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1. NO84 APRS (John Marranca, Jr)
2. Re: NO84 APRS (Robert Bruninga)
3. Re: High side current sensor chips? (Howie DeFelice)
4. Re: Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON) (Greg)
5. Re: Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON) (planophore@xxx.xxx
6. Re: Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON) (R.T.Liddy)
7. Re: Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON) (Ken Alexander)
8. Re: Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON) (Ken Alexander)
9. Re: Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON) (Ken Alexander)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:50:39 -0400
From: "John Marranca, Jr" <KB2HSH@xxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: [amsat-bb] NO84 APRS
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I have been interested in the PSAT NO84 satellite. The downlink of 145.825
is mentioned in many places. Is the uplink ALSO 145.825 MHz???
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:59:20 -0400
From: Robert Bruninga <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>
To: "John Marranca, Jr" <KB2HSH@xxxxx.xxx>, amsat-bb
<amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] NO84 APRS
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Yes, it is APRS on 145.825 with the path of ARISS or APRSAT if the digi is
on.
Bob, WB4aPR
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Subject: [amsat-bb] NO84 APRS
I have been interested in the PSAT NO84 satellite. The downlink of
145.825 is mentioned in many places. Is the uplink ALSO 145.825 MHz???
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 15:02:18 -0400
From: Howie DeFelice <howied231@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Robert Bruninga <bruninga@xxxx.xxx>, AMSAT BB <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] High side current sensor chips?
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On $50sat we used the ZXCT1009 three terminal sensor. This requires an
external shunt but allows allot of flexibility for scaling the sense voltage
and now has "flight heritage".
Howie AB2S
> From: bruninga@xxxx.xxx
> Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:46:47 -0400
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Subject: [amsat-bb] High side current sensor chips?
>
> What are people using on their cubesats (etc) for current sensors?
>
> The MAX-471 we have been using since 2001 (PCSAT) in all our designs are
> now obsolete.
>
>
>
> We want a chip with internal shunt and up to say 2 amps or so.
>
>
>
> Bob, WB4APR
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:57:38 -0400
From: Greg <almetco@xxxxxxx.xxx>
To: Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON)
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Ken,
Did that trip many years ago when I was a much younger man. No doubt it?s a
rather sparsely populated grid as well as adventuresome. Did an over night
flag stop to go canoeing. It was the late 1970?s when I was hardier and
braver! Not one to argue with bear and moose these days!
Hope to hear you during your trip.
Greg
N3MVF
On Aug 22, 2016, at 2:10 PM, Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
I'm happy to announce a grid expedition to Moosonee, ON, which is in EO91.
I will be arriving early afternoon on Friday September 23rd and leaving late
afternoon Monday September 26th. That gives me four days to put EO91 on the
air via satellite.
Moosonee is a Cree village located on the Moose River, which empties into
James Bay, about 15 km downstream. It's someplace I have always wanted to
visit and when I'm not on the air I will be wandering through the town,
photographing things of interest.
By land, Moosonee is only accessible by train; The Polar Bear Express that
runs from Cochrane, ON. It's also accessible by air at much greater
expense. I will be driving to Cochrane and taking a few days to get there,
which will enable me to activate other grids along the way, such as FN06,
FN07, FN08, EN98 and EN99.
Why not EO90? There's nothing there! There appear to be two roads into
EO90 from the south, but I'm not taking my Volkswagen on them. Cochrane is
at the bottom edge of EN99, so it would be a very long day's drive on
unknown roads to even set foot in EO90 and return to Cochrane. Plus, as far
as I can tell, there are no gas stations, food stops, accommodations or
cellphone service along the way. If you break down you are well and truly
screwed until someone finds you. Maybe some other time.
The Polar Bear Express has "flag stops" in EO90, where by prearrangement
they will drop you off at the side of the track at one of several
predetermined locations. Some of them are at power dams on the Abitibi
River, where they are not set up to accommodate unexpected guests. Other
flag stops are in the middle of nowhere, and have probably been set up
decades ago to pick up and drop off prospectors and trappers.
The only part of the trip that is carved in stone at the moment are the days
in Moosonee (EO91) itself. I'll start working out an on-air schedule based
on what SatPC32 can tell me. Times will change slightly as we get closer to
the date. Things are more fluid regarding the days before the train trip to
Moosonee, but I have allowed about 3 or 4 days to get to Cochrane, which
ought to be sufficient to operate a little from most of the grids I mentioned.
Updates will appear on Twitter. More verbose notifications will appear here.
