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1. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (B J)
2. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (B J)
3. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (Daniel Cussen)
4. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (Zach Leffke)
5. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (Scott)
6. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (Gregory Beat)
7. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (Ted)
8. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (Zach Leffke)
9. Re: Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount? (Zach Leffke)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 21:13:21 +0000
From: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>
To: Scott <scott23192@xxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
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On 5/9/16, Scott <scott23192@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Greetings!
>
> I was fortunate enough to given a 100cm dish to play with but the mounting
> bracket requires a 3" (76mm) pipe. I need about a 1 meter length.
>
> The dish is a bit too heavy for me to use commonly available PVC pipe... I
> have to wonder if there is an industry that I should be looking at to find
> metal pipe of that diameter. Metal pipe is somewhat rare in the plumbing
> world these days - I wonder if others have had luck with suppliers of fence
>
> posts, signs, or some other industry.
>
> Of course, if there is a place to buy pipes intended for dish installations,
>
> all the better.
>
> I'm just looking for something that I don't have to take out a bank loan to
>
> purchase. Free is ok, too!
>
> Appreciate any suggestions - I'm located in the U.S.
<snip>
You can try custom fabrication shops that build process vessels or
related equipment. When I worked in the oil industry, pipe sizes like
what you're looking for were common, so it's not unusual for that to
be in stock somewhere.
Chances are those places might have leftover pieces of random lengths
in their inventories. They might be glad to get rid of them as they
take up space in their warehouses and there's little call for shorter
lengths unless it's for something that they happen to be working on.
The possibility of finding something suitable increase if wall
thickness isn't important.
You could contact a metal or pipe dealer as you might be required to
buy a full length (often 20 feet). If you want to have a custom
length cut for you, there'll likely be a charge. Then there's the
problem of how to get such a long piece of pipe home.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 21:17:09 +0000
From: B J <va6bmj@xxxxx.xxx>
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Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
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On 5/9/16, Alan <wa4sca@xxxxx.xxx> wrote:
> Scott,
>
> Some places will cut construction materials such as piping, lumber, etc for
> you. They may also have a
> scraps bin where stuff is nearly free. The local Ace Hardware has some in
> the back storage area, but
> you need to ask.
>
> Probably the biggest problem is that pipe sizes are different from the
> actual sizes.
<snip>
Similar to that, in my city, there's a place which recycles household
fixtures, such as doors, that have been recovered from renovation or
demolition projects. They're often of good quality and, of course,
cost a lot less than brand new.
Maybe there's one like that close by and, if so, it might be worth checking
out.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 22:25:58 +0100
From: Daniel Cussen <dan@xxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
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I would second the idea of getting a local welder or engineering shop
to make up something suitable. If possible send it off for galvanising
which they can do too.
Note many of these larger dishes are not designed to use normal TV
LNBs but are instead intended to use special manufacturer feeds, and
they use unusual designs. Using the wrong feed will reduce the
results.
Here is information on the recommended installation in a fixed mount
including concrete base.
http://viasatelital.com/manuales/channel_master/channel-master-type-120.pdf
If you are not using it in a fixed position, but for low earth orbit
tracking on s-band, like I am, I can give more advice. I am using a
1.2 metre dish. In particular the modification for larger feeds,
calibration due to offset feed and real world low earth orbit tracking
problems.
If you can supply photos of links of the actual dish we may be able to
help further.
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 17:48:19 -0400
From: Zach Leffke <zleffke@xx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
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onlinemetals.com
They sell small quantities without charging an arm and a leg. A quick
search showed 3" 6061-T6 schedule 40 aluminum pipe at 3ft length for
around $50 with an additional $17ish for shipping to VA.
Like Alan mentioned though, Pipe "sizes" don't always match actual
dimensions (3.5" outer diameter for the above mentioned 3" pipe). They
are pretty clear about that on the site though, showing the inner and
outer tube diameters. You could hunt around in their tubing and pipe
sections under the metal of your choice (aluminum of various flavors,
stainless, cold roll, etc) and probably find something that suits your
needs without breaking the bank.
