On this version:
- MESAT1 Designated MESAT1-OSCAR 122 (MO-122)
- ARISS Gradual Scan TV Transmissions Start Tuesday
- SDRplay Broadcasts the nRSP-ST Networked Receiver
- VUCC Satellite tv for pc Standing October 2024
- Modifications to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for October 4, 2024
- ARISS Information
- Upcoming Satellite tv for pc Operations
- AMSAT Ambassador Actions
- Satellite tv for pc Shorts From All Over
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ANS-280 AMSAT Information Service Weekly Bulletins
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From: Radio Novice Satellite tv for pc Company
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DATE 2024 OCT 06
MESAT1 Designated MESAT1-OSCAR 122 (MO-122)
On July 4, 2024 at 04:04 UTC, the MESAT1 satellite tv for pc was launched on a Firefly Alpha launch car from Vandenberg House Pressure Base in California. Developed by the College of Maine, the satellite tv for pc carries an earth imaging experiment and an AMSAT-provided LTM-1 linear transponder to offer companies to beginner radio lovers around the globe. The satellite tv for pc has been commissioned and the transponder is presently lively.
On the request of College of Maine, AMSAT hereby designates MESAT1 as MESAT1-OSCAR 122 (MO-122). We congratulate the College of Maine, thank them for his or her contribution to the beginner satellite tv for pc group, and want them continued success on this and future tasks.
[ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT VP – Operations and OSCAR Number Administrator, for the above information]
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ARISS Gradual Scan TV Transmissions Start Tuesday
ARISS is planning a Gradual Scan Tv (SSTV) experiment from the Worldwide House Station, scheduled to start out on Tuesday, October 8, at 16:00 GMT and working till Monday, October 14, at 14:10 GMT.
There can be an interruption on Friday, October 11, for deliberate college contacts over Europe.
The transmission frequency can be 145.800 MHz FM, utilizing SSTV mode PD120. The ISS callsign can be RS0ISS.
The SSTV transmissions can be made utilizing the station within the Russian ISS Service Module. The gear used is a Kenwood D710 transceiver working about 25 watts output which gives a really sturdy sign enabling reception utilizing easy gear. Pictures obtained by amateurs world-wide throughout earlier transmissions could be seen at http://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV.
Amateurs can obtain the SSTV footage straight from the house station by connecting the audio output of their two-meter transceiver through a easy interface to the soundcard on a Home windows PC or an Apple iOS gadget. On Home windows PC’s the free utility MMSSTV can be utilized to decode the sign, on Apple iOS units you should use the SSTV app for suitable modes. For Linux methods attempt QSSTV.
The ISS places out a robust sign so even a 2M handheld with a 1/4 wave antenna can be sufficient to obtain it however one’s possibilities of success are considerably improved with using a handheld beam antenna. The FM transmission makes use of 5 kHz deviation which is normal in a lot of the world. Many FM rigs could be switched been vast and slender deviation FM filters. For greatest outcomes you must choose the filter for wider deviation FM. Handhelds all appear to have a single vast filter fitted as normal.
Reviews are requested: please ship ARISS importing your decoded footage within the official ARISS SSTV gallery: https://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/
Helpful data to obtain the images could be discovered right here at https://amsat-uk.org/inexperienced persons/iss-sstv/
Observe ARISS on X for official updates in the course of the occasion https://x.com/ARISS_Intl.
[ANS thanks ARISS and AMSAT-UK for the above information.]
Registration Deadline Looms for forty second Annual AMSAT House Symposium & Annual Common Assembly
The forty second Annual AMSAT House Symposium and Annual Common Assembly can be held on Friday by way of Saturday, October 25-26, 2024, on the DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Rocky Level Waterfront in Tampa, Florida.
Highlights of all scheduled occasions embrace:
AMSAT Board of Administrators Assembly, October 24-25
forty second AMSAT House Symposium and Annual Common Assembly, October 25-26
Friday Night time Social and Public sale, October 25
AMSAT Banquet and Reception, October 26
AMSAT Ambassador Breakfast (all are welcome), October 27In case you are thinking about presenting or submitting a paper for inclusion within the Symposium Proceedings, please see https://www.amsat.org/2024-symposium/call-for-papers-2024.
