AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-322

The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT North America, 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

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In this edition:

• Spaceflight SSO-A: SmallSat Express Launch Delayed
• Fox-1Cliff The Essentials
• After the Fox-1Cliff Launch - Your Help is Needed!
• Score a FREE book with the Fox-1Cliff Membership Drive!
• SatPC32 Data for Fox-1Cliff and Co-Passenger Launch
• Spaceflight’s SSO-A An Amateur Radio Satellite Bonanza
• JY1SAT launch information & Dashboard Software
• Congratulations to AMSAT-DL for Successful Es'Hail-2 Launch
• Es'hail-2 / P4-A Positioning and IOT Phase Started
• Open Source Cubesat Workshop 2018 Videos Posted
• Updates to AMSAT 2-Line Keplerian Elements Distribution
• IARU Coordinates DIWATA 2B Frequencies
• Japanese Ten-Koh Satellite Launched
• Upcoming Satellite Operations
• ARISS News
• Satellite Shorts from All Over

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AMSAT News Service Bulletin 322 01 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD November 18, 2018 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-322 01

Spaceflight SSO-A SmallSat Express Launch Delayed

The following tweet was posted on @SpaceX on Twitter Saturday afternoon:

"Standing down from Monday’s launch attempt of Spaceflight SSO-A: SmallSat Express to conduct additional pre-flight inspections Once complete, we will confirm a new launch date "

Follow AMSAT Facebook, Twitter, ANS and AMSAT-BB for launch schedule updates

[ANS thanks Spaceflight for the above information ]

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Fox-1Cliff The Essentials

In case you missed the news, this is what you need to know about the upcoming launch of Fox-1Cliff

Uplink: 435 300 MHz FM voice (67 0 Hz CTCSS tone) / 1267 300 MHz FM voice (67 0 Hz CTCSS tone) Downlink: 145 920 MHz FM voice; AFSK digital data up to 9600 bps Transmit power: 600 mW nominal

Because only one uplink frequency can be active at a time, the use of the Mode-L uplink will be limited to experimental periods announced in advance

Fox-1Cliff carries the flight spare of the AO-85 Vanderbilt University Low Energy Proton (LEP) radiation experiment, and the standard Fox-1 Penn State University–Erie gyroscope experiment Virginia Tech provided a VGA camera which is the same as AO-92 but will provide images at a higher 640 x 480 resolution These non-SSTV images will be decoded in the FoxTelem software Spaceflight Mission Managers and the two CubeSat teams performing integration

Fox-1Cliff, unlike the other three Fox-1 FM spacecraft, does not have an active AFC on the uplinks Fox-1Cliff’s Subaudible Telemetry (low-speed telemetry) will be the same as for AO-85, AO-91, and AO-92 It will be supported by the same FoxTelem software already released

As with AO-92, a high-speed mode will be used to support the Virginia Tech VGA camera experiment

This mode will be active for 40 minutes by ground command before reverting to standard U/v transponder voice operation

Fox-1Cliff is named in honor of long-time AMSAT member, contributor and benefactor Cliff Buttschardt, K7RR (SK), who passed away in 2016 Cliff’s contributions to AMSAT and other amateur satellite programs, including serving as an adviser during the initial development of the CubeSat specification at California Polytechnic State University, earned him the Lifetime Achievement Award from Project OSCAR in 2006

[ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information ]

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After the Fox-1Cliff Launch - Your Help is Needed!

Following the successful launch and deployment of Fox-1Cliff, all amateur radio satellite enthusiasts can play an important part in the commissioning of the new satellite Telemetry helps us tremendously, starting ASAP after startup (~59 minutes after deployment*) and for the next 72-96 hours at least (for the life of the satellite is preferred!) as we look for successful startup, watch the general health and function as the satellite begins to acclimate to space, and start to perform the on orbit checkout The first station to successfully receive and submit telemetry to the AMSAT server will receive a special 3D printed QSL card acknowledging their contribution

If you are capturing telemetry with FoxTelem, please be sure that "Upload to Server" is checked in your settings and your Ground Station Params are filled in as well You can help AMSAT and everyone waiting to get on the air with Fox-1Cliff tremendously, by capturing Fox-1Cliff telemetry

