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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 02 Aug '10

02 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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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-07-31 23:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 31 Jul '10

31 Jul '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-07-31 23:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree, Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia, direct via K2BSA Contact was successful: Sat 2010-07-31 18:21:06 UTC 56 deg (***) Boy Scout Space Jamboree, Rantoul, IL, direct via WB9SA Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-08-07 15:07:14 UTC 36 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 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 2010-07-31 23:30 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 2010-07-31 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 with the National Boy Scout Jamboree, Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia
by n4csitwo＠bellsouth.net 28 Jul '10

28 Jul '10

An International Space Station school contact has been planned with participants at 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree, Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia on 31 July. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 18:21 UTC. The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The contact will be direct between NA1SS and K2BSA/4. 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. Boy Scouts of America The Boy Scouts of America organization was incorporated on February 8, 1910 and chartered by the United States Congress in 1916. Scouting in the United States is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults that will build character, train youth in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness through rich experiences. 2010 National Scout Jamboree July 26 - Aug. 4, 2010 One hundred years of Scouting in the United States will come to life at the 2010 National Scout Jamboree as approximately 45,000 Scouts, leaders, and staff from all 50 states, territories, and foreign countries will have the opportunity to live, work, and play together in an atmosphere of Scouting fellowship. The setting for the quadrennial jamboree is Fort A. P. Hill, near Bowling Green, VA. Scouting Merit Badge Programs In part, scouts learn about science, math, technology, sports, crafts, business and future careers as they are exposed to the merit badge program. There are more than 100 merit badges offered in all fields to scouting youth. Merit Badges other than Radio include other technical content such as Electronics, Electricity, Engineering, Medical, Photography, Computers and more. Scouts select a subject they want to know more about then talk with a scouting leader about their interests. The scout then follows requirements for the merit badge he selected. A counselor who has special knowledge in the merit badge subject is assigned to assist the youth in finishing the requirements. When the scout is ready he calls the counselor to show he has met the requirements. When the counselor is satisfied the scout has met each requirement, the Merit Badge application may be approved. Once approved by the Scoutmaster, the scout will receive the specific merit badge emblem that can then be secured to his uniform. Amateur Radio Amateur Radio is included in the BSA Radio Merit Badge requirements. Requirements for the Radio Merit Badge include explaining different types of radio communications, diagramming how radio waves propagate, recognizing and discussing the electromagnetic spectrum, safety precautions when around radio gear, understanding and explaining electrical circuits, participating in a 10 minute radio contact using voice or CW, explaining Q signals, the proper use of radio and emergency communications and a visit to a working radio station such as K2BSA at the National Jamboree. By the ARISS team facilitating a QSO with K2BSA scouts, the ISS crew members will assist in building a love and interest on the part of youth toward becoming involved in the sciences and the International Space Program. Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows: 1. I am a Boy Scout, do you think our scouting programs could have a positive effect on space exploration? If so, how? 2. What sort of obstacles did you have to tackle to become an astronaut? 3. Are astronauts taught like Boy Scouts to improvise support devices or tools if equipment fails? 4. Looking back at Earth what strikes you the most about the view of planet Earth? 5. Are astronauts in danger of micro-particles hitting them or the International Space Station? If so what protection does one have? 6. As you look back at Earth are you able to see the oil-spill in the Gulf of Mexico and if so what are your thoughts? 7. What do you notice about the effects of weightlessness on your body and do you expect a long-term effect? 8. What is your primary work assignment on the ISS? 9. Has your appetite changed now that you are at the International Space Station? If so how? 10. Do you find the space station a noisy place? If so why? 11. Are you and your team performing experiments that absolutely require human involvement? If so Why? 12. Do you think humans will be able to achieve long-range space exploration and settlements? If so what must be accomplished first? 13. What kind of extra training did you have to take to be in space for a prolonged time? 14. What was your favorite subject in school and why? 15. Are you a Boy Scout, and if so, did you make it to Eagle? 16. Where did you go to college and what were your degree(s)? 17. Do you have a favorite constellation if so what and why? 18. If you were not an astronaut, what other career would you choose? 19. What is your favorite activity at the ISS to pass the time? 20. How many satellites are in space and who put them there? 21. Do stars look any different from your point of view in space? 22. What's it like in space? 23. What can you do in space that you will miss not being able to do on earth? 24. What can you do on Earth that you miss not being able to do in Space? Information about the upcoming ARISS contacts can be found at http://www.ariss.org/upcoming.htm#NextContact. Next planned event(s): 1. Boy Scout Space Jamboree, Rantoul, IL, (direct) Sat 7 AUG 2010 18:21 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 2010-07-26 22:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-07-26 22:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree, Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia, direct via K2BSA Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-07-31 18:21:06 UTC 56 deg Boy Scout Space Jamboree, Rantoul, IL, direct via WB9SA (***) Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-08-07 15:07:14 UTC 36 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 547. 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 2010-07-25 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 2010-07-23 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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2010-07-26 ARISS Status
by Carol Jackson 26 Jul '10

