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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Kenwood TS-710 for Falconsat? (Scott)
2. Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-11-04 06:30 UTC
(AJ9N@xxx.xxxx
3. Falconsat-3 Antenna, PreAmp, SDR (vk4tec@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xxxx
4. Satreporter update (Andrew Rich)
5. Re: 9100 AEA DSP2232 WiSP setup (kb2mjeff@xxx.xxxx
6. Re: 9100 AEA DSP2232 WiSP setup (kb2mjeff@xxx.xxxx
7. CT8/DL7VTX in HM58/68 (Pedro Dutra Sousa)
8. Sat Logbook / TQSl (MrToby)
9. Re: Sat Logbook / TQSl (Paul Stoetzer)
10. Re: Sat Logbook / TQSl (kb2mjeff@xxx.xxxx
11. DX KEEPER (alex weimer)
12. Re: DX KEEPER (Paul Stoetzer)
13. DXKEEPER (alex weimer)
14. Upcoming ARISS contact with South Florida Science Center and
Aquarium, West Palm Beach, FL (n4csitwo@xxxxxxxxx.xxxx
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2017 23:14:53 -0400
From: Scott <scott23192@xxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Kenwood TS-710 for Falconsat?
Message-ID:
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Yeah, wasn't for lack of trying. I tried & tried to get a reply digipeated
but no luck.
With all the BBS traffic up & down, sometimes working UISS feels like
merging onto interstate traffic. Of course it's my own fault for running
both at the same time, but it sure is fun to try.
-Scott
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On Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 11:09 PM, Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Got your message, Scott, but never got an acknowledgement of my reply.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 11:06 PM, Scott <scott23192@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> > He sure did get digipeated several times!
> >
> > Here's a tweet I posted with some pics:
> >
> > https://twitter.com/scott23192/status/926642767127891968
> >
> >
> > -Scott, K4KDR
> >
> >
> > =====================
> >
> > On Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 10:57 PM, Tony <dxdx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> >
> >> Paul:
> >>
> >> I was monitoring APRS and it looks like Scott, K4KDR, saw you on APRS
> via
> >> Falconsat. Wonder if you were able to exchange messages?
> >>
> >> Tony -K2MO
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 11/3/2017 10:00 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote:
> >>
> >>> No luck so far here. Nothing coming through when I set the radio to
> >>> KISS, though I am sending packets and if I flip the radio to APRS
> >>> mode, the packets come in fine, so I'm not sure what's going on.
> >>>
> >>> Going to give the digipeater a shot next pass and re-evaluate the rest
> >>> of the setup! Hope I can pick up your message in the next few days.
> >>>
> >>> 73,
> >>>
> >>> Paul, N8HM
> >>>
> >>> On Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 9:50 PM, Tony <dxdx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> On 11/3/2017 5:03 PM, Paul Stoetzer wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> If I get it working, yes! The command line tools are cumbersome and
> >>>>> not as nice as using WiSP, though. 73, Paul, N8HM
> >>>>>
> >>>> Paul:
> >>>>
> >>>> I had company this evening so missed the first 2 Falconsat passes.
> I'll
> >>>> post
> >>>> your BBS message on the next pass which begins at 02:17z.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Tony -K2MO
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2017 02:34:05 -0400
From: AJ9N@xxx.xxx
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-11-04
06:30 UTC
Message-ID: <372e3.307a7eb2.472eb95d@xxx.xxx>
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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2017-11-04 06:30 UTC
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
Liceo Scientifico ?Francesco Cecioni?, Livorno, Italy and Liceo Artistico
Melotti, Lomazzo, Italy, direct via IQ5LI
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be IR?ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Paolo Nespoli IZ?JPA
Contact was successful: Fri 2017-11-03 09:27:26 UTC 87 deg (***)
Watch for HamTV
Watch for live stream at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFXXIuThuTU
Istituto di Istruzione Superiore ?Leonardo Da Vinci?, Lanusei, Italy,
direct via IS?BWM
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled astronaut is Paolo Nespoli IZ?JPA
Contact is a go for: Sat 2017-11-04 10:12:16 UTC 34 deg
Watch for HamTV
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, FL, direct via
WS4FSC
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Paolo Nespoli IZ?JPA
Contact is a go for: Mon 2017-11-06 16:17:10 UTC 35 deg
Liceo Statale ?Ilaria Alpi?, Rutigliano, Italy, I.I.S.S. ?T.Fiore-C.Sylos?
