August 2009 - Sarex (INACTIVE)

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-08-14 06:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 14 Aug '09

14 Aug '09

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-08-14 06:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Euro Space Center, Night of Stars, telebridge via W6SRJ Contact was successful: Thu 2009-08-13 19:59:11 UTC 30 deg (***) KIPP: 3D Academy, Houston, Texas, telebridge via W6SRJ Contact is a go for Thu 2009-08-20 18:16:26 UTC 50 deg Watch for IRLP and Echolink coverage. Nova East Star Party, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Halifax Center, NS, Canada, direct via VE1MR Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-08-22 12:54:08 UTC 47 deg Girl and Boy Scouts of Maur: “Pfadimuur”, Forch, Switzerland, direct via HB9TSO Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-08-22 08:20:04 UTC 26 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 462. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 27. 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 2009-08-14 06:00 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.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2009-08-14 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_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 Timothy Kopra KE5UDN Exp. 20 on orbit: Roman Romanenko Frank De Winne ON1DWN Robert Thirsk VA3CSA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Re: Lets go back to simplex voice
by Thomas McGrane 13 Aug '09

13 Aug '09

Hi kenneth- please reread my message, if they hear us calling MAYBE they will answer, as it is they dont hear us to get interested, chicken and egg. Be the solution. Pat >------- Original Message ------- >From : Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BARRIOS TECHNOLOGY][mailto:kenneth.g.ransom@nasa.gov] >Sent : 8/10/2009 3:30:09 PM >To : n2oeq(a)aceweb.com; sarex(a)amsat.org >Cc : >Subject : RE: [sarex] Lets go back to simplex voice > >What difference does simplex vs. split make if the crew doesn't want to answer? Activity occurs regardless of frequency operation when a crew member shows interest in making contacts. Kenneth - N5VHO -----Original Message----- From: sarex-bounces(a)AMSAT.Org [ mailto:sarex-bounces@AMSAT.Org] On Behalf Of Thomas McGrane Sent: Monday, August 10, 2009 11:17 AM To: sarex(a)AMSAT.Org Subject: [sarex] Lets go back to simplex voice Greetings from pat n2oeq, long island new york I never agreed with the use of different uplink frequencies for ISS phone operation. It only led to a lack of activity and simple regimented school contacts. I just tried calling the space station on two meters hoping they were listening but, as usual, no answer. We need a simple simplex frequency like years ago when the crew of the MIR or the ISS could just leave the radio on and answer as they pleased. Many times in the past, I called according to the tracking program and received responses. The old argument was that they wanted to operate split to avoid the confusion of a pileup. Well, I guess it worked because nobody talks any more! Please return to a simplex frequency so we can enjoy working the astronauts and cosmonauts again. People shouldnt avoid chaos, they should adapt and embrace it and learn to operate. Out of chaos comes order. I am extremely disappointed that the military has more say over these activities than the citizens who support both. Time to change please. War is easy and stupid, making peace is hard and productive. Thank you, pat. ---- 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

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-08-12 05:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 12 Aug '09

12 Aug '09

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-08-12 05:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: SELIGER 2009 Youth Forum, direct via R3ISS (***) Contact was successful 2009-08-09 09:17 UTC (***) Ottawa South United Sports Club, Ottawa, ON, Canada, direct via W6SRJ Contact was successful 2009-08-11 14:20:12 UTC 39 deg (***) Euro Space Center, Night of Stars, telebridge via W6SRJ Contact is a go for: Thu 2009-08-13 19:59:11 UTC 30 deg Watch for IRLP and Echolink coverage. (***) KIPP: 3D Academy, Houston, Texas, telebridge via W6SRJ Contact is a go for Thu 2009-08-20 18:16:26 UTC 50 deg Watch for IRLP and Echolink coverage. (***) Nova East Star Party, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Halifax Center, NS, Canada, direct via VE1MR Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-08-22 12:54:08 UTC 47 deg Girl and Boy Scouts of Maur: “Pfadimuur”, Forch, Switzerland, direct via HB9TSO Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-08-22 08:20:04 UTC 26 deg Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 461. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 27. 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 2009-08-12 05:00 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.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2009-08-12 05:00 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_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 Timothy Kopra KE5UDN Exp. 20 on orbit: Roman Romanenko Frank De Winne ON1DWN Robert Thirsk VA3CSA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Getting a contact with the ISS
by Tony, VK5ZAI 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

For those wanting a contact with the ISS, a sure way is to apply through ARISS for a school contact. Why not encourage the next generation and introduce them to ham radio through a live linkup to the crew on the ISS. Despite some saying that the radio on the ISS is rarely switched on, this is far from the truth, just look at the number of ARISS contacts the crew has done this year. Anyone is welcome to introduce a school to the ARISS program, why not you! It must be remembered that the ISS was not put up there just for ham activities, we are most fortunate that we have access to it at all. The crew on board do a magnificent job with the ARISS contacts that they do by encouraging students to take an interest in science and introducing them to our hobby at the same time Rather than sitting around and hoping you may hear one of the crew call CQ, approach your local school and ask them if they would like to apply for and ARISS contact. Get involved yourself and explain what ARISS and ham radio is all about, you will find the experience most rewarding. -- Regards Tony. VK5ZAI J.A.(Tony)Hutchison P.O.Box 470 Kingston SE South Australia 5275 National ARISS Co-ordinator and Satellite Earth Station. Web Site :- http://www.electric-web.org Also click on :- http://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=%22vk5zai%22&btnG=Google+Search&met…

