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2010-08-09 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 09 Aug '10

09 Aug '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report August 9, 2010 1. Successful ARISS Contact Held with Boy Scout Space Jamboree An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact was held with Boy and Girl Scouts in Rantoul, Illinois on Sunday, August 8. On-orbit astronaut Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC answered 14 questions prepared for him by the Scouts. The contact was part of the Space Jamboree held at the Rantoul National Aviation Center. Scouts from over eight states in the Midwest attended and earned merit badges in Space Exploration, Aviation, Robotics, Radio & Electronics and others. 2. ARRL Article on ARISS School, Greenville Elementary The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) posted a story on Greenville Elementary School whose teacher worked to have his students licensed in order to become a NASA Explorer School (NES). In the process, 3 teachers and 17 students were licensed with the help of Okaw Valley Amateur Radio Club. Greenville became an NES in 2006 and the school is on the waiting list for an ARISS contact early next year. See: http://www.arrl.org/greenville-elementary-school-hams 3. Amateur Radio Newsline Covers ARISS Event On Friday, August 6, the Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1721 posted two items covering the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree held in Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia on July 31. The first story, "Ham Radio in Space: ISS to Scouting Jamboree Contact Success," covers the ARISS contact with astronaut Doug Wheelock. The second story, "That Final Item: Ham Radio and the Best Scouting Jamboree Ever," talks about the Jamboree, the 5,000 people that toured the K2BSA demonstration station, the 200 Scouts that earned the Radio Merit Badge, and the 130 people who were licensed during the event. To view the articles, see: ftp://ftp.arnewsline.org/quincy/News/news.txt

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ARISS - Contact Notification
by Graham Lawton G7EVY 07 Aug '10

07 Aug '10

Please join us in listening to the ISS contact with the Boy Space Jamboree, Rantoul, IL, USA direct via WB9SA. Contact is a go for: Sunday 8th August, 09:12 UTC. *** This contact MAY BE CANCELLED due to a cooling pump failure on the ISS. As I'm typing this the crew are in the process of swapping out the faulty unit. Hopefully all will be well! *** 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 Boy Scout Space Jamboree, Rantoul, IL
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 06 Aug '10

06 Aug '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at Boy Scout Space Jamboree, Rantoul, IL on 8 Aug. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 09:12 UTC.The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. NOTE: DUE TO COOLING PROBLEMS ONBOARD THE ISS, THE CONTACT COULD BE ABORTED AT THE LAST MINUTE. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and WB9SA. The contact should be audible over the central U.S. Interested parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be conducted in English. Advances in science and technology are redefining the world around us. Boy Scouting is changing also, and while we are still teaching traditional pioneer skills, we recognize that new frontiers require new skills. The astronauts we'll be talking with are today's pioneers; Space, the Moon and Mars are our new frontiers. At this years Space Jamboree we will be offering the usual technology merit badges- Space Exploration, Radio, Electronics (including Robotics), Aviation, Nuclear Science and Composite Materials, but we are also Going Green by adding all of the energy and conservation related merit badges and one 'just for fun'- the Duct Tape merit badge. This year one thousand participants are here from 8 states. Boy and Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts kids from the Don Moyers Boys and Girls Club are in attendance. We are confident that at least one of the youth here today will become an astronaut. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1) Do the Russian astronauts wear "tapochki" (slippers) on the Space Station? 2) What sport or game do you think would be the most fun to play in zero gravity? 3) Which country do you think sends it astronauts with the best space food? 4) What's the most beautiful sight from space? 5) How many different words (in different languages) do you know for the word "astronaut"? 6) What's the first thing you want to do when you get back to planet earth? 7) What do you think about space tourism and will it really cost over $30 million fo the next space tourist? 8) Do you think you could plant a successful garden on the space station? 9) What's the coolest piece of technology on the space station? 10) How has your perspective on earth life changed after being in space? 11) What's the #1 thing I should do to become an astronaut? 12) Other than earth, what's your favorite celestial body in the solar system? 13) I do chores at home, what's the worst and the best chore on the space station? 14) In case we run out of time, I just want you to know that at least one of us here today will become an astronaut. 15) Which moon in the solar system is most likely to have life on it and why? 16) You guys have some cool patches, if we send you some Space Jam patches will you send us some ISS patches? 17) I heard that salt crystals tend to clump together in space, if that's true, why? 18) Did you know what you wanted to do when you were 12 years old? 19) Because you are traveling at 17,000 miles per hour how many sunrises do you see in a day? 20) When do you think we will set foot on Mars? 21) What's the next most important step in space exploration? 22) When will you have an astrobot up there to help do EVAs? 23) Who was the youngest and oldest person in space? 24) What do astronauts dream about? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. IRSEA, Bisceglie, I-70052, Italy, Tue 10 Aug 2010 18:23:31 UTC Due to cooling problems on the ISS, this contact could be aborted at the last minute. 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 2010-08-06 16:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 06 Aug '10

