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Today's Topics:
1. Satellites on N1MM? (MrToby)
2. VEGA V116 new attempt early 29/06/20 (christophe.mcr)
3. Re: 12th Annual 13 Colonies Special Event (Stephan Greene)
4. Re: GeoSat OSCAR-2024 Positive comments, no, whining....(Was
need HEO..please..) (Matthias Bopp)
5. AMSAT opportunity? (Bob Hammond)
6. Re: 12th Annual 13 Colonies Special Event (kb2mjeff@???.????
7. Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-06-29 15:30 UTC
(aj9n@???.????
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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2020 16:02:15 -0500
From: MrToby <mrtoburen7@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] Satellites on N1MM?
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I edited the cabillo file with my SAT QSOs. Used the transmit frequency as
the log frequency.
Marshall, AA0FO
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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2020 23:06:08 +0200
From: "christophe.mcr" <christophe.mcr@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] VEGA V116 new attempt early 29/06/20
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Dear
A new attempt on June 29th. The TLEs that can be used for Amicalsat are :
1 74001U 14999A 20181.14829195 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 08
2 74001 97.4083 254.9750 0002456 34.4284 347.2671 15.09685390 05
see http://amicalsat.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/pages/contribute
73
Christophe Mercier
AMSAT-F Chairman
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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2020 21:00:11 -0400
From: Stephan Greene <ks1g04@?????.???>
To: Amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 12th Annual 13 Colonies Special Event
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Speaking of 13 Colonies, I'll be representing Virginia as "K2B" from FM18,
and possibly FM19 or FM08 on 7/3 and 7/4 (TBD). I plan to prioritize the
linear satellites but will give FM a try if the pass is not too crazy. I
expect to be on late afternoon/evenings on the work days and more
frequently on July 3 and 4. (July 5 looks to have a lot of family
activity, so "staycation mode"). I will try to announce plans on Twitter
(hashtags #13Colonies #amsat #K2B). Likely QRG will be 5kHz ABOVE passband
center (+/- QRM), computer-controlled. On AO-7, around 145.438-.440 unless
there is a rover operating (I'll move up).
More info on the event at http://13colonies.us (note new URL from prior
years). This will be my first year representing 13 Colonies instead of
chasing the stations on HF.
All QSL (they have a very nice design for 2020) is through each state's
QSL manager (link from 13 Colonies or each call's qrz.com page). If you
need my grid or Virginia on LOTW, please tell me, and I'll switch to my own
call so we can log it. If you are in one of the 13 Colonies states, it's
not too late to contact your state coordinator and join the fun!
73 Steve KS1G FM18
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From: Cal Spreitzer <n3cal@??.?????????.???>
To: <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Cc:
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Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2020 10:19:12 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] 12th Annual 13 Colonies Special Event
The 12th Annual 13 Colonies Special Event (Independence Week Celebration)
starts Wednesday, July 1, 2020 -1300 UTC and runs through Wednesday, July
8, 2020 (0400 UTC)
This will be my second year representing Maryland as "K2F" from FM18. I
will be working most FM and Linear birds throughout the week. If you need
Maryland feel free to drop me a line for a particular schedule or just tune
in.
73,
Cal/N3CAL FM18
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:06:47 +0000
From: Matthias Bopp <matthias.bopp@?????.??>
To: "amsat-bb@?????.???? <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] GeoSat OSCAR-2024 Positive comments, no,
whining....(Was need HEO..please..)
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Dear all,
Last weekend the traditional Ham Radio Fair in Friedrichshafen/Germany had
to be held as a virtual conference "HAM RADIO ONLINE".