Regards,
Ken
VE3HLS
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:51:44 +0000
From: <planophore@xxx.xx>
To: "Ken Alexander" <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON)
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Ken,
Sounds like a marvelous late summer DxPedition.
I have been to Moosonee many times, by train (Polar Bear Express) and by
air (fixed wing and helicopter). The Polar Bear Express is nice train
ride. I used to like in Kapuskasing and Timmins (1988 through 2000,
worked at the airport Flight Service Station). I have been up both sides
of James too. Didn't have the opportunity to take Ham radio along for
the ride though.
If you get a chance, take a ride across the river to Moose Factory
Island. It is more of the center of activity. Moosonee is also a good
spot to watch for aurora, you may get lucky and see some, make sure to
have a look after dark.
Good luck, hope you make many contacts from the Near North.
cheers, Graham ve3gtc
On 8/22/2016, "Ken Alexander" <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>I'm happy to announce a grid expedition to Moosonee, ON, which is in EO91.
I will be arriving early afternoon on Friday September 23rd and leaving late
afternoon Monday September 26th. That gives me four days to put EO91 on the
air via satellite.
>
>Moosonee is a Cree village located on the Moose River, which empties into
James Bay, about 15 km downstream. It's someplace I have always wanted to
visit and when I'm not on the air I will be wandering through the town,
photographing things of interest.
>
>By land, Moosonee is only accessible by train; The Polar Bear Express that
runs from Cochrane, ON. It's also accessible by air at much greater
expense. I will be driving to Cochrane and taking a few days to get there,
which will enable me to activate other grids along the way, such as FN06,
FN07, FN08, EN98 and EN99.
>
>Why not EO90? There's nothing there! There appear to be two roads into
EO90 from the south, but I'm not taking my Volkswagen on them. Cochrane is
at the bottom edge of EN99, so it would be a very long day's drive on
unknown roads to even set foot in EO90 and return to Cochrane. Plus, as far
as I can tell, there are no gas stations, food stops, accommodations or
cellphone service along the way. If you break down you are well and truly
screwed until someone finds you. Maybe some other time.
>
>The Polar Bear Express has "flag stops" in EO90, where by prearrangement
they will drop you off at the side of the track at one of several
predetermined locations. Some of them are at power dams on the Abitibi
River, where they are not set up to accommodate unexpected guests. Other
flag stops are in the middle of nowhere, and have probably been set up
decades ago to pick up and drop off prospectors and trappers.
>
>The only part of the trip that is carved in stone at the moment are the
days in Moosonee (EO91) itself. I'll start working out an on-air schedule
based on what SatPC32 can tell me. Times will change slightly as we get
closer to the date. Things are more fluid regarding the days before the
train trip to Moosonee, but I have allowed about 3 or 4 days to get to
Cochrane, which ought to be sufficient to operate a little from most of the
grids I mentioned.
>
>Updates will appear on Twitter. More verbose notifications will appear here.
>
>Regards,
>
>Ken
>VE3HLS
>
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 20:52:34 +0000 (UTC)
From: "R.T.Liddy" <k8bl@xxxxxxxxx.xxx>
To: "amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxxx <amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx>
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON)
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Ken,
Sounds like an excellent trip. ?I'm jealous! I'd love to get upthere some day.
BTW, my Fall Grid Trip this year will have me in that generalarea. The first
week of September will take me to SS Marie, Chapleau,Timmins, Cochrane,
Hearst and Wawa. My main objective is toactivate EN88 & 89 which I missed on
last year's trip up North.
Getting into EO by vehicle north of Route 11 would be a verydifficult
challenge. Even though I have an AWD SUV, I'm not willingto drive 100 miles
each way on dirt/gravel roads with no service orfacilities to make a few
QSO's - HIHI
Good Luck & Safe Travels,
Bob - K8BL
From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 2:10 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON)
I'm happy to announce a grid expedition to Moosonee, ON, which is in EO91.?
I will be arriving early afternoon on Friday September 23rd and leaving late
afternoon Monday September 26th.? That gives me four days to put EO91 on the
air via satellite.
Moosonee is a Cree village located on the Moose River, which empties into
James Bay, about 15 km downstream.? It's someplace I have always wanted to
visit and when I'm not on the air I will be wandering through the town,
photographing things of interest.
