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Re: Phase IV satellite or GOLF
by Jean Marc Momple 23 Aug '22

23 Aug '22

Hi Graham, Great news, thanks for sharing the info which I am copying to the BB so that all aware. I take this opportunity to thank you and the coordination team at IARU for the MIR-SAT 1 (MO-112) project, you guys have been instrumental with the success of the mission with advices and suggestions. Thanks to you, Hans and all others. 73 Jean Marc (3B8DU) > On Aug 15, 2022, at 9:35 PM, Graham Shirville <graham(a)shirville.com> wrote: > > Hi Jean Marc, > > Just to give you this info about what the Chinese are up to! > > http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=857 <http://www.amsatuk.me.uk/iaru/finished_detail.php?serialnum=857> > best wishes > > Graham > > On 15/08/2022 16:55, Jean Marc Momple wrote: >> Jim, >> >> I am like you and don’t like contest type of QSO but chatting with friends around the world and also technical experimentation. >> >> As regards the regulations, your are right that this is probably the biggest hurdle to put our own GEO up there. Just trying to simplify the issues in a nutshell for easy understanding of all: first we will have to find a slot to cover an hemisphere (not cheap), then build the bird and find a launcher (extremely) expensive. More maintain the bird position in space for its life time (say 15 years) and finally park it in the graveyard, this operational part is probably beyond our capabilities and also the risks are huge e.g. (worst case) that we damage a commercial bird up there and all the possible legal and compensation issue. >> >> Therefore, I reiterate that the QO-100 model is the best approach to have a global GEO network or at least one over Americas, AMSAT-DL & QSAR have done it and have the experience, they have the technical design of the transponders, know all possible issues and also now experienced of operating it. Thus we should use the knowledge acquired and copy with pride. Actually if it is Mitsubishi building a commercial GEO (as they build QO-100) for deployment over an interesting slot for us it would be even easier as they built the HAM transponders, contacting them can be an opportunity eventually as they can bridge the gap between us and their customers (just an idea), may be contacting all the GEO satellites manufacturers (not many anyway) is better as they may be able to put us in contact with their customers thus increasing chances of a ride. >> >> I also again appeal to all AMSAT leaders to join force and have a common strategy for HAM in space, whatever the outcome HEO, GEO or LEO it will focus our efforts in one direction and enable to reinforce/keep our presence in space. >> >> Another though, now that our Chinese friends have a space station it would be nice that they have some similar program such as ARISS for students and HAM radio on board, May be any B HAM leader could comment on same. >> >> 73 >> >> >> Jean Marc (3B8DU) >> >> >> >>> On Aug 15, 2022, at 5:37 AM, jim(a)beeson.cc <mailto:[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> I have realized the past few days that our AMSAT group has some really smart Hams! Thanks very much for the information. I have a few more questions. As I said before I would like to have more than a five minute QSO. I am not much of a contester, more a rag chewer. But I am afraid, if I understand most of you correctly, that is probably not going to happen in my life time? I reference K0JM's comments it's not so much the money but the regulatory environment that will stop this. I don't see this getting any easier in the next year, five years, or ten years. Does anybody else see anything different? And throwing in N8FGV's comments about the timing of the launch seems like a long shot as well. I spent a ton of money prior to AO-40 getting equipment ready to go in high hopes of having an AO-13 length run with so much more to do! I was terribly excited about this bird only to have it vanish before my eyes before I really got started. My last question is would a GOLF type satellite have the same obstacles as a Phase IV bird? If so I am probably going to have a-lot of satellite ham gear for sale real soon. Again thanks for your input. >>> >>> WA5QAP >>> >>> (licensed in 1966) >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- >>> Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Phase IV satellite >>> From: "Daniel Schultz" <n8fgv(a)usa.net <mailto:[email protected]>> >>> Date: Fri, August 12, 2022 6:57 pm >>> To: "AMSAT-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org <mailto:[email protected]>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> > Hosting our payload on a commercial GEO