October 2010 - Sarex (INACTIVE)

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-30 06:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 30 Oct '10

30 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-30 06:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact was successful: Fri 2010-10-29 08:17:08 UTC 69 deg (***) S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:05:04 UTC 51 deg Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 560. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file. http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-30 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 2010-10-30 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact - AUDIO
by John 28 Oct '10

28 Oct '10

All, The audio from the contact scheduled for Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE on Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg is planned to be webcast at http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?page_id=17689 I am planning to put the contact onto the Echolink AMSAT Server if the quality is good. 73, John - AG9D ARISS Audio Distribution Coordinator

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 23:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 23:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:17:08 UTC 69 deg (***) ARISS has also received this information from Mike DK3WN (thanks Mike): (***) Testu san JA0CAW will broadcast the downlink of this contact also via our webradio. See my SatBlog -> Webradio or simply click here: http://www.dk3wn.info/p/?page_id=17689 S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:05:04 UTC 51 deg (***) Note the new times due to the ISS doing an avoidance maneuver. (***) Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 559. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the file (***) http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf (***) Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-27 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 2010-10-27 02:00 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 16:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

Hi all, Let me try this one more time. I had a table in the email that had its formating get completely messed with when I sent it out this morning. This should read much better. 73, Charlie Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 16:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:02:05 UTC 45 deg Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 559. Year Direct % Telebridge % Direct/ % Direct/ Total Direct Telebridge Telebridge Telebridge 2000 1 100.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 1 2001 25 59.52 17 40.48 0 0.00 42 2002 24 60.00 16 40.00 0 0.00 40 2003 29 74.36 10 25.64 0 0.00 39 2004 25 71.43 10 28.57 0 0.00 35 2005 37 67.27 18 32.73 0 0.00 55 2006 31 65.96 16 34.04 0 0.00 47 2007 51 68.00 24 32.00 0 0.00 75 2008 33 53.23 29 46.77 0 0.00 62 2009 57 47.11 62 51.24 2 1.65 121 2010 27 64.29 15 35.71 0 0.00 42 Grand 340 60.82 217 38.82 2 0.36 559 Total Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-27 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 2010-10-27 02:00 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 16:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 16:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:02:05 UTC 45 deg Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 559. YearDirect% DirectTelebridge% TelebridgeDirect/ Telebridge% Direct/ TelebridgeTotal 20001100.0000.0000.001 20012559.521740.4800.0042 20022460.001640.0000.0040 20032974.361025.6400.0039 20042571.431028.5700.0035 20053767.271832.7300.0055 20063165.961634.0400.0047 20075168.002432.0000.0075 20083353.232946.7700.0062 20095747.116251.2421.65121 20102764.291535.7100.0042 Grand Total34060.8221738.8220.36559 Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-27 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 2010-10-27 02:00 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 02:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 27 Oct '10

27 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-27 02:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Simulation contact with Ralph McCall School Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, direct via VE6JBJ Contact was successful Tue 2010-10-26 18:45-19:15 UTC (***) Simulation contact with Ralph McCall School Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, direct via VE6JBJ Contact was successful Tue 2010-10-26 19:15-19:45 UTC (***) Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:02:05 UTC 45 deg Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 559. YearDirect% DirectTelebridge% TelebridgeDirect/ Telebridge$ Direct/ TelebridgeTotal 20001100.0000.0000.001 20012559.521740.4800.0042 20022460.001640.0000.0040 20032974.361025.6400.0039 20042571.431028.5700.0035 20053767.271832.7300.0055 20063165.961634.0400.0047 20075168.002432.0000.0075 20083353.232946.7700.0062 20095747.116251.2421.65121 20102764.291535.7100.0042 Grand Total34060.8221738.8220.36559 Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 38. (***) Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-27 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.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-10-27 02:00 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 26 Oct '10

26 Oct '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan on 29 Oct. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 08:20 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and 8N2FE.The contact should be audible over Japan and adjacent areas. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Funakata elementary school was established at 1873. We have 22 classes and 715 students.Our school is near Atsuta Jingu Shrine (that is old and big Shrine.), and a very old elementary school. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Is there anything we can do as elementary school students to prepare to become astronauts? 2. Is it difficult to live in zero gravity? 3. How do you know when it's morning, day and night in space? 4. Can you play musical instruments in space? 5. What do you do to relax in space? 6. What kind of hobbies can you do in space? 7. When do you sleep on the space ship? 8. What does the moment of zero gravity when you leave and return to Earth feel like? 9. What kind of medical treatment do you have if you get injured in space? 10. What is your favorite space food? 11. Is it difficult to breathe on the space ship? 12. What did you think the first time you saw the Earth from space? 13. What kinds of things does a pilot need to prepare in his or her mind for each flight? 14. Have you ever seen a UFO? 15. What do distant stars look like from the space ship? 16. Is there wind in space? 17. What do falling stars or the constellations look like from space? 18. What is the most fun thing you can do in the space ship? 19. How big is your room on the space station? 20. Why is physical strength important for going into space? 21. Is it hot or cold in the space ship? 22. Is the Sun just as bright as it looks from the Earth? 23. Does food taste different in space? 24. How old were you when you first became interested in space? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Tue 2 Nov 2010 18:02 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 2010-10-25 22:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 25 Oct '10

