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Re: Ariss casual phone contacts
by Thomas Frey 14 Jul '10

14 Jul '10

Eric van de Weyer schrieb: > Hi Thomas, > Hi Eric If you never ask you will never get an answer. I also agree with your mail. But without satisfying answers, such discussions will continue ever and ever again. And they do. > There have been many Ham astronauts up there over the years on MIR, the > shuttles and now the ISS. Some of them had been hams for a long time, it is > their hobby so they were keen to operate in their spare time from orbit. > Others obtain their ham ticket mainly for the purpose of conducting the > educational school contacts. > > When there is a ham up there who has been a ham for years, he probably will > get on the air and talk to as many people as possible in his free time. When > there isn't, then they probably have other things that interest them to do > in their spare time other than playing radio. That is their prerogative and > decision. Sure, they can be encouraged to do it but in the end it is up to > them. If they decide to do it then we reap the benefit but if they don't, we > do not have any right to complain about it. Would you like it if someone > came and told you what to do in your leisure time and I'll bet you probably > get a lot more of it than they do? > > I was lucky enough to be at a school contact a few weeks ago which was held > in conjunction with the WIA's Centenary dinner in Canberra, Australia and > the best part was to see the faces of the young people who talked to the > ISS. That is what it is all about. There were over 200 people in the room > and everybody was moved by it. > > Just remember that the astronauts who want to make random contacts will > because they want to, not because someone asked them to. > > I really do get sick of hearing people get on here and complain that the > astronauts aren't getting on enough for them. That's not what they're there > for. > > Climbs down off soapbox! > > 73....Eric VK2VE. > > -----Original Message----- > From: sarex-bounces(a)AMSAT.Org [mailto:sarex-bounces@AMSAT.Org] On Behalf Of > Thomas Frey > Sent: Wednesday, 30 June 2010 19:33 > To: AJ9N(a)aol.com > Cc: patrick(a)aceweb.com; sarex(a)AMSAT.Org > Subject: [sarex] Re: Ariss casual phone contacts > > Dear Charlie > > We all have read your message and I agree with it. But you can communicate > our desire to the astronauts or you know the way to communicate it. Then > you can tell us the result here. > > Thank you very much in advance and also for your work done. > > > AJ9N(a)aol.com schrieb: > >> Hi all, >> >> Let me repeat a message that is sent out with every announcement I make >> with regards to ARISS activities and upcoming school contacts: >> >> >> 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. >> Like I indicate in my announcements. If the crew member is so inclined, >> then they get on the radio. >> As with anything in society, the ISS crew have many different interests >> and a very heavy work load. Some have been a ham for many years before >> > going > >> on orbit and thus may make a random contact; many have had next to no >> experience playing radio and get on only sporadically. There have been >> > quite a > >> few who have gotten their license right before going up so they often >> times only get on for the scheduled school contacts. If they had not >> > gotten > >> their license; then even the school contact list would have suffered as >> > for > >> some expeditions there were no scheduled hams going up. We can thank >> Kenneth N5VHO and the rest of the hams down at JSC for organizing the >> > classes and > >> pushing for everyone to have a license. You would not believe the small >> amount of time the astronauts have for studying and getting their license >> > as > >> they are in ISS training right up until they launch. So ARISS does like >> to thank the astronauts for their very valuable time. >> For every school contact, the crew is told how to leave the radio >> configured after the contact. If the crew does not re-configure the >> > radios for > >> general usage, then there is not much we can do about it other than to >> > remind > >> them. >> It is possible to have an astronaut visit. Travel expenses must be >> covered by the group wanting to have an astronaut appear. Check out all >> > of the > >> details at: >> > _http://www.nasa.gov/about/speakers/astronautappearances.html_ > >> (http://www.nasa.gov/about/speakers/astronautappearances.html) >> 73, >> Charlie Sufana AJ9N >> One of the ARISS mentors >> >> >> >> In a message dated 6/29/2010 7:16:11 P.M. Central Daylight Time, >> morsesat(a)optonline.net writes: >> >> Believe it or not... After flying the flag for AMSAT at several recent >> hamfests, >> This question came up a lot. Of course I answered that they are >> > extremely > >> busy, however, >> I also said that it was up to the astonauts time off and their personal >> interest of ham radio. >> I think the time to get astonauts and cosmonauts interested is before >> > they > >> go into space. They have to get the >> "bug!" They need to be brought to local clubs and introduced to local >> repeaters and groups that get together at >> Hamfests for the sake of Ham Radio. They can get an earful and become >> interested enough to orbit around the world >> Giving the thrill of speaking to the ISS to the thousands that await a >> "Casual QSO.!" >> 73, >> Dee, NB2F >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: sarex-bounces(a)AMSAT.Org [mailto:sarex-bounces@AMSAT.Org] On Behalf >> Of >> patrick mcgrane >> Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 11:27 PM >> To: sarex(a)AMSAT.Org >> Subject: [sarex] Ariss casual phone contacts >> >> How about letting us know why there are no casual contacts anymore and >> only >> rehearsed and choreographed public shows. >> I read many times about how busy the astronauts are but it is glaringly >> apparent they have no interest or are refraining from unrehearsed >> > contacts. > >> They could at least turn on the cross band repeater. The navy had enough >> control over the amateur radio with the packet. >> Frankly, I am personally no longer interested in talking to the >> > astronauts > >> but the repeater was a lot of fun. >> Someone please make it happen. >> >> A mere citizen >> >> 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 >> >> ---- >> 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 >> >> >> > > -- Mit freundlichen Grüssen, Regards, 73 Thomas Frey, HB9SKA ______________________________________________________________________ Thomas Frey, Holzgasse 2, CH-5242 Birr, Tel. + Fax: 056 444 93 41 http://home.datacomm.ch/th.frey/