In the initial Safe Mode after startup, which we actually call Beacon Mode, the transmitter is limited to 10 seconds on time then does the two minutes off cycle For those of you capturing telemetry, that means that you will only see Current frames and no High or Low frames because the High and Low are truncated as it takes just over 10 seconds to send two frames You will hear Veronica announcing "Fox-1Cliff Safe Mode" while in Beacon Mode

We will likely leave the satellite in Beacon Mode for 24 hours to observe power telemetry If we are seeing good readings from what you gather, when it comes over the U S for the first good pass after that holding period we will command it from Beacon Mode to normal Safe Mode That puts Fox-1Cliff in full (still Safe Mode though) operation and transmits a full two frames of telemetry which is one Current frame followed by, and alternating each ID cycle, a High or a Low frame

We will begin the rest of the in orbit checklist activities at that time, and it is expected to take 7 to 10 days given the Thanksgiving holiday

Help your friends and all of our satellite ham friends get on the air and have fun sooner by being polite and patient!

The in orbit checkout procedure is similar to Fox-1D and could be completed in as little as 7 days if we have the cooperation of the users It is very important, not to mention just plain good Amateur Operating Practice, to refrain from using the transponder uplink so we can do the on orbit tests, including when we turn on transponder mode for testing I cannot stress enough, the importance of this cooperation not just for us but also for all users, simply having a little patience so we can conduct the tests as quickly and accurately as possible

AMSAT will make it broadly known when the tests are complete and the transponder is available for all to use If you hear someone on the transponder, please do not assume that it is open for general use - check our website, Facebook, Twitter, to be sure you are not accidentally jumping in with and unwittingly causing interference as well

Many hams put thousands of volunteer hours of their time into making Fox-1Cliff happen Just like any ham radio project you might undertake, we build satellites We do it because we like to, and when we are done, we freely share our project with hams everywhere as is the spirit of amateur radio I have to say though, that the incidents we have experienced in the past with stations intentionally disregarding the command stations requests to keep the frequency clear during testing not only delays the commissioning, but also negatively impacts the enthusiasm that our volunteers feel toward handing over a new bird to the members and users as soon as possible

I am asking all satellite hams to contribute just a little bit of your time to the fun now, by being patient and just gathering telemetry, not using the transponder uplink, and helping us complete the last few days of getting Fox-1Cliff in orbit and operating for all of you

Thank you very much, see you on the bird!

[ANS thanks Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT VP Engineering for the above information ]

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Score a FREE book with the Fox-1Cliff Membership Drive!

Excitement is building for the upcoming launch of Fox-1Cliff! So, AMSAT is making the "Getting Started With Amateur Satellites" book available for a limited time as a download with any paid new or renewal membership purchased via the AMSAT Store

This offer is only available with purchases completed online, and for only a limited time A perennial favorite, "Getting Started" is updated every year with the latest amateur satellite information, and is the premier primer of satellite operation The 186 page book is presented in PDF format, in full color, and covers all aspects of making one's first contacts on a ham radio satellite

Please take advantage of this offer today by visiting the AMSAT store at https://www amsat org/shop/ and selecting any membership option While there, check out AMSAT's other items, including the M2 LEOpack antenna system, Arrow antennas, AMSAT shirts, and other swag Be sure to view your cart before going to checkout If you add a membership and then go directly to checkout, you'll never see an option to add your free gift

(IDEA: Are you a satellite "old timer" but have a friend who is just getting started or thinking about getting started in Amateur Radio satellites? Help AMSAT and your friend by getting the book and giving it as a gift )

[ANS thanks the AMSAT Store for the above information ]

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SatPC32 Data for Fox-1Cliff and Co-Passenger Launch Available

With the imminent SpaceX launch and quite a few transponder payloads, Peter Goodhall, 2M0SQL, has put together what he hope is the needed additional lines for SatPC32 PCSAT32 must be updated with data for new satellites as they are launched