IMPORTANT: The deadline for Symposium registrations if you wish to embrace the Saturday night banquet or Sunday breakfast is Friday, October 18th. Meals can’t be ordered after that date. Register now at https://launch.amsat.org/event-5833792.
[ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information.]
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SDRplay Broadcasts the nRSP-ST Networked Receiver
SDRplay Restricted has introduced the upcoming launch of the nRSP-ST, an all-in-one, plug-and-play networked SDR receiver. The nRSP-ST was demonstrated publicly for the primary time on the UK Nationwide Hamfest this week.
(Editors Notice: AMSAT Information Service doesn’t sometimes run new product bulletins, however the nRSP-ST appears to offer satellite tv for pc lovers and operators with a radically new alternative to deploy a number of stations to gather telemetry over wide-spread areas. This announcement doesn’t represent an endorsement by ANS.)
This SDR addresses the wants of radio lovers who need a plug-and-play resolution for distant reception. Along with offering this performance, SDRPlay claims to have addressed typical web bandwidth limitations with the creation of a novel “IQ Lite” mode, which delivers channels of IQ knowledge extra effectively. The gadget additionally introduces the flexibility to manage and retailer IQ recordings on the distant location. SDRPlay thinks the nRSP-ST can be perfect for anybody wanting a wideband distant receiver while not having pc expertise and hours of set-up time and ongoing upkeep on the distant location.
The nRSP-ST key options embrace:
- A very “plug and play” built-in, networked common protection receiver that mixes a receiver, a bunch pc and different performance in a single field. Apply energy and connect with the web (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) and the nRSP-ST is routinely accessible.
- The 14-bit ADC full featured wideband SDR receiver covers all frequencies from 1kHz by way of VLF, LF, MW, HF, VHF, UHF and L-band to 2GHz with no gaps.
- Remotely monitoring of as much as 10MHz of spectrum at a time from a selection of three antennas.
- Multi-platform SDRconnectTM software program that helps native operation or distant entry on Home windows, MacOS or Linux platforms.
- Helps a number of consumer connections with a simultaneous combination of connection modes.
- All modes help visualization of as much as 10MHz spectrum bandwidth.
- Two distant connection choices: use a distant SDRconnect consumer or use the built-in web-server for distant entry from any net looking succesful gadget, together with Android/iOS tablets and telephones.
- The flexibility to report IQ and audio recordsdata to a NAS (community hooked up storage) gadget if accessible on the LAN.
- Flash upgradable for future characteristic enhancements.
- The nRSP-ST with SDRconnectTM is configurable for no matter community bandwidth is obtainable:
- In “Full IQ” mode, the nRSP-ST gives IQ knowledge switch of the seen spectrum bandwidth (e.g.for high-speed LAN or superfast web connectivity).
- In “IQ Lite” mode, the nRSP-ST gives IQ knowledge of channels as much as 192kHz vast (e.g. for digital decoding by the consumer).
- In “Compact” mode the nRSP-ST gives compressed audio (perfect for slower web connections).
SDRPlay is aiming to launch the nRSP-ST within the Fall of 2024 with a worth of below $500 USD. Extra data is obtainable at https://tinyurl.com/ANS-280-nRSP-ST
[ANS thanks rtl-sdr.com for the above information.]
VUCC Satellite tv for pc Standing October 2024
VUCC Satellite tv for pc Award/Endorsement Change Abstract for September 01, 2024 to October 01, 2024.