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Ariss casual phone contacts
by patrick mcgrane 12 Jul '10

12 Jul '10

How about letting us know why there are no casual contacts anymore and only rehearsed and choreographed public shows. I read many times about how busy the astronauts are but it is glaringly apparent they have no interest or are refraining from unrehearsed contacts. They could at least turn on the cross band repeater. The navy had enough control over the amateur radio with the packet. Frankly, I am personally no longer interested in talking to the astronauts but the repeater was a lot of fun. Someone please make it happen. A mere citizen pat

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Re: Ariss casual phone contacts
by AJ9N＠aol.com 30 Jun '10

30 Jun '10

Hi all, Let me repeat a message that is sent out with every announcement I make with regards to ARISS activities and upcoming school contacts: 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. Like I indicate in my announcements. If the crew member is so inclined, then they get on the radio. As with anything in society, the ISS crew have many different interests and a very heavy work load. Some have been a ham for many years before going on orbit and thus may make a random contact; many have had next to no experience playing radio and get on only sporadically. There have been quite a few who have gotten their license right before going up so they often times only get on for the scheduled school contacts. If they had not gotten their license; then even the school contact list would have suffered as for some expeditions there were no scheduled hams going up. We can thank Kenneth N5VHO and the rest of the hams down at JSC for organizing the classes and pushing for everyone to have a license. You would not believe the small amount of time the astronauts have for studying and getting their license as they are in ISS training right up until they launch. So ARISS does like to thank the astronauts for their very valuable time. For every school contact, the crew is told how to leave the radio configured after the contact. If the crew does not re-configure the radios for general usage, then there is not much we can do about it other than to remind them. It is possible to have an astronaut visit. Travel expenses must be covered by the group wanting to have an astronaut appear. Check out all of the details at: _http://www.nasa.gov/about/speakers/astronautappearances.html_ (http://www.nasa.gov/about/speakers/astronautappearances.html) 73, Charlie Sufana AJ9N One of the ARISS mentors In a message dated 6/29/2010 7:16:11 P.M. Central Daylight Time, morsesat(a)optonline.net writes: Believe it or not... After flying the flag for AMSAT at several recent hamfests, This question came up a lot. Of course I answered that they are extremely busy, however, I also said that it was up to the astonauts time off and their personal interest of ham radio. I think the time to get astonauts and cosmonauts interested is before they go into space. They have to get the "bug!" They need to be brought to local clubs and introduced to local repeaters and groups that get together at Hamfests for the sake of Ham Radio. They can get an earful and become interested enough to orbit around the world Giving the thrill of speaking to the ISS to the thousands that await a "Casual QSO.!" 73, Dee, NB2F -----Original Message----- From: sarex-bounces(a)AMSAT.Org [mailto:sarex-bounces@AMSAT.Org] On Behalf Of patrick mcgrane Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2010 11:27 PM To: sarex(a)AMSAT.Org Subject: [sarex] Ariss casual phone contacts How about letting us know why there are no casual contacts anymore and only rehearsed and choreographed public shows. I read many times about how busy the astronauts are but it is glaringly apparent they have no interest or are refraining from unrehearsed contacts. They could at least turn on the cross band repeater. The navy had enough control over the amateur radio with the packet. Frankly, I am personally no longer interested in talking to the astronauts but the repeater was a lot of fun. Someone please make it happen. A mere citizen 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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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-30 01:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 29 Jun '10