25 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-25 22:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Simulation contact with Ralph McCall School Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, direct via VE6JBJ (***) Contact is a go for Tue 2010-10-26 18:45-19:15 UTC (***) This contact should be on IRLP 9010 Discovery Reflector (***) Simulation contact with Ralph McCall School Airdrie, Alberta, Canada, direct via VE6JBJ (***) Contact is a go for Tue 2010-10-26 19:15-19:45 UTC (***) This contact should be on IRLP 9010 Discovery Reflector (***) Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:02:05 UTC 45 deg Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 559. YearDirect% DirectTelebridge% TelebridgeDirect/ Telebridge$ Direct/ TelebridgeTotal 20001100.0000.0000.001 20012559.521740.4800.0042 20022460.001640.0000.0040 20032974.361025.6400.0039 20042571.431028.5700.0035 20053767.271832.7300.0055 20063165.961634.0400.0047 20075168.002432.0000.0075 20083353.232946.7700.0062 20095747.116251.2421.65121 20102764.291535.7100.0042 Grand Total34060.8221738.8220.36559 Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 36. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. (***) IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 2010-10-22 15:30 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 2010-10-19 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_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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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2010-10-25 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 25 Oct '10

25 Oct '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report October 25, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contacts Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Friday, October 29 at 08:20 UTC. The school was established in 1873 and has an enrollment of 698 students. It hopes to pique the children's interest in science through this radio activity. S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Tuesday, November 2 at 18:02 UTC. The contact will be made from the satellite ground station at the National Planetarium in conjunction with the "Prime Minister's - National Space Challenge Trophy 2010" event. The planetarium teaches space science and has an exclusive section displaying a mock up of the ISS as well as a rocket engine. Space participant Sheikh Muszaphar is frequently invited to schools to give talks to the students, encouraging them to study space science. 2. Successful ARISS Contact with Carine Primary School Carine Primary School in Perth, Western Australia participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC on Tuesday, October 19 via telebridge station WH6PN in Hawaii. The school incorporated this contact into its science curriculum and invited guest speakers, including representatives from an amateur radio club and the science center, Scitech to give talks to the youth. Students from Kindergarten through grade 7 prepared for the contact by studying and researching various space related topics using IT and online resources, including NASA Web sites. 3. ARISS International Team Meeting Held The ARISS International Team monthly teleconference was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. A status was given on the amateur radio equipment that will be installed in the Columbus module in early 2011. Also discussed were the results of the ARISSat-1 Phase 2 Safety Review; the satellite is ready to ship to Russia. Minutes have been posted. See: http://www.rac.ca/ariss/arisstel2010-10-19.htm 4. Latest ARISSat News on AMSAT Web Site ARISSat-1 news may be found on the AMSAT Web site http://www.amsat.org along with photographs of the vibration testing by David Jordan, AA4KN. The page has links to a color ARISSat-1 frequency guide as well as the ARISSat-1 Overview presentation. The links to these items follow. ARISSat-1 Color Frequency Guide: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/images/fck_images/BandPlanI%281%29.jpg ARISSat-1 Overview Slides: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/images/fck_images/ARISSat-1%20Overview%20Col… 5. ARRL Reports on ARISSat-1 Presentations at AMSAT Meeting The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) ran a Web story, which also appeared in the ARRL Letter, about the many ARISSat presentations given at the AMSAT Symposium held in Elk Grove, Illinois October 8-10. "ARISSat-1 Tops Agenda at AMSAT-NA's Annual Meeting" may be found here: http://www.arrl.org/news/arissat-1-tops-agenda-at-amsat-na-s-annual-meeting 6. QST Covers ARISS The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) November QST's column called "75, 50 and 25 Years Ago" has a partial column that features the November 1985 QST cover. The column talks about the cover photo, which shows the space shuttle and photographs of two youth groups receiving Slow Scan Television transmissions. The transmitting was done by Astronaut Tony England, W0ORE, when he was onboard the Challenger. His aim was to operate the Amateur Radio station onboard to pique students' interest in science and technology.