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Re: Lets go back to simplex voice
by Thomas McGrane 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Actually roger, I didnt hear packet on 825 so I assumed there was no activity at all. Pat

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ARISS event - Euro Space Center, Night of Stars, Transinne, Belgium on 13 Aug.
by Ransom, Kenneth G. (JSC-OC)[BARRIOS TECHNOLOGY] 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Euro Space Center, Night of Stars, Transinne, Belgium on 13 August. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 19:59 UTC. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and W6SRJ. The contact should be audible over the west coast of the U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in French. Night of Stars" is dedicated by the Euro Space Center to amateur astronomy. Amateur astronomers present their activities to the general public. Youngsters participating to this event are delighted to ask questions of a space explorer on board the International Space Station. Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. Sur quel type d'experience travaillez-vous? (What kind of experiments are you working on?) 2. Dans combien de temps la base de lancement pour le Soyouz à Kourou sera-t-elle prête? (When will the Soyuz launch pad in Kourou be ready for use?) 3. Avez-vous des loisirs? Comment les occupez-vous? (How do you spend your free time?) 4. Constatez-vous des changements physiologiques après 3 mois dans l'espace? (Do you see bodily changes after 3 months in space?) 5. Que mangez-vous? (What do you eat?) 6. Comment allez-vous à la toilette? (How do you go to the toilet?) 7. Combien pèse une combinaison spatiale? (What's the weight of a spacesuit?) 8. Qu'est qui est plus difficile : vivre ensemble avec peu de personnes pendant longtemps ou vivre ensemble avec beaucoup de personnes pendant un court laps de temps? (What's more difficult : living together with a few persons for a long time or living together with many people for a short time?) 9. A quelle vitesse vole ISS? (What's the speed of the ISS?) 10. Comment communiquez-vous avec votre famille? (How do you communicate with your family?) 11. Observez-vous des changement sur la planète Terre? (Do you see some changes on planet Earth?) 12. Qu'est qui a changé en 7 ans à bord de ISS? (What has changed in 7 years on the ISS?) 13. Le deuxième vol est-il plus facile que le premier? (Is the second flight easier than the first one?) 14. Etudiez-vous la matière noire? (Do you do research on black matter?) 15. Que ressent-on en impesanteur? (How do we feel in microgravity?) 16. Que voyez-vous au travers du hublot? (What do you see through the window?) 17. Que ressentez-vous lors du decollage? (What do you feel during launch?) 18. Avez-vous fait du progrès en russe? (Did you improve your Russian?) 19. Comment est né l'Univers? (How was the Universe formed?) Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact . Next planned event(s): 1. KIPP: 3D Academy, Houston, Texas, telebridge via W6SRJ on Thu 2009-08-20 18:16 UTC 2. Nova East Star Party, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Halifax Center, NS, Canada, direct via VE1MR on Sat 2009-08-22 12:54 UTC 3. Girl and Boy Scouts of Maur: "Pfadimuur", Forch, Switzerland, direct via HB9TSO on Sat 2009-08-22 08:20:04 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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Re: Lets go back to simplex voice
by Thomas McGrane 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

I like can-do people. pat >------- Original Message ------- >From : William M. Pasternak[mailto:newsline@ix.netcom.com] >Sent : 8/10/2009 1:42:36 PM >To : n2oeq(a)aceweb.com; sarex(a)amsat.org >Cc : >Subject : RE: [sarex] Re: Lets go back to simplex voice > >Its not going to happen. The simple way to explain it is that the frequencies used by the ISS and the latter SAREX operations before it were decided internationally and took several years to affect the compromise. The frequencies as they exist make it possible for space operations to co-exist with terrertrial operations in various parts of the world. Also, as I recall, many of the astronaut and cosmonaut hams do not want to work pile-ups. They operate ham radio as a leisure activity and are not DX chasers. And there are some that have only an interest in communicating with classrooms and do not otherwise operate. Based on all of this the prospect of ISS operations returning to the era single of frequency operations of the last century are little or none. I kind of doubt that the pile-ups you and I recall will ever happen again. The ARISS program is far to mature and structured for that. de WA6ITF At 09:17 AM 8/10/2009 -0700, Thomas McGrane wrote: >Greetings from pat n2oeq, long island new york > >I never agreed with the use of different uplink frequencies for ISS >phone operation. It only led to a lack of activity and simple >regimented school contacts. > >I just tried calling the space station on two meters hoping they were >listening but, as usual, no answer. > >We need a simple simplex frequency like years ago when the crew of the >MIR or the ISS could just leave the radio on and answer as they pleased. >Many times in the past, I called according to the tracking program and >received responses. > >The old argument was that they wanted to operate split to avoid the >confusion of a pileup. Well, I guess it worked because nobody talks any >more! > >Please return to a simplex frequency so we can enjoy working the >astronauts and cosmonauts again. > >People shouldnt avoid chaos, they should adapt and embrace it and learn >to operate. Out of chaos comes order. > >I am extremely disappointed that the military has more say over these >activities than the citizens who support both. > >Time to change please. > >War is easy and stupid, making peace is hard and productive. > >Thank you, pat. > > >---- >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 ---- 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