There were many interesting presentations also about the QO-100satellite
which are still online. This is the agenda:
https://www.darc.de/fileadmin/filemounts/gs/oeffentlichskeitsarbeit/Veranstalt
ungen/HAMRADIOnline/HAMOnline_Sendeplan_200627_03.pdf
Here are some of the links:
Youtube video with several presentations about QO-100:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4uKq1i0FzI
from 1:25:40 until 2:01:00 interview with Peter DB2OS (president of
AMSAT-DL) Status of QO-100
from 3:00:30 until 4:35:00 presentation of Charly DK3ZL DXpedition in
southern Africa activating Namibia, South Africa and Botswana via QO-100
from 11:30:20 until 11:54:55 presentation of Patrick DO8PAT How to get
started on QO-100
Charly25 project team: Charly25SDR goes ES'Hail2 - QO100
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEU9zeXtinE
DARC YL Steffi DO7PR Contact with Antarctica via QO-100
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7I8RGmKa5s&feature=youtu.be
Severin DL9SW QO-100 - how to get QRV -concepts and instructions how to
build your station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTok1zE_fJU&feature=youtu.be
Heiner DD0KP School stations for QO-100 donated by AMSAT-DL and DARC to
various schools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOCprzjJU-k&feature=youtu.be
Andreas OE3DMB LoRA based APRS via QO-100 with omni antenna and very low
power
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZQ13fAXcs8&feature=youtu.be
Wolfgang OE1WBS and Nicolas OE1NBS Frequency Sync Box for QO-100
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jerbwNb4TVI&feature=youtu.be
Kind regards
Matthias
www.dd1us.de
-----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht-----
Von: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 24. Juni 2020 18:39
An: Matthias Bopp <matthias.bopp@?????.??>
Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
Betreff: Re: [amsat-bb] GeoSat OSCAR-2024 Positive comments, no,
whining....(Was need HEO..please..)
Dear All,
See trailing mails below, it is quite encouraging to see the very positive
comments, technical input and suggestions about the subject.
Hopefully, more will contribute and eventually we will under the leadership
and collaboration of all the AMSAT?s organisations globally have a roadmap
to achieve a global coverage.
73
Jean Marc (3B8DU)
> On Jun 24, 2020, at 2:51 AM, Matthias Bopp via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> Your question is difficult to answer as there are so many trade-offs which
can be made (including but not limited to frequency bands, modulation
schemes, propulsion systems etc.).
>
> If you look how AO10, AO13 and AO40 were constructed they had specific
shapes and sizes to accommodate for the various necessary feature of a HEO
mission carrying and analog transponder.
>
> Especially the propulsion systems for getting a satellite from
> geostationary transfer orbit to a high elliptical orbit were rather big.
Getting a satellite into a geostationary orbit by its own propulsion system
will be even worse.
>
> It also depends how you want to stabilize the satellite in orbit. AO13
> was using a magnetorquing system, AO40 was using momentum wheels with
> magnetic bearings. In a HEO orbit you can avoid saturation of the momentum
wheels by using the magnetic field of the earth while passing perigee. As
far as I know in a GEO orbit you need again a propulsion system for this as
the magnetic field in a distance of 36000km is too small.
>
> With respect to the link budget on VHF and UHF to a satellite in HEO
> orbit you need quite some space for appropriate antennas. The free space
loss for a distance of about 40000 kms (one way) is quite significant (168dB
on VHF and 177dB on UHF) and thus you want as much gain for the VHF/UHF
antennas on the satellite as feasible to reduce the effort on the ground
station.
>
> I suppose that the GOLF team has a good plan how to do this, which is
certainly a challenge. As far as I know they will be first in getting a V/U
transponder in a HEO orbit with a 3U Cubesat.
> For sure it would be great to see another Phase 3 satellite !
>
> Maybe someone from the GOLF can step in and provide some more details.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Matthias
>
> www.dd1us.de
>
>
>
> -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht-----
> Von: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???> Im Auftrag von Bill Gaylord
> via AMSAT-BB
> Gesendet: Dienstag, 23. Juni 2020 21:50
> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
> Betreff: Re: [amsat-bb] GeoSat OSCAR-2024 Positive comments, no,
> whining....(Was need HEO..please..)
>
> What about putting a larger Cubesat (multiple U) into a highly elliptical
orbit?
>
>> On Jun 23, 2020, at 2:42 PM, Matthias Bopp via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hi Jean Marc,
>>
>> If remember right, Sigi DG9BFC and Sandor DM4DS were the first who
modified the Pluto using a better TCXO and for sure they helped a lot of
other HAMs to get it done or even did the modification for them.
>>
>> Simon not only enabled us to use SDR-Technology in a nice ready-made
>> software package but also added satellite tracking capabilities to his
software. And for sure Mike, Daniel, Andrej and several others are providing
a great service to our Ham Radio Community with their software and by
sharing their experience. It is all about learning from each other as life
is too short to do all on our own.
>>
>> The Cubesat frame structure, quite some components and even the
deployment systems have been successfully standardized and thus it got much
easier to build and get them launched.