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Re: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 short experiment
by Vince Fiscus, KB7ADL 24 Oct '10

24 Oct '10

At 11:09 AM 10/24/2010 -0700, Bob Herrell <nk7i(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >Any chance we could get the ISS to change their packet frequency? > >73, >Bob Herrell >AJ5C No, The APRS QRM'ers with their unattended beacons are the problem. Years ago I said APRS was bad, but I never thought it would ever get this bad. Things definitely aren't like they were in the MIR days, when you could make multiple contacts a pass with minimal equipment. I could build a setup for packet that every single one of my packets would get through, but what good would the do? So I could have a QSO with myself? So I give up. The APRS'ers should build a dedicated satellite just for APRS, and their QRM should be limited to just that one satellite, unless they won't to build more. Hell, I'd even donate to it just to clean things up! KB7ADL

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-22 15:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 22 Oct '10

22 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-22 15:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg S.K. Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia, direct via 9M2RPN (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-11-02 18:02:05 UTC 45 deg (***) Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 559. Direct 340, Direct/Telebridge 2, Telebridge 217 (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 36. Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed. (***) IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-22 15:30 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 2010-10-19 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_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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-20 17:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 20 Oct '10

20 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-20 17:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 559. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 36. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-20 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 2010-10-19 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_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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-19 18:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-19 18:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Carine Primary School, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, telebridge via WH6PN Contact was successful: Tue 2010-10-19 07:06:50 UTC 44 deg (***) Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 559. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 36. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-19 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.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-10-19 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_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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-18 16:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-18 16:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Carine Primary School, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, telebridge via WH6PN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-10-19 07:06:50 UTC 44 deg Contact should be on Echolink. Check for IRLP. Funakata Elementary School, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2FE (***) Contact is a go for: Fri 2010-10-29 08:20:08 UTC 63 deg (***) Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 558. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 36. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-18 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.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-10-18 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_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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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2010-10-18 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report October 18, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for Carine Primary School in Perth, Western Australia, Australia on Tuesday, October 19 at 07:06 UTC via telebridge station WH6PN in Hawaii. The school has incorporated the contact into its science curriculum. Guest speakers have been invited, including representatives from an amateur radio club and the science center, Scitech. Students from Kindergarten through grade 7 have been involved in research and other activities in preparation for this event, using IT and online resources, including the NASA Web site. 2. George Observatory Contact Successful On Saturday, October 16, an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact was held with scouts and astronomy club members attending the Astronomy Day event at George Observatory in Needville, Texas. This was a telebridge contact via station WH6PN in Hawaii. Approximately 150 people attended and listened as Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC answered 12 questions about life in space posed to him by the youth. As part of the event, scout troops set up an amateur radio station near the observatory to conduct their all-day Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) radio contacts and also worked on Radio Merit Badges. The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club was on hand to assist with JOTA activities and prepared for afternoon satellite contacts with an Arrow hand-held antenna. 3. ARRL Article on ARISS Contacts The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) ran a story on recent ARISS contacts including those with Windsor Central School District, Utah Scouts and IRSEA, as well Doug Wheelock's many general contacts. The article, written by Rick Lindquist, WW3DE may be found at: http://www.arrl.org/news/iss-astronaut-creating-ham-radio-buzz-taking-scien… 4. Amateur Radio Newsline Covers ARISS On October 15, the Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1731 included two ARISS related stories. "Ham Radio in Space: ARISSat-1 Enroute to Russia" announces ARISSat's arrival at JSC and its planned shipment to Russia. "Challenger Learning Center Inaugurates Ham Station" is about the station set up at the CLC in Oregon, Ohio to get students interested in STEM studies. Both stories may be found at: ftp://ftp.arnewsline.org/quincy/News/news.txt 5. ARISSat-1 Safety Review Held The Johnson Space Center Payload Safety Review Panel performed a Phase 2 flight safety review of ARISSat-1 on Wednesday and Thursday, October 13 and 14 in Houston. ARISSat passed the review with modifications to the hazard reports. As soon as the updates requested are incorporated, the hazard reports will be approved and then passed on for the next phase of the review process.

