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Today's Topics:
1. AO-92 schedule update for 18-24 MAR (Andrew Glasbrenner)
2. Re: DStar Satellite (Nico Janssen)
3. AO-85 auto safe mode (Andrew Glasbrenner)
4. Re: idle comments - Idle SATs (Peter Goodhall)
5. Callsign Change (Mark Johns)
6. Re: idle comments - Idle SATs (Jean Marc Momple)
7. Re: AO-85 auto safe mode (Jean Marc Momple)
8. Re: AO-85 auto safe mode (Greg D)
9. Re: idle comments (Zach Metzinger)
10. AMSAT @ Scottsdale AZ hamfest, tomorrow (17 March)
(Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK))
11. Anyone in 8 land work N7AME? (wa7eth@????????.????
12. CORRECTION to the ARISS News Release no. 18-03 issued on
March 15, 2018 (n4csitwo@?????????.????
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:35:38 -0400
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@??????????.???>
To: <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-92 schedule update for 18-24 MAR
Message-ID: <0aae01d3bd2b$ac1a1430$044e3c90$@??????????.???>
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I just updated the schedule for AO-92 at
https://www.amsat.org/satellite-schedules/ Note the camera pass is over the
Caribbean and South America. We may not get many images due to the
spacecraft attitude, but I thought we should try. Please pass the word that
we need FoxTelem users submitting high speed data over these areas to get
any images.
Thanks and 73, Drew KO4MA
AMSAT VP Operations
AMSAT-OSCAR 92
AO-92 operations are scheduled among the U/v FM repeater, L-Band
Downshifter, Virginia Tech Camera, and the University of Iowa's High Energy
Radiation CubeSat Instrument (HERCI). Please keep the uplink clear during
passes with scheduled mode changes.
For the week of 18-24 Mar 2018, the following mode changes are scheduled:
Approximately 1500UTC 18Mar we will enable the L band uplink for ~24 hours
Approximately 1345UTC 22Mar we will enable the VT camera and high-speed data
for ~40 minutes. This is a Caribbean and South America pass. Please be ready
to copy high-speed data with FoxTelem, and keep the uplink clear at 1345UTC.
All other times the U/v repeater will be open continuously.
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 14:42:19 +0100
From: Nico Janssen <hamsat@??????.??>
To: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@????.???>
Cc: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>, Donald Jacob <wb5eku@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] DStar Satellite
Message-ID: <1deb3ef7-7ae9-6a4b-8a1f-ee1b5e8af5fc@??????.??>
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Those four unidentified objects (43186, 43187, 43188 and 43189)
are actually the four S-Net satellites of the Technical University
of Berlin:
http://www.raumfahrttechnik.tu-berlin.de/menue/forschung/aktuelle_projekte/s_n
et/parameter/en/
These satellites are flying in close formation and therefore it
is hard to identify them individually. Downlink: 435.950 MHz.
No TLE set has been determined for D-Star One. Also the TLEs
for the rocket stage are missing. But two catalog numbers
have been reserved for them: 43190 and 43191. Maybe
something has gone wrong and D-Star One was never released
into space? That could explain why no signals have been
received.
73,
Nico PA0DLO
On 16-03-18 13:23, Paul Stoetzer wrote:
> They sent up a second one and claim that it worked, but there's no
> independent verification despite many hams around the world listening
> for it.
>
> Also, there is still no entry in the Space-Track catalog for DSTAR ONE
> Phoenix, just four unidentified objects from that launch. That
> suggests that there are no signals for them to identify which object
> they are and claim it.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Fri, Mar 16, 2018 at 1:57 AM, Caleb Smith <caleb@??????????.???> wrote:
>> http://www.d-star.one/
>>
>> I was under the impression that they had sent up a second one that worked
>> (hence the Pheonix designation) -- I don't know much and also don't have a
>> DSTAR radio to try with.
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 15, 2018, 9:30 PM Walter Holmes <walterh@????.???> wrote:
>>> Many thanks Paul, sorry to hear that.
>>>
>>> All the best..
