From ans ＠ amsat.org Sun Apr 5 09:12:28 2026 From: ans ＠ amsat.org (Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) via ANS) Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 00:12:28 +0000 Subject: [jamsat-news:3986] [ANS] ANS-095 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins In-Reply-To: <0100019d5a929799-97ecb14a-ef01-44fe-919e-7623ae5d3b2e-000000@email.amazonses.com> References: <0100019d59b0b0ff-60cd338d-92a6-4664-abaa-62ca7ebb2563-000000@email.amazonses.com> <0100019d5a929799-97ecb14a-ef01-44fe-919e-7623ae5d3b2e-000000@email.amazonses.com> Message-ID: <0100019d5afbdc1b-14f04c98-7e2e-4b90-82ea-005a2f18a4e3-000000@email.amazonses.com> In this edition: * 44th AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Membership Meeting Announced * ARISS Solicits School Contacts for 2007 * VUCC & DXCC Standings April 2026 * ?ARISS and AMSAT: On Track to Track Artemis 2 * GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers April 2026 Rankings * Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for April 3, 2026 * ARISS Plans SSTV Event for April * Ambassador Events * ARISS News * Satellite Shorts from All Over * The AMSAT(R) News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, 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://www.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.org . Sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List. Join this list at: https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ 44th AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Meeting Announced Save the dates October 8-11, 2026 for the 44th AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Membership Meeting. The site of the meeting will be in Jacksonville, Florida at the Crowne Plaza JAX Airport. [cid:image001.jpg ＠ 01DCC423.54F00DB0] [cid:image011.png ＠ 01DCC454.7E4329A0] Credit: Crowne Plaza JAX Airport While an exact schedule will be available in the weeks ahead, you can tentatively plan on this Symposium and Annual Membership meeting per the customary format: Thursday, October 8, 0800-1700: Board of Directors Meeting Friday, October 9, 0800-1100: Board of Directors Meeting Friday, October 9, 1300-1700: Symposium Presentations Saturday, October 10, 0800-1500: Symposium Presentations Saturday, October 10, 1500-1700: Annual Membership Meeting Sunday, October, 11, 0700-1900: Membership Breakfast Rooms will be available at a very affordable $109 per night! A link for room reservations will be available shortly. But, no need to wait! Mark your calendar now for the highlight of the AMSAT year with an opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones, too. Follow AMSAT News Service for updates as they happen! [ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT President, for the above information.] ________________________________ The 2026 President’s Club Coin is Now Here! Help Support GOLF and FoxPlus. [Presidents' Club 2026 Coin] Annual memberships start at only $120 Join the AMSAT President’s Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ ________________________________ ARISS Solicits School Contacts for 2007 The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Program is seeking formal and informal education institutions and organizations, individually or working together, to host an Amateur Radio contact with a crew member on board the ISS. ARISS anticipates that the contact would be held between January 1, 2027 ? June 30, 2027. Crew scheduling and ISS orbits will determine the exact contact dates. To maximize these radio contact opportunities, ARISS is looking for organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the contact into a well-developed education plan. [cid:image003.jpg ＠ 01DCC423.54F00DB0] This proposal is due to ARISS by May 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Proposal information and more details such as expectations, proposal guidelines and the proposal form can be found at https://www.ariss.org. An informational webinar will be held at 8 PM ET on April 30. The zoom link for that webinar is https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3yid9dxzRkmYfVroIP0nWA . Crew members aboard the International Space Station will participate in scheduled Amateur Radio contacts. These radio contacts are approximately 10 minutes in length and allow students to interact with the astronauts through a question-and-answer session. An ARISS contact is a voice-only communication opportunity via Amateur Radio between astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the space station and classrooms and communities. ARISS contacts afford education audiences the opportunity to learn firsthand from astronauts what it is like to live and work in space and to learn about space research conducted on the ISS. Students also will have an opportunity to learn about satellite communication, wireless technology, and radio science. Because of the nature of human spaceflight and the complexity of scheduling activities aboard the ISS, organizations must demonstrate flexibility to accommodate changes in dates and times of the radio contact. Please direct any questions to education ＠ ariss-usa.org . [ANS thanks the ARISS-USA for the above information.] ________________________________ AMSAT Remove Before Flight Key Tags Now Available Yes, These are the Real Thing! [cid:image004.jpg ＠ 01DCC423.54F00DB0] Your $20 Donation Goes to Help Fly a FoxPlus Satellite Includes First Class Postage (Sorry ? U.S. Addresses Only) Order Today at https://www.amsat.org/product/amsat-remove-before-flight-keychain ________________________________ VUCC & DXCC Standings April 2026 This is the VUCC Satellite Award/Endorsement Change Summary for March 01, 2026 to April 01, 2026. EA2AA 1170 1206 JH8FIH 505 869 JN1BPM 630 804 JI5USJ 450 505 OH3DP 401 451 JI5RPT/1 200 300 IK0WRB 213 242 W0PR 224 230 WD9EWK (DM22) 200 204 PY3YO 100 160 PP5BY New 100 Congratulations to new VUCC Satellite holder PP5BY. PP5BY is first VUCC Satellite holder from GG53 No DXCC standings, DXCC-SAT nor any of the other DXCC awards have been updated since Feb 5, 2026 [ANS thanks Jon Goering, N7AZ, for the above information.] ________________________________ Join AMSAT or Renew Now. . . Download a Free Getting Started with Amateur Satellites Book! [cid:image009.jpg ＠ 01DCC445.A585A920] Get the latest edition just for doing the right thing! Visit https://www.amsat.org/membership-specials/ for more details. ________________________________ ? ARISS and AMSAT: On Track to Track Artemis 2 When the Artemis 2 mission with four astronauts departs for deep space sometime in April, a team of ARISS and AMSAT volunteers will be “watching” from afar. Specifically, our experts will use a multinational network of ground station receivers to capture the Orion capsule’s one-way S-band communications with mission control as a secondary means of tracking the spacecraft. While NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) program will depend on the Near Space and Deep Space Network for primary tracking of the Orion during its 10-day mission around the moon and back, it has also selected 34 individuals and groups (including an ARISS and AMSAT consortium) across 14 countries to provide an independent source of tracking data using the radio waves generated by normal communications. [cid:image005.jpg ＠ 01DCC423.54F00DB0] (Credit: NASA/John Kraus) The concept works. For Artemis 1, an uncrewed launch into low-Earth orbit in 2022, 10 individuals successfully tracked Orion throughout its mission. Based on lessons learned from that experience, SCaN now has data standards that Artemis 2 passive trackers will use when sending the data to NASA. Another lesson SCaN learned from Artemis 1 was that there is a lot of interest in passive tracking. SCaN in August 2025 issued an official request for information (RFI) to government agencies, companies, amateur radio organizations and enthusiasts to participate in Artemis 2 tracking. According to NASA, those chosen through the RFI will use 47 ground assets in 14 countries to help the agency “better assess the broader aerospace community’s tracking capabilities and identify ways to augment future Moon and Mars mission support.” ARISS and AMSAT are teamed up under the auspices of the AREx (Amateur Radio Exploration) Ground Station Consortium. AREx is a joint ARISS and AMSAT international effort to develop and operate amateur radio systems for deep space, starting at the moon and later to Mars. The team will provide one-way doppler tracking of the S-band signals from space, recording the data and delivering it to SCaN in the proper format. The AREx worldwide consortium includes teams in the United States (University of Southern California, and Dayton, Ohio); the UK (Goonhilly); Germany, and Poland. Other AREx team members who supported the Artemis I initiative are also participating separately. ARISS operations team member Daryl Young is serving as the Project Manager for the Artemis 2 tracking project. ? For the latest updates on Artemis 2 and other exciting ARISS news, please follow our Facebook, X, Instagram, BlueSky, Mastodon, LinkedIn, YouTube and Discord social media channels. [ANS thanks ARISS-USA for the above information.] ________________________________ GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers April 2026 Rankings The April 2026 rankings for the Top 100 Rovers (Mixed LEO/MEO/GEO) in satellite operations, as determined by @GridMasterMap on Twitter, has been released as of April 3, 2026. The ranking is determined by the number of grids and DXCC entities activated, taking into account only those grids where a minimum number of QSOs logged on the gridmaster.fr website have been validated by a third party. Grid numbers do not directly reflect the exact number of activations. Satellite operators are encouraged to upload their LoTW satellite contacts to https://gridmaster.fr in order to provide more accurate data. 1 ND9M 26 BA1PK 51 K7TAB 76 M1DDD 2 NJ7H 27 KG5CCI 52 KE0WPA 77 N8RO 3 UT1FG 28 KX9X 53 KE0PBR 78 VA7LM 4 JA9KRO 29 DJ8MS 54 XE3DX 79 DL4EA 5 N5UC 30 N5BO 55 WD5GRW 80 SP5XSD 6 F5VMJ 31 K8BL 56 LU4JVE 81 N6UTC 7 DL6AP 32 ON4AUC 57 W7WGC 82 N4UFO 8 DP0POL 33 KE4AL 58 PR8KW 83 VE7PTN 9 WI7P 34 AC0RA 59 JK2XXK 84 PT2AP 10 K5ZM 35 KB5FHK 60 EA4NF 85 VE1VOX 11 OE3SEU 36 PA3GAN 61 EB1AO 86 AA8CH 12 WY7AA 37 JO2ASQ 62 XE1ET 87 KB2YSI 13 LU5ILA 38 F4BKV 63 N6DNM 88 KI7UXT 14 N6UA 39 KI0KB 64 W8LR 89 AF5CC 15 HA3FOK 40 KI7UNJ 65 W1AW 90 KJ7NDY 16 W5PFG 41 VA3VGR 66 SM3NRY 91 BI1MHK 17 OH2UDS 42 VE3HLS 67 KI7QEK 92 PT9BM 18 N9IP 43 BG7QIW 68 KE9AJ 93 FG8OJ 19 AK8CW 44 LA9XGA 69 F4DXV 94 BG5CZD 20 AD0DX 45 HJ5LVR 70 VE1CWJ 95 YU0W 21 AD0HJ 46 VK5DG 71 HB9GWJ 96 PU4CEB 22 DL2GRC 47 BA8AFK 72 AA5PK 97 W8MTB 23 