By land, Moosonee is only accessible by train; The Polar Bear Express that
runs from Cochrane, ON.? It's also accessible by air at much greater
expense.? I will be driving to Cochrane and taking a few days to get there,
which will enable me to activate other grids along the way, such as FN06,
FN07, FN08, EN98 and EN99.
Why not EO90?? There's nothing there!? There appear to be two roads into
EO90 from the south, but I'm not taking my Volkswagen on them.? Cochrane is
at the bottom edge of EN99, so it would be a very long day's drive on
unknown roads to even set foot in EO90 and return to Cochrane.? Plus, as far
as I can tell, there are no gas stations, food stops, accommodations or
cellphone service along the way.? If you break down you are well and truly
screwed until someone finds you.? Maybe some other time.
The Polar Bear Express has "flag stops" in EO90, where by prearrangement
they will drop you off at the side of the track at one of several
predetermined locations.? Some of them are at power dams on the Abitibi
River, where they are not set up to accommodate unexpected guests.? Other
flag stops are in the middle of nowhere, and have probably been set up
decades ago to pick up and drop off prospectors and trappers.
The only part of the trip that is carved in stone at the moment are the days
in Moosonee (EO91) itself.? I'll start working out an on-air schedule based
on what SatPC32 can tell me.? Times will change slightly as we get closer to
the date.? Things are more fluid regarding the days before the train trip to
Moosonee, but I have allowed about 3 or 4 days to get to Cochrane, which
ought to be sufficient to operate a little from most of the grids I mentioned.
Updates will appear on Twitter.? More verbose notifications will appear here.
Regards,
Ken
VE3HLS
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:17:19 -0400
From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: planophore@xxx.xx
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON)
Message-ID: <5a847e50-18cc-d3eb-cdf8-14070bf74771@xxxxxx.xxx>
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Hi Graham,
I was originally thinking of going to Waskaganish (Ft. Rupert) not far
from Moosonee. You can drive there, and I liked the idea of having my
car with me. However, it's twice the amount of driving and through a
very remote area. I wouldn't care to do it alone. There also appears
to be more to do in Moosonee.
I'll definitely check out Moose Factory as well!
Hope to work you!
73,
Ken
VE3HLS
On 2016-08-22 2:51 PM, planophore@xxx.xx wrote:
> Ken,
>
> Sounds like a marvelous late summer DxPedition.
>
> I have been to Moosonee many times, by train (Polar Bear Express) and by
> air (fixed wing and helicopter). The Polar Bear Express is nice train
> ride. I used to like in Kapuskasing and Timmins (1988 through 2000,
> worked at the airport Flight Service Station). I have been up both sides
> of James too. Didn't have the opportunity to take Ham radio along for
> the ride though.
>
> If you get a chance, take a ride across the river to Moose Factory
> Island. It is more of the center of activity. Moosonee is also a good
> spot to watch for aurora, you may get lucky and see some, make sure to
> have a look after dark.
>
> Good luck, hope you make many contacts from the Near North.
>
> cheers, Graham ve3gtc
>
>
>
> On 8/22/2016, "Ken Alexander" <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
>> I'm happy to announce a grid expedition to Moosonee, ON, which is in
EO91. I will be arriving early afternoon on Friday September 23rd and
leaving late afternoon Monday September 26th. That gives me four days to
put EO91 on the air via satellite.
>>
>> Moosonee is a Cree village located on the Moose River, which empties into
James Bay, about 15 km downstream. It's someplace I have always wanted to
visit and when I'm not on the air I will be wandering through the town,
photographing things of interest.
>>
>> By land, Moosonee is only accessible by train; The Polar Bear Express
that runs from Cochrane, ON. It's also accessible by air at much greater
expense. I will be driving to Cochrane and taking a few days to get there,
which will enable me to activate other grids along the way, such as FN06,
FN07, FN08, EN98 and EN99.
>>
>> Why not EO90? There's nothing there! There appear to be two roads into
EO90 from the south, but I'm not taking my Volkswagen on them. Cochrane is
at the bottom edge of EN99, so it would be a very long day's drive on
unknown roads to even set foot in EO90 and return to Cochrane. Plus, as far
as I can tell, there are no gas stations, food stops, accommodations or
cellphone service along the way. If you break down you are well and truly
screwed until someone finds you. Maybe some other time.
>>
>> The Polar Bear Express has "flag stops" in EO90, where by prearrangement
they will drop you off at the side of the track at one of several
predetermined locations. Some of them are at power dams on the Abitibi
River, where they are not set up to accommodate unexpected guests. Other
flag stops are in the middle of nowhere, and have probably been set up
decades ago to pick up and drop off prospectors and trappers.