satellite would likely cost more than >>> > $10 million if the commercial satellite owner is to be fully compensated for >>> > the engineering modifications to their satellite and potential loss of >>> > transponder revenue from diverting satellite resources to a non-productive >>> > payload over a 15 year design lifetime. Offering a tax break will probably not >>> > make up this difference. You might have better luck seeking hosting on a >>> > government owned satellite such as the Air Force mission that was discussed by >>> > AMSAT a few years ago, but eventually fell through. This is where carefully >>> > cultivated personal relationships can come in, if you have any such friends in >>> > high places. OSCAR-1 got its launch approved back in 1961 because of a few >>> > highly placed hams in the Pentagon, so keep up with your networking and maybe >>> > it can happen. >>> > >>> > Some orbits are inherently unstable, for example 63 degree Molniya orbits will >>> > reliably decay in a few years. The Late, Great OSCAR-13 provides a prime >>> > example of this. Their orbital lifetime is heavily sensitive to the time of >>> > launch, if AO-13 was launched a few hours earlier it would still be up there, >>> > a few hours later it would have reentered a couple of years after launch. This >>> > is easy to model in GMAT. >>> > >>> > As a secondary payload, we don't get to choose the launch time, our only hope >>> > would be to use thrusters to make slight post-launch adjustments so the >>> > satellite reenters not too early (as AO-13 did) and not too late. I have been >>> > trying to figure out how to do this but have not had any results so far. If we >>> > have a dedicated launch all to ourselves we can choose a launch time that >>> > meets our requirements. >>> > >>> > The NASA Cubesat that was recently grounded was aiming for a GTO launch, which >>> > has been mentioned as a possible target for an AMSAT mission because we could >>> > possibly get one cheap. Analysis of NORAD tracking data shows a lot of spent >>> > rocket bodies that have been in GTO for decades, so this might not be the best >>> > choice for a mission that needs a guaranteed reentry date. >>> > >>> > Another possibility would be to place the satellite directly into the GEO >>> > graveyard orbit and let it slowly drift around the Earth. There are plenty of >>> > other HEO or Cislunar orbits that are not sensitive to orbital debris >>> > requirements and may not be commercially attractive but would work OK for our >>> > needs. >>> > >>> > So yes, if we had $10 million in our bank account we could buy our way out of >>> > a lot of problems that only affect poor people who are lacking options. >>> > >>> > 73, Dan N8FGV >>> > >>> > >>> > ------ Original Message ------ >>> > Received: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:28:55 PM EDT >>> > >>> From: Paul Andrews <w2hro.fn20(a)gmail.com <mailto:[email protected]>> >>> > Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Phase IV satellite >>> > >>> >> Yes! Find a commercial GEOsat with room to support an amateur payload. >>> >> Leverage commercial economics for launch and platform reliability. The >>> >> commercial operator can donate (tax break) the value of the ham (STEM) >>> >> capability. Maybe ham bands at 10 GHz and above. Simple bent pipe. >>> > >>> > >>> > ------ Original Message ------ >>> > Received: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:28:21 AM EDT >>> > >>> From: "Mark Johns, K0JM" <k0jm.mark(a)gmail.com <mailto:[email protected]>> >>> > Subject: Re: [AMSAT-BB] Re: Phase IV satellite >>> > >>> >> The launch costs, while significant, are beside the point. The biggest >>> >> issue with HEO satellites are the regulatory challenges. AMSAT and >>> >> international partners could build and get ready for launch such a >>> >> satellite within a few years, just as they did with AO-10, AO-13, and >>> >> AO-40. But they would not get a license to put it into orbit in the >>> >> current regulatory environment. The technical and financial challenges >>> >> can be met, but the licensing requirements are killing us. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > ----------------------------------------------------------- >>> > >>> > 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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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 >>> 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. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available >> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. 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How Exactly does Starlink Satellite Internet Work? Amazing Video
by Mike Hoblinski 22 Aug '22