>> Still each successful deployment of them is a remarkable accomplishment
by the teams behind.
>>
>> I am afraid that developing and building a HEO or GEO-payload and getting
a launch for it is a world of difference.
>>
>> But of course, one can learn from the Cubesat projects. Standardizing the
frame structure and the subsystems might be one of the key factors to make
your dream true and to succeed with a constellation of such satellites.
>> I agree the chances should be much higher to accomplish this
>> ambitious goal if cooperating across countries and continents. I am not
so familiar with the international Ham Radio organizations and thus I cannot
judge whether IARU is a suitable organization to facilitate such an
international effort.
>>
>> In my humble opinion the main challenge is to find an appropriate launch
opportunity for a HEO respectively a rideshare for a GEO. For sure it is
nowadays not easier than at the times of AO10, AO13 and AO40.
>> Also here leveraging international resources and relationships should
help. Maybe we can find another sponsor like Es'hailSat.
>>
>> Kind regards
>>
>> Matthias
>>
>> www.dd1us.de
>>
>>
>> -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht-----
>> Von: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
>> Gesendet: Dienstag, 23. Juni 2020 19:24
>> An: Matthias Bopp <matthias.bopp@?????.??>
>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>> Betreff: Re: [amsat-bb] GeoSat OSCAR-2024 Positive comments, no,
>> whining....(Was need HEO..please..)
>>
>> Roger and QSL, Mathias,
>>
>> Yes, seems that the Pluto is quite popular on QO-100 particularly with
the TXCO modification posted on the WEB (sorry to the author I do not remind
his call and name), positive feedback received from many.
>>
>> Yes, Simon did a great job and I take this opportunity to congratulate
him for same, his baby is being used by so many guys now that if it was a
commercial venture he would be very rich selling it. So, I believe that all
of us using his software, which has taken surely took a lot of effort and
hard work, should somehow contribute and compensate him with at least a beer
or something for his starving dog to motivate him for further improvement of
his superb soft as most of us tend to believe that everything should be free
of charge on the net. This also applies to many other HAMs devoting a lot
time and hard work for the community (over years) such as my friends Mike
(DK3WN) and Daniel (EA4GPZ) who both wrote a lot of TLM decoders for many
birds, also Andrei (UZ7HO) for his modems which are great, just to mention a
few (as there are many more).
>>
>> That said I really believe that if we want more birds such as HEO or GEO
to have a truly global coverage we need to think big as a worldwide
community and also contribute to it (each one within its own means and
possibilities), however a common focus vision and goal across the globe is
required to make it happens. Our leaders globally may wish to give it a
thought) and work together a strategy/plan. I am ready do help and surely
many others.
>>
>> I really appreciate the effort and work of all the ones doing such a
great job of putting us in space and also wish to also congratule /thanks
them for their hard work (some were mentioned on this topic).
>>
>> We need to think big (with unfortunately shallow pockets) but if we try
hard we may succeed with a constellation of birds and 24 hrs coverage across
the globe, just a dream I wish to share to all, it is possible if we can
federate all HAM organization around the planet (may be through IARU?) and
get support from some sponsors.
>>
>> Just thinking aloud and dreaming this side, but with no dreams we go
nowhere...
>>
>> 73
>>
>>
>> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Jun 22, 2020, at 9:15 PM, Matthias Bopp <matthias.bopp@?????.??> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Jean Marc,
>>>
>>> It is a pity that your Minitiouner and Pluto are damaged. I hope you can
possibly repair one or the other ...
>>>
>>> Actually, I prefer the Lime-USB for narrowband operations on QO-100.
>>>
>>> I modified the Pluto for external reference and thus it is also stable.
Yet I use it mostly for DATV-TX.
>>>
>>> I agree that SDR-Console is a great tool for operations via QO-100 and
the majority of the QO-100 operators are meanwhile using it.
>>> Simon has spent a lot of work on getting the Lime-SDR and Pluto-SDR
working fine including locking the RX chain to the PSK beacon.
>>> I remember in the "hot phase" of his development which lasted about
>>> 3 months several Beta-Testers including myself spent many hours in
testing the various beta-versions from Simon.