>>>
>>> Walter/K5WH
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: prstoetzer@?????.??? <prstoetzer@?????.???> On Behalf Of Paul
>>> Stoetzer
>>> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 10:10 PM
>>> To: Walter Holmes <walterh@????.???>
>>> Cc: Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi@?????.???>; Donald Jacob <wb5eku@?????.???>; AMSAT
>>> BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] DStar Satellite
>>>
>>> Still no word from German Orbital and no independent reception reports. I
>>> think we can consider it SK.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>>
>>> Paul, N8HM
>>>
>>> On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 11:08 PM, Walter Holmes <walterh@????.???> wrote:
>>>> It's been a while since I have heard anything on this one.
>>>>
>>>> Perhaps I missed the latest news.
>>>>
>>>> Is it operational? As I don't see it listed on the Amsat.org page.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for any information on it.
>>>>
>>>> Walter/K5WH
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???> On Behalf Of Don KB2YSI
>>>> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2018 9:20 AM
>>>> To: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@????.???>
>>>> Cc: Donald Jacob <wb5eku@?????.???>; AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
>>>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] DStar Satellite
>>>>
>>>> That is a bummer! That team has had all the bad luck!
>>>>
>>>> On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 10:11 AM, Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@????.???> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Although German Orbital reports hearing it, no one else has and they
>>>>> have since gone radio silent on Twitter, so it seems the satellite is
>>>>> probably not functioning.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73,
>>>>>
>>>>> Paul, N8HM
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Feb 23, 2018 at 10:07 AM, Don KB2YSI <kb2ysi@?????.???> wrote:
>>>>>> Their website http://www.d-star.one/ has:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> D-Star ONE Phoenix (DP1GOS) halfduplex repeater & beacon frequencies:
>>>>>> Uplink: 437,325MHz
>>>>>> Downlink: 435,525MHz
>>>>>> RF-Power: 800mW
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 11:07 PM, Donald Jacob <wb5eku@?????.???>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Does anyone have any information about the Dstar satellite D-Star
>>>>>>> One Pheonix that German Orbital Systems built and launched.
>>>>>>> Would appreciate any info
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>>> 73
>>>>>>> Don
>>>>>>> WB5EKU
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> expressed
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>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> 73, Don KB2YSI
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring
>>>> membership.
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>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> 73, Don KB2YSI
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>>> _______________________________________________
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> _______________________________________________
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:05:28 -0400
From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner@??????????.???>
To: <AMSAT-BB@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-85 auto safe mode
Message-ID: <0acf01d3bd2f$d6b14250$8413c6f0$@??????????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
Friends,
AO-85 is putting itself in safe mode towards the end of eclipses as the
battery voltage drops. This is a normal behavior programmed to protect the
batteries from over-discharge. I just wanted to let everyone know that we
are aware, and it's a "to be expected" behavior.
Thanks and 73,
Drew KO4MA
AMSAT VP Operations
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:36:23 +0000
From: Peter Goodhall <peter@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] idle comments - Idle SATs
Message-ID:
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The latest radios might be expensive, but there are plenty second-hand
multimode bits of kit available could also save money and use an SDR
for the receiver so a single FT-817 works.
Linears aren't empty, the issue is that a few certain satellites get
underused for various reasons.
I'd support an activity event on the linear birds.
Peter, 2M0SQL
On 16 March 2018 at 12:26, <skristof@???????.???> wrote:
> At least part of the problem is that all-mode VHF/UHF equipment is
> expensive. The FM satellites are busy because you can work them with an
> HT. The linear birds are empty because you need to spend a month's (or
> more) wages to get on.
>
> Steve AI9IN
>
> Its not too many satellites, not enough ops!
>
> -------- Original message --------From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@???????.???>
> Date: 3/15/18 6:23 PM (GMT-05:00) To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] idle comments
> Hello from Seattle
>
> I read the bb almost thoroughly throughout the day. A small common
> denominator is subtly appearing. I read, "I was on the bird all alone",
> or something like, "no one to talk to".
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
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--
Peter Goodhall, 2M0SQL
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 15:55:24 +0000 (UTC)
From: Mark Johns <mjohns166@?????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Callsign Change
Message-ID: <1880655317.1261868.1521215724947@????.?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Thanks to the FCC FINALLY pulling my name out of the hat, as of today
K0MDJ is now K0JM
I'm working diligently on getting back onto the birds after some absence.