, Terlizzi, Italy, and Liceo Scientifico ?Valdemaro Vecchi?, Trani, Italy
telebridge via VK4KHZ
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Paolo Nespoli IZ?JPA
Contact is a go for 2017-11-11 11:16:29 UTC 56 deg
Watch for HamTV
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**
International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ Students ?
ARISS-US program education proposal deadline is November 15, 2017
September 18, 2017: The Amateur Radio on the International Space
Station (ARISS) program is seeking proposals from U.S. schools,
museums, science centers and community youth organizations to host
radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International
Space Station (ISS) between July 1 and December 31, 2018.
Each year, ARISS provides tens of thousands of students with oppor-
tunities to learn about space technologies and space communications
through the exploration of Amateur Radio. The program provides
learning opportunities by connecting students to astronauts aboard
the International Space Station (ISS) through a partnership between
NASA, the American Radio Relay League, the Radio Amateur Satellite
Corporation and other Amateur Radio organizations and worldwide
space agencies. The program?s goal is to inspire students worldwide,
to pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering
and mathematics (STEM) through Amateur Radio.
Educators overwhelmingly report that student participation in the
ARISS program inspires an interest in STEM subjects and in STEM
careers. Ninety-two percent of educators who have participated in
the program have indicated that ARISS provided ideas for encourag-
ing student exploration, discussion, and participation, and 78
percent said that ARISS was effective in stimulating student
interest in STEM.
ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers
of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed
education plan. Students can learn about satellite communications,
wireless technology, science research conducted on the space
station, what it is like to work in space, radio science, and any
related STEM subject. Students learn to use Amateur Radio to talk
directly to an astronaut and ask their STEM-related questions.
ARISS will help educational organizations locate Amateur Radio
groups who can assist with equipment for this once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity for students.
The proposal deadline for 2018 contacts is November 15, 2017.
The ARISS website has additional details on expectations, proposal
guidelines, and the proposal form. See:
http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html
****************************************************************************
**
ARISS is always glad to receive listener reports for the above contacts.
ARISS thanks everyone in advance for their assistance. Feel free to send
your reports to aj9n@xxxxx.xxx or aj9n@xxx.xxx.
Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8? MHz.
****************************************************************************
***
All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted.
****************************************************************************
***
Several of you have sent me emails asking about the RAC ARISS website and
not being able to get in. That has now been changed to
http://www.ariss.org/
Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.
****************************************************************************
Looking for something new to do? How about receiving DATV from the ISS?
If interested, then please go to the ARISS-EU website for complete
details. Look for the buttons indicating Ham Video.
http://www.ariss-eu.org/
If you need some assistance, ARISS mentor Kerry N6IZW, might be able to
provide some insight. Contact Kerry at kbanke@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
****************************************************************************
ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100
schools:
Francesco IK?WGF with 126 (***)
Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 124
Gaston ON4WF with 123
Sergey RV3DR with 100
****************************************************************************
The webpages listed below were all reviewed for accuracy. Out of date
webpages were removed and new ones have been added. If there are
additional
ARISS websites I need to know about, please let me know.
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.
All dates and times listed follow International Standard ISO 8601 date and
time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS
The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2017-11-04 06:30 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
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1180. (***)
Each school counts as 1 event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1134. (***)
Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot.
Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 47.
A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the
file.