K8DP 1701 1737
WI7P 1078 1104
JK2XXK 1036 1086
JN2QCV 908 1016
EA2AA 982 1011
W8LR 859 887
JS1LQI 701 808
N8MR 731 755
KS1G 703 754
LY4AA 555 670
XE2YWH 118 595
W9FF 450 525
KO9A 472 524
VA3VGR 352 509
HP2VX 500 508
KA9CFD 283 500
N6PAZ 450 472
K4RGK 362 421
JE3HCZ 103 410
NJ2DX 365 404
K3HPA 300 350
SP7JS 207 253
RA0FF New 211
W2HRO New 192
DH0GSU 152 156
AE5AU 101 153
XE2YWH (DL82 – D 114 119
XE2YWH (DL82) 114 119
YC1RIK New 114
N5YIZ New 100
W4XP New 100
Congratulations to the brand new VUCC Satellite tv for pc holders.
RA0FF is first VUCC Satellite tv for pc holder from Asiatic Russia and QN16.
YC1RIK is first VUCC Satellite tv for pc holder from OI33.
DXCC Satellite tv for pc has nonetheless not been up to date since Could
[ANS thanks Jon Goering, N7AZ for the above information.]
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Modifications to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for October 4, 2024
Two Line Parts or TLEs, also known as Keplerian parts or keps within the beginner group, are the inputs to the SGP4 normal mathematical mannequin of spacecraft orbits utilized by most beginner monitoring packages. Weekly updates are utterly sufficient for many beginner satellites. TLE bulletin recordsdata are up to date every day within the first hour of the UTC day. New bulletin recordsdata can be posted instantly after dependable parts turn out to be accessible for brand spanking new beginner satellites. Extra data could also be discovered at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/.
The next satellite tv for pc has been faraway from this week’s AMSAT TLE distribution:
OreSat0 NORAD Cat ID 52017 Decayed from orbit on 29 September 2024.
MESAT1 has been redesignated as MO-122.
[ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the above information.]
ARISS NEWS
Amateurs and others around the globe might eavesdrop on contacts between amateurs working in faculties and permitting college students to work together with astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the Worldwide House Station. The downlink frequency on which to hear is 145.800 MHz worldwide.
Upcoming Contacts
College No. 2, Veliky Ustyug, Russia direct through TBD.
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS.
The scheduled crewmember is Ivan Vagner.
The ARISS mentor is RV3DR.
Contact is go for Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 10:50 UTC.
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tengku Ampuan Hajjah Afzan Pahang, Jerantut, Malaysia, direct through 9M2RPN.
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS.
The scheduled crewmember is Sunita Williams, KD5PLB.
The ARISS mentor is Satoshi Yasuda, 7M3TJZ.
Contact is go for: Monday, October 7, 2024 at 11:58 UTC.
European College of Varese, Varese, Italy, direct through IQ2XH.
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS.
The scheduled crewmember is Sunita Williams, KD5PLB.
The ARISS mentor is Ferrario Gianpietro, IZ2GOJ.
Contact is go for: Friday, October 11, 2024 at 08:22 UTC.
Jaanimmarik Ilinniarvik College, Jaanimmarik Iliniavik, Kuujjuaq, QC, Canada, Telebridge through IK1SLD.
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS
The scheduled crewmember is Nick Hague, KG5TMV.
The ARISS mentor is Steven McFarlane, VE3TBD.
Contact is go for: Friday, October 11, 2024 at 13:13 UTC.
Greenville Jr HS, Greenville, IL, direct through AD9OV.
The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS.
The scheduled crewmember is Don Pettit, KD5MDT.
The ARISS mentor is Gordon Scannell, KD8COJ.
Contact is go for Friday, October 11, 2024 at 14:32 UTC.
The crossband repeater continues to be lively (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down). If any crewmember is so inclined, all they must do is decide up the microphone, elevate the amount up, and speak on the crossband repeater. So give a hear, you simply by no means know.
The packet system can be lively (145.825 MHz up & down).
As at all times, if there’s an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as a part of the protection protocol.
Notice, all instances are approximate. It’s endorsed that you just do your personal orbital prediction or begin listening about 10 minutes earlier than the listed time.
The most recent data on the operation mode could be discovered at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html
The most recent checklist of frequencies in use could be discovered 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.]
Upcoming Satellite tv for pc Operations
No operations listed.
