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AMSAT NEWS SERVICE
ANS-318
The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information
service of AMSAT, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news
related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a
worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in
designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital
Amateur Radio satellites.
The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in
Space as soon as our volunteers can post it.
Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor [at]
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You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins
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In this edition:
* AMSAT is looking for Volunteers
* Z-Sat launched 8 November 2021, Communication established
* IARU Work Group Works to Protect 23 cm Amateur Band
* Space Physics Professor Seeks Radio Amateurs' Help in Making Space Physics
Data Audible
* Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution as of November 11, 2021
* ARISS News
* Upcoming Satellite Operations
* Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
* Satellite Shorts From All Over
ANS-318 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
To: All RADIO AMATEURS
From: Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation
712 H Street NE, Suite 1653
Washington, DC 20002
DATE 2021 Nov 14
AMSAT is looking for Volunteers
Keeping Amateur Radio in Space is a team effort and the work of AMSAT is
carried out entirely by volunteers. AMSAT needs people with a wide range of
technical and non-technical skills. In short, WE NEED YOU! There is no pay,
but a great deal of satisfaction in knowing that you are helping make
something happen.
AMSAT has volunteer openings in several senior leadership roles, including
• Vice President of User Services
• Secretary
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Public Information Officer
In addition, we have several volunteer opportunities to support functions
within AMSAT to include Engineering, News Services, and Administration.
Submit resume or CV with a cover letter explaining what position(s) you are
interested in, to Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, Executive Vice President or email info
[AT] amsat.org
73,
Robert Bankston, KE4AL
President
Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)
[ANS thanks the Robert Bankston, KE4AL, President and Paul Stoetzer, N8HM,
Executive Vice President, AMSAT for the above information]
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You won't want to miss it!
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Z-Sat launched 8 November 2021, Communication established
Yasutaka Narusawa, JR2XEA, of the Komaki Amateur SATCOM Club reports the
satellite Z-Sat was launched on an Epsilon rocket on November 8 Nov 2021
Uchinoura Space Center. The 50 kg class infrared observation microsatellite
was developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It was part of an 8 mission
payload that included RAISE-2, DRUMS- a unique debris removal satellite, and
four cubesats that also included Nanodragon and KOSEN-1. The Z-Sat CW beacon
signal (145.875MHz) contains information such as satellite battery voltage
and is very important to monitor for survival information immediately after
the satellite is put into orbit. Komaki Amateur SATCOM Club would appreciate
reports sent to jr2xea <at> nagoya.so-net.jp or via Twitter at
@KOMAKI_AMSATCOM
Initial TLE is as follows;
1 99999U 00000A 21313.08704961 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 00003
2 99999 097.6003 012.6148 0016801 247.1903 152.6649 15.02606103005884
Early reception reports came in from Pedro Converso, LU7ABF and Bob
Stricklin, N5BRG.
Bob Stricklin commented: "I also copy Z-Sat at 15:16 to 15:27 UTC Nov 9.
Copied HELLO WORLD. and S2 00 86 83 00. S1 line was difficult to copy. CW
seem to speed up a lot. Will keep trying. I notice I could still hear beacon
over ~2 minutes past calculated window based on Sat32 tracking so Keplerian
data may need to be improved. Beacon Frequency at my LOS was 145,872,150 Hz.
Signal was strong for me."
Later Bob added: "Z-Sat is CW Beacon only now, 20 to 25 WPM. I have not read
any plans for Z-Sat to do anything else. Has a nice signal. Frequency is
145.875 MHz. Starts out at about 145.877 and finishes at about 145.873 or so
with Doppler. I think they would like all the reports they can get in these
early few days to establish conditions on bird. Just copied it on a pass at
my QTH."
Nov 10 03:21 to 03:44 UTC
S1 2C BC BC 7D
S2 00 7F 7F 00
Battery 1 Voltage 22.12 V
Battery 2 Voltage 22.12 V
Vref 11.20 V
Battery Temp 12.10 Deg C
Radio Temp 12.10 Deg C
Z Plane Current 0 < May be a problem here. Voltage is dropping and
temp is also.