>>>
>>> I am looking forward to talk to you again on QO-100-
>>>
>>> Kind regards
>>>
>>> Matthias
>>>
>>> www.dd1us.de
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht-----
>>> Von: Jean Marc Momple <jean.marc.momple@?????.???>
>>> Gesendet: Montag, 22. Juni 2020 18:43
>>> An: Matthias Bopp <matthias.bopp@?????.??>
>>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>>> Betreff: Re: [amsat-bb] GeoSat OSCAR-2024 Positive comments, no,
>>> whining....(Was need HEO..please..)
>>>
>>> Mathias,
>>>
>>> Yes, the Minitiouner is really great for ATV, unfortunately mine is
kaput due to an accidental short circuit cause by my dog (hi!) and
therefore less active on ATV these days. I need to order another one but
waiting for commercial opening of the airways to Europe.
>>>
>>> I prefer the Lime as the Pluto drift is annoying (but manageable),
anyway my Pluto also kaput due to same incident stated above so using the
Lime.
>>>
>>> All these relatively cheap hardware and a computer makes it so easy and
open such great experiments. As a matter of fact with a RTL SDR costing only
US$24 I uploaded more than a million of Telemetry frames to various
organisations such as Satnogs, Funcube, AMSAT (Foxtelem), Universities, even
to Harbin for the Lunar bird, etc.
>>>
>>> Also to share, made many experiment with LNB?s for QO-100, modified
quite a few LNB?s, tested many from the most expensive such as the Bullseye,
Octagon, to the cheapest Chinese PLL (at US$ 3), all work fine on QO-100
with SDR Console (thanks to Simon Brown G4ELI) particularly with the GEO sync.
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>> On Jun 21, 2020, at 7:58 PM, Matthias Bopp <matthias.bopp@?????.??>
wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi Jean-Marc,
>>>>
>>>> Very good point.
>>>>
>>>> Actually if you use a Pluto you can use it also with a software based
free solution to receive the WB Transponder without additional cost.
>>>>
>>>> To receive the WB Transponder I prefer the Minitiouner kits from REF or
BATC for about 100 Euros which is still a very cost effective solution.
>>>>
>>>> Kind regards
>>>>
>>>> Matthias
>>>>
>>>> www.dd1us.de
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Originalnachricht
>>>> Von: Jean Marc Momple
>>>> Gesendet: Sonntag, 21. Juni 2020 17:38
>>>> An: Matthias Bopp
>>>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>>>> Betreff: Re: [amsat-bb] GeoSat OSCAR-2024 Positive comments, no,
>>>> whining....(Was need HEO..please..)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dear All,
>>>>
>>>> Forgot to say a major positive about QO-100 which is the cost of
setting up a Ground Station for narrow the band transponder, assuming that
the PC is already available and that one use a Tx/Rx such as the Pluto or
Lime SDR,s a few Chinese WiFi booster, a PLL LNB and a 80cm dish, the total
cost is less than US$ 400.
>>>>
>>>> This is really attractive to students and for all Ham?s with modest
means compared with buying any commercially available transceiver (or may be
2 actually) for satellite operations, thus cost of entry in QO-100 is
really affordable to newbies, more these guys may immediately jump in real
Dx QSO?s and learn the trade, this surely motivate them for further
experimentation. Particularly in remote Islands like us in that part of the
globe.
>>>>
>>>> My 1 cent additional input to the subject.
>>>>
>>>> 73
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>>>>
>>>>> On Jun 20, 2020, at 6:50 PM, Jean Marc Momple
<jean.marc.momple@?????.???> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Mattias,
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for having corrected the matter which may have created wrong
perceptions.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks to AMSAT DL, QARS and the sponsors who made such a great Radio
Amateur bird possible, again congratulations for that.
>>>>>
>>>>> That said I wish to confirm/comment your last paragraph, as follows:
>>>>>
>>>>> In the Indian Ocean FR (mainly Reunion Island and 3B* Mauritius) we
are only a few Hams. With HF not going through these days the hobby was
somehow left on the side by some and QO-100 has really revived the activities.
>>>>>
>>>>> To share my personal case I was able to experiment microwave
(2.4/10GHz) and modes such as ATV for the first time in my Ham life
(licensed since 1977) as there was no-one around to be able to contact on
these bands and modes. Now building a 3m dish experiment different types of
feeds etc.. (some other local guys also and even students).