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-18 03:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-18 03:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: George Observatory, Needville, Texas, telebridge via WH6PN Contact was successful: Sat 2010-10-16 17:03:08 UTC 32 deg (***) Carine Primary School, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, telebridge via WH6PN Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-10-19 07:06:50 UTC 44 deg Contact should be on Echolink. Check for IRLP. (***) Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 558. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 36. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-18 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.rtf (note change of file type) The successful school list has been updated as of 2010-10-18 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_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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB Exp. 25 on orbit (***) Alexander Kaleri U8MIR Scott J. Kelly Oleg Skripochka RN3FU **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Carine Primary School, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 17 Oct '10

17 Oct '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Carine Primary School, Perth, Western Australia, Australia on 19 Oct. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 07:06 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and WH6PN. The contact should be audible over Hawaii and adjacent area. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English.. Carine Primary is a school with a highly professional staff and approx 627 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 7. It is situated on the coastal strip, 15 kilometres north-west of Perth in Western Australia. The school is well known for its excellent academic performance, Arts and IT programmes, sporting achievements and support given by the parent body and the wider community. The school priorities are Science, Higher Order Thinking Skills and Co-operative Learning Strategies. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. What is it like living in space and what do you miss about living on Earth? 2. When you breathe in oxygen in space, do you still breathe out carbon dioxide and where does it go? 3. Is there a pilot on the International Space Station or do you take turns controlling the space shuttle? 4. What are Pleiades and have you seen one? 5. What sort of preparation does it take to withstand the conditions of space? 6. How do you get into bed and sleep without floating around? 7. Are you doing research on the International Space Station and if so, what are you researching? 8. Are there any sensory machines to warn you of meteorites? 9. What does it feel like when you're breaking through Earth's atmosphere? 10. What are you allowed to take with you in space and do you have a baggage allowance? 11. How many kilometres per hour does the rocket travel and how long does it take to get to the International Space Station? 12. What is the worst thing that has happened to you while you've been in space and how did you solve it? 13. What are your initial fears and thoughts when you first step outside the space station into space? 14. What type of food do you have on the Space Station? 15. We are taught that to grow a plant, it needs soil, water and sunlight so how are you able to grow a plant in outer space? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. 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.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN

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ARISS - Contact Notification
by Graham Lawton G7EVY 17 Oct '10

17 Oct '10

Please join us in listening to the ISS contact with Carine Primary School, Perth, Australia on Tuesday 19th October at 07:06 UTC. This will be a telebridge and the Ground Station will be WH6PN. Audio from this contact will be fed into the IRLP 'Discovery' Reflector (9010) and the EchoLink *AMSAT* (101377) and *JK1ZRW* (277208) servers. IRLP and Echolink audio is generally transmitted around 15 minutes prior to the contact taking place so that you can hear some of the preparation that occurs. Please note that on Echolink there are automatic breaks of 1.5 seconds in the audio transmission. These occur every 2.5 minutes during the event. For your information, when any ARISS event is supported through the IRLP "Discovery" Reflector 9010, audio is also automatically streamed to the Internet. It is then available via the 'Discovery' Reflector's companion web site www.discoveryreflector.ca . Once on its main page, select "Audio Library" (left sidebar). The prompt to join the audio stream is posted at the top of this page. You can access the URL directly at www.discoveryreflector.ca:8000/listen.pls The audio on the Internet can be delayed by anything up to two minutes. ** Contact times are approximate. If the ISS executes a reboost or other manoeuvre, the AOS (Acquisition Of Signal) time may alter by a few minutes ** 73, Graham Graham Lawton G7EVY ARISS Audio Distribution Co-ordinator Skype: wizarduk ARISS Twitter Updates: ARISS_status

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ARISS - Contact Notification
by Graham Lawton G7EVY 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Please join us in listening to the ISS contact with the George Observatory, Needville, Texas on Saturday 16th October at 17:03 UTC. This will be a telebridge and the Ground Station will be WH6PN. Audio from this contact will be fed into the EchoLink *AMSAT* (101377) and *JK1ZRW* (277208) servers. Audio is generally transmitted around 15 minutes prior to the contact taking place so that you can hear some of the preparation that occurs. Please note that on Echolink there are automatic breaks of 1.5 seconds in the audio transmission. These occur every 2.5 minutes during the event. ** Contact times are approximate. If the ISS executes a reboost or other manoeuvre, the AOS (Acquisition Of Signal) time may alter by a few minutes ** 73, Graham Graham Lawton G7EVY ARISS Audio Distribution Co-ordinator Skype: wizarduk ARISS Twitter Updates: ARISS_status