06 Aug '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-08-06 16:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Boy Scout Space Jamboree, Rantoul, IL, direct via WB9SA Contact is a go for: Sun 2010-08-08 09:12:05 UTC 68 deg Due to cooling problems on the ISS, this contact could be aborted at the last minute. 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 548. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 35. 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 2010-08-031 02:00 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 2010-07-31 23:30 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. 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 2010-08-05 19:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 05 Aug '10

05 Aug '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-08-05 19:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Boy Scout Space Jamboree, Rantoul, IL, direct via WB9SA Contact is a go for: Sun 2010-08-08 09:12:05 UTC 68 deg (***) Due to cooling problems on the ISS, this contact could be aborted at the last minute. (***) IRSEA, Bisceglie, I-70052, Italy, telebridge via LU8YY (***) Contact is a go for: Tue 2010-08-10 18:23:31 UTC 68 deg (***) Due to cooling problems on the ISS, this contact could be aborted at the last minute. (***) 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 548. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 35. 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 2010-08-031 02:00 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 2010-07-31 23:30 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. 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 2010-08-03 02:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 03 Aug '10

03 Aug '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-08-03 02:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Boy Scout Space Jamboree, Rantoul, IL, direct via WB9SA Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-08-07 15:07:14 UTC 36 deg Due to cooling problems on the ISS, this has been aborted. (***) IRSEA, Bisceglie, I-70052, Italy, telebridge via TBD Contact is a go for:Mon 2010-08-09 17:57:15 UTC 83 deg via LU1CGB (***) Due to cooling problems on the ISS, this has been aborted. (***) 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 548. Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 35. 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 2010-08-031 02:00 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 2010-07-31 23:30 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. 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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2010-08-02 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 02 Aug '10

02 Aug '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report August 2, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for the Space Jamboree in Rantoul, Illinois on Saturday, August 7 at 15:07 UTC. The Rantoul National Aviation Center is the former Chanute Air Force Base and is the home of the Chanute Air Museum, which collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets aviation and aerospace artifacts that relate to the life and accomplishments of Octave Chanute, Chanute Field/ Chanute Air Force Base and its technical training programs, the history of military aviation and Illinois aviation. The museum reaches out to youth with Aviation Camp and this year will host the "Space Jam 4" for Boy and Girl Scouts coming from over four states in the Midwest. Merit Badges may be earned in Space Exploration, Aviation, Radio & Electronics and others. 2. Boy Scouts Celebrate Anniversary with ARISS Contact On Saturday, July 31, an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact was held with the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. Doug Wheelock, KF5BOC answered 13 questions posed to him by the Scouts as approximately 800 others listened in. Prior to the contact, K2BSA Amateur Radio Association set up its radio station which thousands of Scouts toured. Some Scouts earned their Radio Merit Badges and amateur radio licenses as well. This year, the Jamboree celebrates 100 years of Scouting in the U.S., with attendees from all 50 states and other countries around the world. Forty-three thousand are expected to attend. 3. ARISS News on Amateur Radio Newsline On July 30, the Amateur Radio Newsline Report 1720 posted a short story on the upcoming ARISS contact with the Boy Scouts of America. To view the article, "Ham Radio in Space: ISS to Celebrate 100 Years of US Scouting with ISS Contact," see: ftp://ftp.arnewsline.org/quincy/News/news.txt

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