http://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf
Please feel free to contact me if more detailed statistics are needed.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The following US states and entities have never had an ARISS contact:
Arkansas, Delaware, South Dakota, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern
Marianas Islands, and the Virgin Islands.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
QSL information may be found at:
http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html
ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS
****************************************************************************
The successful school list has been updated as of 2017-11-04 06:30 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
Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts
https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415
****************************************************************************
Exp. 52 on orbit
Randy Bresnik
Paolo Nespoli IZ?JPA
Sergey Ryazanskiy
Exp. 53 on orbit
Mark Vande Hei KG5GNP
Alexander Misurkin
Joe Acaba KE5DAR
****************************************************************************
73,
Charlie Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors
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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2017 07:42:53 +1000
From: <vk4tec@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xxx>
To: "AMSAT" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Falconsat-3 Antenna, PreAmp, SDR
Message-ID: <066501d354ec$b440ff90$1cc2feb0$@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
I am going to give this a try
Get rid of any coax
http://59.167.159.165/satreporter/falcon_sdr.jpg
Andrew
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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2017 16:52:34 +1000
From: Andrew Rich <vk4tec@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satreporter update
Message-ID: <EEB215B7-4A47-46FC-AC9E-ACC2DBE9FAB3@xxxxxxxxx.xx.xxx>
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Hello
Added little floppy disk icon to the right
Takes you to the satellite data
Regards
Andrew vk4tec
http://59.167.159.165/satreporter/index2.html
Sent from my iPhone
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2017 07:38:07 -0400
From: <kb2mjeff@xxx.xxx>
To: "Amsat" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 9100 AEA DSP2232 WiSP setup
Message-ID: <8FA4FAEC2D72467886809220DB9CDE87@xxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="UTF-8";
reply-type=original
Moving right along here. This morning I discovered my problem with the RX.
II 'm using the right SINGLE port, Data2, had 9600 baud selected, but
didn't turn on the data mode. Odd thing is the 9100 will RX 1200 baud packet
with data mode off, but not 9600. I figured out that I need to select Modem
28 in the DSP2232 for the 9600 baud RX to work. So we will be testing the RX
with WiSP on Falconsat3 this evening. I'm also getting a connection error I
don't understand when MSPE tries to connect to the 2232. In the meanwhile
I'm falling back to running PuTTY to test RX and setup the 2232.
So the remaining issues are the MSPE connection error, and I haven't come up
with an idea on how to do the WiSP PTT. I'm running SatPC32, with WiSP for
the antenna pointing and doppler tuning. Anyone using this setup have any
answers?
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message-----
From: kb2mjeff@xxx.xxx
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2017 8:07 PM
To: Amsat
Subject: [amsat-bb] 9100 AEA DSP2232 WiSP setup
I had some time today to start working on my Pacsat station. Is anyone else
trying to setup a 9100, WiSP, DSP2232, and SatPC32 ? I got the setup to rx
1200 baud APRS packets, but can?t rx 9600 baud from Falconsat-3. I?m using
an old cable I used to use with a 910, and an FT-847. I have 9600 baud
turned on. Anyone else get this to work?
73 Jeff kb2m
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2017 07:50:20 -0400
From: <kb2mjeff@xxx.xxx>
To: "Amsat" <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 9100 AEA DSP2232 WiSP setup
Message-ID: <D129850E71284048BB1670E86D062788@xxxxxxx>
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Of course I meant to say...
I'm running SatPC32, along with with WiSP. SatPC32 is used for the antenna
pointing and doppler tuning. Anyone using this setup have any answers?
-----Original Message-----
From: kb2mjeff@xxx.xxx
Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2017 7:38 AM
To: Amsat
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 9100 AEA DSP2232 WiSP setup
Moving right along here. This morning I discovered my problem with the RX.
II 'm using the right SINGLE port, Data2, had 9600 baud selected, but
didn't turn on the data mode. Odd thing is the 9100 will RX 1200 baud packet
with data mode off, but not 9600. I figured out that I need to select Modem
28 in the DSP2232 for the 9600 baud RX to work. So we will be testing the RX
with WiSP on Falconsat3 this evening. I'm also getting a connection error I
don't understand when MSPE tries to connect to the 2232. In the meanwhile
I'm falling back to running PuTTY to test RX and setup the 2232.
So the remaining issues are the MSPE connection error, and I haven't come up
with an idea on how to do the WiSP PTT. I'm running SatPC32, with WiSP for
the antenna pointing and doppler tuning. Anyone using this setup have any
answers?
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message-----
From: kb2mjeff@xxx.xxx
Sent: Friday, November 03, 2017 8:07 PM
To: Amsat
Subject: [amsat-bb] 9100 AEA DSP2232 WiSP setup
I had some time today to start working on my Pacsat station. Is anyone else
trying to setup a 9100, WiSP, DSP2232, and SatPC32 ? I got the setup to rx
1200 baud APRS packets, but can?t rx 9600 baud from Falconsat-3. I?m using
an old cable I used to use with a 910, and an FT-847. I have 9600 baud
turned on. Anyone else get this to work?