N4AKV 48 N7AGF 73 PU6JBN 98 N4DCW 24 WD9EWK 49 DF2ET 74 AD7DB 99 PS8BR 25 ND0C 50 JL3RNZ 75 KM4LAO 100 WA9JBQ [ANS thanks @GridMasterMap and Mitch Ahrenstorff, AD0HJ, for the above information.] ________________________________ Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition? Get your AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store! [cid:image010.png ＠ 01DCC424.9AD465F0] 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space https://www.zazzle.com/amsat_gear ________________________________ Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for April 3, 2026 Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin files are updated daily in the first hour of the UTC day. New bulletin files will be posted immediately after reliable elements become available for new amateur satellites. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/. The following satellites have been added to this week's AMSAT TLE distribution. They have provisional object numbers that will change once official USSF/NORAD numbers are assigned. HADES-SA/SpinnyONE Provisional ID 71958 LILIUM-4 Provisional ID 71922 PARUS-6U1 Provisional ID 71919 JACK-002 Provisional ID 71927 SAL-E Provisional ID 71904 DISCO-2 Provisional ID 71908 [ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager for the above information.] ________________________________ ARISS Plans SSTV Event for April ARISS is planning for a 70cm (437 MHz) event for the week of April 12, 2026. The ARISS teams are preparing a new series of SSTV transmissions for the event. The SSTV Series 31 images will pay tribute to Cosmonautics Day, the 100th anniversary of liquid-fueled rockets, the inaugural Space Shuttle launch and SuitSat. [cid:image006.jpg ＠ 01DCC423.54F00DB0] Exact times, frequencies and modes will be announced closer to the event. Follow ARISS social media for updates. [ANS thanks the ARISS-USA for the above information.] ________________________________ ARISS NEWS Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide. [cid:image007.png ＠ 01DCC423.54F00DB0] + Completed Contacts Aznakaevsky District, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, direct via RC4P. The ISS callsign was RSØISS. The crewmember was Andrey Fedyaev. The ARISS mentor was A.R.C. ENERGIA, RV3DR. Contact was successful on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:55 UTC. Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys The Langton, Canterbury, United Kingdom, direct via GB4SLS. The ISS callsign was NA1SS. The crewmember was Jack Hathaway, KJ5NIV. The ARISS mentor was Ciaran Morgan, MØXTD . Contact was successful on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 13:28 UTC. Istituto Comprensivo “Gabriele D’Annunzio” Lanciano, Chieti, Italy, direct via IQ6LN. AND Istituto Comprensivo “Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi”, Pontedera, Italy, telebridge via IQ6LN. The ISS callsign was OR4ISS. The crewmember was Sophie Adenot KJ5LTN The ARISS mentorwas Francesco De Paolis, IKØWGF Contact was successful on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:56:09 UTC. Walnut Grove Elementary School, Suwanee, GA, direct via KR4HPC. The ISS callsign was NA1SS. The crewmember was Chris Williams, KJ5GEW. The ARISS mentor was, Daryl Young, K4RGK. Contact was successful on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 15:41:23 UTC. + Upcoming Contacts Emporia State University, School of Science & Mathematics, Emporia, KS, direct via KØESU. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS. The scheduled crewmember is Sophie Adenot, KJ5LTN. The ARISS mentor is Ryan Krenzischek, W4NTR. Contact is go for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 14:10:31 UTC. Lycée du Vimeu, Friville-Escarbotin, France, direct via F6KVJ. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS. The scheduled crewmember is Sophie Adenot, KJ5LTN. The ARISS mentor is Joseph Le Moine, F6ICS. Contact is go for Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:27:02 UTC. Albert Camus Middle School, La Norville, France, telebridge via ON4ISS. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS. The scheduled crewmember is Jack Hathaway, KJ5NIV. The ARISS mentor is Joseph Le Moine, F6ICS. Contact is go for Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:04:25 UTC. Memorial Complex of Soviet Pilot-Cosmonaut A.G. Nikolaev, Chuvashia, Russia. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be RSØISS. The scheduled crewmember is Sergey Mikaev. The ARISS mentor is A.R.C. ENERGIA, RV3DR. Contact is go for Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10 08:10 UTC. The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down). If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for the above information.] ________________________________ AMSAT Ambassador Activities AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. [AMSAT Ambassador News Logo] April 17-19, 2026 Southeastern VHF Society Conference Holiday Inn Macon North 3953 River Place Dr Macon, Georgia 31201 https://svhfs.org/wp/2026-2/ W4FCL April 11, 2026 Tucson Area Spring Hamfest Radio Society of Tucson Calvary Tucson Church 8711 East Speedway Tucson, AZ 85710 https://k7rst.club/ N1UW May 15-17, 2026 Dayton Hamvention Greene County Fair and Expo Center 210 Fairground Road Xenia 45385 https://hamvention.org/ October 8-11, 2026 44th AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Membership Meeting Crowne Plaza JAX Airport 14670 Duval Road Jacksonville, FL 32218 Details to follow [ANS thanks Bo Lowrey, W4FCL, Director ? AMSAT Ambassador Program, for the above information.] ________________________________ Satellite Shorts From All Over + The two-hour launch window of the Artemis II mission provided a practical example of the effects of space debris and satellite crowding. During the launch window, NASA was required to respect approximately 156 "cuts." A cut is a period when the rocket could not be launched due to the risk of collision with a satellite or trackable debris in low-earth orbit. Each cut can last from one to twenty-three seconds. The NASA-TV commentator noted that it wasn't many years earlier when the number of cuts for this type of mission was only in the forties. [ANS thanks NASA-TV for the above information.] + A new version of the Andy UZ7HO SoundModem program for HADES-SA SpinnyONE is now available, fixing several detected bugs. You can download it at: https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/14224014/UZ7HO_Soundmodem_for_HADES_SA_SpinnyONE.zip. Additionally, tools for decoding SSDV images and CODEC2 (Windows versions) are available at: https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/14224021/AMSAT-EA_HADES-SA_SpinnyONE_SSDV_utilities.zip https://www.amsat-ea.org/app/download/14224194/AMSAT-EA_HADES-SA_SpinnyONE_CODEC2_utilities.zip. [ANS thanks Félix EA4GQS for the above information.] ________________________________ Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: * Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). * Students are eligible for FREE membership up to age 25. * Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. Contact info [at] amsat [dot] org for additional membership information. 73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! This week's ANS Editor, Frank Karnauskas, N1UW. f.karnauskas [at] amsat [dot] org ANS is a service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653, Washington, DC 20002. AMSAT is a registered trademark of the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. -------------- next part -------------- HTMLの添付ファイルを保管しました... 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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 https://www.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.org You can sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List; to join this list see: https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ ------------------------------ Reminder: AMSAT at Hamvention The 2026 Dayton Hamvention will be held Friday through Sunday, May 15?17, 2026, at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Xenia, Ohio. AMSAT will once again have a strong presence throughout the event, including booth activities, social gatherings, and the annual AMSAT Forum. The 17th annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet will be held Friday, May 15 at 6:30 PM EDT (18:30 EDT) at the Kohler Presidential Banquet Center, 4548 Presidential Way, Kettering, Ohio 45429, located approximately 20 minutes from the Greene County Fairgrounds. This dinner is a highlight of the TAPR (Tucson Amateur Packet Radio) and AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) activities during Hamvention. The banquet speaker will be announced at a later date. Tickets are $75 each and may be purchased through the AMSAT store . The deadline to purchase banquet tickets is Monday, May 11 at 17:00 EDT (21:00 UTC). Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the AMSAT booth or at the door. There will be no tickets available for pickup at the AMSAT booth. Tickets purchased online will be maintained on a list, with check-in at the door at the banquet center. Seating is limited to the number of meals reserved with the Kohler caterers based on ticket sales by the deadline. The annual AMSAT “Dinner at Tickets” gathering will take place Thursday, May 14 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT at Tickets Pub & Eatery, 7 W. Main Street, Fairborn, Ohio 45324. Telephone (937) 878-9022. This informal event features no program or speaker, offering an opportunity for conversation and camaraderie. All are welcome, regardless of participation in booth setup or operations. Food may be ordered from the menu, and drinks, including beer, wine, sodas, and iced tea, are available at the bar. No reservations are required. AMSAT is seeking volunteers to assist at the AMSAT booth, located in Building 1, booths 1007?1010 and 1107?1110. Volunteers are encouraged to contribute as much time as they are able, whether for a few hours or the entire weekend. In 2025, approximately 20 volunteers supported AMSAT’s activities and engagement with attendees. Those interested in volunteering or requesting additional information may contact Phil Smith, W1EME, AMSAT Hamvention Team Leader, via email at w1eme [at] astrocom.net. Volunteer participation plays an important role in supporting AMSAT’s presence and outreach within the amateur radio community. The AMSAT Forum will be held Saturday, May 16 from 1:50 PM to 3:10 PM EDT in Forum Room 2. Additional details, including the banquet speaker announcement, will be provided as they become available. *[ANS thanks* *the AMSAT Hamvention **team** for the above information]* ------------------------------ *AMSAT Remove Before Flight Key Tags Now Available* *Yes, These are the Real Thing!