Copy and paste the following lines into the "Doppler SQF" folder: FOX1-Cliff,435300 0,145920 0,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,FM U/V FOX1-Cliff,1267300 0,145920 0,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,FM L/V ESEO,1263500 0,145895 0,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,FM L/V K2SAT,145980 0,435835 0,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,FM V/U ExseedSat,435340 0,145900 0,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,FM U/V JY1SAT,435110 0,1459865 0,USB,LSB,REV,0,0,CW/SSB Transponder JY1SAT,145840,0,USB,USB,NOR,0,0,Beacon

Copy and paste the following lines into the "Subtone SQF" folder: FOX1-Cliff,67 0,$3F,1 ESEO,67 0,$3F,1 K2SAT,67 0,$3F,1 ExseedSat,67 0,$3F,1

These folders are accessible from "?/Auxiliary Files" on the SATPC32 Menu bar When you paste these lines into the files, do not create any blank lines in the list Hints on how to update these files are included at the end of each file

For further information on updating PCSAT32 or other tracking programs, refer to the AMSAT-UK web page: https://amsat-uk org/2013/11/23/adding-new-satellites-to-satpc32/

You can also refer to the article, "Basics of How to Use SatPC32" with pictures and screenshots, by Rolf Krogstaad, NR0T in the March/April 2018 AMSAT Journal

[ANS thanks Peter 2M0SQL for the above information ]

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Spaceflight’s SSO-A An Amateur Radio Satellite Bonanza

SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Air Force Base has no fewer than seventeen Amateur Radio satellite payloads A list of the known Amateur Radio missions, websites and their downlink frequencies is as follows:

CSIM http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/finished_detail php?serialnum=585A Downlink 437 250 MHz

ESEO http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/finished_detail php?serialnum=82 Downlink on 437 00MHz and a transponder Uplink on 1263 500MHz have been coordinated A revised downlink frequency of 145 895 MHz has been coordinated for FM voice and 1k2/4k8 BPSK telemetry The ESA has released a video of the satellite's development: https://tinyurl com/ESA-Student-Orbiter

Exseed http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/finished_detail php?serialnum=636 Downlink 145 900 MHz for FM repeater 67 Hz and digipeater downlink and for telemetry and 435 340 MHz for repeater and digipeater uplink

Fox 1C (Fox 1Cliff) http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/finished_detail php?serialnum=455 Downlink 145 920 MHz for FM voice and DUV data and Uplinks on 435 300 and 1267 300 MHz

JY1-Sat http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/finished_detail php?serialnum=554 Downlink 145 840 MHz and transponder downlink passband on 145 855-145 875 MHz with an inverting uplink on 435 100 – 435 120 MHz

K2SAT http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/admin/update php?serial=552 Downlink TLM beacon 435 835 MHz, FM Repeater 436 225 MHz Data 2404 000 MHz FM Repeater Uplink 145 980 MHz

KNACKSAT http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/finished_detail php?serialnum=520 Downlink 435 635 MHz

IRVINE02 http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/finished_detail php?serialnum=557 Downlink 437 450 MHz

ITASAT http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/finished_detail php?serialnum=435 Downlink 145 860 MHz and 2400 150 MHz

MinXSS-2 http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/finished_detail php?serialnum=477 Downlink 437 250 MHz

MOVE-2 http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/finished_detail php?serialnum=487 To avoid a frequency clash with another mission, a revised downlink frequency of 145 950 MHz has been coordinated for 9k6 BPSK

PW-Sat-2 http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/finished_detail php?serialnum=545 Downlink 435 275 MHz

RANGE A &B http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/admin/update php?serial=497 Downlink 437 150 MHz (A) and 437 475 MHz (B)

SNUGLITE http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/admin/update php?serial=529 Downlink 437 275 MHz has been coordinated

SNUSAT-2 http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/admin/update php?serial=509 Downlink 437 625 MHz and 2402 MHz

SUOMI-100 http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/admin/update php?serial=507 Downlink 437 775 MHz and 2410 MHz

Visioncube http://www amsatuk me uk/iaru/finished_detail php?serialnum=607 Downlink 437 425 MHz

[ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information ]

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JY1SAT launch information & Dashboard Software

