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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-07-06 18:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 06 Jul '09

06 Jul '09

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-07-06 18:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Mugegawa Junior High School, Seki, Gifu, Japan, direct via 8J2ISS Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-07-11 10:15:58 UTC 50 deg Technopolis, Mechelen, Antwerpen, Belgium, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-07-11 12:35:33 UTC 33 deg Euro Space Center, Air and Space Day, telebridge via WH6PN Contact is a go for: Option #1: Sun 2009-07-12 14:08:41 UTC 27 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 448. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 26. 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 2009-07-06 18:30 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.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2009-07-04 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_correction .rtf 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. **************************************************************************** Exp. 19 on orbit: Gennady Padalka RN3DT Michael Barratt KD5MIJ Koichi Wakata KC5ZTA Exp. 20 on orbit: Roman Romanenko Frank De Winne ON1DWN Robert Thirsk VA3CSA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************Looking for love this summer? Find it now on AOL Personals. (http://personals.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntuslove00000003)

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2009-07-06 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 06 Jul '09

06 Jul '09

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report July 6, 2009 1. Upcoming School Contacts An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Mugegawa Junior High School in Seki, Gifu, Japan on Saturday, July 11 at 10:15 UTC. The school, which opened in 1965, currently has an enrollment of 250 students. A JAXA representative gave a talk on space and educators from a science museum and the local university involved children in science experiments. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Technopolis® in Mechelen, Antwerpen, Belgium on Saturday, July 11 at 12:35 UTC via telebridge station LU8YY in Argentina. Technopolis® is a permanent platform for science and technology in Mechelen, Flanders. The mission of Technopolis® is to bring science and technology to the public. It offers permanent and temporary exhibitions, and organizes workshops as well as school and other outreach activities for people of all ages. The ARISS contact is open to all school children and students between 6 and 18 years old and will be supported with a workshop, lecture or a science show. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Euro Space Center, Air and Space Day in Belgium on Sunday, July 12 at 14:08 UTC via telebridge station WH6PN in Hawaii. 2. Inukjuak Space Camp Participates in ARISS Contact On Wednesday, July 1, Inukjuak Space Camp in Kuujjuaq Quebec, Canada participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact via telebridge station W6SRJ in California. The event took place on Canada Day with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, VA3CSA. Thirsk answered 20 questions put to him by the students. Makivik Corporation, a non-profit organization that promotes economic growth of Inuit businesses, sponsored the event. 3. ARISS Contact with New York Scouts On Friday, July 3, an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact was held with Baiting Hollow Scout Camp (BHSC) in Calverton, New York. The contact was made possible through telebridge station WH6PN in Hawaii. Ten scouts asked 18 questions of JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata, KC5ZTA. The event was held as part of the camp's theme for 2009, "Final Frontier," and a variety of other activities have been planned throughout the summer dealing with aspects of manned space flight. 4. Astronaut Training Status On Thursday, July 2, four licensed astronauts took part in Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) simulated contacts. Satoshi Furukawa, KE5DAW and Timothy J. Creamer, KC5WKI had contacts with Ottawa area students in Canada. Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC and Soichi Noguchi, KD5TVP participated in contacts with students visiting the Challenger Learning Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. These training sessions are terrestrial-based amateur radio contacts using ARISS equivalent equipment.

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-07-04 17:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 04 Jul '09

04 Jul '09

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-07-04 17:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, Calverton, NY, telebrdige via WH6PN Contact was successful: Fri 2009-07-03 16:47:54 UTC 30 deg (***) Mugegawa Junior High School, Seki, Gifu, Japan, direct via 8J2ISS Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-07-11 10:15:58 UTC 50 deg Technopolis, Mechelen, Antwerpen, Belgium, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-07-11 12:35:33 UTC 33 deg Euro Space Center, Air and Space Day, telebridge via WH6PN Contact is a go for: Option #1: Sun 2009-07-12 14:08:41 UTC 27 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 448. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 26. 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 2009-07-04 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.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2009-07-04 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_correction .rtf 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. **************************************************************************** Exp. 19 on orbit: Gennady Padalka RN3DT Michael Barratt KD5MIJ Koichi Wakata KC5ZTA Exp. 20 on orbit: Roman Romanenko Frank De Winne ON1DWN Robert Thirsk VA3CSA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005)

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ISS Visual Sighting over the US
by Bauer, Frank H. (GSFC-5900) 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

All, There will be some outstanding ISS Visual Passes over the US this weekend. See the article link below for more info. I hope the weather in your area will be good for viewing. Enjoy!! 73, Frank Bauer, KA3HDO http://www.space.com/spacewatch/090630-space-station-spotting.html

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Re: ARISS and SSTV/ Richard Garriott QSL card
by Al Lark 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

