AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-104

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

The news feed on http://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 amsat dot org

In this edition:

• TAPR/AMSAT Banquet Speaker Announced
• Seats Still Available for AMSAT Academy
• AMSAT Activities at Hamvention 2019
• N8HM to Appear on Ham Talk Live April 18th
• Last Chance to Bid in ARISS Auction
• ARISS SSTV Event Continues Through 18:00 UTC April 14th
• Diwata-2 Designated Philippines-OSCAR 101 (PO-101)
• March/April 2019 Edition of Apogee View Posted
• How to Support AMSAT
• Upcoming Satellite Operations
• Satellite Shorts from All Over

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AMSAT News Service Bulletin 104 01 From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD April 14, 2019 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-104 01

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AMSAT relies on your donations to Keep Amateur Radio in Space Please consider a one-time or recurring donation today at https://www amsat org/donate/

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TAPR/AMSAT Banquet Speaker Announced

TAPR has announced that the after-dinner speaker at this year's TAPR/AMSAT Banquet on Friday, May 17th will be Dr P J Erickson, W1PJE, from the MIT Haystack Observatory Dr Erickson will will give a presentation entitled “New Frontiers in Human Understanding of Geospace: Radio Explorations of Near-Earth Space from Top to Bottom Through Joint Amateur – Scientist Partnerships ”

Tickets for the 2019 TAPR/AMSAT Banquet are $40 and can be purchased at https://www amsat org/p…/tapramsat-joint-hamvention-banquet/

Tickets must be purchased by 18:00 EDT / 22:00 UTC on May 14th

[ANS thanks TAPR for the above information ]

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Seats Still Available for AMSAT Academy

Come join us the day before Hamvention for AMSAT Academy – a unique opportunity to learn all about amateur radio in space and working the FM, linear transponder, and digital satellites currently in orbit

AMSAT Academy will be held Thursday, May 16, 2019, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, at the Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA) Clubhouse, located at 6619 Bellefontaine Rd, Dayton, Ohio

Registration Fee includes:

+Full day of instruction, designed for both beginners and advanced amateur radio satellite operators, and taught by some of the most accomplished AMSAT operators +Digital copy of Getting Started with Amateur Satellites, 2019 Edition ($15 value) +One-Year, AMSAT Basic Membership ($44 value) +Pizza Buffet Lunch +Invitation to the Thursday night AMSAT get together at Ticket Pub and Eatery in Fairborn

AMSAT Academy 2019 Registration Fee: $85 00 Registration closes May 10, 2019 No sign ups at the door No refunds, No cancellations

Registration may be purchased on the AMSAT Store https://www amsat org/product/amsat-academy-registration/

[ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information ]

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AMSAT Activities at Hamvention 2019

For a complete list of AMSAT activities at the 2019 Hamvention, see www amsat org/other-events/amsat-activities-at-hamvention-2019/ Below, two of these activities are highlighted:

AMSAT Forum, Forum Room 2 Saturday, 18 May 2019, 12:10 – 13:40 EDT Moderated by Robert Bankston KE4AL, AMSAT Vice President–User Services

AMSAT Status Report – Joseph Spier, K6WAO, AMSAT President, will high- light recent activities within AMSAT and discuss some of our challenges, accomplishments, projects, and any late breaking news

AMSAT Engineering – Jerry Buxton, N0JY, AMSAT Vice President– Engineering, will talk about the Fox-1 and Golf (Greater Orbit, Larger Footprint) Projects

AMSAT Education – Alan Johnston, KU2Y, AMSAT Vice President– Educational Relations will introduce the AMSAT CubeSat Simulator

AMSAT User Services – Robert Bankston, KE4AL, AMSAT Vice President– User Services, will discuss AMSAT’s 50th Anniversary Operating Event and the new AMSAT Ambassadors Program

Amateur Satellite Demonstrations Outside Main Entrance – Maxim Hall (Building 1) Friday, Saturday, Sunday 16 – 19 May 2019, 08:00 – 16:30 EDT Amateur Satellite operation demonstrations will be held outside the main Maxim Hall (Building 1 or E1) entrance Every day, AMSAT will be demonstrating actual contacts with the operational amateur satellites We especially want to invite youth to make a contact via an amateur satellite All are invited to observe, participate and ask questions Satellite pass times will be posted at the AMSAT booth (1007-1010 & 1107-1110) and in the demo area

[ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information]

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N8HM to Appear on Ham Talk Live April 18th

It's almost time for the Dayton Hamvention! Be sure to tune in at HamTalkLive com for a preview each week until Hamvention!

