Could someone explain what a simulated contact is?

Joe Cassano K3FMA

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Today's Topics:

1. Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2008-03-08 00:00 UTC ([email protected])

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Simulated contact #1 for Westbrook with Sandra Magnus KE5FYE Thu 2008-03-13 very approx 14:50 UTC

Simulated contact #2 for Westbrook with Nicole Stott KE5GJN Thu 2008-03-13 very approx 15:15 UTC

The simulated contacts should be on IRLP and Echolink. It is suggested that you monitor between 14:45 and 16:15 UTC for the actual contacts.