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Carlb at 04:29, 12 June 2009

2009-06-12T04:29:55Z

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	Please be aware that there are scheduled links with schools, and please don't attempt a QSO if someone aboard the ISS appears to be answering questions.		Please be aware that there are scheduled links with schools, and please don't attempt a QSO if someone aboard the ISS appears to be answering questions.

	~~You can apply to have a scheduled contact for a school here: http://www.ariss.org/~~		== Working the cross-band repeater ==

			To use the cross-band repeater, set your uplink to 437.800 FM (worldwide). However, according to "ISSFanClub" as of 2008-10-19, it hasn't been used for 255 days.

	== ~~Working the cross-band repeater~~ ==		== Images ==

	~~To use~~ the ~~cross-band repeater, set your uplink to 437~~.800 FM ~~(worldwide)~~. ~~However, according~~ to ~~"ISSFanClub" as of 2008-10-19, it hasn't been used for 255 days~~.		Occasionally, the 145.800 FM downlink will squirt some data ever 5 mins. This appears to be images.

	~~== Working it ==~~		Images can be [http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/submit.php submitted] to ARISS, and are visible here: http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/

	The ISS will take about 12 minutes to pass from horizon to horizon if it goes directly overhead. The signals (as received on a mobile antenna (6/2/70cms), leant backwards to "go horizontal") are 5/9+30 at the peak of the pass. It's a very strong signal, as the station is only 200-300 miles away (straight up!).<br>		== Tracking the ISS ==
	~~However, from that height,~~ the ISS ~~can "see" a large area of earth (footprint) - all with many stations wanting a contact.~~

	~~== Images ==~~		The ISS will take about 12 minutes to pass from horizon to horizon if it goes directly overhead. The signals (as received on a mobile antenna (6/2/70cms), leant backwards to "go horizontal") are 5/9+30 at the peak of the pass. It's a very strong signal as the station is only 200-300 miles away (straight up!).

	~~Occasionally~~, the ~~145.800 FM downlink will squirt some data ever 5 mins. This appears to be images.<br>~~		However, from that height, the ISS can "see" a large area of earth (footprint) - all with many stations wanting a contact.
	~~Images~~ can ~~be [http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/submit.php submitted] to ARISS, and are visible here: http://www.amsat~~.~~com/ARISS_SSTV/~~

	== ARISS for schools ==		== ARISS for schools ==
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	ARISS school contacts may be scheduled where amateur satellite operators deploy a portable station at the school so that, during a ten minute pass of the ISS, an astronaut may answer questions prepared by the students. If a station cannot be deployed portably at the school for a direct link, a remote ground station may be linked by landline to provide a telebridge.		ARISS school contacts may be scheduled where amateur satellite operators deploy a portable station at the school so that, during a ten minute pass of the ISS, an astronaut may answer questions prepared by the students. If a station cannot be deployed portably at the school for a direct link, a remote ground station may be linked by landline to provide a telebridge.

	While the ISS operators are ~~not available~~ for other QSO's during times scheduled for school contacts, [[SWL]]/scanner reception reports will be accepted.		Schools can apply to have a scheduled contact here: http://www.ariss.org

			While the ISS operators are unavailable for other QSO's during times scheduled for school contacts, [[SWL]]/scanner reception reports referencing communications between ISS and individual schools will be accepted.

	== External links ==		== External links ==

Carlb: /* ARISS for schools */

2009-06-12T04:22:04Z

ARISS for schools

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	Related Wiki pages: [[satellites]], [[AO51]], [[VO52]], [[SO50]], [[FO29]]		Related Wiki pages: [[satellites]], [[AO51]], [[VO52]], [[SO50]], [[FO29]]

	The International Space Station is populated by astronauts who are all Amateurs.		The '''International Space Station''' is populated by astronauts who are all Amateurs. ISS partner countries USA, Canada, Russia, Europe and Japan, operate '''ARISS''' - Amateur Radio on the International Space Station.

	To downlink is 145.800 FM. (There other frequencies outside the Amateur ranges such as 143.625 FM on which you can hear ISS to base communications)		To downlink is 145.800 FM. (There other frequencies outside the Amateur ranges such as 143.625 FM on which you can hear ISS to base communications)
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	To use the cross-band repeater, set your uplink to 437.800 FM (worldwide). However, according to "ISSFanClub" as of 2008-10-19, it hasn't been used for 255 days.		To use the cross-band repeater, set your uplink to 437.800 FM (worldwide). However, according to "ISSFanClub" as of 2008-10-19, it hasn't been used for 255 days.


	== Working it ==		== Working it ==
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	Images can be [http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/submit.php submitted] to ARISS, and are visible here: http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/		Images can be [http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/submit.php submitted] to ARISS, and are visible here: http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/

			== ARISS for schools ==

			ARISS school contacts may be scheduled where amateur satellite operators deploy a portable station at the school so that, during a ten minute pass of the ISS, an astronaut may answer questions prepared by the students. If a station cannot be deployed portably at the school for a direct link, a remote ground station may be linked by landline to provide a telebridge.

			While the ISS operators are not available for other QSO's during times scheduled for school contacts, [[SWL]]/scanner reception reports will be accepted.