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Upcoming ARISS contact with George Observatory Needville, Texas
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at the George Observatory, Needville, Texas on 16 Oct. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 17:03 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and WH6PN. The contact should be audible over Hawaii and adjacent area. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. October 16, 2010 is designated as Astronomy Day at George Observatory, located in Fort Bend County, Texas, near Houston. The event is sponsored by various astronomy clubs and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. There will be plenty of activities designed to educate children, and peak their interest in astronomy and science. The children interviewing the ISS crew will be Boy Scouts and youth members of several astronomy clubs. In the evening the children will learn how to track the ISS across the night sky, will be able to look through the three telescopes at the observatory, and will be given "sky tours" with the aid of green laser pointers. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Is it hard to take a shower in space? 2. When did you decide to become an astronaut? 3. What would you do if your space suit got a hole in it? 4. Who inspired you to become an astronaut? 5. Can you describe how it feels to do a spacewalk? 6. What personal items can you take with you into space? 7. How often do you get to communicate with your family while you are in space? 8. What can you do during your free time? 9. How do you keep from getting claustrophobic? 10. What kinds of medical problems are you equipped to deal with? 11. Is it scary during launch? 12. Will being a boy scout help someone become an astronaut? 13. Do you recycle all the water on the station? 14. What is it like during liftoff? 15. What is the scariest part of your mission? 16. How do you keep track of days and nights while in space? 17. How do you decide who does what while on a mission? 18. What is the coolest part of your mission? 19. What is your typical day like? 20. Who is your hero? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Carine Primary School, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, telebridge via WH6PN Tue 19 Oct 2010 07:06 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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ARISSat-1 Info Added to AMSAT Web
by JoAnne Maenpaa 13 Oct '10

13 Oct '10

Hello Everyone, Thanks to the ARISSat-1 team for providing a copy of their Symposium presentation materials. Links to the following have been posted at http://www.amsat.org 1. ARISSat-1 color frequency guide 2. PDF copy of ARISSat-1 Overview presentation slides (~3MB) Lots more information will be published in the AMSAT Journal. -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service Copy Editor, AMSAT Journal

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Fw: 2010-10-11 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

FYI- This is an updated link to the ARISS Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Amateur-Radio-on-the-International-Space-Stat… ----- Original Message ----- From: Carol Jackson To: sarex(a)amsat.org Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 7:29 PM Subject: 2010-10-11 ARISS Status Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report October 11, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for George Observatory in Needville, Texas on Saturday, October 16 at 17:03 UTC via telebridge station WH6PN in Hawaii. Astronomy Day is put on each year by all the Astronomy clubs in the greater Houston Area in conjunction with the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The event is held at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park and draws 4000 attendees annually. The event aims at increasing the community's interest in Astronomy and Science. In addition to the astronomy and space lessons that are planned, a display table will be set up all day specifically for ham radio information. Scout troops will have an amateur radio station set up near the observatory and will conduct their all-day Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) radio contacts, working on the Radio Merit Badge that includes some lessons on basic electricity. The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club will assist with these JOTA activities. 2. IRSEA Contact Successful An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact took place between IRSEA, a non-profit Institute of Research and Education, in Bisceglie, Italy and Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC on the ISS on Tuesday, October 5, via telebridge station K6DUE in Greenbelt, Maryland. Michele Mallardi, IZ7EVR introduced the ARISS event with a presentation to an audience of 100 students and visitors. Obscurations from the ISS structure may have hindered the contact, allowing time for five questions to be answered. The contact was part of a professional education program, "Promotion of the characteristics of the Puglia region" which dealt with space communications, space life, space achievements, advantage of space research, use of man-made satellites and the International Space Station. 3. ARISSat-1 Safety Review this Week The Johnson Space Center Payload Safety Review Panel will perform a Phase 2 flight safety review of ARISSat-1 on the mornings of Wednesday and Thursday, October 13 and 14 in Houston. Participation in the review will include U.S. and Russian ARISSat team members as well as RSC-Energia safety specialists. 4. Challenger Learning Center Opens Ham Station On Monday October 4, a satellite ground station was opened at the Challenger Learning Center (CLC) in Oregon, Ohio. The station will pique students' interest in math and science and will allow the youth to contact the International Space Station. CLC will provide lesson plans and activities on amateur radio and will use the system during camps and workshops. The Toldeo Blade posted a story on the event. "Kids wired to learn to operate ham radios" may be found at: http://www.toledoblade.com/article/20101009/NEWS16/10080352 5. ARISS Facebook Page Status Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has generated some interest since it launched its Facebook page at the end of August. To view, go to: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Amateur-Radio-on-the-International-Space-Stat…

