August 2008 - Sarex (INACTIVE)

ARISS QSOs fed into Echolink?
by Andrew Glasbrenner 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

We had a question tonight on the Florida AMSAT net about ARISS contacts being fed into Echolink. Is the AMSAT conference the right one to listen to when there is a contact scheduled? I realize they may not all be available, and that there have been some ill volunteers. I'd like to be able to pass some current info on to this net member. I'm pretty sure he's not able to check websites, and the net is one of his primary means of information. Thanks in advance, Drew KO4MA

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-21 21:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 21 Aug '08

21 Aug '08

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-21 21:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Schulehaus Feld 1 Richterswil, CH-8805, Switzerland, telebridge via VK4KHZ Contact is a go for: Sat 2008-08-30 13:53 UTC 79 deg (***) Challenger Learning Center of Lucas County, Oregon, Ohio direct via KB9UPS (***) Contact is a go for: Mon 2008-09-01 15:22 UTC 33 deg (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 357. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 10. 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 2008-08-21 21:30 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 2008-08-20 02:30 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 17 on orbit: Sergei Volkov Oleg Kononenko RN3DX Gregory Chamitoff KD5PKZ ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-20 02:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 19 Aug '08

19 Aug '08

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-20 02:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Los Padres Council Troop 105, Santa Barbara, CA direct via K6TZ Contact was successful: Tue 2008-08-19 15:39 UTC 84 deg (***) Schulehaus Feld 1 Richterswil, CH-8805, Switzerland, telebridge via VK4KHZ Contact is a go for: Sat 2008-08-30 13:50 UTC 79 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 357. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 10. 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 2008-08-20 02:30 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 2008-08-20 02:30 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 17 on orbit: Sergei Volkov Oleg Kononenko RN3DX Gregory Chamitoff KD5PKZ ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-18 16:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-18 16:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Los Padres Council Troop 105, Santa Barbara, CA direct via K6TZ Contact is a go for: Tue 2008-08-19 15:39 UTC 84 deg Contact is to be video streamed at http://www.n6kth.com/iss/ (***) Schulehaus Feld 1 Richterswil, CH-8805, Switzerland, telebridge via VK4KHZ Contact is a go for: Sat 2008-08-30 13:50 UTC 79 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 356. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 10. 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 2008-08-18 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 2008-08-14 18:00 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_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 17 on orbit: Sergei Volkov Oleg Kononenko RN3DX Gregory Chamitoff KD5PKZ ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00… )

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ARISS event -Los Padres Council Troop 105, Santa Barbara, CA, USA, Tue (Aug 19) at 15:38 UTC
by Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR] 15 Aug '08

15 Aug '08

An International Space Station Expedition 17 ARISS school contact has been planned with participants from the Los Padres Council Troop 105, Santa Barbara, CA on 19 August. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 1538 UTC. The contact will be a direct between stations NA1SS and K6TZ. The contact should be audible over western North America. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The participants are expected to conduct the conversation in English. Troop 105 is based in Goleta, California. We were founded in 1967 and have provided the scouting experience to our boys for over 40 years. We belong to the South Coast District of the Los Padres Council. Our monthly program includes weekly meetings and monthly outings. We participate in the annual district Camporee and attend a week long summer camp. We also perform service for our community and our sponsor, St. Raphael Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Scouting is a program that builds character, leadership, and values through fun, friendship, skills' instruction, competition, and service. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What is your favorite experiment on the space station? 2. What kind of computer do you have available to use on the space station? 3. How long do plants live in a space environment? 4. Can you tell us what weightlessness is like? 5. What does the food taste like? 6. What kind of shapes can you make with liquids in weightlessness? 7. How much sleep do you get? 8. What do you do when you get bored? 9. How did scouting help you in your career? 10. How often do supplies come? 11. How often are new components added to the space station? 12. How do you do your laundry? 13. What is your favorite: being an astronaut or your other interests? 14. How much time do you get to yourself? 15. What is your favorite aspect of scouting? 16. At what age did you first want to be an astronaut? 17. What is the most difficult task you have to do on the space station? 18. Tell us about the view of Earth. 19. Do you ever get afraid of heights? 20. Do you ever see any other satellites or space junk during your orbits? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact . Packet is transmitted on 145.825 simplex. Next planned event(s): Schulehaus Feld 1, Richterswil, CH-8805, Switzerland, Sat 2008-08-30 13:50 UTC 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.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, Kenneth - N5VHO

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-15 16:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 15 Aug '08

15 Aug '08

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-15 16:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Los Padres Council Troop 105, Santa Barbara, CA direct via K6TZ Contact is a go for: Tue 2008-08-19 15:39 UTC 84 deg Schulehaus Feld 1 Richterswil, CH-8805, Switzerland, telebridge via VK4KHZ (***) Contact is a go for: Sat 2008-08-30 13:50 UTC 79 deg (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 356. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 10. 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 2008-08-15 16:00 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 2008-08-14 18:00 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_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 17 on orbit: Sergei Volkov Oleg Kononenko RN3DX Gregory Chamitoff KD5PKZ ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00… )