A rising variety of satellite tv for pc rovers are presently engaged in sharing their grid sq. activations on https://hams.at. By visiting the web site, you acquire quick access to complete details about the operators answerable for activating particular grid squares. Moreover, you have got the flexibility to evaluate the match rating between your self and a selected rover for a given go, whereas additionally having the ability to establish the upcoming satellite tv for pc passes which can be accessible out of your location.
[ANS thanks Ian Parsons, K5ZM, AMSAT Rover Page Manager, and Alex Ners, K6VHF, for the above information.]
AMSAT Ambassador Actions
AMSAT Ambassadors present displays, exhibit speaking by way of beginner satellites, and host data tables at membership conferences, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and different occasions.
October 18-20, 2024
Pacificon 2024, ARRL Pacific Division Convention
San Ramon, CA
WUØI
October 25-27, 2004
AMSAT House Symposium and Annual Common Assembly
Double Tree Rocky Level Waterfront Resort
Tampa Bay, FL
November 2-3, 2024
Stone Mountain Hamfest, ARRL State Conference
Stone Mountain, GA
https://stonemountainhamfest.com/
K4RGK
November 9, 2024
Oro Valley Novice Radio Membership
Marana Center College
11285 West Grier Rd.
Marana, AZ 85653
https://www.tucsonhamradio.org/copy-of-hamfest-2022
N1UW
February 20-22, 2025
Yuma HAMCON
Yuma, AZ
N1UW
All in favour of changing into an AMSAT Ambassador? AMSAT Ambassadors present displays, exhibit speaking by way of beginner satellites, and host data tables at membership conferences, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and different occasions.
For extra data go to: https://www.amsat.org/ambassador/
[ANS thanks Bo Lowrey, W4FCL, Director – AMSAT Ambassador Program for the above information.]
Satellite tv for pc Shorts From All Over
- For individuals who missed the 2024 CubeSat Builders Workshop at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, California final April, all recorded displays at the moment are accessible for viewing at https://www.youtube.com/@cubesat5793/streams. CPCL is Cal Poly’s CubeSat laboratory the place the CubeSat normal originated, and the place the CubeSat Design Specification is maintained and printed. Along with offering the CDS, CPCL hosts the annual CubeSat Developer’s Workshop in San Luis Obispo, and gives a central level for CubeSat group assets. [ANS thanks cubesat.org for the above information.]
- The 2025 SmallSat Convention is scheduled for August 11-13, 2025 on the Salt Palace Conference Middle in Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah. The theme for the convention is Reaching New Horizons – New orbit. Similar mission. Innovation and rising demand are driving the elevated use of small satellites throughout a various international ecosystem. Each authorities and industrial sectors are pursuing proliferated networked constellations for international monitoring and connectivity. Nationwide house companies and academia use small satellites for exploration, science, and elementary analysis. The convention organizers have put out the primary name for papers and for exhibitors. Abstracts are due by February 4 at 11:59 PM MT. Extra data is obtainable at https://smallsat.org. [ANS thanks SmallSat.org for the above information.]
- SpaceX is pausing Falcon 9 launches once more after the higher stage on the Crew-9 launch skilled an ‘off-nominal deorbit burn’ that led to lacking its anticipated touchdown zone within the ocean—Crew-9, together with its two empty seats for stranded astronauts Williams and Wilmore, efficiently reached the ISS with out subject. [ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information.]
Along with common membership, AMSAT provides membership to:
- Societies (a acknowledged group, golf equipment or group).
- Major and secondary college college students are eligible for membership at one-half the usual yearly fee.
- Put up-secondary college college students enrolled in not less than half time standing shall be eligible for the coed fee for a most of 6 post-secondary years on this standing.
- Memberships can be found for annual and lifelong phrases.
Contact information [at] amsat [dot] org for extra membership data.
73 and bear in mind to assist Maintain Novice Radio in House!
This week’s ANS Editor, Frank Karnauskas, N1UW
f.karnauskas [at] amsat [dot] org