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-12 05:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-12 05:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: George Observatory, Needville, Texas, telebridge via WH6PN Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-10-16 17:03:08 UTC 32 deg Should be simulcast on Echolink. Watch for possible IRLP coverage. Carine Primary School, Perth, Western Australia, Australia, telebridge via WH6PN (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-10-19 07:06:50 UTC 44 deg (***) Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 557. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 36. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-12 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 2010-10-06 04:30 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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2010-10-11 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report October 11, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for George Observatory in Needville, Texas on Saturday, October 16 at 17:03 UTC via telebridge station WH6PN in Hawaii. Astronomy Day is put on each year by all the Astronomy clubs in the greater Houston Area in conjunction with the Houston Museum of Natural Science. The event is held at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State Park and draws 4000 attendees annually. The event aims at increasing the community's interest in Astronomy and Science. In addition to the astronomy and space lessons that are planned, a display table will be set up all day specifically for ham radio information. Scout troops will have an amateur radio station set up near the observatory and will conduct their all-day Jamboree on the Air (JOTA) radio contacts, working on the Radio Merit Badge that includes some lessons on basic electricity. The Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club will assist with these JOTA activities. 2. IRSEA Contact Successful An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact took place between IRSEA, a non-profit Institute of Research and Education, in Bisceglie, Italy and Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC on the ISS on Tuesday, October 5, via telebridge station K6DUE in Greenbelt, Maryland. Michele Mallardi, IZ7EVR introduced the ARISS event with a presentation to an audience of 100 students and visitors. Obscurations from the ISS structure may have hindered the contact, allowing time for five questions to be answered. The contact was part of a professional education program, "Promotion of the characteristics of the Puglia region" which dealt with space communications, space life, space achievements, advantage of space research, use of man-made satellites and the International Space Station. 3. ARISSat-1 Safety Review this Week The Johnson Space Center Payload Safety Review Panel will perform a Phase 2 flight safety review of ARISSat-1 on the mornings of Wednesday and Thursday, October 13 and 14 in Houston. Participation in the review will include U.S. and Russian ARISSat team members as well as RSC-Energia safety specialists. 4. Challenger Learning Center Opens Ham Station On Monday October 4, a satellite ground station was opened at the Challenger Learning Center (CLC) in Oregon, Ohio. The station will pique students' interest in math and science and will allow the youth to contact the International Space Station. CLC will provide lesson plans and activities on amateur radio and will use the system during camps and workshops. The Toldeo Blade posted a story on the event. "Kids wired to learn to operate ham radios" may be found at: http://www.toledoblade.com/article/20101009/NEWS16/10080352 5. ARISS Facebook Page Status Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) has generated some interest since it launched its Facebook page at the end of August. To view, go to: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Amateur-Radio-on-the-International-Space-Stat…

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ANS-281 Special Bulletin - 2010 AMSAT Symposium Streaming via Echolink
by JoAnne Maenpaa 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-281.01 ANS-281 Special Bulletin - 2010 AMSAT Symposium Streaming via Echolink AMSAT News Service Bulletin 281.01 >From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. October 8, 2010 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-281.01 The 2010 AMSAT Space Symposium will make audio streaming of the presentations and the Annual General Meeting available via the AMSAT Node on Echolink. The full Symposium Schedule is available on-line at: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2010/SymposiumSchedule.php A summary of the planned presentations follows below. The times listed are US Central Daylight Time (UTC - 5). Friday, October 8 1300 - 1315 Symposium Opening Remarks and Introductions 1315 - 1345 Mark Hammond N8MH, AO-51 Battery Capacity & Spin Trends 1345 - 1415 Paul Wiedemeier KE5LKY, GEO-Eagle Data Multicast 1415 - 1445 Keith Pugh W5IU, Amateur Radio on the ISS 1445 - 1500 Break 1500 - 1520 Keith Pugh W5IU, Successful Hamfest Satellite Demos 1520 - 1540 Tony Monteiro AA2TX, AMSAT-FOX Preview 1540 - 1600 Nick Pugh K5QXJ, Univ. of Louisiana Satellite Program 1600 - 1620 Tom Clark K3IO, ElmerSat - A Modest Proposal 1620 - 1640 Bob Bruninga WB4APR/Douglas Quagliana KA2UPW, Psat/APRS 1640 - 1710 Alex Harvilchuck N3NP, NextGen Satellite 1710 - 1715 Closing Remarks Saturday, October 9 0745 - 0800 Opening Remarks/ Tony Monteiro AA2TX, ARISSat-1 Team Introduction 0800 - 0830 Gould Smith WA4SXM, ARISSat-1 Overview 0830 - 0900 Tony Monteiro AA2TX, ARISSat-1 Software Radio Technology 0900 - 0930 Phil Karn KA9Q, BPSK-1000 format for ARISSat-1 0930 - 1000 Douglas Quagliana KA2UPW, ARISSatTLM Software 1000 - 1010 Break 1010 - 1030 Robert Davis KF4KSS, Calculating Available Power 1030 - 1050 Tony Monteiro AA2TX, ARISSat-1 Power System 1050 - 1120 Gould Smith WA4SXM, Assembling ARISSat-1 1120 - 1150 Robert Davis KF4KSS, ARISSat-1 Vibration Testing 1150 - 1200 ARISSat-1 Wrap up 1200 - 1300 Lunch Break Saturday, October 9 1300 - 1330 Awards Presentations 1330 - 1400 Barry Baines WD4ASW, AMSAT and ITAR: Lessons Learned 1400 - 1420 Bruce Perens K6BP, Codec2 Alpha V0.1/LGPL license 1420 - 1440 Mike Stipick KC4RI, Computerized Satellite Tracking 1440 - 1500 Bob McGwier N4HY, Flex Radio V/U Module 1500 - 1520 Stephen Turner K3HPA, 100 Watt VHF/UHF Amplifier 1520 - 1530 Break 1530 - 1700 Annual General Meeting [ANS thanks the 2010 Symposium Committee for the above information] /EX