26 Jul '10

Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Status Report July 26, 2010 1. Upcoming School Contact An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled for the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree in Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia on Saturday, July 31 at 18:21 UTC. The jamboree is being planned for about 43,000 Scouts and leaders in 825 troops, plus some 5,000 staff members for support, program and headquarters services. The K2BSA Amateur Radio Demonstration Area is a hot spot of activity throughout the Jamboree. At past Jamborees, thousands of Scouts toured K2BSA. More than 300 earned their Radio Merit Badges and more than 100 new Technician licenses were earned. The club supporting this event is the K2BSA Amateur Radio Association. 2. ARISS Contact with International Space University Students On Wednesday, July 21, International Space University in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France, participated in an Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with Shannon Walker, KD5DXB on the ISS. Twelve questions were answered and regional television covered the event. In preparation for their contact, students studied the basics of satellite communications and learned about human spaceflight and space exploration. 3. ARRL Covers 2010 National Scout Jamboree The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) posted a story on its web page covering the upcoming 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree during which an ARISS contact is planned. The article was also included in the ARRL Letter. See: http://www.arrl.org/news/connect-with-the-national-scout-jamboree-via-amate… 4. ARISS-Brazil Web Page Updated ARISS-Brazil has updated its Web page. The site has a new URL: http://www.qsl.net/py1kcf/ 5. Astronaut Training Status Astronauts Ron Garan, KF5GPO, and Mike Fossum, KF5AQG, each successfully completed a simulated Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact with the Challenger Learning Center of Indianapolis on Thursday, July 22. Garan and Fossum answered 14 and 22 questions respectively during their contacts. These training sessions were terrestrial-based amateur radio contacts using ARISS equivalent equipment. 6. Astronaut T. J. Creamer Participates in ISS Ham Debrief An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) debrief session was held with Expedition 22/23 astronaut T. J. Creamer, KC5WKI on Monday, July 19. The feedback received will help ARISS with its program operations. 7. ARISS International Team Meeting Held The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) International Team teleconference was held on Tuesday, July 20. Discussions included a status on the Columbus Module radio equipment as well as an update on ARISSat-1. The minutes have been posted. See: https://www.rac.ca/ariss/arisstel2010-07-20.htm

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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-07-25 02:30 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 24 Jul '10

24 Jul '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-07-25 02:30 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree, Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia, direct via K2BSA Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-07-31 18:21:06 UTC 56 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 547. 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 2010-07-25 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 2010-07-23 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 2010-07-23 05:00 UTC
by AJ9N＠aol.com 22 Jul '10

22 Jul '10

Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2010-07-23 05:00 UTC Quick list of scheduled contacts and events: Simulation contact Challenger Learning Center of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, direct via K9CMM Contact was successful Thu 2010-07-22 Approx: 16:00-16:45 UTC (***) Simulation contact Challenger Learning Center of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana, direct via K9CMM Contact was successful Thu 2010-07-22 Approx: 16:15-17:00 UTC (***) Contact should be on IRLP. 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree, Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia, direct via K2BSA Contact is a go for: Sat 2010-07-31 18:21:06 UTC 56 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 547. 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 2010-07-23 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 2010-07-23 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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