• ANS-209 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

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    AMSAT News Service Bulletin 105.01
    From AMSAT HQ KENSINGTON, MD.
    July 28, 2019
    To All RADIO AMATEURS
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    The 50th Anniversary AMSAT Space Symposium will be held
    October 18-20 in Arlington, VA. For details, see:

    https://www.amsat.org/amsat-symposium/

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    CAS-7B Launched and Operational

    On July 25, 2019, CAMSAT's CAS-7B satellite was successfully launched
    on the first orbital launch of iSpace's Hyperbola-1 rocket.

    CAS-7B is in a very low earth orbit with an apogee of 296 km and a
    perigee of 278 km. The inclination is 42.7 degrees. At this altitude,
    decay is expected by August 11th.

    CAS-7B carries a 100 mW CW telemetry beacon at 435.715 MHz and an FM transponder with an uplink of 145.900 MHz (16 kHz bandwidth, no tone
    required) and a downlink of 435.690 MHz (100 mW).


    Many QSOs around the world have been reported via the FM transponder.
    Reports indicate the transponder requires a considerable amount of
    EIRP to access and that the satellite is spinning fast causing rapid
    fading of signals.

    More information about CAS-7B can be found at https://www.amsat.org/camsat-cas-7b-is-ready-for-june-launch/

    [ANS thanks CAMSAT and JA0CAW for the above information.]

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    Upcoming ARISS SSTV Events

    ARISS Russia plans to activate the MAI-75 SSTV experiment on July 29
    with images starting at 13:15 UTC ending at 21:25 UTC, then again
    starting July 30 at 13:50 UTC ending 19:30 UTC. Downlink frequency is
    145.800 MHz FM using the PD-120 SSTV mode.

    ARISS plans to commemorate Owen Garriott's outstanding accomplishments
    with ham radio in space during an ISS SSTV event starting 09:40 UTC on
    August 1 and ending 18:15 UTC on Aug 4. Downlink freq will be 145.800
    MHz FM using the PD-120 SSTV mode.

    However, there is a possible switch out in images for SSTV event
    scheduled for August 1-4. This may result in planning an additional
    SSTV event for the end of August that would feature the Owen Garriott commemorative images at that time. We expect an update on this after
    July 26th

    [ANS thanks ARISS for the above information.]

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    AMSAT-Chile developing CESAR-1 FM / digital satellites

    AMSAT-CE is designing and building five satellites, to be used by
    radio amateurs around the world, which will allow a series of
    scientific experiments in the field of digital communications, as well
    as gravimetric and orbitgraphic studies.

    Of these five satellites, one will be the engineering prototype, three
    will be flight units, and the remaining one will be used to check or
    replicate on the ground the operation of the units that are in space.

    AMSAT-CE has also promoted the installation of three earth stations,
    in Iquique, Temuco and Pto. Montt.

    Technical characteristics

    *CESAR-1 is of microsat technonogy (cube shape, 23 cm per edge).

    *The satellite reception frequencies will be in the 145 MHz band
    (5 channels) and 1,575 MHz (GPS).

    *The satellite transmission frequencies will be in the 436 MHz band
    (2 channels).

    *The modulation will be FSK (AX.25 9.6 kbps) or narrowband FM.

    *The magnetic stabilization will be by permanent magnets.

    *It will have a magnetic brake (the rotation due to the photonic spin
    will be stopped by seven bars of hydrogen steel, which will cut lines
    of force from the earth's magnetic field).

    *The estimated useful life is 10 years.

    *The mass will be approximately 12 kg

    *The period will be 100 minutes (that's about 14 revolutions a day).

    *The satellite platform consists of 5 modules made of space aluminum
    AL6061-T6.

    *The electrical energy will be stored in a Saft NiCd battery, made up
    of 8 batteries of 7 Ah each.

    *The solar cells will be Spectrolab, triple junction (GalnP2-GaAs-Ge),
    or the like.

    Contributions of the CESAR-1 Project to the Country

    AMSAT-CE satellites will be added to the projects already undertaken
    by the Chilean Air Force (FASAT) and the University of Chile (SUCHAI),
    but they have as their main characteristic that they are the first
    ones that are being designed and built entirely in the country, which constitutes a huge challenge, and a scientific and technological
    contribution.