JY1Sat is an enhanced 1U FUNcube It has been developed for the Crown Prince Foundation in Jordan The spacecraft has been named in honour of the Crown Prince's grandfather, King Hussein, who operated using his personal amateur radio callsign which was simply JY1

In addition to the usual suite of FUNcube capabilities it will also be capable of downlinking images in SSDV format This image format, developed by Phil Heron, MI0VIM, for use in High Altitude Balloons, is now also being used from lunar orbit by AO-94

The telemetry downlink frequency is 145 840 MHz, this will use the usual FUNcube standard 1k2 BPSK format For the linear transponder the frequencies will be downlink 145 855-145 875 MHz and uplink on 435 100-435 120 MHz The transponder is inverting so LSB should be used on the uplink

A new Dashboard has been developed for this mission and is available for download here: https://download funcube org uk/JY11Sat_Dashboard_v1160 msi

This will operate in exactly the same manner as those developed for previous missions and general set-up information can be downloaded here: https://funcube org uk/working-documents/funcube-telemetry-dashboard/

A brand new Data Warehouse has also been created This can be used to view the telemetry from ALL of the FUNcube missions This can be viewed here http://data2 amsat-uk org

This mission will be one of the payloads on the Spaceflight SSO-A mission to be launched from the Vandenberg Air Force base in California This launch is expected to have more than sixty other payloads

The deployment time for JY1SAT has been advised as 4 hours 31 minutes and 54 5 seconds after launch The start-up mode, as usual, is low power telemetry only and we will be really looking forward to receiving reports and telemetry So please, either upload the data from the Dashboard to the Warehouse in the usual way, or send a quick email to: operations@funcube org uk

[ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information]

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Congratulations to AMSAT-DL for Successful Es'Hail-2 Launch

The Es'hail-2 satellite with AMSAT-DL's Phase-4A transponder was launched successfully on Thursday, November 15 from Launch Complex 39A (LC-39A) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida

AMSAT President, Joe Spier, K6WAO said, "I applaud the Qatar Amateur Radio Society (QARS) and AMSAT-DL’s achievement, the result of six years of work To be a first at something in space is indeed a rare, rare honor It is this type of honor that AMSATs around the world work on every day ”

A replay of the launch and deployment is available on-line: https://www youtube com/watch?v=PhTbzc-BqKs&feature=youtu be

AMSAT-DL describes their commissioning procedures at: https://amsat-dl org/p4-a-eshail-2-launches-in-a-few-days

Phase-4A operating frequencies and modes are documented at: https://amsat-dl org/eshail-2-amsat-phase-4-a

The satellite has a two bandwidth segments, a 250 kHz narrow band for modes like SSB, FreeDV, CW, RTTY etc , and a 8 MHz wide band for digital amateur TV (DATV) modes like DVB-S and DVB-T

The downlink frequencies are at 10 GHz so a low cost TV LNB could be used as the antenna For receiving the narrowband modes, an RTL-SDR or similar SDR could be used, and for the 8 MHz DATV modes a standard DVB-S2 set top box can be used to receive and decode the video For uplink, the transmission frequency is at 2 4 GHz

According to the commissioning order of the satellite, it is expected that the AMSAT transponders will be activated only after all tests have been passed, and after other higher priority commercial telecommunications systems have been activated This is expected to take about 1-2 months

In co-operation with AMSAT Deutschland, the British Amateur Television Club will be operating a WebSDR for the narrowband segment, and a Spectrum Viewer for the wideband (DATV) segment

Goonhilly Earth Station is supporting the project, providing hosting for the Ground Station facility at their world-famous site in Cornwall, UK

Watch https://eshail batc org uk/ for latest WebSDR status

[ANS thanks AMSAT-DL, RTL-SDR com, AMSAT-UK, and BATC for the above information]

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Es'hail-2 / P4-A Positioning and IOT Phase Started

Following the successful launch on November 15th of Es'hail-2 on board the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle, Mitsubishi (MELCO) and Es'hailSat will begin the In Orbit Testing (IOT) program once the satellite has been positioned in a test orbital slot - the positioning should be achieved in the next few days

The IOT phase will take a few months, during which time the amateur radio payload will not be turned on