>>
>> The only part of the trip that is carved in stone at the moment are the
days in Moosonee (EO91) itself. I'll start working out an on-air schedule
based on what SatPC32 can tell me. Times will change slightly as we get
closer to the date. Things are more fluid regarding the days before the
train trip to Moosonee, but I have allowed about 3 or 4 days to get to
Cochrane, which ought to be sufficient to operate a little from most of the
grids I mentioned.
>>
>> Updates will appear on Twitter. More verbose notifications will appear
here.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Ken
>> VE3HLS
>>
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:37:04 -0400
From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: Greg <almetco@xxxxxxx.xxx>
Cc: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON)
Message-ID: <4f292cbb-fe7a-ae73-3ab6-4e674173eb17@xxxxxx.xxx>
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Hi Greg,
I'm looking forward to the trip! It's been a longtime dream to at least
see Hudson or James Bay, so I'm hoping I can get a boat ride down to
salt water while I'm there.
I remember being hardy and adventuresome back in the 70's. This will
have to do for now!
Hope to work you!
73,
Ken
VE3HLS
On 2016-08-22 2:57 PM, Greg wrote:
> Ken,
>
> Did that trip many years ago when I was a much younger man. No doubt it?s
a rather sparsely populated grid as well as adventuresome. Did an over night
flag stop to go canoeing. It was the late 1970?s when I was hardier and
braver! Not one to argue with bear and moose these days!
>
>
> Hope to hear you during your trip.
> Greg
> N3MVF
>
> On Aug 22, 2016, at 2:10 PM, Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx> wrote:
>
> I'm happy to announce a grid expedition to Moosonee, ON, which is in EO91.
I will be arriving early afternoon on Friday September 23rd and leaving
late afternoon Monday September 26th. That gives me four days to put EO91
on the air via satellite.
>
> Moosonee is a Cree village located on the Moose River, which empties into
James Bay, about 15 km downstream. It's someplace I have always wanted to
visit and when I'm not on the air I will be wandering through the town,
photographing things of interest.
>
> By land, Moosonee is only accessible by train; The Polar Bear Express that
runs from Cochrane, ON. It's also accessible by air at much greater
expense. I will be driving to Cochrane and taking a few days to get there,
which will enable me to activate other grids along the way, such as FN06,
FN07, FN08, EN98 and EN99.
>
> Why not EO90? There's nothing there! There appear to be two roads into
EO90 from the south, but I'm not taking my Volkswagen on them. Cochrane is
at the bottom edge of EN99, so it would be a very long day's drive on
unknown roads to even set foot in EO90 and return to Cochrane. Plus, as far
as I can tell, there are no gas stations, food stops, accommodations or
cellphone service along the way. If you break down you are well and truly
screwed until someone finds you. Maybe some other time.
>
> The Polar Bear Express has "flag stops" in EO90, where by prearrangement
they will drop you off at the side of the track at one of several
predetermined locations. Some of them are at power dams on the Abitibi
River, where they are not set up to accommodate unexpected guests. Other
flag stops are in the middle of nowhere, and have probably been set up
decades ago to pick up and drop off prospectors and trappers.
>
> The only part of the trip that is carved in stone at the moment are the
days in Moosonee (EO91) itself. I'll start working out an on-air schedule
based on what SatPC32 can tell me. Times will change slightly as we get
closer to the date. Things are more fluid regarding the days before the
train trip to Moosonee, but I have allowed about 3 or 4 days to get to
Cochrane, which ought to be sufficient to operate a little from most of the
grids I mentioned.
>
> Updates will appear on Twitter. More verbose notifications will appear
here.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ken
> VE3HLS
> _______________________________________________
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> to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions
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Message: 9
Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:47:31 -0400
From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx>
To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON)
Message-ID: <a4cb506b-a9fd-1728-952f-9fe56c857847@xxxxxx.xxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Hi Bob,
You're going to be in some interesting grids! If you're going to be in
Cochrane anyway you should hop the train to Moosonee and at least stay
overnight. It leaves Cochrane at 9:00 AM and arrives in Moosonee around
1:30 PM. Next day it leaves for the return trip at 5:00 PM, arriving in
Cochrane around 9:30. A train ticket is about Cdn $55 each way. That
gives you the better part of 2 days in EO91!
There are several B&Bs in Moosonee and I think at least one smallish hotel.
