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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 13 Oct '10

13 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 06 Oct '10

06 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 05 Oct '10

05 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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