AMSAT-DL will be commissioning the Amateur transponder ground station in Doha with the Es'hailSat control team

Once IOT is complete, the satellite will be moved to the final orbital slot at 26 degrees and there will be an announcement by AMSAT-DL when the transponders are available for use

Before this announcement, no attempt should be made to use the transponders as any interference to the test program will delay the release and if excessive interference is seen may cause the satellite owners not to make the facility available for amateur use

More information is available at: https://amsat-dl org/p4a-positionining-and-iot

[ANS thanks AMSAT-DL for the above information]

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Open Source Cubesat Workshop 2018 Videos Posted

The 2018 Open Source Cubesat Workshop was held on September 24-25 at the European Space Astronomy Center (ESAC/ESA) in Madrid, Spain The focus of this year’s workshop was on space science open data: how to obtain, process, distribute, and benefit from openly shared space science data and what positive impact this can have for science community, business and society The target audience of this workshop was academia, research institutes, companies, and individuals

Videos of the two day event are available in five parts and can be found at: http://tinyurl com/ANS-322-OSCW-Videos

The event was co-organized by its hosts, the Libre Space Foundation (https://libre space) and the Librecube Initiative (https://librecube org)

[ANS thanks LibreSpace org for the above information ]

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Updates to AMSAT 2-Line Keplerian Elements Distribution

Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager notes the following satellites were added to this week's TLE distribution: https://www amsat org/tle/current/nasa all

Diwata-2; NORAD CAT ID 43678 (Space-Track uses the SATNAME DIWATA-2B)

Changshagaoxin; NORAD CAT ID 43669 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO for Doppler ID)

IRVINE 01 - NORAD CAT ID 43693 (Thanks to Nico Janssen, PA0DLO, for detailed Doppler measurements to confirm IRVINE 01 is object 43693 )

UKUBE-1 - NORAD CAT ID 40074 (The UKUBE-1 AMSAT-UK team has not given up on UKCUBE-1 so we won't either! Recovery efforts are in progress )

The following satellite has been removed from the TLE distribution:

AOBA-VELOX 3; NORAD CAT ID 41935 (de-orbited 11-1-2018)

Upcoming Launches: Es'hail-2 was successfully launch by SpaceX today (November 5, 2018) at 3:46 PM EST Es'hail-2 is currently on its way to its parking slot More later

The launch of Fox-1CLIFF, originally scheduled for Monday, November 19, 2018 has been postponed

For additional information about AMSAT's Keplerian Elements distribution: https://www amsat org/keplerian-elements-resources/

You can elect to receive the AMSAT 2-Line elements by e-mail by subscribing at: https://www amsat org/mailman/listinfo/keps

[ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the above information]

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IARU Coordinates DIWATA 2B Frequencies

The IARU has coordinated these frequencies for Diwata-2: - 145 900 MHz downlink - 437 500 MHz uplink

Diwata-2's Amateur Radio Unit Diwata-2's Amateur Radio Unit (ARU) operates in two possible modes: FM voice repeater (FMVR) mode, and APRS-based digital repeater (digipeater) mode The uplink and downlink of these modes are implemented at 437 7MHz and 145 9MHz respectively The following lists some information that may be useful when utilizing the radio's services

Telemetry Formats The Diwata-2 amateur radio unit (ARU) provides telemetry data in two forms depending on its operational mode: CW (enabled in ARU voice repeater mode), and FM (enabled in ARU digipeater mode As the two operational modes are scheduled according to the day of the week, the available telemetry differ in format and content correspondingly This section explains the data format and specifications for the ARU telemetry

Continuous-wave telemetry (CW) The CW telemetry is available when the satellite is in voice repeater mode The telemetry messages expected from the ARU will be sent every one minute, when the ARU is idle, i e there are no ongoing voice operations This said, the telemetry will not be available when the ARU is busy, and likewise, the telemetry transmission will be abruptly aborted when a voice repeating operation starts while in the midst of telemetry downlink The data can be received in Morse code format of 120 WPM, at a frequency of 145 9 MHz The pertinent data format is shown below, and further explained in the table that follows More information is available at: http://phl-microsat upd edu ph/diwata2

[ANS thanks PHL-Microsat for the above information ]