Follow Z-Sat at: https://twitter.com/KOMAKI_AMSATCOM. Editors note: The TLE
for other sats in the payload are in the weekly changes report from Ray Hoad,
WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager elsewhere in this newsletter.
[ANS thanks Yasutaka Narusawa, JR2XEA of the Komaki Amateur SATCOM Club and
Bob Stricklin, N5BRG for the above information]
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and M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store. When you purchase through
AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards
Keeping Amateur Radio in Space.
https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/
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IARU Work Group Works to Protect 23 cm Amateur Band
A work group from the International Amateur Radio Union Region 1 is preparing
reports to help protect the 23 cm amateur band (1.2 GHz) when the 2023 World
Radiocommunication Conference meets to consider remedies to interference with
radionavigation systems.
The working party is considering simulations provided by two administrations
to estimate the interfered area that might exist around a 23cm band amateur
service transmitter. A number of amateur station configurations are under
consideration identified as “Home Station 1”, “Home Station 2” and
“Permanent Station” (e.g. Repeater station) based on characteristics
developed and contributed by the IARU. Both narrowband and wideband emissions
are considered. Two further scenarios are included in which “Home Station
1” operates with antenna uptilt as an amateur satellite uplink station and
in which “Home Station 2” operates with antenna uptilt as an E-M-E
station.
The IARU representatives contributed to an off-line email discussion to
ensure the amateur station parameters used are more representative than those
that had been proposed in the original contribution papers. The studies were
revised based on these negotiations during the meeting and are reflected in
the draft working document. The interim results show interference distances
of up to several km depending on the antenna and power level assumed. Work on
these studies will continue into the next meeting.
The IARU is working to ensure the amateur services are realistically
represented in the studies as they move forward and remain consistent with
the information developed in WP5A. It remains vital that national amateur
communities present their views on the importance of this band to their
national regulators in a consolidated and consistent manner.
The work on this topic will continue throughout the year both in ITU R and in
the regional telecommunications organisations and the IARU is committed to
ensure every group hears the amateur position on this important microwave
band.
The summary report from the WP4C meeting can be found at:
https://bit.ly/3c4Rco0
[ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information]
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Space Physics Professor Seeks Radio Amateurs' Help in Making Space Physics
Data Audible
Professor Martin Archer of Imperial College London wants to know the best
approach to making space physics data audible. Archer is the UKRI (UK
Research and Innovation) Stephen Hawking Fellow in Space Physics and Public
Engagement and is working in the fields of citizen science and data
sonification. He is seeking individuals to complete a survey, the results of
which may help him to determine the best way to give space physics data a
voice. See: https://imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_295iuL4yxfaQ0Qu
"Our sense of sound can be a powerful tool in exploring and analyzing data
collected from satellites. But what is the best way to make this data
audible?" Archer asks. Space science researchers at Imperial College London
are asking for input from communities with relevant expertise -- such as
those involved with audio, citizen science, music, public engagement, and
science communication. HamSCI Founder Nathaniel Frissell, W2NAF, believes the
list could also include radio amateurs.
"Given the connection between radio propagation and geomagnetic disturbances,
along with the fact that hams are so used to listening to signals in noise,
we think the amateur community would have valuable input," he said.
Specifically, the project seeks the best method of making ultra-low-frequency
waves around Earth audible. Archer believes feedback from radio amateurs and
others could help space scientists to improve science communication, public
engagement, and citizen science.
Completing the survey should take no longer than 10 minutes. A participant
information sheet offers greater detail. Direct questions should be sent to
Archer via email (m.archer10 at imperial dot ac dot uk.
[ANS thanks the ARRL for the above information]
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AMSAT's GOLF Program is about getting back to higher orbits, and it all
begins with GOLF-TEE – a technology demonstrator for deployable solar
panels, propulsion, and attitude control, now manifested for launch on
NASA's ELaNa 46 mission. Come along for the ride. The journey will be
worth it!
https://tinyurl.com/ANS-GOLF
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Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution as of October 14, 2021
The following satellites have been added to this weeks AMSAT TLE
Distribution:
LEDSAT - NORAD Cat ID 49069 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for ID)
Binar-1 - NORAD Cat ID 49272 (Thanks to Space-Track for ID)
TeikyoSat 4 - NORAD Cat ID 49396 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for ID)
Z-Sat - NORAD Cat ID 49399 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for ID)
KOSEN 1 - NORAD Cat ID 49402 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for ID)
Nico Janssen, PA0DLO, reports NO SIGNAL from NanoDragon as yet.
[ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager for the above
information]
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ARISS NEWS
Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between
amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with
astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The
downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide.
Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2021-09-15 15:30 UTC
None reported.
Columbus Module radios:
- IORS (Kenwood D710GA) – STATUS - Configured. Supporting cross band
repeater (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down) . Next planned mode
change is to packet operation (145.825 MHz up & down) targeting early
December.
- Power down for COL experiment on Nov 24, Progress docking Nov 25 and 6R
module docking on Nov 26. OFF Nov. 24 at 09:45 and ON Nov 26 at TBD UTC.
- Power down for upcoming US EVA on Nov. 30.
- Supporting USOS scheduled voice contacts, packet and voice repeater ops.
Service Module radios:
Kenwood D710E – STATUS - Radio usually off.
- Power down Progress docking Nov 25 and 6R module docking on Nov 26. OFF
Nov. 24 at 09:45 UTC.
- Power down for upcoming US EVA on Nov. 30.
Supporting ROS scheduled voice contacts and SSTV.
The latest information on the operation mode can be found at
https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html
The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at
https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html
[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for
the above information]
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AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an Amateur
Radio package, including two-way communication capability, to
be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit.
Support AMSAT's projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/
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Upcoming Satellite Operations
Quick Hits:
AD0HJ: Check out his Twitter for details passes, and sickening good
handwriting.
EN01/11: 11/13
EN00/10:11/14
DN90/91: 11/14
DN80/81: 11/15
Major Roves:
NA-008. (Zone 2) After being silent for 18 months, operators Alex/VE1RUS and
Pierre/VE3TKB will once again be active as VY0ERC from the Eureka Weather
station this October. This station is operated by the Eureka Amateur Radio
Club [probably the most northerly located amateur radio club in the world]
from Eureka, Nunavut. The VY0ERC team (VE1RUS and VE3KTB) is now in
preparation to be active from the Polar Environment Atmospheric Research
Laboratory between October 12th and November 22nd, (time and weather
conditions permitting). They plan to participate in CQWW DX SSB and the ARRL
Sweepstakes Contests. Outside of the contests, the suggested bands are 40 and
20 meters (possibly 80m), as well as FM satellites (from ER60, EQ79) using
SSB, the Digital modes (FT8 and RTTY) and very slow CW. Activity will be
limited to their spare time. QSL via M0OXO, OQRS or direct. For updates, see:
https://twitter.com/vy0erc
[ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT rover page manager, for the above
information]
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Hamfests, Conventions, Maker Faires, and Other Events
Winterfest, the ARRL Midwest Division Convention
Collinsville, IL Jan 22 2022
ARRL National Convention and Orlando Hamcation Feb 10-13 2022
Registration details at http://www.arrl.org/arrl-expo
Updates may be found at: https://www.amsat.org/other-events/
AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through
amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests,
conventions, maker faires, and other events.
AMSAT Ambassador Clint Bradford, K6LCS, makes online presentations to Amateur
Radio clubs and other interested organizations. Contact Clint at
http://www.work-sat.com or by phone at 909-999-SATS (7287) to arrange a
presentation.
[ANS thanks Paul Overn, KE0PBR, AMSAT Events page manager, and Clint
Bradford, K6CLS for the above information]
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Satellite Shorts From All Over
+ AMSAT Ambassador Daryl Young (K4RGK) and his wife Lori (K4UPI) represented
AMSAT at the Stone Mountain Hamfest on 11/6/2021. The hamfest is the largest
in the state of Georgia and serves as the ARRL Georgia Section state
convention. (ANS thanks Joe Domaleski, KI4ASK, for the above information)
+ In light of of the successful launch of the Z-Sat, Mike Sartoretti, KC2SYF
reminds all S.A.T. device users to autoupdate their devices in order to
acquire the new TLE. (ANS thanks Mike Sartoretti, KC2SYF, of CSN
Technologies for the above information.)