29 Jun '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-30 01:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Irkutsk State Technical University, IrGTU, Russia, direct via RK0SWB (***) Contact was successful 2010-06-27 16:18 UTC (***) Summer camp "Astronauts in forest", Perugia, Italy (Astronauti nella Foresta, Fontespugna, Umbria, Italy), telebridge via ON4ISS Contact is a go for 2010-07-02 19:51:58 UTC 87 deg Cavett Kids Foundation’s Camp Cavett, OU Medical Center, Kingston, OK, USA, direct via W5PAA Contact is a go for: Thu 2010-07-08 20:35:43 UTC 21 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 543. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 33. 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 2010-06-30 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 2010-06-30 01:00 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. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF 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 2010-06-28 15:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 28 Jun '10

28 Jun '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-28 15:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: “International youth forum of ACD (Activity Creation Development) – Siberia”, direct via RK9YZZ (***) Contact was a failure 2010-06-25 16:58 UTC (***) ARISS is attempting to understand what happened. (***) Russian school contact, direct via TBD Contact is a go for 2010-06-27 16:18 UTC Summer camp "Astronauts in forest", Perugia, Italy (Astronauti nella Foresta, Fontespugna, Umbria, Italy), telebridge via ON4ISS Contact is a go for 2010-07-02 19:51:58 UTC 87 deg (***) Cavett Kids Foundation’s Camp Cavett, OU Medical Center, Kingston, OK, USA, direct via W5PAA Contact is a go for: Thu 2010-07-08 20:35:43 UTC 21 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 542. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 33. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ 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 2010-06-28 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 2010-06-24 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. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF 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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2010-06-28 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 28 Jun '10

28 Jun '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report June 28, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contacts Summer camp "Astronauts in Forest," Perugia, Italy has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Friday, July 2 at 19:50 UTC via telebridge station ON4ISS in Belgium. The camp teaches youth why it is necessary to study and protect the environment. It explains that space research is very important for the future of our planet and younger generations and it also initiates the children in the use of scientific instruments. Cavett Kids Foundation's Camp Cavett, based out of OU Medical Center in Kingston, Oklahoma, has been scheduled for an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact on Thursday, July 8 at 20:35 UTC. The mission of the Cavett Kids Foundation is to provide a forum of support through various camps, events, and programs for children with life-threatening and chronic illnesses while promoting character, coping skills, and connection. Using ARRL (American Radio Relay League) lesson plans, children will be introduced to the basics of radio wave propagation. Local radio clubs will assist with demonstrations and hands on activities. 2. Japanese Club Talks to ISS via ARISS Contact On Wednesday, June 23, Asahi Manabiya, a volunteer club in Owariasahi, Japan, took part in a direct Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact. Approximately 145 people attended the event and watched as the youth asked 23 questions of Expedition 23/24 astronaut Tracy Caldwell-Dyson, KF5DBF. This contact was a featured activity used by the club to pique children's interest in natural science. The event drew media attention and was covered by one radio station, two television stations and a newspaper. 3. ARISS Web Page Links to DLN Module An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) page may be found on NASA's Teaching From Space (TFS) Web site. A link to the Digital Learning Network (DLN) amateur radio module has been added to this page. See: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/teachingfromspace/students/ariss.… 4. ARISSat Safety Review to be Held The Johnson Space Center Payload Safety Review Panel will perform a flight safety review of ARISSat-1 on the mornings of Wednesday and Thursday, June 30 - July 1 in Houston. Participation in the review will include U.S. and Russian ARISSat team members as well as RSC-Energia safety specialists. 5. AMSAT Covers ARISS Antennas The June 27 AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) News Service bulletin posted a story covering the activation of the AIS (Automatic Identification System) equipment on the Space Station which uses an ARISS built antenna. A second ARISS antenna will be used for the Ericsson system in the Columbus module which will be activated in early 2011. To view the story, go to: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/news/