I'll try to increase the population on the linear satellites soon.
--?
Mark D. Johns, K?JM (ex-K?MDJ)?
Minneapolis, MN EN35hd
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"Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit,?
? ?you would stay out and your dog would go in."?
? ? ?---Mark Twain
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:22:23 +0400
From: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
To: Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@????.???>
Cc: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] idle comments - Idle SATs
Message-ID: <85BDCA3C-E37F-4093-B16D-FA829902C28A@?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Paul,
In spite of not real interest to US Om?s, just to share, I am active on all
birds and making a lot of measurements such as minimum EIRP required for
each bird etc.. Will eventually share with the community when ready/having
some time to put all in a proper document. All XW-2X on voice are very good
and strong signal on all passes this side.
That said, I am also trying to automate the station for automatic telemetry
reporting to the SAT operators and one major issue is with XW-2X satellites,
in spite I can decode easily the CW beacon, in spite strong rf, the digital
telemetry seems to be impossible to decode (sometimes work for XW-2A).
Fortunately CAS-4A and CAS-4B are so easy as a comparison, same for AO-73,
Nayif and the Fox series and others.
Therefore an open question to the BB and CAMSAT if you decode well the
digital telemetry of XW-2X sats please share how you do it as I am quite lost.
73
Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> On Mar 16, 2018, at 7:06 AM, Paul Stoetzer <n8hm@????.???> wrote:
>
> I admit that the launches of AO-91 and 92 have reduced my linear
> operating time. As much as I enjoy operating on the linear sats,
> operating portable as I do, I'm not going to be able to operate every
> pass. I have made fewer than two dozen linear sat QSOs this year.
>
> Perhaps some linear satellite operating days are in order where
> everyone decides to work as many passes of the XWs as possible or
> CAS-4B or UKube-1 or something. FO-29 and AO-7 do seem to draw a
> decent amount of activity still.
>
> 73,
>
> Paul, N8HM
>
> On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 11:00 PM, R.T.Liddy <k8bl@?????????.???> wrote:
>> Unfortunately, I've been roving the past couple weeks and operating
>> from several uncommon Grids/Gridlines and usually find no one or only
>> one on the Linear SATs. Does that make me want to drive to some odd
>> place and set up to rarely make a QSO? People shouldn't worry abt
>> being exactly zero-beat, if that puts them off. Just get close & we'll
>> find you. If people keep avoiding them, eventually no one will bother
>> using them, period. Maybe, the "Easy SATs" are so easy that folks don't
>> bother with the others.
>> 73, Bob K8BL /4/5/9
>> ________________________________
>> From: Joe N3XLS via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
>> To: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@???????.???>; amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
>> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 6:43 PM
>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] idle comments
>>
>>
>>
>> Its not too many satellites, not enough ops!
>> -------- Original message --------From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd@???????.???>
Date: 3/15/18 6:23 PM (GMT-05:00) To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] idle comments
>> Hello from Seattle
>>
>> I read the bb almost thoroughly throughout the day. A small common
denominator is subtly appearing. I read, "I was on the bird all alone", or
something like, "no one to talk to". The unusual conclusion, we have too
many satellites! I never thought this ham would even think of it. If I
look at Satpc32 with "only" a dozen listed, in fast forward a bewildering
barrage of circles floats across the screen. I am not saying this is a bad
thing, it just spreads us out and at times, there is, "no one to talk to".
I do testing like try different power levels, talk to myself til as close to
AOS as I can get. You know the drill. From what I read there are more on
the starting block. I'd like to see more L band time, maybe a bird with a
S band DL a MEO, a HEO- I know, idle comments. We have the five & dime
coming at us, which sounds like a whole other world, I'm looking forward to
it. Then there is the massive off air time making all this stuff work.
Currently testing between tw
o
> L
>> band antennas and between two different 70cm antennas. At this time I
have my Satpc32 talking fine with the radio but not with the rotor. A com
port issue which currently I can not figure out. Assistance solicited. On
the ISS it would be fun to see one of the "hams" up there have that
"burning in the belly" to yuck it up, get WAS, VUCC, DXCC or whatever.
