December 2007 - Sarex (INACTIVE)

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-12-27 17:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 27 Dec '07

27 Dec '07

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-12-27 17:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: 15 Korolev City, Moscow, Russia, via telebridge ON4ISS Unsuccessful 2007-12-27 10:07 UTC 68 deg (***) Will be rescheduled. (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 334. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 2. ARISS expects no school contacts until late December due to the crew work schedule. We will keep everyone informed of any changes. QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS ***************************************************************************** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2007-12-27 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. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2007-12-17 17:30 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correctio… tf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf ***************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. ***************************************************************************** Expedition 16 on orbit: Peggy Whitson Yuri Malenchenko RK3DUP Daniel Tani KD5DXE Future Léopold Eyharts FX0STD/KE5FNO ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

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ARISS event - Kololev High School No.15, Moscow, Russia, Thursday (Dec 27) 10:07 UTC
by Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR] 26 Dec '07

26 Dec '07

An International Space Station Expedition 16 ARISS school contact has been planned with Kololev High School No.15, Moscow, Russia on 27 Dec. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:07 UTC. The contact will be a telebridge between stations RS0ISS and ON4ISS. The contact should be audible in most of Europe. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. In addition, the audio should be available via IRLP and EchoLink. The participants are expected to conduct the conversation in Russian. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (in Russian) as time allows : 1). Какие загрязнения и где их можно видеть на поверхности океана, на Земле и в атмосфере? 2). Что делается американскими космонавтами на борту МКС для школьной образовательной программы? 3). Как вы праздновали рождество и как вы будете праздновать наступление Нового года? 4). Какие подарки вы получили к праздникам с грузовым кораблем? 5). Мы желаем Вам счастливого полета, интересных экспериментов, эффективных образовательных программ и конечно мягкой посадки. Счастливого Нового Года Вам всем English translation of the questions to be asked: 1) What contaminations, and where, do you see in ocean, on land, and in atmosphere? 2) What do US astronauts do onboard ISS as part of the school educational program? 3) How did you celebrate Christmas and how are you going to celebrate the New Year? 4) What presents did you get for holidays with the arrival of the cargo vehicle? 5) We wish you a happy flight, interesting experiments, effective educational programs, and, of course, soft landing. Happy New Year to all of you! Information about the next scheduled ARISS contact can be found at http://www.rac.ca/ariss/upcoming.htm#NextContact . Packet is occasionally active on 145.825 simplex. Next planned event(s): TBD ARISS is an international educational outreach program partnering the participating space agencies, NASA, Russian Space Agency, ESA, CNES, JAXA, and CSA, with the AMSAT and IARU organizations from participating countries. ARISS offers an opportunity for students to experience the excitement of Amateur Radio by talking directly with crewmembers on-board the International Space Station. Teachers, parents and communities see, first hand, how Amateur Radio and crewmembers on ISS can energize youngsters' interest in science, technology, and learning. Further information on the ARISS program is available on the website http://www.rac.ca/ariss (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, Kenneth - N5VHO

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-12-26 06:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 26 Dec '07

26 Dec '07

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-12-26 06:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: 15 Korolev City, Moscow, Russia, via telebridge ON4ISS 2007-12-27 10:07 UTC 68 deg Watch for IRLP and Echolink coverage. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 334. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 2. ARISS expects no school contacts until late December due to the crew work schedule. We will keep everyone informed of any changes. QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS ***************************************************************************** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2007-12-26 06:30 UTC. Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2007-12-17 17:30 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correctio… tf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf ***************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. ***************************************************************************** Expedition 16 on orbit: Peggy Whitson Yuri Malenchenko RK3DUP Daniel Tani KD5DXE Future Léopold Eyharts FX0STD/KE5FNO ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

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Fw: [ans] ANS-357 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins
by George Henry 24 Dec '07

24 Dec '07

----- Original Message ----- From: "Dee" <morsesat(a)optonline.net> To: "JoAnne Maenpaa" <k9jkm(a)comcast.net>; <ans(a)amsat.org>; "Amsat BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org> Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2007 10:02 AM Subject: [ans] ANS-357 AMSAT Weekly Bulletins [snip] > > > SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-357.04 > ARISS Status - 18 December 2007 > > AMSAT News Service Bulletin 357.04 > From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. > December 23, 2007 > To All RADIO AMATEURS > BID: $ANS-357.04 > > [snip again] > > 3. Kenwood Radio Software Approved > > The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) team’s > request to have the Memory Control Program (MCP) software added to the > Expedition 17 SSC load has been approved. Once onboard, a crew member > will be tasked to restore the Kenwood radio to its proper launch > configuration. > Hooray!!!! FINALLY!!!! 73, George, KA3HSW