I received a fantastic QSL card and letter from Richard yesterday! Al KD4SFF ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Luc Leblanc <lucleblanc6(a)videotron.ca> To: eu-amsat(a)yahoogroups.com Cc: sarex(a)AMSAT.Org Subject: [sarex] ARISS and SSTV/ Richard Garriott QSL card Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:56:20 -0400 A partial answer on the ARISS-SSTV frequently ask questions: How do I QSL or SWL? Details are being finalized for the handling of QSL/SWL cards. Please check back again soon for more information. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/SSTV/faq.php And some more fresh news about ARISS on: http://www.marexmg.org/fileshtml/ArissRebuild.html On 1 Jul 2009 at 19:26, Greg D. wrote: > > Ok, so this doesn't sound like the regular ARISS QSL service... > Where did you send your card (for those who weren't at Dayton)? Is he still accepting them? > > Greg KO6TH > > > > From: dave.w8aas(a)verizon.net > > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > > Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:35:39 -0400 > > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: QSL card? > > > > Richard has the cards made up, and was handing them out at Dayton > > Hamvention to those who were there. (He also had his log from ISS so > > people could see their call in it.) I don't know what his schedule is > > for a general mailing. > > > > -- Dave, W8AAS > > > > > > On Jun 30, 2009, at 10:29 PM, Scott Smith wrote: > > > > > Hi, has anyone received there QSL card from Richard Garriott? when > > > he was aboard the ISS?. > > > 73 de VE6ITV Scott "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE ---- Sent via sarex(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/sarex ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the perfect banking opportunity! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/BLSrjnsKoDPF3nxtvBYHjVTebQupsLq…

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-07-03 06:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-07-03 06:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Simulation Contact with Ottawa area kids in Ottawa, Canada, direct via VA3MGY Contact was successful Thu 2009-07-02 14:20 UTC at the earliest (***) Simulation Contact with Challenger Learning Center in Indianapolis, IN Contact was successful Thu 2009-07-02 14:35 UTC at the earliest (***) Simulcast on IRLP Simulation Contact with Ottawa area kids in Ottawa, Canada, direct via VA3MGY Contact was successful Thu 2009-07-02 14:50 UTC at the earliest (***) Simulcast on IRLP Simulation Contact with Challenger Learning Center in Indianapolis, IN direct via K9CMM Contact was successful Thu 2009-07-02 15:05 UTC at the earliest (***) Simulcast on IRLP Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, Calverton, NY, telebrdige via WH6PN Contact is a go for: Fri 2009-07-03 16;47:54 UTC 30 deg Watch for IRLP and Echolink coverage (***) Mugegawa Junior High School, Seki, Gifu, Japan, direct via 8J2ISS Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-07-11 10:15:58 UTC 50 deg Technopolis, Mechelen, Antwerpen, Belgium, telebridge via LU8YY Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-07-11 12:35:33 UTC 33 deg Euro Space Center, Air and Space Day, telebridge via WH6PN Contact is a go for: Option #1: Sun 2009-07-12 14:08:41 UTC 27 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 447. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 26. (***) 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 2009-07-02 03:30 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.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2009-07-01 16:30 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_correction .rtf 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. **************************************************************************** Exp. 19 on orbit: Gennady Padalka RN3DT Michael Barratt KD5MIJ Koichi Wakata KC5ZTA Exp. 20 on orbit: Roman Romanenko Frank De Winne ON1DWN Robert Thirsk VA3CSA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005)

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ARISS and SSTV/ Richard Garriott QSL card
by Luc Leblanc 02 Jul '09

02 Jul '09

A partial answer on the ARISS-SSTV frequently ask questions: How do I QSL or SWL? Details are being finalized for the handling of QSL/SWL cards. Please check back again soon for more information. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/SSTV/faq.php And some more fresh news about ARISS on: http://www.marexmg.org/fileshtml/ArissRebuild.html On 1 Jul 2009 at 19:26, Greg D. wrote: > > Ok, so this doesn't sound like the regular ARISS QSL service... > Where did you send your card (for those who weren't at Dayton)? Is he still accepting them? > > Greg KO6TH > > > > From: dave.w8aas(a)verizon.net > > To: amsat-bb(a)amsat.org > > Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:35:39 -0400 > > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: QSL card? > > > > Richard has the cards made up, and was handing them out at Dayton > > Hamvention to those who were there. (He also had his log from ISS so > > people could see their call in it.) I don't know what his schedule is > > for a general mailing. > > > > -- Dave, W8AAS > > > > > > On Jun 30, 2009, at 10:29 PM, Scott Smith wrote: > > > > > Hi, has anyone received there QSL card from Richard Garriott? when > > > he was aboard the ISS?. > > > 73 de VE6ITV Scott "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, Calverton, NY
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 02 Jul '09