* * * *Your $20 Donation Goes to Help Fly a FoxPlus Satellite Includes First Class Postage (Sorry ? U.S. Addresses Only) Order Today at https://www.amsat.org/product/amsat-remove-before-flight-keychain * ------------------------------ AMSAT to Attend CubeSat Developers Workshop 2026 AMSAT will participate in the CubeSat Developers Workshop 2026 (CDW26), scheduled for April 14?16, 2026, at the Performing Arts Center on the campus of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in San Luis Obispo, California. The CubeSat Developers Workshop is the premier annual gathering for the small satellite community. Hosted by the Cal Poly CubeSat Laboratory, the event typically draws more than 500 industry professionals, researchers, educators, and students. Attendees engage in three days of technical presentations, Q&A panels, exhibit booths, and extensive networking opportunities focused on CubeSat and small satellite design, development, testing, launch, and operations. The workshop is especially valuable for newcomers, offering direct access to experienced developers and lessons learned from real missions. AMSAT’s presence at CDW26 underscores its long-standing commitment to advancing amateur radio in space through CubeSat platforms. AMSAT members and representatives plan to engage with the broader CubeSat community, share expertise on amateur satellite communications (including transponders, telemetry, and ground station operations), and explore collaboration opportunities with universities, educational groups, and commercial developers. This participation helps strengthen ties between the amateur radio satellite service and the wider smallsat ecosystem, where many university and student projects seek reliable, low-cost communication solutions that align with IARU-coordinated amateur frequencies. *[ANS thanks AMSAT for the above information]* ------------------------------ AMSAT Satellite Status Page: The Story Behind the New Colors and Satellite Naming Convention If you've visited the AMSAT Satellite Status page recently, you may have noticed the color scheme and satellite naming convention look a bit different. These changes have prompted some questions from the community, and we wanted to take a moment to explain the reasoning behind the updates. Accessibility First We received a request to change "Transponder/Repeater Operational" from blue to green, since green often means "good." That made sense, so we made the change along with a few other minor color adjustments. When we rolled it out, however, we quickly heard from users who couldn't distinguish "Transponder/Repeater Operational" from "No Signal Heard." After some research, we learned that red-green color blindness affects roughly 10% of the population, and that's just one of three prominent types of color vision deficiency, each affecting a different part of the spectrum. After further research, we adopted the IBM Colorblind Palette, which allows 99.998% of people to reliably distinguish between five colors. While some users have suggested alternative color schemes, many of those proposals would reintroduce the same accessibility conflicts we set out to solve. Handling Multiple Modes As satellites grow more capable, many now carry multiple operating modes. Rather than assigning a separate color to each mode, which quickly becomes impractical when a single satellite may support five or six, we've given each mode its own line on the Status page. To accommodate this, we updated the naming convention from just the satellite name to the satellite name plus mode. For example, SSTV operations on the International Space Station now appear as ISS_[SSTV]. This approach scales cleanly as new multi-mode satellites come online. We also renamed "Transponder/Repeater Operational" to "Satellite Active," which simply means the mode you selected to report on is active. We made this change because "Transponder" and "Repeater" are two-way modes, and an increasing number of satellites are now being launched with interesting one-way modes other than just telemetry and beacons. We're always open to suggestions, but please remember, we are all volunteers at AMSAT! *[ANS thanks David Spoelstra, N9KT, AMSAT Web Manager, for the above information]* ------------------------------ *The 2026 President's Club Coin is Now Here!* *Help Support GOLF and FoxPlus.* *Annual memberships start at only $120* *Join the AMSAT President’s Club today and help* *Keep Amateur Radio in Space!* *https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/* ------------------------------ IARU Coordination Requested for VemanaReddySat A new 1U CubeSat project from *Vemana Institute of Technology* in Bengaluru, India, has submitted a frequency coordination request to the IARU. *VemanaReddySat* represents a student-led effort focused on educational and technology demonstration objectives. The project involves collaboration with the institute’s engineering departments, building on Vemana Institute of Technology’s growing interest in satellite image processing, CubeSat development, and space-data analytics. According to the coordination application dated *April 9, 2026*, the satellite is planned as a *1U CubeSat* carrying: - A *UHF downlink* for telemetry and occasional *Robot 36 SSTV* image transmissions. - *LoRa* capability intended for inter-satellite or experimental links. The primary downlink will use *9k6 GFSK* modulation. The mission aims to provide hands-on experience for students in spacecraft systems, communications, and payload operations while demonstrating low-cost amateur radio techniques in space. *Launch and Orbit Plans* The team targets a mid-2026 rideshare launch opportunity aboard an *ISRO PSLV or SSLV* vehicle. The planned orbit is approximately *450?500 km altitude* with an inclination in the range of *35?60 degrees.