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My AOL account got hacked
by AJ9N＠aol.com 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Hi all, Sorry for the spam emails you probably have been getting supposedly from my account. It appears that my AOL account got hacked. After consulting with AOL, I have taken steps to arrest the problem but I will not know if everything worked for a few days. 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-07 01:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-07 01:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: George Observatory, Needville, Texas, telebridge via WH6PN Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-10-16 17:03:08 UTC 32 deg Should be simulcast on Echolink. Watch for possible IRLP coverage. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 557. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 36. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-07 01:00 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 2010-10-06 04:30 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-06 04:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-06 04:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: IRSEA, Bisceglie, I-70052, Italy, telebridge via K6DUE Contact was successful: Tue 2010-10-05 15:31:58 UTC 47 deg George Observatory, Needville, Texas, telebridge via WH6PN Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-10-16 17:03:08 UTC 32 deg Should be simulcast on Echolink. Watch for possible IRLP coverage. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 557. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 36. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 2010-10-06 04:30 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 2010-10-06 04:30 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-04 22:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 04 Oct '10

04 Oct '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-10-04 22:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: IRSEA, Bisceglie, I-70052, Italy, telebridge via K6DUE Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-10-05 15:31:58 UTC 47 deg (***) Should be simulcast on Echolink. Watch for possible IRLP coverage. (***) George Observatory, Needville, Texas, telebridge via WH6PN (***) Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-10-16 17:03:08 UTC 32 deg (***) Should be simulcast on Echolink. Watch for possible IRLP coverage. (***) Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 556. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 36. IN LIGHT OF SOME COMMENTS THAT HAVE APPEARED RECENTLY ON THE VARIOUS BULLETIN BOARDS; THE COMMENTS BELOW STILL HOLD TRUE: ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++ Lately there have been some comments on the various bulletin boards about having general contacts or leaving the packet or crossband repeater on. Remember that ARISS is a guest onboard the ISS and if the crew elects to not turn something on or to operate, then that is their decision. ARISS can only suggest; never demand. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-10-04 22:30 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 2010-09-24 03:30 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. 24 on orbit Yurchikhin RN3FI Douglas H. Wheelock KF5BOC Shannon Walker KD5DXB **************************************************************************** 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS operation team mentors

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ARISS - Contact Notification
by Graham Lawton G7EVY 04 Oct '10

04 Oct '10

Please join us in listening to the ISS contact with IRSEA, Bisceglie, Italy on Tuesday 5th October at 15:31 UTC. This will be a telebridge and the Ground Station will be K6DUE. Audio from this contact will be fed into the EchoLink *AMSAT* (101377) and *JK1ZRW* (277208) servers. Audio is generally transmitted around 15 minutes prior to the contact taking place so that you can hear some of the preparation that occurs. Please note that on Echolink there are automatic breaks of 1.5 seconds in the audio transmission. These occur every 2.5 minutes during the event. ** Contact times are approximate. If the ISS executes a reboost or other manoeuvre, the AOS (Acquisition Of Signal) time may alter by a few minutes ** 73, Graham Graham Lawton G7EVY ARISS Audio Distribution Co-ordinator Skype: wizarduk ARISS Twitter Updates: ARISS_status

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2010-10-04 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 04 Oct '10