Again, just idle comments not a criticism of the ARISS system. Sunny day in
Seattle, xyl says yard work.
>>
>> 73 Bob W7LRD
>>
>> Seattle
>> _______________________________________________
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>> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership.
Opinions expressed
>> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
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> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:00:53 +0400
From: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@??????????.???>
Cc: AMSAT-BB@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-85 auto safe mode
Message-ID: <AED00339-B04E-462D-A710-2A2B6C5A88ED@?????.???>
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Andrew,
Thanks for the info.
However, on this side, just a few minutes ago, I made several tests on AO-85
which was in eclipse and received very well the telemetry and voice (see
AMSAT Leaderboard). I guess that in spite in eclipse the battery was charged.
Just a feedback
73
Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> On Mar 16, 2018, at 6:05 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner
<glasbrenner@??????????.???> wrote:
>
> Friends,
>
>
>
> AO-85 is putting itself in safe mode towards the end of eclipses as the
> battery voltage drops. This is a normal behavior programmed to protect the
> batteries from over-discharge. I just wanted to let everyone know that we
> are aware, and it's a "to be expected" behavior.
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Drew KO4MA
>
> AMSAT VP Operations
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 10:38:40 -0700
From: Greg D <ko6th.greg@?????.???>
To: Andrew Glasbrenner <glasbrenner@??????????.???>
Cc: AMSAT-BB@?????.???
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] AO-85 auto safe mode
Message-ID: <83c471aa-72db-08b6-f0f0-71c8a3d47711@?????.???>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
Hi Drew,
Thanks for letting us know.
I'm curious... Is this a seasonal / yearly / longer-term thing with the
orbit, or an indication of a weakening of some of the satellite's
components (solar cells, battery)? I presume it didn't do this when
first launched, right?
Greg KO6TH
Andrew Glasbrenner wrote:
> Friends,
>
>
>
> AO-85 is putting itself in safe mode towards the end of eclipses as the
> battery voltage drops. This is a normal behavior programmed to protect the
> batteries from over-discharge. I just wanted to let everyone know that we
> are aware, and it's a "to be expected" behavior.
>
>
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> Drew KO4MA
>
> AMSAT VP Operations
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@?????.???. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available
> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
expressed
> are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of
AMSAT-NA.
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 13:01:54 -0500
From: Zach Metzinger <zmetzing@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] idle comments
Message-ID: <d9c8b1cd-c6f3-f064-f832-33c13b4f1038@?????.???>
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On 03/15/18 21:07, Mac A. Cody wrote:
>> At the sacrifice of some bandwidth, the following advantages can be
>> had with
>> using DSB modulation:
>> 1) DSB modulation is relatively easy to achieve. The band-limited audio
>> is fed into a double-balanced mixer, bandpass filtered for harmonics, and
>> fed into a PA for transmission. The resulting hardware is comparatively
>> inexpensive to construct and to tune.
>> 2) Sideband inversion caused by some linear birds is no longer an issue.
>> Having both sidebands present in DSB modulation means that the correct
>> sideband will always be available for reception.
>> 3) Interoperability with SSB stations would be maintained, as DSB
>> modulation
>> is a superset of SSB modulation.
Why not use the new LimeSDR Mini and do a SDR-based design for satellite
work? It already has separate TX and RX paths, ready for duplex operation.
One simply, for various values of simple, needs to design a
receiver/transmitter design to go into the Altera FPGA, bolt on a
suitable CODEC (might I suggest the MAX9860?), and then add some
filtering and a PA.
[Mic/Spkr] <---> [MAX9960] <---> [FPGA] <---> [Limechip] <--> PA/Filter
I'd bolt on a LCD, rotary encoder, and a few buttons for user I/O. No PC
needed for control. Add antenna and you're done.
You'd have a complete all-mode (SSB, AM, FM, etc.) solution for perhaps
$200.
(This is a back-burner project for me -- I won't be offended if anyone
gets there first. hihi)
--- Zach
N0ZGO
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Message: 10
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2018 20:35:42 +0000
From: "Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)" <amsat-bb@??????.???>
To: AMSAT <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT @ Scottsdale AZ hamfest, tomorrow (17 March)
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Hi!
