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Houston Amsat Net

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 333.01 From
AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
November 28, 2004
To All RADIO AMATEURS
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The following Query was made by one of the AMSAT Officers:

I have been uploading the Houston AMSAT Net to Echolink for about the
past year or so. I am wondering if anyone listens to it on Echolink. If
you do, please email me and let me know otherwise, I am contemplating
discontinuing the time taken to edit and upload the file each week.

If you were unaware that it was there, in the typing box in the lower
right side of the Echolink program, you can enter   .play 1   and it
will play the latest edition of the Houston AMSAT Net.

73...bruce



[ANS thanks Bruce Paige, KK5DO, for this info]


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ARISS Status

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 233.02 From
AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
November 28, 2004
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ARISS Status
		November 22, 2004


1.	Italy School Contact Successful

On November 19, 2004, students from two elementary schools, San Giovanni
Bosco and Gianni Rodari, and one middle school, Ponteo Sarnelli, all in
southeast Italy, experienced a successful contact with Leroy Chiao,
KE5BRW.  Chiao answered 18 questions put to him while an audience of 600
students, parents and VIPs looked on.  Several TV and radio stations as
well as newspapers covered the event. Congratulations to Leroy and the
ARISS team on a successful beginning for
  Expedition 10!

2.	Upcoming School Contacts

Westhampton Beach Elementary School in Westhampton Beach, New York has
been scheduled for a contact with the ISS.  It will take place on
Wednesday, November 24 at 18:15 UTC.

Students from École secondaire Fernand-Lefebvre, Sorel-Tracy, in Quebec,
Canada will also speak to Leroy Chiao.  The contact has been scheduled
for Tuesday, November 30 at 16:17 UTC.


3.	ARISS Educational Outreach Committee Meeting Minutes Posted

ARISS delegate Rosalie White, K1STO, held the bimonthly Educational
Outreach and School Selection Committee Teleconference on Thursday,
November 11.  The minutes have been posted to the ARISS website.  See:
http://www.rac.ca/ariss/arissschm.htm#11%20November%202004


4. Foale Named as Administrator for Exploration Operations

ARRL ran an article on Expedition 8 crew member Mike Foale, KB5UAC.
O’Keefe has selected Foale for the position of an administrator for
exploration operations.  The article, “NASA names space veteran, ham as
deputy for exploration operations,” can be found at: http://www.arrl.org/


5. ARISS Team Thanks Expedition 9 Crew for a Job Well Done

On Wednesday, November 17, Kenneth Ransom, N5VHO, presented ARRL Field
Day t-shirts and pins to Expedition 9 crew members, Mike Fincke, KE5AIT,
and Gennady Padalka, RN3DT, at an informal gathering of Increment 9
support staff at JSC. The crew was appreciative, and Mike said that he
really enjoyed talking to many of the ham operators on Field Day. The
ARISS Team told Gennady how much he was appreciated for talking on the
430 MHz band.


[ANS thanks Carol Jackson, KB3LKI, for the above information]

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AMSAT STore

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 333.03 From
AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
November 28, 2004
To All RADIO AMATEURS
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The AMSAT website has a new way to support your organization.
The online store is open.  It features a secure way to donate to your
favorite aspect of this group.  You can safely become a member, renew or
upgrade your membership previously only available with snailmail or a
phone call.
Thanks to Keith and Emily, the secure online store is a way to get that
great looking AMSAT shirt, trinket or hat to proudly display at the next
Amateur Radio function you attend.  Please visit the website and
purchase that item you have been putting off or make a donation today.
[editor]

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December Echo Schedule

AMSAT News Service Bulletin 333.04 From
AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD.
November 28, 2004
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December 2004 AO-51 (Amsat Echo) Schedule
Updated 26 Nov 2004


Dec 1
Experimenters Wednesday
38k4 Digital Downlink, V/U Mode
Uplink: 145.860 mhz FM, 9k6 PBP Digital
Downlink: 435.150 mhz FM, 38k4 PBP Digital, 1 watt
FM repeater OFF

Dec 2
FM Repeater, V/U, ON
9k6 Digital, V/U, PBP BBS, OPEN for Users

Dec 15
Experimenters Wednesday
Dual FM Repeater Test
FM Repeater, V/U, TXB, 435.300/145.920 with Tone
FM Repeater, V/U, TXA, 435.150/145.880 NO TONE
The 2nd FM Repeater, TXA on 435.150, will be reserved for Low Power
Stations (QRP) only. See below for QRP requriments.

Dec 16
FM Repeater, V/U, High Power Mode ON
9k6 Digital, V/U, PBP BBS OFF, TXA OFF

Dec 22
Experimenters Wednesday
38k4 Digital Downlink, V/S Mode
Uplink: 145.860 mhz FM, 9k6 PBP Digital
Downlink: 2401.200 mhz FM, 38k4 PBP Digital
FM repeater OFF

Dec 23
FM Repeater, V/U, ON
9k6 Digital, V/U, PBP BBS, OPEN for Users

Dec 29
Experimenters Wednesday
FM Repeater, V/S, ON, Using 67hz Tone on the Input
9k6 Digital, V/U, PBP BBS OFF, TXA OFF
We will use the tone as a test to clear the QRM. The 67hz PL Tone will
be needed or you uplink signal to pass your signal through the
Satellites IFC. The transmitter will not be PTT'd.

Dec 30
TBD

Further updates at:
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/echo/controlteam.php

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