* *[ANS thanks the IARU for the above information]* ------------------------------ *Need new satellite antennas?* *Purchase M2 LEO-Packs from the AMSAT Store.* *When you purchase through AMSAT, a portion of the proceeds goes towards* *Keeping Amateur Radio in Space.* *https://amsat.org/product-category/hardware/* ------------------------------ FO-29 Update Fuji-OSCAR 29 (FO-29 / JAS-2), the long-lived Japanese amateur radio satellite launched in 1996, continues to operate its *V/U inverting analog linear transponder* under the control of the Japan Amateur Radio League (JARL). Because the onboard batteries have failed years ago, the satellite depends entirely on solar power and can only function when its solar panels are illuminated. Current Status (April 2026) - FO-29 entered a *full-sunlight orbit* around *March 9, 2026*. During full-sunlight periods, the satellite experiences no or negligible eclipses, allowing the analog transponder to operate *continuously* on illuminated passes without scheduled command activations. - The first full-sunlight window began in early March 2026 and lasted approximately 40 days. - According to the JARL schedule, this continuous operation ends around *April 21, 2026*, after which the satellite will enter an eclipse period for about one month. - A second, longer full-sunlight period is expected from approximately *May 20 to mid-November 2026*, during which continuous operation should resume. Transponder Details - *Mode*: V/U inverting linear transponder (SSB and CW only) - Uplink: 145.900 ? 146.000 MHz (LSB) - Downlink: 435.800 ? 435.900 MHz (USB) - *CW Beacon*: 435.795 MHz (typically 100 mW) - *Digitalker*: 435.910 MHz FM (rarely activated) - The digital BBS (1k2/9k6) remains non-operational. - *Important Restriction*: Digital modes are generally not permitted on the linear transponder due to licensing and operational constraints. Operating Procedure - During *eclipse periods* (or the transition out of full sunlight), the JARL control team sends specific commands to activate the transponder at designated UTC times. If the transponder does not turn on within about 2 minutes of the command start, the team terminates the attempt. - During confirmed *full-sunlight periods*, no regular command schedule is needed ? the transponder stays active whenever the satellite is in sunlight. - Operators should always check real-time status via AMSAT Live Satellite Status, OSCAR Status pages, or recent community reports, as voltage instability in the aging satellite can occasionally cause unexpected behavior. April 2026 Specifics In early-to-mid April 2026 (while still in the March full-sunlight window), expect the transponder to be available on most or all illuminated passes with no fixed on/off times. After approximately April 21, operation will shift back to scheduled command activations until the next full-sunlight season begins in late May. The scheduled activations for the eclipse period are: *April* 24th 22:22~ 25th 21:27~ 28th 22:11~ *May * 1st 22:56~ 2nd 22:00~ 3rd 22:51~ 4th 21:55~ 5th 22:45~ 6th 21:50~ 7th 22:40~ 8th 21:44~ 9th 22:35~ 15th 22:19~ 16th 23:10~ Amateurs are reminded to: - Use proper Doppler correction. - Follow linear transponder etiquette (listen before transmitting, keep signals clean). - Limit uplink power to avoid overloading the transponder (typically no more than a few watts with a modest antenna). The JARL page provides the detailed historical and upcoming command schedules for eclipse periods across 2025?2026. For the absolute latest status and any updates from the Japanese control team, monitor the official JARL FO-29 page, AMSAT.org, and AMSAT bulletins. FO-29’s continued operation nearly 30 years after launch remains a testament to robust engineering and the dedication of the JARL team. *[ANS thanks JARL for the above information]* ------------------------------ [image: SDR Gen 2 Ad - 2026] ------------------------------ Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for April 10, 2026 Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin files are updated daily in the first hour of the UTC day. New bulletin files will be posted immediately after reliable elements become available for new amateur satellites. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/ . There are no changes to this week's TLE distribution. *[ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager, for the above information]* ------------------------------ *Join AMSAT or Renew Now. . . **Download a Free 'Getting Started with Amateur Satellites' Book!* [image: Getting Started w Shadow] *Get the latest edition just for doing the right thing! Visit https://www.amsat.org/membership-specials/ for more details.