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Lets go back to simplex voice
by Thomas McGrane 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Greetings from pat n2oeq, long island new york I never agreed with the use of different uplink frequencies for ISS phone operation. It only led to a lack of activity and simple regimented school contacts. I just tried calling the space station on two meters hoping they were listening but, as usual, no answer. We need a simple simplex frequency like years ago when the crew of the MIR or the ISS could just leave the radio on and answer as they pleased. Many times in the past, I called according to the tracking program and received responses. The old argument was that they wanted to operate split to avoid the confusion of a pileup. Well, I guess it worked because nobody talks any more! Please return to a simplex frequency so we can enjoy working the astronauts and cosmonauts again. People shouldnt avoid chaos, they should adapt and embrace it and learn to operate. Out of chaos comes order. I am extremely disappointed that the military has more say over these activities than the citizens who support both. Time to change please. War is easy and stupid, making peace is hard and productive. Thank you, pat.

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2009-08-10 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report August 10, 2009 1. Upcoming School Contacts Ottawa South United Sports Club in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, August 11 at 14:26 UTC via telebridge station W6SRJ in California. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Euro Space Center, Night of Stars in Transinne, Belgium on Thursday, August 13 at 20:05 UTC via telebridge station W6SRJ in California. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP:3D) Academy in Houston, Texas on Thursday, August 20 at 18:16 UTC via telebridge station W6SRJ in California. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Girl and Boy Scouts of Maur "Pfadimuur," in Forch, Switzerland on Saturday, August 22 at 08:20 UTC. Scouts will focus on the theme, "Year of Astronomy," and will earn qualifications in astronomy/space technology, communications, public relations or journalism. An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Nova East Star Party, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Halifax Center in Nova Scotia, Canada on Saturday, August 22 at 12:54 UTC. 2. Michael Barratt Participated in ARISS Contact with United Space School On Wednesday, August 5, students attending United Space School at the University of Houston experienced an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with Michael Barratt, KD5MIJ on the ISS. Twelve students asked the 18 questions they had prepared and with time left over, asked an additional three. United Space School is a session of high school students that meets annually in the NASA/Clear Lake Area. Students come from around the world for a two week session, during which they stay with local host families while being mentored by astronauts, engineers, and scientists, to design a mission to Mars as their team project. 3. Astronaut Training Status A simulated contact between Euro Space Camp (ESC) and Paolo Nespoli, IZ0JPA took place on Thursday, August 6. Audio was available on EchoLink and IRLP (Internet Radio Linking Project). The training session was a terrestrial-based amateur radio contact using Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) equivalent equipment. 4. SSTV Images Received by Ground Stations MAI-75 (Moscow Aviation Institute) experiments were run on August 3 and 4. The VC-H1 unit ran in auto mode (Robot-36 and transmitting once every 3 minutes). Some Slow Scan Television (SSTV) images were received by ground stations. See: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/SSTV/

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-08-09 21:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2009-08-09 21:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: United Space School, Seabrook, Texas, telebridge via ON4ISS Contact was successful Wed 2009-08-05 13:52 UTC 62 deg (***) Simulation contact, ESC (Euro Space Camp) in Belgium, direct via ON4ESC and W5/IZ0JPA Paolo Nespoli IZ0JPA Contact was successful Thur. 2009-08-06 approximately 13:30-14:00 UTC (***) Ottawa South United Sports Club, Ottawa, ON, Canada, direct via W6SRJ Contact is a go for: Tue 2009-08-11 14:20:12 UTC 39 deg Euro Space Center, Night of Stars, telebridge via W6SRJ Contact is a go for: Thu 2009-08-13 19:59:11 UTC 30 deg KIPP: 3D Academy, Houston, Texas, telebridge via W6SRJ (***) Contact is a go for Thu 2009-08-20 18:16:26 UTC 50 deg (***) Nova East Star Party, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Halifax Center, NS, Canada, direct via VE1MR (***) Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-08-22 12:54:08 UTC 47 deg (***) Girl and Boy Scouts of Maur: “Pfadimuur”, Forch, Switzerland, direct via HB9TSO (***) Contact is a go for: Sat 2009-08-22 08:20:04 UTC 26 deg (***) Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 459. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 27. (***) 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 2009-08-09 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.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2009-08-09 21:30 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 Timothy Kopra KE5UDN Exp. 20 on orbit: Roman Romanenko Frank De Winne ON1DWN Robert Thirsk VA3CSA **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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