Also, dumpster diving. Probably a full third of the Virginia Tech
Ground Station metalwork was harvested from a metal dumpster outside a
machine shop on campus (including some solid piping for our dish mounts
and some of the counter weighting metals). Just be safe about it, I got
the OK from the machine shop folks and campus security folks to pull
stuff out of the dumpster (some places take dumpsters like that in for a
cash return at recycling centers and such, so taking what looks like
'trash' is actually money out of their pocket).
Good Luck!
-Zach, KJ4QLP
Research Associate
Ted & Karyn Hume Center for National Security & Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Work Phone: 540-231-4174
Cell Phone: 540-808-6305
On 5/9/2016 5:25 PM, Daniel Cussen wrote:
> I would second the idea of getting a local welder or engineering shop
> to make up something suitable. If possible send it off for galvanising
> which they can do too.
>
> Note many of these larger dishes are not designed to use normal TV
> LNBs but are instead intended to use special manufacturer feeds, and
> they use unusual designs. Using the wrong feed will reduce the
> results.
>
> Here is information on the recommended installation in a fixed mount
> including concrete base.
>
> http://viasatelital.com/manuales/channel_master/channel-master-type-120.pdf
>
> If you are not using it in a fixed position, but for low earth orbit
> tracking on s-band, like I am, I can give more advice. I am using a
> 1.2 metre dish. In particular the modification for larger feeds,
> calibration due to offset feed and real world low earth orbit tracking
> problems.
>
> If you can supply photos of links of the actual dish we may be able to
> help further.
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. 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: 5
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 17:54:36 -0400
From: "Scott" <scott23192@xxxxx.xxx>
To: <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
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>>> If you can supply photos of links of the actual dish we may be able to
>>> help further.
... I found a pic online that looks right; it's a 1m Primestar dish. I
cropped out just the dish - here is the link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hk7dlqot0z78thb/1m-dish.jpg?dl=0
... I have previously been using an old round DirecTV dish with various
home-made and purchased antennas to receive Inmarsat and a few other signals
but obviously needed something larger to experiment further. Both Vivaldi
and patch style antennas have worked well with the DirecTV dish. I'm not
completely sure what I will do with this 1 meter dish, but I don't have any
plans for tracking at this time. A stationary mount will be fine.
Having already gained some familiarity with Inmarsat signals, that is one
option. It may very well be beyond my reach, but I would like to educate
myself about what is available on the GOES-13 satellite as well. I even
have a commercial FTA TV LNB to experiment with. It seems like the upcoming
amateur satellites will require familiarity with more gain & higher
frequencies as well, so I have a lot to learn there.
LEO telemetry cubesats and the like are my main interest, but I like the
idea of having a dish to experiment with as well. Certainly appreciate
everyone's input!
If satcom topics like Inmarsat & GOES-13 are not of interest on this mailing
list, by all means please feel free to contact me directly if you have any
pointers!
-Scott
==========================
If you are not using it in a fixed position, but for low earth orbit
tracking on s-band, like I am, I can give more advice. I am using a
1.2 metre dish. In particular the modification for larger feeds,
calibration due to offset feed and real world low earth orbit tracking
problems.
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 09 May 2016 16:13:19 -0500
From: Gregory Beat <w9gb@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: scott23192@xxxxx.xxx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
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Check with your Virginia area Satellite shops that install
rural 1.2 meter dishes for TV and Internet services.
OnLine Metals, a division of ThyssenKrupp Materials North America
You can specify Alloy desired, thickness/Schedule, and Length.
http://www.onlinemetals.com
K1CRA Ham Store sells Penninger Radio products (now located in Tennessee),
ask for availability.
https://www.k1cra.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=1840
----
w9gb
Sent from iPad Air
Sent from iPad Air
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 15:59:06 -0700
From: "Ted" <k7trkradio@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "'Andrew Glasbrenner'" <glasbrenner@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx>, "'Scott'"
<scott23192@xxxxx.xxx>, <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
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EMT electrical conduit/pipe...Home Depot has all sizes.