>>>>>
>>>>> In a nutshell a new world (or at least a half one) made available to
us, many experimentations and learnings. I feel like again being 16 (age
when I got my licence) as building antennas again, feeds, assembly of
various components to build the QO-100 station.
>>>>>
>>>>> I just hope the ones not in coverage presently will get a in a Ham GEO
coverage soon and hopefully will fully understand what it means really.
>>>>>
>>>>> 73
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Jean Marc (3B8DU)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jun 20, 2020, at 12:29 PM, Matthias Bopp via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb@?????.???> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Paul,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> With all due respect. I already tried to explain to you less than
>>>>>> 48 hours ago: this is not just a simple retuned hardware on
>>>>>> QO-100
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You stated "It?s important to note that QO-100 is not an amateur
payload at all."
>>>>>> The payload was specified by AMSAT and during the design AMSAT did
participate in all critical design reviews. AMSAT indeed first intended to
build the transponders themselves.
>>>>>> The owner of the satellite did trust the technical knowhow of AMSAT
but for safety and insurance reasons the hardware was built by a
professional company.
>>>>>> Of course, QO-100 was coordinated via IARU and fully qualifies as an
amateur satellite (payload). Therefore, it got the number 100 (from AMSAT-NA).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> You stated "The two transponders in amateur use are on-orbit
commercial spares modified to tune to amateur frequencies."
>>>>>> Let me explain it in simple words so you understand: you cannot
>>>>>> simply retune a WCDMA cellphone and use it as a 2m FM handheld
transceiver The hardware in commercial satellite transponders is not meant
to be a linear transponder with an AGC etc.
>>>>>> In addition, there are no 2.4GHz/10GHz transponders on commercial
satellites.
>>>>>> Thus, the hardware had to be custom built for QO-100. The same is
true for the uplink and downlink antennas. The only parts which are reused
are the TWT PAs.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> So please, if you need help to understand the architecture or the
published block diagram of the amateur payload please contact the
responsible people of AMSAT-DL and they will be happy to help you.
>>>>>> But please stop commenting about a satellite you have apparently no
clue about or you do not understand the underlying technology.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> In any case, meanwhile there more than 1000 happy users in more than
100 countries who are enjoying QO-100 using many different operating modes.
>>>>>> QO-100 has stimulated a lot of technical activities in the microwave
bands and a lot of radio amateurs, who never used the microwave bands,
learned how to build and operate a station with 13cm uplink and 10 GHz
downlink.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Kind regards
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Matthias
>>>>>>
>>>>>> www.dd1us.de
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht-----
>>>>>> Von: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???> Im Auftrag von Paul
>>>>>> Stoetzer via AMSAT-BB
>>>>>> Gesendet: Samstag, 20. Juni 2020 06:21
>>>>>> An: Joe Leikhim <rhyolite@???????.???>
>>>>>> Cc: amsat-bb@?????.???
>>>>>> Betreff: Re: [amsat-bb] GeoSat OSCAR-2024 Positive comments, no,
>>>>>> whining....(Was need HEO..please..)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Joe,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It?s important to note that QO-100 is not an amateur payload at all.
The two transponders in amateur use are on-orbit commercial spares modified
to tune to amateur frequencies. And, of course, there?s the risk that the
spares may be needed for commercial service some day.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The issue is that to get an American company to do this, you need
millions of dollars up front and then probably millions of dollars a year to
support it. It?s been looked into multiple times over the years and no one
is willing to just give that away or even quote a price that?s remotely
reasonable.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I do take issue with your choice of words in describing GOLF-TEE as
?baby steps.? GOLF is a project that AMSAT has committed a large amount of
money and man-hours to. It is a very significant project and will lead us
back to HEO. Our engineering team is doing tremendous work and deserves the
full support and encouragement of the amateur community. Sadly, I feel that
support is often lacking and, frankly, our volunteers deserve better than
that.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> If you want a HEO, support AMSAT and GOLF in any way that you can.