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Field Day and . . . !!!!!
by santanaamt＠aol.com 25 Jun '10

25 Jun '10

Sorry to remind and ask, but have not seen any question if, as always we await this time of year, ISS would be on-the-air. Cheers, Angel - WP3GW

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-25 02:30 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 24 Jun '10

24 Jun '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-25 02:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: The 9th Annual Youth Student forum Slavic Association -2010, Tuapse, Region of Krasnodar, Russian Federation direct via RW3WWW/6 Contact was a failure 2010-06-22 20:15 UTC (***) ARISS is attempting to understand what happened. (***) Russian school contact, direct via TBD Contact is a go for 2010-06-25 16:58 UTC Russian school contact, direct via TBD Contact is a go for 2010-06-27 16:18 UTC Summer camp "Astronauts in forest", Perugia, Italy (Astronauti nella Foresta, Fontespugna, Umbria, Italy), telebridge via ON4ISS Contact is a go for 2010-07-02 19:50 UTC (***) Cavett Kids Foundation’s Camp Cavett, OU Medical Center, Kingston, OK, USA, direct via W5PAA (***) Contact is a go for: Thu 2010-07-08 20:35:43 UTC 21 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 542. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 33. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 2010-06-25 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 2010-06-24 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. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF 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 2010-06-24 05:00 UTC
by aj9n＠aol.com 24 Jun '10

24 Jun '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-06-24 05:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: The 9th Annual Youth Student forum Slavic Association -2010, Tuapse, Region of Krasnodar, Russian Federation direct via RW3WWW/6 2010-06-22 20:15 UTC Asahi Manabiya, Owariasahi, Aichi, Japan, direct via 8N2OA Contact was successful: Wed 2010-06-23 13:01:10 UTC 22 deg (***) Russian school contact, direct via TBD 2010-06-25 16:58 UTC Russian school contact, direct via TBD 2010-06-27 16:18 UTC Summer camp "Astronauts in forest", Perugia, Italy, telebridge via ON4ISS (***) 2010-07-02 19:45 UTC via ON4ISS (***) 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 542. (***) Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 33. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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 2010-06-24 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 2010-06-24 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. 23 on orbit Aleksandr Skvortsov Mikhail Korniyenko RN3BF Tracy E. Caldwell KF5DBF 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 with Asahi Manabiya, Owariasahi, Aichi, Japan
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 22 Jun '10

22 Jun '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Asahi Manabiya, Owariasahi, Aichi, Japan on 23 June. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 13:07 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and 8N2OA. The contact should be audible over Japan. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Asahi Manabiya is a kind of Volunteer club in Owariasahi city. We have about 50 members who consist of pupils and students. We selected the contact menbers from junior high school and elementary school in Owariasahi city. They are learning the space and amateur radio from early May. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. Is a blackout on the spaceship scary? 2. What do you do if you get sick in space? 3. What is the mission of the ISS? 4. What does it feel like to wear a space suit? 5. Can you see any black holes? 6. Does the rocket have a bathroom? 7. How do you sleep at night? 8. What kind of sweets do you have in space? 9. Where do you get the courage to come frightening things? 10. What do you do if you catch a cold or get a toothache? 11. What does space look like from the spaceship? 12. Do you clean the spaceship? 13. What did you think the first time you saw the Earth from space? 14. Which of your experiments is the most fun? 15. Does time pass differently in space and on Earth? 16. What do you eat, and how? 17. What does zero gravity feel like? 18. Can you cook in space? 19. Do you think there are aliens? 20. Do stars look bigger from space? 21. I heard that the Earth is blue. What color are the other planets? 22. What is the time difference between Earth and space? 23. Why did you become an astronaut? 24. Is there night and day in space? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s) 1. Quebec Rangers, Southern Quebec, Canada, Fri 2 July 2010 19:45:05 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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