22 Aug '22

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs2QcycggWU This is an amazing video that shows how the Starlink antenna works. After I watched this all I could think is how could this possibly work and what an engineering marvel.

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ARISS News Release 22-48
by David Jordan 22 Aug '22

22 Aug '22

ARISS News Release No.22-48 Dave Jordan, AA4KN ARISS PR aa4kn(a)amsat.org FORIMMEDIATE RELEASE ARISSContact is Scheduled with Students at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital (at VanderbiltUniversity Medical Center) and Seacrest Studios, Nashville, Tennessee, USA August22, 2022—Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has receivedschedule confirmation for an ARISS radio contact between astronauts aboard theInternational Space Station (ISS) and students (patients) at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’sHospital located in Nashville, TN. ARISSconducts 60-80 of these special amateur radio contacts each year betweenstudents around the globe and crew members with ham radio licenses aboard theISS. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital’s School Program and Seacrest Studios strive to provide anatmosphere of normalization for children that are undergoing treatment by workingwith the patient’s local school (for students in kindergarten through 12thgrade) to provide support for their academic needs. These young patients mightbe hospitalized for several weeks due to an acute medical need or routinelycome to the hospital for short, intermittent stays for specific treatment. Seacrest Studios (located inside the hospital)is a closed-circuit, multi-media broadcast center envisioned and built by theRyan Seacrest Foundation, an organization dedicated to enhancing the hospitalexperience for these children while inspiring them through entertainment andeducation-focused initiatives. The Studios provide programming (includingSTEM-based programs) that instructs, inspires, and engages patients. In preparation for this ARISS contact, thehospital created a unit of study focused on space exploration and HAM radiotechnology that provided a progression of activities throughout the year. Members of the Vanderbilt University AmateurRadio Club (VUARC) and the Williamson County Amateur Radio Group have partneredwith the hospital by providing students with hands-on lessons in ham radio/ radiotechnology and amateur radio station operation during this ARISS radio contact. This will be a direct contact via Amateur Radio and students will take turns asking their questionsof Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, amateur radio call sign KO5MOS. Local Covid-19protocols are adhered to as applicable for each ARISS contact. The downlinkfrequency for this contact is 145.800 MHZ and may be heard by listeners thatare within the ISS-footprint that also encompasses the relay ground station. The amateur radio ground station for this contactis in Nashville, TN. Amateur radio operators using call sign N4FR, will operatethe ground station to establish and maintain the ISS connection. TheARISS radio contact is scheduled for August 24, 2022 at 12:42:54 pm CDT (Nashville,TN) (17:42:54 UTC, 1:42 pm EDT, 11:42 am MDT,10:42 am PDT). _______________________________ Astime allows, students will ask these questions: 1.How does being away from your family for long periods of time affect you whileyou’re in space? 2.How much do you talk to your family? 3.Can your family and friends send care packages or food? 4.What happens if you get sick in space? 5.Since I have cystic fibrosis, would being on a space station affect my lungs? 6.Has anything happened that you felt might be caused by aliens? 7.What does it feel like when you launch into space? 8.How does it feel to re-enter the atmosphere, and does it affect you at all? 9.Can you see a storm (hurricane) develop in space? 10.What do the stars look like being unhindered by the atmosphere? 11.Is time in space different than time here on Earth (days and nights)? 12.How many days does it take to make it to space from earth? 13.What is it like in space and can I go with you guys? 14.Why is Pluto not considered a planet? 15.How high can you fly in the sky? 16.How is your reception? 17.How do you sleep without floating away? 18.What happens when you run out of food? 19.How long does it take to get to Mars? 20.How big is the rocket in person? About ARISS: Amateur Radio on the InternationalSpace Station (ARISS) is a cooperative venture of international amateur radiosocieties and the space agencies that support the International Space Station(ISS). In the United States, sponsors are the Radio Amateur SatelliteCorporation (AMSAT), the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the ISS NationalLab-Space Station Explorers, Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) andNASA’s Space communications and Navigation program. The primary goal of ARISSis to promote exploration of science, technology, engineering, the arts, andmathematics topics. ARISS does this by organizing scheduled contacts viaamateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students. Before andduring these radio contacts, students, educators, parents, and communities takepart in hands-on learning activities tied to space, space technologies, andamateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org. MediaContact: DaveJordan, AA4KN ARISSPR Likeus on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Search on Amateur Radio on the ISS and@ARISS_status. Checkout ARISS on Youtube.com.

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-08-22 17:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 22 Aug '22

22 Aug '22

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2022-08-22 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Hospital School Program in partnership with Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN., direct via N4FR 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 Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Wed 2022-08-24 17:42:54 UTC 27 deg Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. 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 2022-08-22 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 2022-08-18 19:30 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 178 Francesco IKØWGF with 149 Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 148 Gaston ON4WF with 124 Peter IN3GHZ with 114 **************************************************************************** The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date webpages were removed, and new ones have been added. If there are additional ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1555. Each school counts as 1 event. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1474. 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. 67 on orbit Oleg Artemyev Denis Matveev Sergey Korsakov SpaceX Crew-4 on orbit Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Bob Hines KI5RQT Samantha Cristoforetti IZØUDF Jessica Watkins **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Hanvention
by nick 22 Aug '22

22 Aug '22

Good idea Jim a benefit of AMSAT was discounted hotel rates let's bring them back. BTW I stayed at Motel 6 at Dayton ~$100 per night and would have shared a room My theory on hotels room is because you are unconscious most of the time my drivers are no bullets or roaches go cheap. nickK5QXJ Cell 337 258 2527 Helping UL become a world Class Engineering and Educational School Disagree I Learn -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

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Dayton
by Jim Sanford 21 Aug '22

21 Aug '22

All: I haven't been to Hamvention in years. Was thinking about going, but not at $350 per night for a hotel near Xenia. I just got reminded that AMSAT used to set up a block of rooms, at a reasonable price in Dayton. Now that Hamvention has moved, is AMSAT still doing that? If so, where can I get info? Thanks & 73, Jim wb4gcs(a)amsat.org -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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AMSAT Keplerian data
by jeff griffin 21 Aug '22