+ Paul Stoetzer Tweeted: "Congratulations to @KE9AJ and @FG8OJ on the new
CAS-4A record of 4,978 km!". https://amsat.org/satellite-distance-records/
Joe Werth, KE9AJ, announced the feat on Nov 6, 2021 via Twitter: "Amazing QSO
this morning on CAS-4A with my friend Bertrand, @FG8OJ from the Colorado
mountain summit in DM79iq, for a new #AMSAT distance record of 4978.0 km.
Thanks Bertrand!" (ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, for the above
information.)
+ The International Space Station performed a short engine burn on Wednesday
to avoid potentially hitting a chunk of space junk. At 2015 UTC, the
thrusters on Russia's Progress MS-18 transport cargo vehicle, which is docked
to the ISS, fired for 361 seconds to perform the small nudge, Roscosmos said.
The agency confirmed on Twitter it had successfully performed the shift, and
that the ISS is now safe from a fragment of Chinas Fengyun-1C weather
satellite that was whizzing by. [Note: Amateurs using the ARISS repeater will
want to update their keps following this change in orbit.] (ANS thanks
TheRegister for the above information)
+Raja Chari, KI5LIU, a veteran U.S. Air Force test pilot and combat veteran,
is the first rookie astronaut to command a NASA space mission since the final
crew blasted off to the Skylab space station in 1973. The 44-year-old Air
Force colonel was in command of the brand new SpaceX Dragon, named,
“Endurance,” that docked to the International Space Station on Thursday
for a nearly six-month expedition. Aboard the station, Chari and his
crewmates will perform scientific experiments and maintain the orbiting
research lab alongside another NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts who
launched on Russian Soyuz spaceships. (ANS thanks Space Flight Now for the
above information)
+ The European Space Agency's RadCube, for surveying space weather in
low-Earth orbit, has completed its rigorous commissioning phase, culminating
in the extension of a magnetometer boom longer than the miniature satellite
itself. RadCube is a mission to demonstrate miniaturised technologies for
measuring this space radiation environment as well as magnetic field
strength. RadCube is a '3-unit' CubeSat, very similar to the planned AMSAT
GOLF spaceframes. It was developed for ESA by C3S in Hungary. (ANS thanks
Space Daily for the above information)
+ Two NASA astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station on
Tuesday, Nov. 30, for a spacewalk to replace a faulty antenna system. NASA
astronauts Thomas Marshburn, KE5HOC, and Kayla Barron, KI5LAL, will exit the
Quest airlock around 12:10 UTC to replace an S-band Antenna Subassembly
(SASA) with a spare already available on the stations truss structure. The
space station transmits low-rate voice and data with flight controllers on
the ground over the S-band of radio frequencies. (ANS thanks NASA for the
above information)
+ Two Chinese taikonauts completed a space walk on Monday outside the core
module of a future space station, with 41-year-old Wang Yaping becoming the
first Chinese woman to perform the maneuver, state media reported. Zhai
Zhigang, 55, mission commander of Shenzhou-13, opened the hatch of the core
cabin Tianhe at 18:51 p.m. (1051 GMT) on Sunday, and was joined by Wang for a
space walk that lasted 6-1/2 hours. (ANS thanks Reuters for the above
information)
+ John Grant, a Lecturer in Soil Science, Southern Cross University in
Lismore, Australia, has calculated that the Moon's surface "regolith" is made
up of approximately 45% oxygen -- enough oxygen to support all eight billion
people on Earth for somewhere around 100,000 years. But that oxygen is
tightly bound into the minerals that can only be released by electrolysis,
which requires a great deal of energy. This process is commonly used in
manufacturing, such as to produce aluminium. In this case, the oxygen is
produced as a byproduct. On the Moon, the oxygen would be the main product
and the aluminium (or other metal) extracted would be a potentially useful
byproduct. (ANS thanks Space Daily for the above information)
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Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/
In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to:
* Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization).
* Primary and secondary school students are eligible for membership at
one-half the standard yearly rate.
* Post-secondary school students enrolled in at least half time status shall
be eligible for the student rate for a maximum of 6 post-secondary years in
this status.
* Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms.
Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information.
73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!
This week's ANS Editor, Jack Spitznagel, KD4IZ
kd4iz at frawg dot org
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