04 Oct '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report October 4, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for IRSEA, a non-profit Institute of Research and Education, in Bisceglie, Italy on Tuesday, October 5 at 15:28 UTC via telebridge station K6DUE in Greenbelt, Maryland. The contact is part of a professional education program called "Promotion of the characteristics of the Puglia region." The subject matter includes space communications, space life, space achievements, advantage of space research, use of man-made satellites and the International Space Station. The contact will be webcast: http://www.cittadellamediterraneadellascienza.it/ 2. ARISS Presentations to be Given at AMSAT Symposium The AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) Space Symposium will be held Friday - Sunday, October 8 - 10 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. ARISS Delegate Rosalie White wrote a paper for the meeting called "ARISS = Education." Keith Pugh will give a talk on satellite demonstrations with students and will present an overview of the ARISS team this past year. Additionally, several ARISSat-1 presentations will be given and a prototype will be on site. See: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2010/SymposiumSchedule.php 3. MAI-75 Experiment Activated The Russian ISS crew members activated the MAI-75 (Moscow Aviation Institute) experiment on Monday - Wednesday, September 27 - 29. The system was operated in Martin 1 mode. Among those who captured Slow Scan Television (SSTV) images transmitted by the crew were ground stations in Asia, Europe and Africa. For more information, see: http://ariss-sstv.blogspot.com/ Images have been archived here: http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/SSTV/ 4. Astronaut Training Status Astronaut Don Pettit, KD5MDT participated in an ARISS special topics training session on Tuesday, September 28. Several capabilities of the Kenwood system including SSTV and crossband operations were covered. Pettit is slated to fly with Expedition 30 in November 2011. 5. AMSAT Announces that ARISSat-1 is Ready to Ship The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT) posted a report on its Web site giving a description of ARISSat-1 and its capabilities - simultaneous 2m FM, CW, BPSK and transponder transmissions. Having passed its vibration tests, it is ready to ship to Russia. For the latest status on ARISSat-1, see: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/index.php 6. ARRL Covers ARISSat-1 The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) carried a Web story on the status of ARISSat-1. "ARISSat-1 in Satellite Final Preparation" gives a description of the satellite and the educational opportunities that will be available to students when launched, including satellite tracking, voice greetings in several languages and telemetry. The article also appears in the September 30 ARRL Letter. See: http://www.arrl.org/news/arissat-1-in-satellite-final-preparation

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Upcoming ARISS contact with Institute of Research and Education, Bisceglie, Italy
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 04 Oct '10

04 Oct '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at I.R.S.E.A. - Institute of Research and Education, Bisceglie, Italy on 5 October. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 15:28 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be a telebridge between NA1SS and K6DUE. The contact should be audible over the eastern U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. The I.R.S.E.A. - Institute of Research and Education non profit - whose registered office is in Bisceglie 29/D Oslo Road - works in the Northern area of Bari and Foggia. It aims at a link, throughout synergic cooperation, between the world of University Research and the working experiences of trade unions, company organizations and liberal professions to be a concrete reference to the fields of education, development and innovating research. I.R.S.E.A. worked in regional and interregional area, in the following business departments: agricultural food; tourism; environment; company finance; trade; public administration; small and average enterprises, and in different areas, as: Education for job - through educational activities to support manager and the business universe; to job - through educational activities to help young people, post-graduate and qualified looking for a job; vocational giudance - through support activities to choose one's studies; Studies and researches about local social and economic situations, with particular reference to small and average enterprises; European Economic Community projects; Community funds for small and average enterprises Participants will ask as many of the following questions (translated) as time allows: 1. In what distance from the Shuttle launch site can spectators still smell the rocket fumes? 2. How do you communicate with your family? Do you have internet access on board? 3. If you look outside the window in what colours does the Universe appear? 4. What kind of experiments do you carry out on board the ISS? 5. Can you observe Jupiter's satellites from the ISS? 6. What kind of preparations do astronauts accomplish before lift-off? 7. How will space technology progress in the course of time? 8. Does zero gravity have any influence on the taste of the meals? 9. What do you do in your spare time? 10. Does microgravity have any influence on the perception of music? 11. What kind of diseases can you catch on board the ISS? 12. How do you handle the body care? 13. Does the sensation of wet and dry feel like on Earth? 14. Why do astronauts lose weight in weightlessness? 15. What are the major impacts of zero gravity on the human body? 16. Are there any smells in Space? 17. Would there be any danger for you if a meteorite hit the ISS? 18. Do you enjoy having meals in zero gravity? 19. What are the tasks of Italian astronauts on board the ISS? 20. Do you cultivate plants on board the ISS? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. 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.ariss.org/ (graciously hosted by the Radio Amateurs of Canada). Thank you & 73, David - AA4KN

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2010 AMSAT Space Symposium Web Pages
by JoAnne Maenpaa 03 Oct '10

03 Oct '10

2010 AMSAT Symposium Home Page http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2010/index.php Symposium Schedule http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2010/SymposiumSchedule.php List of Presentations http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2010/Presentations.php Hotel Information http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2010/Hotel.php Food and Drink information http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2010/FoodandDrink.php Banquet Speaker http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2010/BanquetSpeaker.php Board of Directors Agenda http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/symposium/2010/BoardofDirectorsAgenda.php (Page under construction) -- 73 de JoAnne K9JKM k9jkm(a)amsat.org Editor, AMSAT News Service Copy Editor, AMSAT Journal

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