* ------------------------------ ARISS News Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide. *Scheduled Contacts* *Elementary School “Slava Raskaj”, Ozalj, Croatia, direct via 9A1CUA* The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS The scheduled crewmember is Chris Williams KJ5GEW The ARISS mentor is IZ2GOJ Contact is go for: Mon 2026-04-13 08:55:30 UTC 28 deg Watch for Livestream at https://youtube.com/@radioclubozalj?si=KO2QyAdcsaCTieJa *Scouts Australia Western Australia Branch, Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia, Australia, telebridge via AB1OC* The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS The scheduled crewmember is Jack Hathaway KJ5NIV The ARISS mentor is VK4KHZ Contact is go for: Fri 2026-04-17 10:20:48 UTC 71 deg Many times a school may make a last minute decision to do a Livestream or run into a last minute glitch requiring a change of the URL but we at ARISS may not get the URL in time for publication. You can always check https://live.ariss.org/ to see if a school is Livestreaming. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down), If any crew member is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. Service Module radio: Not in APRS configuration; only being used for voice contacts at this time. Default mode is for packet operations (145.825 MHz up & down) but occasionally used for SSTV (145.800 MHz down). Ham TV ? Configured. Default mode is for scheduled digital amateur television operations (2395.00 MHz). Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html *[ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for the above information]* ------------------------------ *Want to fly the colors on your own grid expedition?* Get an AMSAT car flag and other neat stuff from our Zazzle store ! 25% of the purchase price of each product goes towards Keeping Amateur Radio in Space ------------------------------ AMSAT Ambassador Activities [image: AMSAT Ambassador News Logo] AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. *May 15-17, 2026* *Dayton Hamvention* Greene County Fair and Expo Center 210 Fairground Road Xenia 45385 https://hamvention.org/ *October 8-11, 2026* *44th AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Membership Meeting* Crowne Plaza JAX Airport 14670 Duval Road Jacksonville, FL 32218 Details to follow Interested in becoming an AMSAT Ambassador? AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. For more information go to: https://www.amsat.org/ambassador/ *[ANS thanks Bo Lowrey, W4FCL, Director ? AMSAT Ambassador Program, for the above information]* ------------------------------ Satellite Shorts from All Over + ARISS SSTV Series 31 “World Space Commemoration” kicked off on April 10, 2026, on 437.550 MHz FM using Robot 36 mode. Transmissions run through April 14 and feature images honoring Cosmonautics Day, the 100th anniversary of liquid-fueled rockets, the first Space Shuttle launch, and SuitSat. Operators worldwide are actively tracking passes and sharing receptions. + Amateur radio operators continued supporting NASA’s Artemis II lunar flyby mission. A network of 34 ARISS- and AMSAT-affiliated stations is providing supplementary tracking of the Orion spacecraft’s S-band signals, with notable contributions from experienced satellite tracker Scott Tilley, VE7TIL. The mission splashed down on April 10th in the Pacific Ocean. + A new version of the UZ7HO SoundModem software for HADES-SA/SpinnyONE is now available, with bug fixes and supporting tools for SSDV image decoding and CODEC2. Downloads are posted on the AMSAT-EA website. ------------------------------ Join AMSAT today at https://launch.amsat.org/ In addition to regular membership, AMSAT offers membership to: - Societies (a recognized group, clubs or organization). - Students are eligible for *FREE* membership up to age 25. - Memberships are available for annual and lifetime terms. Contact info [at] amsat.org for additional membership information. *73 and remember to help Keep Amateur Radio in Space!* *This week's ANS Editor,* *Paul Stoetzer, N8HM* *n8hm [at] amsat.org * *ANS is a service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation, 712 H Street NE, Suite 1653, Washington, DC 20002. AMSAT is a registered trademark of the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. * -------------- next part -------------- HTMLの添付ファイルを保管しました... URL: -------------- next part -------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- ANS mailing list -- ans ＠ amsat.org View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/ans ＠ amsat.org To unsubscribe send an email to ans-leave ＠ amsat.org Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org From ans ＠ amsat.org Sun Apr 19 09:11:56 2026 From: ans ＠ amsat.org (Frank Karnauskas (N1UW) via ANS) Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:11:56 +0000 Subject: [jamsat-news:3988] [ANS] ANS-109 AMSAT New Service Weekly Bulletins In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0100019da31464f9-47f96999-8ede-45bd-8efa-4d5ba6e04c2d-000000@email.amazonses.com> April 19, 2026 In this edition: * AMSAT/TAPR Banquet to Feature Ray Roberge, WA1CYB, Update on AMSAT's SDR Gen2 * ARISS SSTV Series 31 “World Space Commemoration” Concludes Successfully * AMSAT Participates in CubeSat Developers Workshop 2026 * New 2026 ITU Handbook on Amateur and Amateur-Satellite Services Released * Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for April 3, 2026 * Ambassador Events * ARISS News * Satellite Shorts from All Over The AMSAT(R) News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, 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://www.amsat.org<%20http:/www.