    Among the benefits that the country and the amateur radio can obtain
    from AMSAT-CE satellites are:

    - Education (interest young people in space radiocommunications)
    - Support in emergency situations
    - Scientific experimentation (in the frame for experiments)
    - Boosting a national aerospace industry
    - Experimentation with the Internet
    - National Amateur Radio Unit, and
    - International recognition for the country.

    Experiments

    The CESAR-1 satellite will have five main (E) experiments:

    E1 A digital transponder between two earth stations, to be used in
    real time, during the period in which both are being illuminated by
    the satellite (radio-packets in AX.25 at 9,600 kbps).

    E2 A digital transponder between two earth stations, to be used in
    deferred time, as an electronic message box (Store & forward with
    radio-packets in AX.25 at 9.6 kbps).

    E3 An analog repeater that will allow two earth stations that are
    being illuminated by the satellite to be linked, to broadcast audio
    (voice) in real time, in FM mode.

    E4 Communication between two terrestrial repeaters, with link to the
    satellite, which will allow long distance, but temporary, calls to
    low-power portable stations (voice, FM, 147 MHz access), and

    E5 An on-board GPS receiver, which will collect information for
    gravimetric and orbitgraphic research.

    The orbit of CESAR-1 will be low, polar and heliosynchronous
    (about 800 km high).

    *In any case, given the time elapsed, it is possible that both the
    experiments and the electronic part considered for them must be
    modernized.

    Cost of the Project and its Financing

    The cost of the project, in money, amounts to about USD 700,000
    (necessary for the construction of five satellites, launch of one, implementation of two command and control stations, and three
    terrestrial repeaters).

    Of that amount, around USD 300,000 have already been contributed by

    external sponsors, and by members of the AMSAT-CE Foundation.

    However, we have not yet been able to obtain the financing of the
    remaining USD 400,000

    Additionally, and conservatively, we estimate that the project
    requires some 36,000 man-hours of managers and specialists.

    Much of those 36,000 hours have already been or are being voluntarily contributed by the AMSAT-CE partners.

    Essentially, the monetary resources that are still missing are needed
    to finance the solar cells of CESAR-1, hire professional services to
    finish the construction of what is pending, and cover the costs of
    the tests and the first launch.

    Project status

    Although it is a radio amateur project, it does not cease to
    correspond to a professional and complex project.

    But the more than 20 years we have been working - without reaching the
    goal - have exhausted some of our partners, and this has generated a
    shortage of volunteers.

    It has not been easy to finish the first satellite - which should have
    flown in the late 1990s - because in Chile there is still not enough
    awareness about the possibilities offered by space activity to the
    country.

    Despite this, the construction of CESAR-1 is quite advanced (more
    than 70%):

    -5 mechanical satellite structures are built.
    -8 UHF transmitters are finished, and aligned in their working
    frequencies.
    -The sources of power are finished.
    -The receivers have an advance of 90%.
    -The GPS experiment has an advance of 70%.
    -In the OBC with its EDAC and RAM disk, the software needs to be
    refined.
    -The international coordination of frequencies in the ITU was
    concluded, but today it would have to be reactivated, for the time
    elapsed.
    -There are, yes, the photovoltaic cells, the assembly in Chile and the
    final tests (which will probably be done in Brazil).
    -It is also necessary to reactivate the obtaining of the pitcher.

    Website: https://www.amsat-ce.org/proyecto-cesar

    [ANS thanks AMSAT-CE for the above information.]

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    New 2019 AMSAT Apparel Now Available on the Web

    Didn't make it to Hamvention but you want the latest in AMSAT
    haberdashery? The new 2019 tee-shirts, polo shirts and hats are now
    available in the AMSAT online store. Browse the styles and sizes
    online and put your order in today at

    https://www.amsat.org/product-category/amsat-apparel/

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    FO-99 Transponder Activated over North America, Other Activations
    Scheduled

    On July 25, 2019, the V/u linear transponder on FO-99 (NEXUS) was
    activated over North America for the first time. Stations heard
    include W5CBF, KB4PML, N4QX, AA5PK, KX9X, N8HM, K0FFY, and N2ACQ.