On Thursday, April 18th, AMSAT Executive Vice President Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, will appear on the show to discuss the AMSAT Academy and the other exciting activities AMSAT has planned for the 2019 Hamvention

Ham Talk Live! is live every Thursday night at 9 pm EDT, and on your favorite podcast app or on demand at HamTalkLive com And, HTL! is rebroadcast on Saturdays on WTWW 5085 AM at about 6:30 pm EDT

[ANS thanks Ham Talk Live for the above information ]

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Last Chance to Bid in ARISS Auction

Bidding continues in the ARISS Auction! Bidders are moving fast hoping to garner a special astronaut signed brand new JVC Kenwood TS-890S!

Visit http://www ebay com/itm/323770952171 to bid on the TS-890S Bidding ends at 13:22 UTC on Monday, April 15th

A special astronaut signed 6-volume boxed set 2019 ARRL Handbook is also up for bid

Visit http://www ebay com/itm/323770952890 to bid on the ARRL Hand- book Bidding ends at 13:23 UTC on Monday, April 15th

Thanks to JVC Kenwood and ARRL, proceeds from the on-line auction will benefit ARISS in its quest to launch a new custom-built higher- power radio system in late 2019 with its voice repeater and improved packet APRS and SSTV capability that thousands of hams can enjoy The new system will replace the aging, problematic units currently on the ISS ARISS also needs funding to keep introducing ham radio to thousands of students, teachers, parents, and whole communities — and inspiring students about STEM and radio

Kenwood has been a super supporter of ARISS for years, and it was the company’s idea for this special radio to be an exclusive for one ham to own The limited edition boxed set 2019 ARRL Handbook sold out fast last fall but ARRL saved one set for ARISS's fundraiser

AMSAT, ARISS's sponsoring 501(c)(3) corporation, provided the auction infrastructure

If auctions aren't your thing, please consider a one-time or recurring donation to ARISS at https://www amsat org/donations/ariss-donations/

[ANS thanks ARISS for the above information ]

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2018 Symposium Proceedings and Getting Started Guides, now $15 + Shipping on the AMSAT Store while supplies last

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ARISS SSTV Event Continues Through 18:00 UTC April 14th

In commemoration of human spaceflight, the ISS is currently transmitting SSTV pictures in PD-120 format The event is scheduled to continue until 18:00 UTC on April 14th

The downlink frequency is 145 800 MHz FM Any standard SSTV program for computers or smartphones should be able to decode the PD-120 transmissions

Participants may share their received pictures at https://www spaceflightsoftware com/ARISS_SSTV/index php

Participants may also receive a special award for participating See https://ariss pzk org pl/sstv/ for details

[ANS thanks ARISS for the above information ]

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Diwata-2 Designated Philippines-OSCAR 101 (PO-101)

On October 29, 2018, the Diwata-2 microsatellite was launched on a H-IIA launch vehicle from the Tanegashima Space Center, Tanegashima, Japan Diwata-2 was developed by the University of the Philippines Dillman (UPD) and the Advanced Science and Technology Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ASTI) under the PHL- Microsat program (now succeeded by the STAMINA4Space program), and in cooperation with Tohoku University and Hokkaido University The project was funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and monitored by the DOST-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) The satellite carries an amateur radio payload that has been tested and is now ready for service

At the request of the STAMINA4Space program, AMSAT hereby designates Diwata-2 as Philippines-OSCAR 101 (PO-101) We congratulate the owners and operators of PO-101, thank them for their contribution to the amateur satellite community, and wish them continued success on this and future projects

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Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations / OSCAR Number Administrator

PO-101 frequency information can be found at at https://www amsat org/fm-satellite-frequency-summary/

Stay tuned to ANS and the AMSAT-BB for operational information

[ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT VP Operations / OSCAR Number Administrator for the above information ]

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Purchase AMSAT Gear on our Zazzle storefront 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www zazzle com/amsat_gear

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March/April 2019 Edition of Apogee View Posted

The March/April 2019 edition of Apogee View, a comprehensive update on AMSAT's activities from AMSAT President Joe Spier, K6WAO, has been posted to the AMSAT website

https://www amsat org/apogeeview/

[ANS thanks AMSAT the above information]

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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

 We have reached a great milestone with $24,045 raised
or about 16% towards our goal
 This would not have been
     possible without your outstanding generosity!!