73, K7TRK
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Andrew
Glasbrenner
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 1:33 PM
To: 'Scott'; amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
Well casing?
73, Drew KO4MA
-----Original Message-----
From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Scott
Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 4:28 PM
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
Greetings!
I was fortunate enough to given a 100cm dish to play with but the mounting
bracket requires a 3" (76mm) pipe. I need about a 1 meter length.
The dish is a bit too heavy for me to use commonly available PVC pipe... I
have to wonder if there is an industry that I should be looking at to find
metal pipe of that diameter. Metal pipe is somewhat rare in the plumbing
world these days - I wonder if others have had luck with suppliers of fence
posts, signs, or some other industry.
Of course, if there is a place to buy pipes intended for dish installations,
all the better.
I'm just looking for something that I don't have to take out a bank loan to
purchase. Free is ok, too!
Appreciate any suggestions - I'm located in the U.S.
---73!
-Scott, K4KDR
Montpelier, VA USA
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 19:26:46 -0400
From: Zach Leffke <zleffke@xx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
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Hi Scott,
DISCLAIMER: Personally, I think its relevant because it has to do with
increasing your skill in the art of radio and satellite communications.
More specifically, I think the skills needed (building/finding LNAs,
building antennas, modem development, tuning for doppler, link budgets,
etc.) are directly related to the Amateur Satellite hobby even if your
practicing 'out of band' relative to what folks might be used to on this
list. Case in point, AMSAT's nasabare.txt TLEs include spacecraft (such
as the NOAA POES birds) that have no Amateur Radio equipment on board,
but they do it because people tend to have overlapping hobbies. So I'm
posting my response to the list, but if others disagree and prefer the
conversation be moved off list I'm more than happy to comply.
I too have an interest in the GOES birds, inmarsat, and basically
anything from airplanes (ADSB), to ships (AIS), to NWS high altitude
balloons, to LEO birds, to MEO/HEO birds, to GEO birds. (basically
'other' stuff that is not necessarily ham radio specific, but in the
same vein).
Source for cheap-ish preamps/LNAS: minicircuits.com
Basically for LNAs, I found that minicircuits.com has a number of
'decent' low noise amplifiers that can be used for receiving these types
of signals. they usually cost anywhere from 30-75 bucks (usually around
50) depending on what you are trying to accomplish and the individual
specs for the band of interest, and are typically wideband enough to
cover multiple non-contiguous chunks of spectrum (Like 1550 MHz signals
and 1691 MHz signals in L-Band). They also sell pretty decent (And
cheapish, maybe $20) bandpass filters that may be of interest if you are
in a high QRM environment.
For L-Band (Inmarsat, Iridium, etc) I made a bi-quad feed that covers
Inmarsat and the SARSAT frequencies around 1550 MHz. I have played
around similarly with 0.75m to 1.2m primestar type offset antennas
mainly for the GEO birds. The biquad plus a 0.75m offset reflector plus
minicircuits amp plus RTL-SDR plus GNU Radio was all that was needed to
observe/capture recordings of the Inmarsat 'Fleet Safety Net' broadcast
service (an open and public service, not private communications).
Helicals are also good choices because they are simple to build and
inherently wideband (forgiving of manufacturing error).
My most recent interest is in the NOAA POES SARSAT transponders (Same
birds that carry the 137 MHz APT transmitters). Distress beacons
transmit around 406 MHz up to the birds (EPIRBs for boats, ELTs for
Planes, PLBs for hikers). They rebroadcast that down at L-Band. They
have a bent pipe transponder that simply rebroadcasts the beacon as well
as a digital downlink that contains information about the beacons from
the onboard processing systems. Same transmitters/data processors exist
on the GOES birds as well. Also the system and the spec is VERY well
documented and public (google COSPAS-SARSAT and look around for the
"technical documents" section). I'm trying to develop a graduate level
(or 'really good undergraduate' level) student project (maybe in the SDR
course as a class project?) to code up some open source out-of-tree
modules for GNU Radio to do the full demodulation/FEC decoding/data
presentation for this.