    FO-99 is active on a schedule. The power budget does not permit full-
    time transponder operations. Schedule updates can be found on Twitter
    at https://twitter.com/GsNihonuniv

    Upcoming North American FO-99 operations:
    Victoria, Canada - August 17th - 04:28:33 UTC - 04:40:01 UTC
    Denver, US (SSTV) - August 24th - 03:30:20 UTC - 03:41:50 UTC
    Topeka, US - August 31st - 02:34:47 UTC - 02:45:45 UTC

    Operations are performed from about 5 minutes before the listed AOS
    to 5 minutes after LOS.

    Transponder frequencies are 145.900 MHz - 145.930 MHz up and 435.880
    MHz - 435.910 MHz down, inverting.

    The SSTV / digitalker downlink is 437.075 MHz.

    The Nihon University Ground Station asks that stations completing
    QSOs via FO-99 upload their audio to Twitter or the NEXUS website. http://sat.aero.cst.nihon-u.ac.jp/nexus/E0_Top.html

    [ANS thanks the Nihon University Ground Station and Paul Stoetzer,
    N8HM, for the above information.]

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    2019 marks AMSATΓÇÖs 50th Anniversary
    of Keeping Amateur Radio in Space.
    To help celebrate, we are sponsoring the
    AMSAT 50th Anniversary Awards Program.
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    LO-94 Lunar Impact Expected on July 31st

    Here is the LO-94 (DSLWP-B) UHF plan for the following days:


    29 Jul 00:15 to 02:15
    29 Jul 04:30 to 06:30
    29 Jul 20:00 to 22:00
    30 Jul 05:30 to 07:30
    30 Jul 16:20 to 18:20
    31 Jul 06:30 to 08:30
    31 Jul 13:24 to 15.24
    1 Aug 05:30 to 07:30

    All time in UTC. GMSK on both freq & JT4G on 435.4. JT4G repeater
    message on 436.4 TBD.


    Lunar impact expected to be at about 31 Jul 14:20. Later windows for
    backup.

    SSDV album: http://lilacsat.hit.edu.cn/dashboard/pages_en/pics-b.html

    Online JT4G telemetry forwarder: http://lilacsat.hit.edu.cn/dashboard/pages_en/jt4g_forwarder.html
    JT4G telemetry display:
    http://lilacsat.hit.edu.cn/dashboard/pages_en/jt4g.html
    GMSK telemetry:
    http://lilacsat.hit.edu.cn/dashboard/pages_en/telemetry-b.html


    [ANS thanks Wei Mingchaun, BG2BHC, Harbin Institute of Technology,
    for the above information]

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    Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for July 25, 2019

    The following Amateur Radio satellites have decayed from orbit and
    have been removed from this week's TLE distribution.


    NJUST-1 - NORAD CAT ID 42722 - Decayed 07/20/2019 (per Space-Track)
    AOXIANG-1 - NORAD CAT ID 42735 - Decayed 06/26/2019 (per Space-Track)

    The following Amateur Radio satellite has been added to this week's
    TLE distribution.

    CAS-7B - TEMPORARY CAT ID 99999 (This CAT ID will be changed to a
    permanent ID later.)
    The initial TLE supplied by Alan Kung, BA1DU on July 25, 2019 on
    AMSAT-BB.

    [ANS thanks Ray Hoad, WA5QGD, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager 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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    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 AMSATΓÇÖs 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

    * Support AMSAT when you make purchases from Amazon! So far, AMSAT
    has received $3,913.29 from AmazonSmile. Search for "Radio Amateur
    Satellite Corporation"
    https://smile.amazon.com/ref=smi_ext_twt_dshb_smi

    * 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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    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 $33,250 raised
    or about 17% 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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    Upcoming Satellite Operations

    +J6 St Lucia, (FK94) July 21 ΓÇô August 3, 2019
    Frank, K3TRM, will be operating as J6/K3TRM from Gros Islet, St.
    Lucia (FK94mb) between July 21 ΓÇô August 3, 2019. Activity will be on
    40-6M using SSB, CW, and Digital (RTTY & FT8) and satellite. More
    info available on FrankΓÇÖs QRZ page: https://www.qrz.com/db/J6/K3TRM
    and Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/k3trm

    +CY9 St. Paul Island (FN97) ΓÇô July 31 to August 8, 2019
    CY9C will be on St. Paul Island July 31st through August 8th. This is
    an all bands/mode dxpedition, with EME and Sats as well. More info
    available at http://cy9c.com/index.html.