73 Jeff kb2m
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2017 11:08:37 -0100
From: Pedro Dutra Sousa <pedro@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] CT8/DL7VTX in HM58/68
Message-ID: <AD650B06-0CD8-40AF-9705-4FBE14C6907D@xxxxxxxxxx.xxxx>
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Hi all,
Jens, DL7VTX, is back in the Azores. He is now is S?o Jorge island which
covers both HM58 and HM68.
As usual in his trips he is equipped with a 5/8 whip, but this time he
brought the TH74d, so he?s complaining about not being full duplex.
So far is active is SO-50 and worked EB1AO.
He?ll remain in S?o Jorge island until November 7, then will be in Terceira
island on the 8th, returning next to Germany.
Will be announcing soon my HM58 Christmas activation for this year. It?ll be
a 4-5 days activation. Details later.
For now, ears open for DL7VTX.
73 Pedro
CU2ZG HM77
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2017 08:21:32 -0500
From: MrToby <mrtoburen7@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Sat Logbook / TQSl
Message-ID:
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Stefan's post about there being an updated version of TQSL got me
wondering. What, if any, logging program is available that is really
suitable for logging Satellite contacts? I've just been using Microsoft
EXCEL but would like something more dedicated that can produce files to
upload to TQSL.
Thanks in advance for your recommendations.
Marshall, AA0FO
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2017 13:48:02 +0000
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: MrToby <mrtoburen7@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Sat Logbook / TQSl
Message-ID:
<CABzOSOpuvocyUJq7FGf9pOGPTNKcKSoTa1rikfhGCM=1PMJqog@xxxx.xxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
DXKeeper is the best I?ve found at handling satellite QSOs and tracking
VUCC properly with stations on grid lines and corners.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sat, Nov 4, 2017 at 09:22 MrToby <mrtoburen7@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Stefan's post about there being an updated version of TQSL got me
> wondering. What, if any, logging program is available that is really
> suitable for logging Satellite contacts? I've just been using Microsoft
> EXCEL but would like something more dedicated that can produce files to
> upload to TQSL.
>
> Thanks in advance for your recommendations.
>
> Marshall, AA0FO
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2017 09:57:27 -0400
From: <kb2mjeff@xxx.xxx>
To: "MrToby" <mrtoburen7@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Sat Logbook / TQSl
Message-ID: <3B795BEA724542AC87640BC78987E539@xxxxxxx>
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I agree with Paul. DXLab is the best logging S/W for all Satellite and non
contest activities...
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Stoetzer
Sent: Saturday, November 04, 2017 9:48 AM
To: MrToby
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Sat Logbook / TQSl
DXKeeper is the best I?ve found at handling satellite QSOs and tracking
VUCC properly with stations on grid lines and corners.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sat, Nov 4, 2017 at 09:22 MrToby <mrtoburen7@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Stefan's post about there being an updated version of TQSL got me
> wondering. What, if any, logging program is available that is really
> suitable for logging Satellite contacts? I've just been using Microsoft
> EXCEL but would like something more dedicated that can produce files to
> upload to TQSL.
>
> Thanks in advance for your recommendations.
>
> Marshall, AA0FO
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2017 12:21:29 -0400 (EDT)
From: alex weimer <ingejack@xxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] DX KEEPER
Message-ID: <943315008.2071.1509812489297@xxxxxxx.xxx.xxx>
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Paul: In dx keeper software, how do you show the qso as satellite ?? There
is no entry in the pull down box as Satellite Thanks Jack kc7mg
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 04 Nov 2017 16:57:42 +0000
From: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@xxxx.xxx>
To: alex weimer <ingejack@xxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] DX KEEPER
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There?s a propagation panel that gives satellite options.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sat, Nov 4, 2017 at 12:22 alex weimer <ingejack@xxx.xxx> wrote:
> Paul: In dx keeper software, how do you show the qso as satellite ??
> There is no entry in the pull down box as Satellite Thanks Jack kc7mg
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2017 13:37:27 -0400 (EDT)
From: alex weimer <ingejack@xxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] DXKEEPER
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Paul Thanks for the info Checked the Propagation box and it now works
great. Nice program 73 JACK-KC7MG
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2017 14:53:51 -0400
From: <n4csitwo@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: <ariss-press@xxxxx.xxx>, "amsat-edu" <amsat-edu@xxxxx.xxx>,
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS contact with South Florida Science
Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, FL
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An International Space Station school contact has been planned with
participants at South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach,
FL on 06 Nov. The event is scheduled to begin at approximately 16:17 UTC.