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Japanese Ten-Koh Satellite Launched

The Ten-Koh satellite was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center on Monday, October 29, 2018 About 30 minutes after launch, the satellite separated from the fairing and was put into orbit Around 15:40, the first signal was received at the ground station in Argentina to confirm Ten-Koh was working properly

The project has four missions:

1. Demonstrate the feasibility of data relay via the satellite from Amateur Radio stations at remote locales such as Alaska and the South Pole
2. Measurement of various space radiation which originates from the sun and the galaxy
3. Evaluation of the space environment tolerance of ultramodern industrial materials
4. Establish low power satellite communication technologies with a transmitter of 10-mW or less output power and WSJT protocol for a future deep space, Amateur Radio mission

Downlink frequencies are 437 390 MHz and 437 510 MHz for WSJT The uplink is 435 280 MHz

More information is available at: http://kit-okuyama-lab com/en/

[ANS thanks Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan for the above information ]

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Upcoming Satellite Operations

• Long Island to Switzerland (FN30, JN36, JN47) – Nov 16 – Dec 7, 2018 Brennan, N4QX, fall ASMAT roving plans:
• FN30 Nov 16-17
• JN36 as HB9/N4QX & from 4U1ITU Nov 28 – Dec 7 as work permits

• JN47 as HB9/N4QX & HB0/N4QX Dec 1-2 For now, FM only Watch Twitter for pass announcements QSLs exclusively via Logbook of the World https://twitter com/BrennanTPrice

• Mississippi and Louisiana (EM50, EM40, EL 49, EL59) – Nov 18-19, 2018 Robert, KE4AL will be operating from Gulfport, MS (EM50) on Sunday, for anyone needing MS for WAS On Monday, KE4AL will cross over into Cajun Country to team up with KG5GJT to activate EM40, EL59, and EL49 Specific pass announcements will be posted to Robert’s Twitter account https://twitter com/KE4ALabama

• Vandenberg AFB (CM94, CM95, DM05/DM15) – (Date Pending) Chris, K7TAB, was heading out to watch the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch of Spaceflight’s SSO-A rideshare mission from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California The launch date has been delayed Keep an eye on Chris’ Twitter feed for latest updates: https://twitter com/K7TABravo

• Key West, FL (EL94) – Nov 27 – Dec 1, 2018 Tanner, W9TWJ, will be vacationing in Key West, Florida from Nov 27th to Dec 1, 2018 While there, he will work as many FM passes as he can (holiday style) Keep an eye on his Twitter feed for pass announcements, https://twitter com/twjones85

• Greenburg, PA (FN00) – Dec 10-12, 2018 Tanner, W9TWJ, will be travelling for business the week of Dec 10th to 12th,to Greensburg, PA (FN00) He will attempt to be active on FM evening passes and hopefully not freeze! Specific pass announcements will be posted to Twitter: https://twitter com/twjones85

• RMS Queen Mary (DM03) – Dec 15, 2018 Patrick , WD9EWK, will be part of a day of satellite operating from a deck on the RMS Queen Mary, docked at Long Beach in southern California, on Saturday, December 15th Operations will be portable, almost like a Field Day, and should include FM, SSB, and possibly packet All operations from the Queen Mary will be as W6RO, the call sign for the wireless room on the ship operated by the Associated Radio Amateurs of Long Beach Depending on staffing in the W6RO wireless room, there may also be HF activity during the satellite operation QSLing for the W6RO satellite activation will be handled per the procedure on W6RO’s QRZ page: http://www qrz com/db/W6RO

[ANS thanks Robert, KE4AL for the above information ]

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ARISS News

• Upcoming ARISS Contact Schedule as of 2018-11-14 13:00 UTC

Templeton Academy Intl, Nainital, India, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Wed 2018-11-21 08:00:30 UTC 36 deg

IMP Aerospace & Defence, Goffs, NS, Canada, telebridge via IK1SLD The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled astronaut is Serena Aunon-Chancellor KG5TMT Contact is a go for: Sat 2018-11-24 19:05:09 UTC 50 deg Watch for live simulcast at http://www ariotti com