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-14 18:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 14 Aug '08

14 Aug '08

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-14 18:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Town of Berkeley Heights, NJ, Summer Playground Camp, direct via N2XJ Contact was successful: Wed 2008-08-13 16:08 UTC 43 deg (***) Los Padres Council Troop 105, Santa Barbara, CA direct via K6TZ Contact is a go for: Tue 2008-08-19 15:39 UTC 84 deg (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 356. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 10. 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 2008-08-14 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 2008-08-14 18:00 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_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 17 on orbit: Sergei Volkov Oleg Kononenko RN3DX Gregory Chamitoff KD5PKZ ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00… )

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-13 03:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 12 Aug '08

12 Aug '08

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-13 03:00 UTC ? ? Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: ? Simulation contact with European Space Camp Contact was successful 2008-08-12 14:00 UTC (***) Training session for Andre Kuipers PI9ISS ? Town of Berkeley Heights, NJ, Summer Playground Camp, direct via N2XJ Contact is a go for: Wed 2008-08-13 16:08 UTC 43 deg ? Los Padres Council Troop 105, Santa Barbara, CA direct via K6TZ Contact is a go for: Thu 2008-08-21? 14:55 UTC 66 deg ? ? Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 355. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 10. ? ? 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 2008-08-13 03:00 UTC. (***) ? Here you will find a listing of all scheduled school contacts, and questions, other ISS related websites, IRLP and Echolink websites, and instructions for any contact that may be streamed live. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt ? The successful school list has been updated as of 2008-08-13 03:00 UTC. (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf ? ? Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correctio… ? 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 17 on orbit: Sergei Volkov Oleg Kononenko RN3DX Gregory Chamitoff KD5PKZ ? ? ***************************************************************************** ? 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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ARISS event -Town of Berkeley Heights, NJ, Summer Playground Camp, USA, Wed (Aug 13) at 16:08 UTC
by Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BAR] 11 Aug '08

11 Aug '08

An International Space Station Expedition 17 ARISS school contact has been planned with participants from the Town of Berkeley Heights, NJ, Summer Playground Camp on 13 August. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 16:08 UTC. The contact will be a direct between stations NA1SS and N2XJ. The contact should be audible over Eastern North America. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The participants are expected to conduct the conversation in English. The town of Berkley Heights, New Jersey sponsors an annual summer playground camp at one of the town's parks. Each year the New Providence Amateur Radio Club sets up its station, N2 XJ, at the camp as an educational opportunity for the children attending the camp. The club lets any interested camper get on the air to make both local and long-distance contacts. The camp is open to all grades of school students, but most campers are in grades from kindergarten to sixth grade. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Do you have any plants growing on the Space Station, and can you bring them back to Earth to study them? 2. Have you ever worked with a female astronaut? 3. What can a girl do to become an astronaut? 4. Have you done a spacewalk, and what is it like? 5. I've heard that Jeff Williams likes spicy foods in space. Do you have the same experience? 6. Can you see an eclipse from the Space Station despite the station's high speed? 7. Can you see aurora from the Space Station? 8. How do you eat and drink while floating? 9. Can you see meteors from the Space Station, and do they look the same as here on Earth? 10. Do you think that children will go into space someday? 11. Will you be home in time to vote, and what state do you vote in? 12. Can you see any other satellites from the Space Station? 13. Can you see forest fires burning in California and Arizona? 14. How often do you communicate with your family, and how do you do it? 15. Do stars look the same from the Space Station as they do on Earth? 16. Do you expect another opportunity to go into space? 17. Would you go to the moon if offered the chance? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.rac.ca/ariss/upcoming.htm#NextContact . Packet is transmitted on 145.825 simplex. Next planned event(s): Los Padres Council Troop 105, Santa Barbara, CA direct via K6TZ, Thu 2008-08-21, 14:55 UTC 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 2008-08-08 17:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 08 Aug '08

08 Aug '08

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-08-08 17:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Simulation contact with European Space Camp (***) Contact is scheduled for approximately 2008-08-12 14:00 UTC (***) Training session for Andre Kuipers PI9ISS (***) Town of Berkeley Heights, NJ, Summer Playground Camp, direct via N2XJ Contact is a go for: Wed 2008-08-13 16:08 UTC 43 deg Los Padres Council Troop 105, Santa Barbara, CA direct via K6TZ (***) Contact is a go for: Thu 2008-08-21 14:55 UTC 66 deg (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 355. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 10. 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 2008-08-08 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. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt The successful school list has been updated as of 2008-08-07 06:00 UTC. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_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 17 on orbit: Sergei Volkov Oleg Kononenko RN3DX Gregory Chamitoff KD5PKZ ***************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000… )

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