I will have an AMSAT booth at the Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club's
annual Springfest hamfest tomorrow morning, 17 March 2018, between
7am and 12 noon (1400-1900 UTC). The hamfest is located at the
Illuminate Community Church, west of AZ-101 exit 36 (Princess Drive)
in Scottsdale AZ. More information about the hamfest is available in
the flyer at:
https://scottsdalearc.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/2018-scottsdale-springfest.p
df
More information about the Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club can be
found at the club's web site:
http://scottsdalearc.org/
Even though the hamfest doesn't officially start until 1400 UTC, I
will have WD9EWK on various satellite passes starting before that time
until the end of the event, for demonstrations of satellite operating.
If you hear WD9EWK, please feel free to call and be a part of the
demonstration. QSOs will be uploaded to Logbook of the World after the
hamfest, and QSL cards will be available on request (please e-mail me
directly with the QSO details - no need to send a card or SASE).
During the morning, I will use my @?????? Twitter account for updates
from the hamfest. If you do not use Twitter, you can use this link to
see those tweets in a web browser, without having to sign up for Twitter:
http://twitter.com/WD9EWK
Thanks, and 73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/
Twitter: @?????? or http://twitter.com/WD9EWK
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2018 03:13:51 +0000 (UTC)
From: "wa7eth@????????.???? <wa7eth@????????.???>
To: AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: [amsat-bb] Anyone in 8 land work N7AME?
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My friend N7AME made his first contact on AO-91 (first satellite contact
ever) around 2200Z today.? It was an 8-land station, perhaps WD8E??? Does
anyone have any confirming information?? John, N7AME is just beginning his
journey into the satellite realm.? ?Thanks es 73....Ed? WA7ETH
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Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2018 01:30:59 -0400
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Subject: [amsat-bb] CORRECTION to the ARISS News Release no. 18-03
issued on March 15, 2018
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Please note that the URL for Advanced Registration has been corrected.
ARISS News Release
No. 18-03
Dave Jordan, AA4KN
ARISS PR
aa4kn@?????.???
International Space Station Astronauts are Calling CQ Students
ARISS-US program education proposal deadline is April 30, 2018
March 17, 2018: The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
(ARISS) program is seeking proposals from US schools, museums, science
centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together)
to host radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International
Space Station (ISS) between January 1 and June 30, 2019.
Each year, ARISS provides tens of thousands of students with opportunities
to learn about space technologies and 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 Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, the
American Radio Relay League, and other Amateur Radio organizations and
worldwide space agencies. The program's goal is to inspire students to
pursue interests and careers in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics (STEM) and Amateur Radio. A ham recently said, "ARISS shows how
Amateur Radio is the most unique hobby/service there is."
Educators overwhelmingly report that student participation in the ARISS
program stimulates interest in STEM subjects and in STEM careers. One
educator wrote, "It exceeded our expectations--it created a great interest
in both amateur radio and in space exploration. Our kids are completely
inspired!" Ninety-two percent of educators who have participated in the
program have indicated that ARISS provided ideas for encouraging student
exploration and participation. An educator even joined the ham ranks,
saying, "This chance for our school's ARISS contact helped me see the great
value of the ham world. I just passed my Technician License this weekend
and have already signed up to take a General class."
ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of
participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed, exciting
education plan. Students can learn about satellite communications, wireless
technology, science research conducted on the ISS, 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 2019 contacts is April 30, 2018. Proposal webinars
for guidance and getting questions answers will be offered March 29, 2018,
at 7 p.m. EDT and April 16, 2018, at 4 p.m. EDT. Advance registration is
necessary. To sign up, go to
https://ariss-proposal-webinar-spring-2018.eventbrite.com
For more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal
form, visit: http://www.ariss.org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us.html
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 public forms. Before and during these radio contacts,
students, educators, parents, and communities learn about space, space
technologies, and amateur radio. For more information, see www.ariss.org.
Also join us on Facebook: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
(ARISS)
Follow us on Twitter: ARISS_status
Media Contact:
Dave Jordan, AA4KN
ARISS PR
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