21 Aug '22

Several of us that talk on the linear birds in the morning have noticed that SatPC32's Satellites, Update Keps, selected keps file, routine returns either a 'No Keplerian data found!' or a 'Download failed' error. I had to manually copy and paste the kep data from the AMSAT site to get a fresh set. I tried this on two different PC's here. As I haven't updated any of my s/w on this end I'm assuming this is an issue on the AMSAT kep site. Anyone know what's going on here ? 73 Jeff kb2m

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For New Hams, Entry-level HT
by Clint Bradford 21 Aug '22

21 Aug '22

Never thought I would be writing anything like this ... but here we go. Imagine a well-built, capable, 128-channel dual-band HT. Analog, FM-only. Decent scan speed. Ships with the following accessories ... -Two 2200mAH Li-Ion batteries -Drop-in cradle charger (AC AND car cords included) -Traditional 7" antenna -16" improved antenna -A beefy speaker-mic, with great strain-reliefs on cord, rotating clip -A "two-wire" earpiece/inline-mic (light-duty quality) -Programming cable for Windows -CHIRP already has supported it - for Mac and Windows $52 for it all. Here is a NON-affiliate link to it on Amazon ... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089LGD1FX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 <https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089LGD1FX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1> TIDRadio Model TD-H6. Facebook support group. Web site support. Messenger support. The HT is also Bluetooth programmable - with a $22 accessory purchase. The HT is NOT "replacing" anything I already carry with me. (NOT a duplex/satellite HT.) But it sure is a "cut above" the more-difficult-to-get-to-know $25-45 HT ONLY units out there. This package would be much more enjoyable for someone entering the hobby than MANY others - with limited or non-existent support, and programming difficulties. I got involved with TIDRadio as I have been testing their Bluetooth BL-1 dongle. (Tentative opinion: It works, it is sometimes clumsy, it is better when you use it in conjunction with their Web site, but TIDRadio is listening to hams, and are updating and improving.) As always, I have absolutely no financial interest in this. I mention it because we all have seen much frustration with many other models of HTs when it comes to programming. When Gordon West and I started pre-programming HTs for new hams while I was working at HRO-Anaheim in 2004, the goal was to get folks on the air ASAP. Learn the radio a little later - but get on the air with your new license NOW! This package from TIDRadio is much more "attractive" than MANY other offerings I have seen and experienced. So there it is, folks. Clint is writing something positive regarding a well-under $100 Chinese radio ... Does the live record album "Hell Freezes Over" from the Eagles come to mind to anyone? Clint Bradford K6LCS 909-999-SATS

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ANS-233 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
by Paul Stoetzer 20 Aug '22