      For more information and to DONATE TODAY visit:

 https://fundrazr
com/arissnextgen?ref=ab_e7Htwa_ab_47IcJ9

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How to Support AMSAT

AMSAT relies on the support of our members and the amateur radio community to Keep Amateur Radio in Space

How can you help?

*Join AMSAT Both you and AMSAT will benefit when you join You get the AMSAT Journal bimonthly and support from AMSAT Ambassadors Member dues and donations provide AMSAT’s primary support Join today at https://www amsat org/product-category/amsat-membership/

*Become a Life Member Becoming a Life Member has never been easier Now you can become a Life Member with 12 monthly payments of $74 through our online store See https://www amsat org/product/lifetime-membership/ for details

*Donate to AMSAT Make a one time or recurring donation to AMSAT today Even as little as one dollar a month can make a difference! Donate today at https://www amsat org/donate/

*Purchase AMSAT gear on our Zazzle storefront AMSAT receives 25% of the price of each sale on AMSAT logo merchandise from our Zazzle storefront located at https://www zazzle com/amsat_gear

*Volunteer for AMSAT AMSAT relies on volunteers for nearly all of our activities If you have an idea for how to help, please let us know, Details on volunteering can be found at https://www amsat org/volunteer-for-amsat/

[ANS thanks the AMSAT office for the above information]

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Upcoming Satellite Operations

+Utah (DM48, DM58) – April 14-19, 2019 Bob, N6REK, will be roving in Utah from April 13 to the 19th He plans to be on from DM58 from April 14-17, and then DM48 from April 17-19 Bob will be FM satellites only, using the call sign N6REK/7, and he will post the specific passes on the amsat-bb when we get closer to those dates

+Liechtenstein (JN47) – April 17-19, 2019 Phillippe, EA4NF, is off on another DXpedition This time, he is heading to HB0/Lichtenstein Phillippe will operate under the callsign HB0/EA4NF from Leichtenstein and HB9/EA4NF from Switzerland (JN47s, on both FM and SSB satellites QSL via LoTW Updated info & Pass announcements (Time+Frequencies) available on Twitter: https://twitter com/EA4NF_SAT

+Arizona to West Virginia – April 18-21, 2019 Chris K7TAB, is heading towards WV April 18th to 21st, a 2200-mile sprint The priority is to cover distance, but he’ll need to take some breaks to rotate coffee and work satellite passes Grids along I-40 in AZ/NM/TX/OK, I-44 in OK/MO, I-70 in IL/IN/OH/PA are all fair game! FM + Linears Chris has a nice grid map with his route posted on his Twitter feed and will post pass availability when he can https://twitter com/K7TABravo

+Central and Northern Maine (FN53, FN54, FN55, FN56, FN57, FN65, FN66, FN67) – April 26-28, 2019 Join Matt, W1PY and Sean, KX9X as they team up for a weekend of ham radio through the Pine Tree State! Follow them as they activate the Potato Field grids of central and northern Maine for the satellite community, and hit some state parks on HF for the Parks on the Air and WWFF communities There will also be spontaneous activations of curious roadside attractions as they roll through

Grids to be activated on satellite: FN53 – 54 – 55 – 56 – 57 – 65 – 66 – 67 A special effort will be made to activate the grid intersection of FN56-57-66-67 in the potato field north of Caribou Detailed satellite operations schedule to be announced ASAP

For more information, check out https://t co/2irvAUBvAu and keep an eye on Sean’s Twitter feed https://twitter com/SeanKutzko

+California (DM15) – April 27, 2019 Dave, AD7DB, will be in DM15 in the high desert town of North Edwards, CA, just outside Edwards AFB Planned passes are AO-91, AO-92 and SO-50 More exact details on Twitter https://twitter com/ad7db as the time approaches

+Northern Border Security Check (Minnesota to Washington) – April 29 to May 4 or 5th, 2019 Alex, N7AGF, is all set for his semiannual rover trip to activate rare and somewhat rare grids, from April 29th to May 4th or 5th (or longer depending on how things go) Alex will fly into Minneapolis and drive back to my home grid CN88, activating as many ENx8,ENx7,DNx8,and DNx7 grids as possible along the route The hope is to hit many corners and lines

Alex will be on both linear and FM birds

As always, activations and route details will be posted to his Twitter @N7AGF at https://twitter com/N7AGF Alex will also be on APRS at https://aprs fi/N7AGF-10 In areas of limited cell service, he’ll be using inReach