• Proposals for ARISS Classroom Contacts due November 30, 2018 ARISS is seeking proposals from US schools, museums, science centers and community youth organizations (working individually or together) to host amateur radio contacts with an orbiting crew member aboard the International Space Station (ISS) between July 1 and December 30, 2019 The proposal deadline is November 30, 2018

For proposal guidelines and forms and more details, visit: http://www ariss org/hosting-an-ariss-contact-in-the-us html

• Successful ARISS Contacts New English School, Jabriya, Kuwait, telebridge via K6DUE The ISS callsign was NA1SS and the astronaut was Serena Aunon-Chancellor, KG5TMT The contact was successful on Tuesday, November 13th at 10:08:08 UTC

• ARISS congratulations the following mentors who have now mentored over 100 schools:

• Satoshi 7M3TJZ with 135

• Francesco IKØWGF with 132
• Gaston ON4WF with 123

• Sergey RV3DR with 108

• AMSAT and ARISS are currently supporting a FundRazr campaign to raise $150,000 for critical radio infrastructure upgrades on ISS The upgrades are necessary to enable students to continue to talk to astronauts in space via Amateur Radio So far $14,470 has been raised For more information and to DONATE TODAY visit: https://fundrazr com/arissnextgen?ref=ab_e7Htwa_ab_47IcJ9

[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N for the above information ]

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Satellite Shorts from All Over

• Replacement Packet Module Launched to ISS The replacement packet module ARISS prepared to replace after the current module, that stopped working on the ISS, was scheduled on 71P and is being delivered to the Station Even though the current one started to work again, it is reasonable that the crew will be swapping it for the problematic one as soon as they can get to it Watch for further announcements in future ANS or via the AMSAT Facebook Page

[ANS thanks ARISS for the above information ]

• Fox-1Cliff - Adding Fox-1Cliff to FoxTelem For those who have not done it before or for any who need help, Chris Thompson has posted instructions on adding Fox-1Cliff to FoxTelem See his excellent step-by-step instructions on how to make sure FoxTelem decodes Fox-1Cliff telemetry at: http://www g0kla com/workbench/2018-11-11 php

[ANS thanks Chris Thompson, G0KLA/AC2CZ for the above information ]

• Spaceflight Flatters AMSAT Mission and Fox-1Cliff Spaceflight published a very positive article about AMSAT's mission fostering international goodwill and furthering educational STEM goals It also highlighted Fox-1Cliff's unique characteristics which partner Amateur Radio communications with university level research The complete article can be read at: http://spaceflight com/sp-customers/amsat/

[ANS thanks Paul Stoetzer, N8HM for the above information ]

• Call for Papers - FOSDEM 2019: Free Software Radio Devroom The Free and Open Source Developer's Meeting (FOSDEM) will be held February 2-3, 2019 in Brussels, Belgium They will, once again, offer a feature track on Software Defined Radio and other radio-related topics

FOSDEM invites developers and users from the free software radio com- munity to present your projects, demos, hacks, and codes FOSDEM, hopes to network all these projects and improve collaboration, bring new ideas forward and get more people involved The track's web site resides at: https://wiki gnuradio org/index php/FOSDEM

[ANS thanks The Free and Open Source Developer's Meeting (FOSDEM) for the above information]

• Canadian National Parks on the Air 2019 Okay's Satellite QSOs If you are visiting one of Canada's 219 national parks during 2019, you may want to bring your satellite gear along Although contacts made through repeaters do not normally qualify, contacts made through the ISS or recognized Amateur Radio satellites are permitted

Complete information on CNPOTA can be found at: https://cnpota ca/

[ANS thanks the Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) for the above information ]

• AMSAT Symposium Videos Available Online In case you missed last week's post, videos of presentations for both days of the 2018 AMSAT Symposium are available as follows:

• Friday presentations: https://youtu be/d4AZmhPu0S0

• Saturday presentations: https://youtu be/6TraWCirFUs
• Schedule of Speakers: https://www amsat org/call-for-papers/

[ANS thanks the Symposium Committee for the above information]

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73, This week's ANS Editor, Frank Karnauskas, N1UW n1uw at amsat dot org

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