20 Aug '22

AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-233 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: * Call for Papers - 2022 AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting * 40th AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting, Oct. 21-22 * Changes to the AMSAT TLE Distribution for August 18, 2022 * ARISS News * Upcoming Satellite Operations * Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events * Satellite Shorts From All Over ANS-233 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 Aug 21 Call for Papers - 2022 AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting This is a call for papers for the 40th annual AMSAT Space Symposium to be held on the weekend of October 21-22, 2022 at the Crowne Plaza Suites hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. Proposals for symposium papers and presentations are invited on any topic of interest to the amateur satellite community. We request a tentative title of your presentation as soon as possible, with final copy submitted by October 14 for inclusion in the symposium proceedings. Abstracts and papers should be sent to Dan Schultz, N8FGV at n8fgv at amsat.org [ANS thanks Dan Schultz, N8FGV, AMSAT Symposium Proceedings Editor, 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/ +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ 40th AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting, Oct. 21-22 40th AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting, Oct. 21-22 The 40th AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting will take place in Bloomington, Minn. on Oct. 21-22, 2022. Highlights of all scheduled events include: – AMSAT Board of Directors Meeting, October 20-21 – 40th AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting, October 21-22 – Friday Night Social and Auction, October 21 – AMSAT Banquet and Reception, October 22 – AMSAT Ambassador Breakfast, October 23 A preliminary schedule is available on the AMSAT Member Portal, launch.amsat.org, under the Events tab. Crowne Plaza is located adjacent to the Minneapolis / St. Paul International Airport and provides complimentary, scheduled shuttle to and from the airport. Nearby attractions include Mall of America with Nickelodeon Universe Theme park, Target Field, and the Minnesota Zoo. You can make hotel reservations by calling the hotel directly at (952) 854-9000. The group code is ASG (Amateur Satellite Group). Hotel reservations can also be made online at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ANS-219-Symposium-Rooms. Symposium tickets and banquet reservations may be purchased on the AMSAT Member Portal. Log into https://launch.amsat.org/ and clock on the Events tab. We at AMSAT, are excited to be able to host an in-person Symposium this year. We hope that you can join us in celebrating Amateur Radio in Space. [ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information] --------------------------------------------------------------------- Changes to the AMSAT TLE Distribution for July 21, 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/ There were no changes to the AMSAT TLE Distribution this week. [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 Hospital School Program in partnership with Seacrest Studios at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN., direct via N4FR The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The downlink frequency is presently scheduled to be 145.800 MHz The scheduled crewmember is Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS Contact is go for: Wed 2022-08-24 17:42:54 UTC 27 deg Kjell Lindgren KO5MOS continues to be making general contacts on the cross-band repeater. He is using NA1SS. 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. 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 Russian EVA on September 02. * Capable of supporting USOS scheduled voice contacts, packet and voice repeater ops. Service Module radios: IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS - Configured. Default mode set for packet operations (145.825 MHz up & down) * Capable of supporting ROS scheduled voice contacts, packet, SSTV and voice repeater ops. * Powered OFF for Russian EVA on September 02. 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 Quick Hits: AA6MU: CN81 August 9-31, Linears and FM. AdDDB: Activating DM24, DM25 and DM35, Aug 20,21,22, FM passes. Kingman and Mohave Valley AZ area. Holiday style but I’ll try to post ahead of them. N8AJM: From September 12 to 16 I hope to be in EM85. I will be working FM only with no set schedule. I may also activate a few grids on the way down from EN72. I will try to post all passes on hams.at KI7QEK: Will I’m taking a family vacation in British Columbia and Alberta from August 27-September 3, and planning to bring FM and linear gear. “Holiday style” so no promises on passes, but I will be passing through these grids: DN09, DO00, DO01, DO11, DO20 & DO21 [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. + HamXposition August 27-28, 2022 Marlborough, MA https://hamxposition.org/ + 2022 Rocky Mountain ARRL Division Convention October 7, 2022 – October 9, 2022 Event Center at Archer 3921 Archer Pkwy Cheyenne, Wyoming 82007 https://wyhamcon.org/site + 2022 AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium October 8–9, 2022 Kents Hill Park Conference Centre, Milton Keynes https://rsgb.org/main/about-us/rsgb-convention/ + 40th Annual AMSAT Space Symposium and General Meeting October 21–22, 2022 The Crowne Plaza Suites, 3 Appletree Square, Bloomington, MN https://launch.amsat.org/event-4922878 [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 + Icom announced the IC-905, a portable 2m/70cm/1.2 GHz/2.4 GHz/5.6 GHz transceiver with an optional 10 GHz module, at the Tokyo Ham Fair on August 19th. Details regarding pricing, availability, and features applicable to satellite operators were not available at the time of this writing. + The QSO between Kjell Lindgren, KO5MOS, on the ISS and 8-year-old Isabella Payne continues to garner press attention, including this CNN story: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/17/uk/girl-iss-amateur-radio-scn-scli-intl-… + FalconSat-3 continues to operate, but due to poor battery condition, the transmitter needs to be reactivated by command stations periodically. The satellite is expected to re-enter in 6-9 months, so now is the time to use it! (Thanks to Mark Hammond, N8MH, AMSAT Command Station) + Artemis I, the first uncrewed launch of NASA's Space Launch System and Orion capsule on a mission around the moon, will carry a number of CubeSats and other payloads to the moon, including Omotenashi, which will transmit in the 70 cm amateur radio band. Radio frequencies can be found at https://sgcderek.github.io/blog/artemis-1.html. The launch is currently scheduled for August 29th. (Thanks to NASA, Derek, OK9SGC, and David, G0MRF) + NASA is also encouraging the general public to track the S-band telemetry from Artemis I. https://sam.gov/opp/9e894407ff12427d800b2457421914e0/view?linkId=177463503 (Thanks to NASA and Scott, K4KDR) + Congratulations to Grace Papay, KE8RJU, for working her 50th state for satellite WAS. Operating portable overlooking Lake Michigan on August 18th, she worked KJ7NDY, on vacation in Hawaii, for her 50th state. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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CubeSatSim Lites in Stock!
by Alan Johnston 20 Aug '22

20 Aug '22

Hi everyone, A small number of CubeSatSim Lite Beta which include the Pi Zero are now available on the AMSAT Store. Shipping to only USA addresses. https://www.amsat.org/product/amsat-cubesatsim-lite-beta/ 73, Alan KU2Y

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