73,
Ken
VE3HLS
On 2016-08-22 4:52 PM, R.T.Liddy wrote:
> Ken,
> Sounds like an excellent trip. I'm jealous! I'd love to get upthere some
day.
> BTW, my Fall Grid Trip this year will have me in that generalarea. The
first week of September will take me to SS Marie, Chapleau,Timmins,
Cochrane, Hearst and Wawa. My main objective is toactivate EN88 & 89 which I
missed on last year's trip up North.
> Getting into EO by vehicle north of Route 11 would be a verydifficult
challenge. Even though I have an AWD SUV, I'm not willingto drive 100 miles
each way on dirt/gravel roads with no service orfacilities to make a few
QSO's - HIHI
> Good Luck & Safe Travels,
> Bob - K8BL
>
>
> From: Ken Alexander <k.alexander@xxxxxx.xxx>
> To: amsat-bb@xxxxx.xxx
> Sent: Monday, August 22, 2016 2:10 PM
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Grid Expedition to EO91 (Moosonee, ON)
>
> I'm happy to announce a grid expedition to Moosonee, ON, which is in EO91.
I will be arriving early afternoon on Friday September 23rd and leaving
late afternoon Monday September 26th. That gives me four days to put EO91
on the air via satellite.
>
> Moosonee is a Cree village located on the Moose River, which empties into
James Bay, about 15 km downstream. It's someplace I have always wanted to
visit and when I'm not on the air I will be wandering through the town,
photographing things of interest.
>
> By land, Moosonee is only accessible by train; The Polar Bear Express that
runs from Cochrane, ON. It's also accessible by air at much greater
expense. I will be driving to Cochrane and taking a few days to get there,
which will enable me to activate other grids along the way, such as FN06,
FN07, FN08, EN98 and EN99.
>
> Why not EO90? There's nothing there! There appear to be two roads into
EO90 from the south, but I'm not taking my Volkswagen on them. Cochrane is
at the bottom edge of EN99, so it would be a very long day's drive on
unknown roads to even set foot in EO90 and return to Cochrane. Plus, as far
as I can tell, there are no gas stations, food stops, accommodations or
cellphone service along the way. If you break down you are well and truly
screwed until someone finds you. Maybe some other time.
>
> The Polar Bear Express has "flag stops" in EO90, where by prearrangement
they will drop you off at the side of the track at one of several
predetermined locations. Some of them are at power dams on the Abitibi
River, where they are not set up to accommodate unexpected guests. Other
flag stops are in the middle of nowhere, and have probably been set up
decades ago to pick up and drop off prospectors and trappers.
>
> The only part of the trip that is carved in stone at the moment are the
days in Moosonee (EO91) itself. I'll start working out an on-air schedule
based on what SatPC32 can tell me. Times will change slightly as we get
closer to the date. Things are more fluid regarding the days before the
train trip to Moosonee, but I have allowed about 3 or 4 days to get to
Cochrane, which ought to be sufficient to operate a little from most of the
grids I mentioned.
>
> Updates will appear on Twitter. More verbose notifications will appear
here.
>
> Regards,
>
> Ken
> VE3HLS
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Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2016 22:47:05 -0400
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2016 02:33:57 -0400
From: AJ9N@xxx.xxx
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Subject: [amsat-bb] Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-08-23
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Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2016-08-23 07:00 UTC
Quick list of scheduled contacts and events:
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis IN, direct via N9DR
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Kate Rubins KG5FYJ
Contact is a go for: Tue 2016-08-23 15:09:15 UTC 42 deg
Lewis and Clark National Historic Park, Astoria, OR, direct via KF7TCG
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS
The scheduled astronaut is Kate Rubins KG5FYJ (***)
Contact is a go for: Sat 2016-09-03 18:21:03 UTC 42 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.
Listen for the ISS on the downlink of 145.8? MHz.
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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 121
Francesco IK?WGF with 117
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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 8601 date
and
time format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS
The complete schedule page has been updated as of 2016-08-23 07:00 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
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school events is 1080.
Each school counts as 1 event.
Total number of ARISS ISS to earth school contacts is 1045.
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
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The successful school list has been updated as of 2016-08-21 06:00 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
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Exp. 47 on orbit
Jeff Williams KD5TVQ
Oleg Skripochka RN3FU
Aleksey Ovchinin
Exp. 48 on orbit
Anatoly Ivanishin
Kate Rubins KG5FYJ
Takuya Onishi KF5LKS
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73,
Charlie Sufana AJ9N
One of the ARISS operation team mentors
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