The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds. The
contact will be direct between NA1SS and WS4FSC. The contact should be
audible over the east coast of the U.S. and adjacent areas. Interested
parties are invited to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is
expected to be conducted in English.
South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
The South Florida Science Center's Education team is very excited to have
been selected by the ARISS program to be a contact site for the ISS this
winter. Being located in Palm Beach County, the 3rd largest in Florida, has
afforded us the opportunity to pull participants from all different
demographics located from Boca Raton through Jupiter. We have constructed
our program for and invited participants from grades 3 - 12 to complete a
250-word essay with the topic "If you had a chance to ask an astronaut any
question, what would it be and why?" One essay will be chosen from
participating schools to then be presented to a panel of judges at the
Science Center. We believe that the diversity of participants along with the
variety of excellent exhibit spaces we have to offer, including our new
exhibit, Astronaut, our in-house HAM Radio Station, and our newly renovated
theater will offer a great setting for the awards and ISS communication
ceremony.
The Science Center has always been a hub for space science, offering public
viewings and educational programs in Palm Beach's only public planetarium
and observatory. This Fall, we're proud to host a brand-new exhibit on the
museum circuit, Astronaut. Through hands-on and full-body displays, this
revealing science exhibition investigates the reality of what it takes to be
a modern-day Astronaut. Visitors can experience a rocket launch, G-forces,
grow a space garden, and more! We anticipate hosting several local school
groups and encourage all ARISS contest participants to see the exhibit for
themselves. No matter the age, ethnicity, or educational background, we
guarantee that visitors will leave this exhibit with a new respect for
Astronauts. We couldn't be more honored to participate in the ARISS program
and help to inspire the next generation of space explorers.
Participants will ask as many of the following questions as time allows:
1. What is the most unexpected discovery you have made when doing your
science experiments on the International Space Station?
2. What do you think the future of air travel will be?
3. What is your favorite thing to do in space that feels different than it
does here on Earth?
4. How easy or difficult is it for astronauts to adjust their body's
Circadian rhythms knowing that it is always dark in space?
5. If you had suddenly received orders to turn back to earth, what would be
the last think you do in space before you head back?
6. What experiment do you consider to be the one that has best helped us live
better on Earth, or one that has helped out the most with space
exploration?
7. Can we launch a rocket from space or from the moon to make it to Mars?
8. How does it feel to be at zero-gravity?
9. How does an astronaut maneuver the rocket in space?
10. How do Astronauts manage their clothing and do you do laundry in space?
11. What was your biggest fear during your mission?
12. What are the steps of becoming an astronaut?
PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ARISS UPDATES:
Visit ARISS on Facebook. We can be found at Amateur Radio on the
International Space Station (ARISS).
To receive our Twitter updates, follow @xxxxxxxxxxxx
Next planned event(s):
1. Liceo Statale "Ilaria Alpi", Rutigliano, Italy, I.I.S.S. "T.Fiore-
C.Sylos", Terlizzi, Italy, and Liceo Scientifico "Valdemaro
Vecchi", Trani, Italy
telebridge via VK4KHZ
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Paolo Nespoli IZ?JPA
Contact is a go for 2017-11-11 11:16 UTC
Watch for HamTV
About ARISS:
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is a cooperative
venture of international amateur radio societies and the space agencies that
support the International Space Station (ISS). In the United States,
sponsors are the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT), the American
Radio Relay League (ARRL), the Center for the Advancement of Science in
Space (CASIS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
The primary goal of ARISS is to promote exploration of science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics by organizing scheduled contacts
via amateur radio between crew members aboard the ISS and students in
classrooms or informal education venues. With the help of experienced
amateur radio volunteers, ISS crews speak directly with large audiences in a
variety of public forums. Before and during these radio contacts, students,
teachers, parents, and communities learn about space, space technologies,
and amateur radio. For more informa
tion, see www.ariss.org, www.amsat.org, and www.arrl.org.
Thank you & 73,
David - AA4KN
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