    +West Yellowstone (DN44) August 2-3, 2019
    Dennis, N7EGY, will be attending a family reunion August 2-3, and
    should be able to sneak away for a few FM passes. Keep an eye on
    DennisΓÇÖ Twitter feed for further updates: https://twitter.com/n7egy1

    +AZ NV UT (DN25-DN28, DM37-DM38, DM46-DM47) August 3-10, 2019
    Ian, K5ZM, will be wandering through the Southwest August 3rd ΓÇô 10th,
    mostly operating as W3ZM/7:

    Aug 03: NV DM25/DM26 line
    Aug 04: AZ DM36
    Aug 06: NV and UT DM27/DM28/DM37/DM38
    Aug 07: AZ DM46 + UT DM47
    Aug 10: NV DM25/DM26 line
    Aug 05 & 08: non ham stuff = K5ZM
    Aug 09: TBD!

    Watch for updates on IanΓÇÖs Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/k5zm_

    +Florida Keys (EL95) August 4-11, 2019
    Philippe, EA4NF will be operating from EL95 (Key Largo and Brickell
    Key) as KC3NSG, from August 4 to 11, 2019. FM and Linears. QSL via
    LoTW. Keep an eye on PhilippeΓÇÖs Twitter feed for further updates: https://twitter.com/EA4NF_SAT

    +Washington Invasion (CN96/96 & DN06/07/17/17) ΓÇô August 9-10, 2019
    Casey, KI7UNJ, will be heading North to invade the State of
    Washington, August 9th and 10th. Keep an eye on CaseyΓÇÖs Twitter feed
    for specific pass announcements: https://twitter.com/KI7UNJ

    +FP - St Pierre et Miquelon (GN16) ΓÇô August 10-18, 2019
    A DXpedition is planned to St Pierre et Miquelon, August 10th
    through the 18th. The team will operate as T05M will from Ile aux
    Marins on 6-160m, but there is a possibility of some FM Satellites.
    Keep an eye on their website for updates: http://fp2019.net/

    +Santa Rosa Island, CA (CM93) ΓÇô August 12-14, 2019
    Ron, AD0DX, is heading back to Santa Rosa Island, August 12th -14th.
    When not distracted by the feathered-birds, Ron will be on FM and
    linear satellites as W6R. Keep an eye on RonΓÇÖs Twitter feed for
    updates at the dates get closer. https://twitter.com/ad0dx

    +Goose Bay, Labrador (FO93) August 12-14, 2019
    Chris, VE3FU, will be visiting family / friends and maintenance of
    his HF remote station in FO93, but he should be on the FM sats as
    VO2AC. Chris will try to post here before each pass, so keep an eye
    on his Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/ChrisVE3FU

    +6Y - Jamaica (FK18) August 12-19, 2019
    Philippe, EA4NF will be operating from JAMAICA (IOTA NA-097 ΓÇô Grid
    FK18) in Satellite with the special call 6Y4NF from August 12 to 19,
    2019. QRV Satellite in FM and SSB. QSL via LoTW. Keep an eye on
    PhilippeΓÇÖs Twitter feed for further updates :
    https://twitter.com/EA4NF_SAT.

    Remember to check out W3ZM On the Road for additional upcoming
    activations!

    https://www.amsat.org/events/was-w3zm/

    [ANS thanks Robert Bankston, KE4AL, for the above information.]

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    AMSAT, along with our ARISS partners, is developing an amateur
    radio package, including two-way communication capability, to
    be carried on-board Gateway in lunar orbit. Support AMSAT's
    projects today at https://www.amsat.org/donate/

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    Satellite Shorts from All Over

    +Ballots for the 2019 AMSAT Board of Directors election have been
    mailed. Candidate statements may be found at https://www.amsat.org/2019-board-statements/

    +AMSAT's RadFxSat-2 / Fox-1E satellite is now expected to launch
    this fall. RadFxSat-2 will fly on the ELaNa XX mission on the second
    flight of Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne.

    +With the newest FM satellite, CAS-7B, now in orbit, we take a look
    back at the first satellite configured as an FM relay, AO-21 / RS-14,
    for #ThrowbackThursday #AMSAT50th https://twitter.com/AMSAT/status/1154373271023947777

    +Robert Bankston, KE4AL, tweeted about the first "walkie-talkie
    satellite terminal" used by KB4CRT to work stations through AO-10. https://twitter.com/KE4ALabama/status/1154240267706339331

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