AMSAT is 100% committed and I am personally 100% committed to making this
happen for the community.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 73,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Paul Stoetzer, N8HM
>>>>>> Executive Vice President
>>>>>> AMSAT
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sat, Jun 20, 2020 at 00:01 Joe Leikhim via AMSAT-BB
>>>>>> <amsat-bb@?????.???>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Robert;
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> AMSAT has been in HEO before and can get there again.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> The idea of my proposal is to piggy back on a willing commercial
>>>>>>> satellite. The owner of that satellite would be handling the
>>>>>>> necessary regulatory issues/problems. This idea has been
>>>>>>> proposed before but convincing a commercial satellite owner to
>>>>>>> attach unproven payload has always been an negative argument. No
>>>>>>> longer, because OSCAR-100 is proven hardware and it should be
considered.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Meanwhile GOLF-TEE can continue to take baby steps.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Looking for ideas to promote this idea. Be positive.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Joe Leikhim
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Leikhim and Associates
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Communications Consultants
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Oviedo, Florida
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> JLeikhim@???????.???
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 407-982-0446
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> WWW.LEIKHIM.COM
>>>>>>>
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 05:10:24 -0700
From: Bob Hammond <propgrinder@?????.???>
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] AMSAT opportunity?
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https://thespaceperspective.com/for-immediate-release/fly_to_edge_of_space/
Bob W7OTJ
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:23:56 -0400
From: <kb2mjeff@???.???>
To: <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 12th Annual 13 Colonies Special Event
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Hi Cal and Steve. I won't be participating this year as a representative for
NJ and DE(and even PA in the past to try to keep it going) as I'm still at
my winter home in Florida. Over the last couple of years I wasn't successful
in getting operators from ALL 13 colonies signed up. So to me it was a no
show. With all the new 9700 linear operators , and large growing group of FM
birders I would think this year that all 13 colonies might possibly be on
the sats for the 13 colonies event? Let us all know....
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces@?????.???> On Behalf Of Stephan Greene via
AMSAT-BB
Sent: Sunday, June 28, 2020 21:00
To: Amsat-bb <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] 12th Annual 13 Colonies Special Event
Speaking of 13 Colonies, I'll be representing Virginia as "K2B" from FM18,
and possibly FM19 or FM08 on 7/3 and 7/4 (TBD). I plan to prioritize the
linear satellites but will give FM a try if the pass is not too crazy. I
expect to be on late afternoon/evenings on the work days and more frequently
on July 3 and 4. (July 5 looks to have a lot of family activity, so
"staycation mode"). I will try to announce plans on Twitter (hashtags
#13Colonies #amsat #K2B). Likely QRG will be 5kHz ABOVE passband center
(+/- QRM), computer-controlled. On AO-7, around 145.438-.440 unless there
is a rover operating (I'll move up).
More info on the event at http://13colonies.us (note new URL from prior
years). This will be my first year representing 13 Colonies instead of
chasing the stations on HF.
All QSL (they have a very nice design for 2020) is through each state's QSL
manager (link from 13 Colonies or each call's qrz.com page). If you need my
grid or Virginia on LOTW, please tell me, and I'll switch to my own call so
we can log it. If you are in one of the 13 Colonies states, it's not too
late to contact your state coordinator and join the fun!
73 Steve KS1G FM18
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From: Cal Spreitzer <n3cal@??.?????????.???>
To: <amsat-bb@?????.???>
Cc:
Bcc:
Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2020 10:19:12 -0400
Subject: [amsat-bb] 12th Annual 13 Colonies Special Event The 12th Annual 13
Colonies Special Event (Independence Week Celebration) starts Wednesday,
July 1, 2020 -1300 UTC and runs through Wednesday, July 8, 2020 (0400 UTC)
This will be my second year representing Maryland as "K2F" from FM18. I
will be working most FM and Linear birds throughout the week. If you need
Maryland feel free to drop me a line for a particular schedule or just tune
in.
73,
Cal/N3CAL FM18
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:14:46 +0000 (UTC)
From: aj9n@???.???
To: amsat-bb@?????.???
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-06-29
15:30 UTC
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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2020-06-29 15:30 UTC
?
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
?
Don Bosco Haacht Technisch en Beroepsonderwijs, Haacht, Belgium, Multi-point
telebridge via AB1OC (***)
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS (***)
The scheduled astronaut is Chris Cassidy KF5KDR
Contact is go for: Fri 2020-07-10 10:49:51 UTC 27 deg (***)
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A multi-point telebridge contact means that each student will be on the
telebridge from their own home.
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?
ARISS is very aware of the impact that COVID-19 is having on schools and the
public in general.? As such, we may have last minute cancellations or
postponements of school contacts.? As always, I will try to provide everyone
with near-real-time updates.?
?
The following schools have now been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19:?