Similarly 1690-ish MHz is an interesting band because there are three
'targets of interest' to me. The NOAA POES (15, 17, 18) and NOAA GOES
birds all transmit HRPT in this band. Additionally, the NWS high
altitude balloons that fly twice a day from the 50-ish (no sure about
the count there, but theres a lot of 'em) locations around the country
also operate close to this band. So one antenna/preamp/RTL-SDR
combination could potentially net you access to some GEO birds, LEO
Birds, and HABs. (We're fortunate in Blacksburg to have an NWS station
about a quarter mile from my office at the airport that launches the
balloons, others' mileage may vary on that one).
For both the NOAA balloons (more specifically Lockheed Martin - Sippican
Radiosondes, LMS-6s) and the Inmarsat Fleet Safety Net, there are
Windows decoders that give you free 30-day trial, then you have to pay.
Again, I'm hoping to find a way to turn this into an SDR class project
(or satcom, or summer REU program, or however I can pull it off) to have
students gain experience developing modems for this. My intent is to
develop free and open source GNU Radio modules for these decoders (Train
ATCS is also on the list, but not relevant to this discussion) and then
post them on github for others to use with GNU Radio.
I'd be happy to swap notes with you (or anyone else on the list)
concerning these systems. I've done a lot of legwork compiling the
various sources for the specs, frequencies, etc. for these systems and
would be happy to send links/docs your way. And again, even though I
think its relevant I could understand if others on the list don't agree
and I'd be happy to move the conversation off list if anyone objects.
Happy signal hunting!
-Zach, KJ4QLP
Research Associate
Ted & Karyn Hume Center for National Security & Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Work Phone: 540-231-4174
Cell Phone: 540-808-6305
On 5/9/2016 5:54 PM, Scott wrote:
>>>> If you can supply photos of links of the actual dish we may be able
>>>> to help further.
>
>
> ... I found a pic online that looks right; it's a 1m Primestar dish.
> I cropped out just the dish - here is the link:
>
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/hk7dlqot0z78thb/1m-dish.jpg?dl=0
>
>
> ... I have previously been using an old round DirecTV dish with
> various home-made and purchased antennas to receive Inmarsat and a few
> other signals but obviously needed something larger to experiment
> further. Both Vivaldi and patch style antennas have worked well with
> the DirecTV dish. I'm not completely sure what I will do with this 1
> meter dish, but I don't have any plans for tracking at this time. A
> stationary mount will be fine.
>
> Having already gained some familiarity with Inmarsat signals, that is
> one option. It may very well be beyond my reach, but I would like to
> educate myself about what is available on the GOES-13 satellite as
> well. I even have a commercial FTA TV LNB to experiment with. It
> seems like the upcoming amateur satellites will require familiarity
> with more gain & higher frequencies as well, so I have a lot to learn
> there.
>
> LEO telemetry cubesats and the like are my main interest, but I like
> the idea of having a dish to experiment with as well. Certainly
> appreciate everyone's input!
>
> If satcom topics like Inmarsat & GOES-13 are not of interest on this
> mailing list, by all means please feel free to contact me directly if
> you have any pointers!
>
> -Scott
>
> ==========================
>
> If you are not using it in a fixed position, but for low earth orbit
> tracking on s-band, like I am, I can give more advice. I am using a
> 1.2 metre dish. In particular the modification for larger feeds,
> calibration due to offset feed and real world low earth orbit tracking
> problems.
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. 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: 9
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 19:32:50 -0400
From: Zach Leffke <zleffke@xx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
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oops....meant to send this to the list...
-Zach, KJ4QLP
Research Associate
Ted & Karyn Hume Center for National Security & Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Work Phone: 540-231-4174
Cell Phone: 540-808-6305
On 5/9/2016 7:08 PM, Zach Leffke wrote:
>
> I second the EMT conduit option as well, that's actually what I use
> for my offset reflector setups, and they were perfect diameter for the
> dish mount brackets (I think just around 3 inches, maybe 4, If I
> recall properly). I made a couple H-frames with them and an old wire
> feed mig welder.