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-12-21 16:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 21 Dec '07

21 Dec '07

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-12-21 16:30 UTC ARISS passes along its condolences to Dan Tani KD5DXE and family on the sudden passing of his mother. Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: 15 Korolev City, Moscow, Russia, via telebridge ON4ISS (***) 2007-12-27 10:07 UTC 68 deg (***) Watch for IRLP and Echolink coverage. (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 334. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 2. ARISS expects no school contacts until late December due to the crew work schedule. We will keep everyone informed of any changes. QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS ***************************************************************************** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2007-12-21 16:30 UTC. Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2007-12-17 17:30 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correctio… tf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf ***************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. ***************************************************************************** Expedition 16 on orbit: Peggy Whitson Yuri Malenchenko RK3DUP Daniel Tani KD5DXE Future Léopold Eyharts FX0STD/KE5FNO ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-12-20 18:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 20 Dec '07

20 Dec '07

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-12-20 18:00 UTC ARISS passes along its condolences to Dan Tani KD5DXE and family on yesterday ’s sudden passing of his mother. (***) Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 334. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 2. ARISS expects no school contacts until late December due to the crew work schedule. We will keep everyone informed of any changes. QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS0ISS ***************************************************************************** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2007-12-20 18:00 UTC. Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2007-12-17 17:30 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correctio… tf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf ***************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. ***************************************************************************** Expedition 16 on orbit: Peggy Whitson Yuri Malenchenko RK3DUP Daniel Tani KD5DXE Future Léopold Eyharts FX0STD/KE5FNO ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-12-17 17:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 17 Dec '07

17 Dec '07

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-12-17 17:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Kursk State Technical University, Kursk, Russia direct via RW3WWW Successful 2007-12-14 13:30 UTC (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 334. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 2. ARISS expects no school contacts until late December due to the crew work schedule. We will keep everyone informed of any changes. QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, RS0ISS ***************************************************************************** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2007-12-17 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. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2007-12-17 17:30 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correctio… tf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf ***************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. ***************************************************************************** Expedition 16 on orbit: Peggy Whitson Yuri Malenchenko RK3DUP Daniel Tani KD5DXE Future Léopold Eyharts FX0STD/KE5FNO ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

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NASA Targets Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch on Jan. 10
by Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR] 14 Dec '07

14 Dec '07

HOUSTON - NASA's Space Shuttle Program managers have targeted Jan. 10 for the launch of shuttle Atlantis' STS-122 mission to the International Space Station. "The workforce has stepped up to and met every challenge this year," said Wayne Hale, Space Shuttle Program manager at NASA's Johnson Space Center. "Moving the next launch attempt of Atlantis to Jan. 10 will allow as many people as possible to have time with family and friends at the time of year when it means the most. A lot has been asked of them this year and a lot will be asked of them in 2008." The liftoff date from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Florida, depends on the resolution of a problem in a fuel sensor system. The shuttle's planned launches on Dec. 6 and Dec. 9 were postponed because of false readings from the part of the system that monitors the liquid hydrogen section of the tank. Atlantis' main objective during its STS-122 mission to the International Space Station is to install and activate the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory, which will provide scientists around the world the ability to conduct a variety of life, physical and materials science experiments. For the latest information about the STS-122 mission, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle Kenneth - N5VHO

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-12-13 05:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 13 Dec '07

13 Dec '07

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2007-12-13 05:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Kursk State Technical University, Kursk, Russia direct via RW3WWW (***) 2007-12-14 13:30 UTC (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 333. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 2. ARISS expects no school contacts until late December due to the crew work schedule. We will keep everyone informed of any changes. QSL information may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/arissfaq.html http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm#QSL's ISS callsigns: DP0ISS, NA1SS, RS0ISS ***************************************************************************** The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2007-12-13 05:30 UTC. Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2007-10-31 23:30 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correctio… tf Listing of ARISS related magazine articles as of 2006-07-10 03:30 UTC: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ARISS_magazine_articles.rtf ***************************************************************************** There have been rumors in the past indicating that the ISS was having direct contacts on the 40 meter band. There is no HF radio equipment on board and available yet. The HF antenna is mounted. Sometimes WA3NAN will retransmit shuttle audio. ***************************************************************************** Expedition 16 on orbit: Peggy Whitson Yuri Malenchenko RK3DUP Daniel Tani KD5DXE Future Léopold Eyharts FX0STD/KE5FNO ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)

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NASA Targets Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch on Jan. 2
by Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR] 09 Dec '07