02 Jul '09

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, Calverton, NY on 3 July. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 16:47 UTC. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and WH6PN. The contact will be conducted in English. Baiting Hollow Scout Camp is owned and operated by the Suffolk County Council of the Boy Scouts of America who have been serving scouting for over 81 years. Located on the North Shore of Long Island the camp has a freshwater lake and beachfront on the shore. Offering year round camping and programs to Boy Scouts, Cub scouts, Venturing Crews and their families. The Camp offers swimming, sailing, boating water skiing, climbing, shooting sports, crafts, nature studies, scout craft and much more. This year's theme is "The Final Frontier". The scouts will get first-hand experience with the space program through this event and hopefully, it will stimulate them to learn more about space travel, astronomy, and, of course, radio communications. Members from the Eastern Long Island's Peconic Amateur Radio Club will be assisting the scouts for this event. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. How long have you been in space? 2. What kind of rocket did you fly on? 3. How do you go to the bathroom? 4. What kind of food do you eat in space? Do you have Pizza? 5. How do you take a shower? 6. How do you tell day from night? 7. Where do you sleep? 8. What was your reaction when you first saw the earth from space? 9. What is the weirdest thing you ever saw in space? 10. How do you spend your free time in space? 11. How long does it take to get in and out of orbit? 12. Do you have internet access and how fast is it? 13. What does it feel like to be weightless? 14. What kinds of experiments are you working on? 15. Do you think there is life on other planets? 16. What does space look like? 17. Have you seen any UFOs? 18. Is it scary in space? 19. How long does it take to get to the Moon? 20. What happens when you sneeze in space? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Mugegawa Junior High School, Seki, Gifu, Japan, Sat. 11July09 10:15 UTC 2. Technopolis, Mechelen, Antwerpen, Belgium, Sat 11July09 12:35 UTC 3. Euro Space Center, Air and Space Day, Sun. 12July09 14:08 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, David - AA4KN

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-07-02 03:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 02 Jul '09

02 Jul '09

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-07-02 03:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Simulation Contact with Ottawa area kids in Ottawa, Canada, direct via VA3MGY Thu 2009-07-02 14:20 UTC at the earliest Simulcast on IRLP Simulation Contact with Challenger Learning Center in Indianapolis, IN Thu 2009-07-02 14:35 UTC at the earliest Simulcast on IRLP Simulation Contact with Ottawa area kids in Ottawa, Canada, direct via VA3MGY Thu 2009-07-02 14:50 UTC at the earliest Simulcast on IRLP Simulation Contact with Challenger Learning Center in Indianapolis, IN direct via K9CMM Thu 2009-07-02 15:05 UTC at the earliest Simulcast on IRLP Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, Calverton, NY, telebrdige via WH6PN (***) Contact is a go for: Fri 2009-07-03 16;47:54 UTC 30 deg (***) Mugegawa Junior High School, Seki, Gifu, Japan, direct via 8J2ISS (***) Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-07-11 10:15:58 UTC 0 deg (***) Technopolis, Mechelen, Antwerpen, Belgium, telebridge via LU8YY (***) Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-07-11 12:35:33 UTC 33 deg (***) Euro Space Center, Air and Space Day, telebridge via WH6PN (***) Contact is a go for: Option #1: Sun 2009-07-12 14:08:41 UTC 27 deg (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 447. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 22. 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 2009-07-02 03:30 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.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2009-07-01 16:30 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_correction .rtf 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. **************************************************************************** Exp. 19 on orbit: Gennady Padalka RN3DT Michael Barratt KD5MIJ Koichi Wakata KC5ZTA Exp. 20 on orbit: Roman Romanenko Frank De Winne ON1DWN Robert Thirsk VA3CSA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005)

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-07-01 16:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 01 Jul '09

01 Jul '09

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-07-01 16:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Inukjuak Space Camp, Kuujjuaq Quebec, Canada, telebridge via W6SRJ Contact was successful: Wed 2009-07-01 14:25:47 UTC 85 deg (***) Simulation Contact with Ottawa area kids in Ottawa, Canada, direct via VA3MGY Tue 2009-07-02 14:20 UTC at the earliest Simulcast on IRLP Simulation Contact with Challenger Learning Center in Indianapolis, IN Tue 2009-07-02 14:35 UTC at the earliest Simulcast on IRLP Simulation Contact with Ottawa area kids in Ottawa, Canada, direct via VA3MGY Tue 2009-07-02 14:50 UTC at the earliest Simulcast on IRLP Simulation Contact with Challenger Learning Center in Indianapolis, IN direct via K9CMM Tue 2009-07-02 15:05 UTC at the earliest Simulcast on IRLP Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 447. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 22. 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 2009-07-01 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.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2009-07-01 16:30 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_correction .rtf 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. **************************************************************************** Exp. 19 on orbit: Gennady Padalka RN3DT Michael Barratt KD5MIJ Koichi Wakata KC5ZTA Exp. 20 on orbit: Roman Romanenko Frank De Winne ON1DWN Robert Thirsk VA3CSA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005)

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