>
> EMT conduit was throw away from the metal dumpster I mentioned earlier
> (building upgrades on campus, woot!), and the dishes + mounting
> brackets were throw away from a satellite installer in Roanoke Va that
> was moving warehouses and opened up shop to local hams to 'get rid of
> his junk' for him. The XYL was not happy that day when she got home
> and I had about 30 dishes from 0.75m to 1.2m leaning up against the
> fence getting hosed off (Some of the dishes stayed with me, some found
> homes with other blacksburg hams, and the rest went to the VTGS and
> will be used for student projects later).
>
> -Zach, KJ4QLP
>
> Research Associate
> Ted & Karyn Hume Center for National Security & Technology
> Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
> Work Phone: 540-231-4174
> Cell Phone: 540-808-6305
> On 5/9/2016 6:59 PM, Ted wrote:
>> EMT electrical conduit/pipe...Home Depot has all sizes.
>>
>> 73, K7TRK
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Andrew
>> Glasbrenner
>> Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 1:33 PM
>> To: 'Scott';amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
>> Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
>>
>> Well casing?
>>
>> 73, Drew KO4MA
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@xxxxx.xxxx On Behalf Of Scott
>> Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 4:28 PM
>> To:amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
>> Subject: [amsat-bb] Source for 3" (76mm) pipe for dish mount?
>>
>> Greetings!
>>
>> I was fortunate enough to given a 100cm dish to play with but the mounting
>> bracket requires a 3" (76mm) pipe. I need about a 1 meter length.
>>
>> The dish is a bit too heavy for me to use commonly available PVC pipe... I
>> have to wonder if there is an industry that I should be looking at to find
>> metal pipe of that diameter. Metal pipe is somewhat rare in the plumbing
>> world these days - I wonder if others have had luck with suppliers of fence
>> posts, signs, or some other industry.
>>
>> Of course, if there is a place to buy pipes intended for dish
installations,
>> all the better.
>>
>> I'm just looking for something that I don't have to take out a bank loan to
>> purchase. Free is ok, too!
>>
>> Appreciate any suggestions - I'm located in the U.S.
>>
>> ---73!
>>
>> -Scott, K4KDR
>> Montpelier, VA USA
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Sent viaAMSAT-BB@xxxxx.xxx. 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: 10
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 19:35:51 -0400
From: AJ9N@xxx.xxx
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-05-09
23:30 UTC
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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-05-09 23:30 UTC
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
The Kings School, Ottery St Mary, Devon, UK, direct via GB1OSM
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be GB1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Timothy Peake KG5BVI
Contact was successful: Mon 2016-05-09 09:26:30 UTC 62 deg (***)
Watch for HamTV during this contact.
H.A.L. School, Lucknow, India, telebridge via K6DUE
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Tim Kopra KE5UDN
Contact is a go for Option #7: Thu 2016-05-12 08:11:20 UTC 79 deg
AstroNuts Kids Space Club Academy, David Dunlap Observatory, Richmond
Hill, Ontario, Canada, telebridge via W6SRJ
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Timothy Peake KG5BVI
Contact is a go for Option #1: Sat 2016-05-14 17:37:12 UTC 33 deg
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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@xxxxx.xxx or aj9n@xxx.xxx.
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All ARISS contacts are made via the Ericsson 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
http://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?
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
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ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100
schools:
Gaston ON4WF with 121
Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 117
Francesco IK?WGF with 116
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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.
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 8061 date
and
time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS
The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-05-09 23:30 UTC.
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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
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1055. (***)
Each school counts as 1 event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1020. (***)
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.
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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.
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QSL information may be found at:
http://www.ariss.org/qsl-cards.html
ISS callsigns: DP?ISS, IR?ISS, NA1SS, OR4ISS, RS?ISS
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The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-05-09 23:30 UTC.
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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
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Exp. 46 on orbit
Tim Kopra KE5UDN
Timothy Peake KG5BVI
Yuri Malenchenko RK3DUP
Exp. 47 on orbit
Jeff Williams KD5TVQ
Oleg Skripochka RN3FU
Aleksey Ovchinin
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73,
Charlie Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors
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