09 Dec '07

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis' STS-122 mission to the International Space Station now is targeted to launch no earlier than Jan. 2 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The liftoff date depends on the resolution of a problem in a fuel sensor system. Early Sunday, one of the four engine cutoff, or ECO, sensors inside the liquid hydrogen section of Atlantis' external fuel tank gave a false reading while the tank was being filled. NASA's current Launch Commit Criteria require that all four sensors function properly. The sensor system is one of several that protect the shuttle's main engines by triggering their shut down if fuel runs unexpectedly low. Atlantis' scheduled launch on Thursday, Dec. 6, was delayed after two liquid hydrogen ECO sensors gave false readings. The main objective of Atlantis' 11-day mission is to install and activate the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory, which will provide scientists around the world the ability to conduct a variety of life, physical and materials science experiments. For the latest information about the STS-122 mission and the ECO sensor system, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle Kenneth - N5VHO

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NASA To Launch Space Shuttle Atlantis No Earlier Than Sunday
by Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR] 09 Dec '07

09 Dec '07

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA is targeting the launch of space shuttle Atlantis no earlier than Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3:21 p.m. EST from the Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Shuttle program managers made the decision after a meeting Friday to review data on a problem with a fuel cutoff sensor system inside the shuttle and its external fuel tank. Because of the length of the meeting, the managers agreed that targeting Sunday would allow the launch and management teams appropriate time to rest and prepare. The Mission Management Team will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. to decide whether to make a Sunday attempt. A news conference will be held after the meeting's conclusion. Atlantis' scheduled launch Thursday was delayed after two ECO sensors gave false readings. A third sensor failed after the tank was drained of fuel. The fuel cutoff sensor system is one of several that protects the shuttle's main engines by triggering their shut down if fuel runs unexpectedly low. During Atlantis' 11-day mission to the International Space Station, the shuttle and station crews will work with ground teams to install and activate the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory. The new lab will expand the station's scientific research capabilities. For more information about the STS-122 mission and its crew, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle <http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html> Kenneth - N5VHO

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NASA Postpones Space Shuttle Atlantis Launch; Aims for Friday
by Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR] 07 Dec '07

07 Dec '07

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA has delayed Thursday's planned launch of space shuttle Atlantis on its STS-122 mission to the International Space Station. The next liftoff opportunity is Friday at 4:09 p.m. EST. Shuttle program managers decided to postpone Atlantis' launch at 9:56 a.m. because of an issue with a fuel cut-off sensor system inside the external fuel tank. This is one of several systems that protect the shuttle's main engines by triggering their shut down if fuel runs unexpectedly low. During countdown activities Thursday morning, two sensors failed a routine prelaunch check. There are four engine cut-off, or ECO, sensors inside the liquid hydrogen section of the tank, and Launch Commit Criteria require three of the four sensor systems to be functioning properly. The tank's liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen will be drained from the tank, and preparations will begin for a possible launch attempt tomorrow. NASA's launch rules have a preplanned procedure that states in the case of ECO sensor system failure, engineers need to drain the tank and verify all the sensors are working as they go dry. This and other data will be discussed at a Mission Management Team Meeting at 2 p.m., when a decision will be made whether to attempt to launch on Friday. A news conference will follow that meeting at 4 p.m. During Atlantis' 11-day mission, the crew will install and activate the European Space Agency's Columbus laboratory, which will provide scientists around the world the ability to conduct a variety of life, physical and materials science experiments. Atlantis' crew consists of Commander Steve Frick, Pilot Alan Poindexter, mission specialists Leland Melvin, Rex Walheim, Stanley Love and European Space Agency astronauts Hans Schlegel, from Germany, and Leopold Eyharts, from France. For the latest information about the STS-122 mission and its crew and more information about engine cut-off sensors, visit:http://www.nasa.gov/shuttle Source http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2007/dec/HQ_07266_Atlantis_Scrub_Release.ht…

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TV on ISS
by Tony VK5ZAI 05 Dec '07

05 Dec '07

The SERG (South East Radio Group) http://serg.mountgambier.org/ in Mt Gambier have been experimenting with TV on 1250 MHz and we have found that old B-MAC Satellite receivers without the LNB make excellent receivers for ham TV. There must be a lot of these receivers in junk boxes and provided they can be adapted to follow the doppler shift could be used for receiving TV from the ISS on 1250 MHz. in the future. We now have a 1250 MHz antenna installed on the Columbus module which will soon be launched. Just a thought!!! -- Regards Tony. VK5ZAI J.A.(Tony)Hutchison P.O.Box 470 Kingston SE South Australia 5275 National ARISS Co-ordinator and Satellite ground Station. Web Site :- http://www.electric-web.org

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