?
Postponed:
No additional schools
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Cancelled:
No additional schools
?
?
?
The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???
?
Watch for future COVID-19 related announcements here also.
?
?
Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.
?
The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at
https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???
ARISS Contact Applications (United States)
?
?
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?2020-06-29 15:30 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.
?
https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.rtf
https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/arissnews.txt
?
?
The successful school list has been updated as of 2020-06-16 16:00 UTC.
https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/Successful_ARISS_schools.rtf
?
?
?
The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???
Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.
?
The main page for Applying to Host a Scheduled Contact may be found at
https://www.ariss.org/apply-to-host-an-ariss-contact.html ???
?
ARISS Contact Applications (United States)
?
The ARISS webpage is at https://www.ariss.org/ ???
Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.
?
?
Message to US Educators
?
ARISS Contact Applications (United States)
?
The Proposal Window of February 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020 has now closed.
?
For future proposal information and more details such as expectations,
proposal guidelines and proposal form, and dates and times of Information
Webinars, go to www.ariss.org.
?
Please direct any questions to?ariss.us.education@?????.???.
?
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 ISS National Lab and National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA). The primary goal of ARISS is to promote
exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEAM)
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.
?
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**
ARISS Contact Applications (Europe, Africa and the Middle East)
?
Schools and Youth organizations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East
interested in setting up an ARISS radio contact with an astronaut on board
the International Space Station are invited to submit an application from
September to October and from February to April.
Please refer to details and the application form at
www.ariss-eu.org/school-contacts.? Applications should be addressed by email
to:? school.selection.manager@????????.???
?
ARISS Contact Applications (Canada, Central and South America, Asia and
Australia and Russia)
?
Organizations outside the United States can apply for an ARISS contact by
filling out an application.? Please direct questions to the appropriate
regional representative listed below. If your country is not specifically
listed, send your questions to the nearest ARISS Region listed. If you are
unsure which address to use, please send your question to the ARISS-Canada
representative; they will forward your question to the appropriate
coordinator.
?
For the application, go to:? https://www.ariss.org/ariss-application.html.
ARISS-Canada and the Americas, except USA: Steve McFarlane, VE3TBD email to:
ve3tbd@?????.???
ARISS-Japan, Asia, Pacific and Australia: Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ email to:
ariss@???????.???? Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL) https://www.jarl.org/
ARISS-Russia: Soyuz Radioljubitelei Rossii (SRR) https://srr.ru/
?
?
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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@?????.??? or aj9n@???.???.
?
Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8? MHz.
?
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*
?
All ARISS contacts are made via the Kenwood radio unless otherwise noted.
?
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*
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 https://www.ariss.org/
?
Note that there are links to other ARISS websites from this site.
?
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Looking for something new to do?? How about receiving DATV from the ISS??
Please note that the HamTV system has been brought back to earth for
troubleshooting.? Please monitor ARISS-EU or ARISS-ON for the very latest
news on the troubleshooting efforts.?
?
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@?????????.???
?
?
The HamTV webpage:? https://www.amsat-on.be/hamtv-summary/
?
?
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ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100
schools:
?
Francesco IK?WGF with 140
Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 138
Sergey RV3DR with 133
Gaston ON4WF with 123
?
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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.
?
?
?
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1390.
Each school counts as 1 event.??????????????????????????????????
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1323.
Each contact may have multiple schools sharing the same time slot.
Total number of ARISS supported terrestrial contacts is 48.
?
A complete year by year breakdown of the contacts may be found in the
file.
https://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:
South Dakota, Wyoming, American?Samoa, Guam, Northern Marianas Islands, and
the Virgin Islands.
?
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?
QSL information may be found at:
https://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html
?
ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS
?
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Frequency chart for packet, voice, and crossband repeater modes showing
Doppler correction as of 2005-07-29 04:00 UTC
https://www.amsat.org/amsat/ariss/news/ISS_frequencies_and_Doppler_correction.
rtf
Check out the Zoho reports of the ARISS contacts
?
https://reports.zoho.com/ZDBDataSheetView.cc?DBID=412218000000020415
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?
Exp. 62 now on orbit
Chris Cassidy KF5KDR
Anatoli Ivanishin
Ivan Vagner
?
SpaceX-Demo2 now on orbit
Bob Behnken KE5GGX
Doug Hurley
?
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73,
Charlie?Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors
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