1495. 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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