Email or hit Alex on twitter with grid requests, route suggestions, or hot tourist attractions in Minot

+Northeast North Dakota (EN06/EN07/EN08/EN16/EN17/EN18) – May 2-5, 2019 Mitch, AD0HJ, is heading out to the Grand Forks, ND Hamfest on May 4th , but also just goofing off for a few days in the general area Mitch will be limited to working the FM Satellites only (SO-50, AO-91, AO-92) Plans are to work EN17/18 on May 2, EN07/08 on May 3, EN17/18 again on May 4 (day of hamfest), and then EN06/16 on May 5 A full pass schedule will be viewable on the Twitter announcement https://twitter com/KE4ALabama/status/1116524856781230080, and up-to-date pass info on Mitch’s Twitter feed https://twitter com/AD0HJ

+Southwest South Dakota (DN83++) – May 19-23, 2019 Clayton, W5PFG, will be operating from DN83 on all FM/SSB satellites holiday-style , May 19-23 Open to schedules with EU In the days proceeding he’ll be on from DN91 and in the days following from DN74, DN71, potentially DN70, and lastly DM99 Twitter @w5pfg

+Pacific Northwest (CN85, CN83/CN84, CN76/CN86) – May 31 to June 2, 2019 Casey, KI7UNJ, will be on in CN83/84 Friday, May 31st, CN85 Saturday, June 1st, and CN76/86 Sunday, June 2nd Pass list to come in next few weeks

+Iceland (HP95 IP15 IP25 IP03 HP03) – July 13-19, 2019 Adam, K0FFY, is taking his family (and his radios) to Iceland Tentative schedule is HP95 July 13, IP13 and IP15 July 14-15, IP25 July 16, IP03 or HP93 July 17-18, and HP94 July 19 There’s a lot to see, so passes will be best effort and announced on Twitter shortly prior https://twitter com/K0FFY_Radio

[ANS Thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, for the above information]

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Satellite Shorts from All Over

• FUNcube on ESEO Payload Activated On April 12th, the FUNcube on ESEO 145 895 MHz 1k2 BPSK beacon was briefly activated, confirming the functionality of the payload The FUNcube on ESEO payload consists of a 1k2/4k8 BPSK telemetry beacon and an L/v FM repeater with an uplink of 1263 500 MHz and a downlink of 145 895 MHz Stay tuned for further information (ANS thanks AMSAT-UK for the above information)

• FO-99 (NEXUS) Twitter The Nihon University Ground Station twitter account (@GsNihonuniv) is now posting operational updates for FO-99 in English Check https://twitter com/GsNihonuniv for FO-99 operational information

• AO-85 Keplerian Elements No Longer Restricted 18 Space Control Squadron has removed the NEA status for an additional 43 objects, including AO-85 This means entities other than AMSAT, including Celestrak, may distribute the Keplerian elements for AO-85 They should appear in Celestrak's amateur txt file shortly (ANS thanks T S Kelso of Celestrak for the above information)

• Australian CubeSat to use 76 GHz Amateur Satellite Band An Australian CubeSat, CUAVA-1, is expcted to include a downlink on 76 GHz Details at https://amsat-uk org/2019/04/12/australian-cubesat-to-use-76-ghz/ (ANS thanks the IARU Satellite Coordination Panel and AMSAT-UK)

• The Orbital Index The Orbital Index is a newsletter written by Andrew Cantino and Ben Lachman We strive to keep it focused, technical, and enjoyable Basically you should be able to read it over lunch and learn something you didn’t know before Subscribe or check out the archives at http://orbitalindex com/ (ANS thanks The Orbital Index for the above information)

• AD0DX Completes Satellite WAS Congratulations to AD0DX on receiving Satellite Worked All States

  377 His last QSO for WAS was with N8HM in Washington, DC For

  WAS, the District of Columbia counts as Maryland (ANS thanks AD0DX and N8HM for the above information)

  (Editor's note - while DC is definitely not Maryland, I am happy to assist anyone who needs MD for WAS while this rule remains in place)

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In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership in the President's Club Members of the President's Club, as sustaining donors to AMSAT Project Funds, will be eligible to receive additional benefits Application forms are available from the AMSAT office

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 six post-secondary years in this status

Contact Martha at the AMSAT office for additional student membership information

73,

This week's ANS Editor,

Paul Stoetzer, N8HM n8hm at amsat dot org

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