			== External links ==
	A very good page for more information is http://www.issfanclub.com/		* http://www.ariss.org
			* [http://www.ariss-eu.org/ ARISS Europe]
			* [http://www.rac.ca/ariss/oindex.htm ARISS Canada]
			* [http://www.arrl.org/ARISS/ ARISS: Amateur Radio on the International Space Station], ARRL, December 2006
			* A very good page for more information is http://www.issfanclub.com/


	{{satellites}}		{{satellites}}

Carlb: /* Images */

2009-04-09T18:26:51Z

Images

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	A very good page for more information is http://www.issfanclub.com/		A very good page for more information is http://www.issfanclub.com/


			{{satellites}}

TimVK4YEH: added internal links

2008-12-29T11:17:53Z

added internal links

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			Related Wiki pages: [[satellites]], [[AO51]], [[VO52]], [[SO50]], [[FO29]]

	The International Space Station is populated by astronauts who are all Amateurs.		The International Space Station is populated by astronauts who are all Amateurs.

G7VRD: /* Working it */

2008-10-19T17:33:08Z

Working it

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	However, from that height, the ISS can "see" a large area of earth (footprint) - all with many stations wanting a contact.		However, from that height, the ISS can "see" a large area of earth (footprint) - all with many stations wanting a contact.

			== Images ==

	~~Images.~~ Occasionally, the 145.800 FM downlink will squirt some data ever 5 mins. This appears to be images.<br>		Occasionally, the 145.800 FM downlink will squirt some data ever 5 mins. This appears to be images.<br>
	Images can be submitted to ARISS, and are visible here: http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/		Images can be [http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/submit.php submitted] to ARISS, and are visible here: http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/

G7VRD: /* Working it */

2008-10-19T16:58:41Z

Working it

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	== Working it ==		== Working it ==

	The ISS will take about 12 minutes to pass from horizon to horizon if it goes directly overhead. The signals (as received on a mobile antenna (6/2/70cms), leant backwards to "go horizontal" are 5/9+30 at the peak of the pass. It's a very strong signal, as the station is only 200-300 miles away (straight up!)		The ISS will take about 12 minutes to pass from horizon to horizon if it goes directly overhead. The signals (as received on a mobile antenna (6/2/70cms), leant backwards to "go horizontal") are 5/9+30 at the peak of the pass. It's a very strong signal, as the station is only 200-300 miles away (straight up!).<br>
			However, from that height, the ISS can "see" a large area of earth (footprint) - all with many stations wanting a contact.

G7VRD at 16:57, 19 October 2008

2008-10-19T16:57:09Z

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	Images. Occasionally, the 145.800 FM downlink will squirt some data ever 5 mins. This appears to be images.		Images. Occasionally, the 145.800 FM downlink will squirt some data ever 5 mins. This appears to be images.<br>
			Images can be submitted to ARISS, and are visible here: http://www.amsat.com/ARISS_SSTV/

G7VRD at 16:55, 19 October 2008

2008-10-19T16:55:18Z

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	The International Space Station is populated by astronauts who are all Amateurs.		The International Space Station is populated by astronauts who are all Amateurs.

			To downlink is 145.800 FM. (There other frequencies outside the Amateur ranges such as 143.625 FM on which you can hear ISS to base communications)

	~~To work~~ the astronauts~~, set your downlink to 145.800 FM.~~		== Working the astronauts ==

	In Region 1 (Europe-Middle East-Africa-North Asia), the uplink is 145.200 FM.<br>In Region 2, (North and South America-Caribbean-Greenland-Australia-South Asia) it's 144.490 FM		In Region 1 (Europe-Middle East-Africa-North Asia), the uplink is 145.200 FM.<br>In Region 2, (North and South America-Caribbean-Greenland-Australia-South Asia) it's 144.490 FM
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	Please be aware that there are scheduled links with schools, and please don't attempt a QSO if someone aboard the ISS appears to be answering questions.		Please be aware that there are scheduled links with schools, and please don't attempt a QSO if someone aboard the ISS appears to be answering questions.

	The ISS will take about 12 minutes to pass from horizon to horizon if it goes directly overhead. The signals (as received on a 6/2/~~70 mobile antenna~~, leant backwards to "go horizontal" are 5/9+30 at the peak of the pass.		You can apply to have a scheduled contact for a school here: http://www.ariss.org/


			== Working the cross-band repeater ==

			To use the cross-band repeater, set your uplink to 437.800 FM (worldwide). However, according to "ISSFanClub" as of 2008-10-19, it hasn't been used for 255 days.


			== Working it ==

			The ISS will take about 12 minutes to pass from horizon to horizon if it goes directly overhead. The signals (as received on a mobile antenna (6/2/70cms), leant backwards to "go horizontal" are 5/9+30 at the peak of the pass. It's a very strong signal, as the station is only 200-300 miles away (straight up!)

G7VRD: New page: The International Space Station is populated by astronauts who are all Amateurs. To work the astronauts, set your downlink to 145.800 FM. In Region 1 (Europe-Middle East-Africa-North As...

2008-10-19T16:49:14Z

New page: The International Space Station is populated by astronauts who are all Amateurs. To work the astronauts, set your downlink to 145.800 FM. In Region 1 (Europe-Middle East-Africa-North As...

New page

The International Space Station is populated by astronauts who are all Amateurs.

To work the astronauts, set your downlink to 145.800 FM.

In Region 1 (Europe-Middle East-Africa-North Asia), the uplink is 145.200 FM.<br>In Region 2, (North and South America-Caribbean-Greenland-Australia-South Asia) it's 144.490 FM

Please be aware that there are scheduled links with schools, and please don't attempt a QSO if someone aboard the ISS appears to be answering questions.

The ISS will take about 12 minutes to pass from horizon to horizon if it goes directly overhead. The signals (as received on a 6/2/70 mobile antenna, leant backwards to "go horizontal" are 5/9+30 at the peak of the pass.

Images. Occasionally, the 145.800 FM downlink will squirt some data ever 5 mins. This appears to be images.

A very good page for more information is http://www.issfanclub.com/