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.org . Sign up for free e-mail delivery of the AMSAT News Service Bulletins via the ANS List. Join this list at: https://mailman.amsat.org/postorius/lists/ans.amsat.org/ AMSAT/TAPR Banquet to Feature Ray Roberge, WA1CYB, Update on AMSAT's SDR Gen2 Ray Roberge, WA1CYB, will be the speaker at the 17th annual AMSAT/TAPR Banquet. Roberge, a member of AMSAT's Engineering team, will speak about progress on AMSAT's SDR Gen2 project, including what it does and where it can be used. AMSAT's SDR Gen2 is a versatile, programmable GNU Radio transceiver/transponder designed for a 1U CubeSat footprint. The transceiver has 144 MHz - 6 GHz continuous coverage with 10 GHz coverage expected as well. The transceiver will support direct VHF, UHF, L, S, C, and X band operations in all modes - CW, SSB, FT8, NBFM, SSTV, FSTV, etc. and a downlink data rate of up to 1 MBps. This transceiver is being built to fly on GOLF and FoxPlus missions and will be both open source hardware and software. [cid:image001.jpg ＠ 01DCCF1F.AB615210] AMSAT SDR Gen 2 Circuit Board (WA1CYB Graphic)[ The 17th annual AMSAT/TAPR Banquet will be held at the Kohler Presidential Banquet Center on Friday, May 15th at 18:30 EDT. This dinner is always a highlight of the TAPR (Tucson Amateur Packet Radio) and AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corp.) activities during the Dayton Hamvention. The Kohler Presidential Banquet Center is located at 4548 Presidential Way, Kettering, Ohio ? about 20 minutes away from the Greene County Fairgrounds. Tickets ($75 each) may be purchased from the AMSAT store at https://www.amsat.org/product-category/amsat-at-hamvention/. The banquet ticket purchase deadline is Monday, May 11th at 17:00 EDT / 21:00 UTC. Banquet tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the AMSAT booth. There will be no tickets to pick up at the AMSAT booth. Tickets purchased on-line will be maintained on a list with check-in at the door at the banquet center. Seating is limited to the number of meals reserved with the Kohler caterers based on the number of tickets sold by the deadline. [ANS thanks the AMSAT Hamvention team for the above information.] ________________________________ The 2026 President’s Club Coin is Now Here! Help Support GOLF and FoxPlus. [Presidents' Club 2026 Coin] Annual memberships start at only $20 Join the AMSAT President’s Club today and help Keep Amateur Radio in Space! https://www.amsat.org/join-the-amsat-presidents-club/ ________________________________ ARISS SSTV Series 31 “World Space Commemoration” Concludes Successfully The ARISS Slow Scan Television (SSTV) Series 31 event, themed “World Space Commemoration,” ran from April 10 through April 14, 2026. Transmissions were made on 437.550 MHz FM using the Robot 36 mode from the International Space Station. Images celebrated major space milestones, including Cosmonautics Day and the Space Shuttle program. [cid:image003.png ＠ 01DCCF1F.AB615210] ARISS SSTV Award (N0UW Photo) Amateur radio operators worldwide captured the SSTV pictures and submitted them to the official ARISS SSTV gallery at https://ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV/. Many participants received commemorative certificates for successful receptions. The event provided an excellent opportunity for stations of all experience levels to practice satellite reception techniques and enjoy space-themed imagery. [ANS thanks ARISS for the above information] ________________________________ AMSAT Remove Before Flight Key Tags Now Available Yes, These are the Real Thing! [cid:image004.jpg ＠ 01DCCF1F.AB615210] Your $20 Donation Goes to Help Fly a FoxPlus Satellite Includes First Class Postage (Sorry ? U.S. Addresses Only) Order Today at https://www.amsat.org/product/amsat-remove-before-flight-keychain ________________________________ AMSAT Participates in CubeSat Developers Workshop 2026 AMSAT was well represented at the CubeSat Developers Workshop 2026 (CDW26), held April 14?16 at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California. AMSAT President Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, delivered updates on amateur satellite projects and conducted live on-air demonstrations using the RS-44 linear transponder in SSB mode. Workshop attendees were able to listen to and participate in real-time amateur radio satellite contacts, experiencing firsthand the capabilities of the amateur-satellite service. [cid:image005.jpg ＠ 01DCCF1F.AB615210] The annual workshop brings together students, educators, researchers, and industry professionals to share advances in small-satellite technology through presentations, panels, and exhibits. AMSAT’s active participation continues to strengthen connections between the amateur radio community and the broader CubeSat developer ecosystem, opening doors for future collaborative amateur radio payloads. [ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT President, for the above information.] ________________________________ New 2026 ITU Handbook on Amateur and Amateur-Satellite Services Released The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has published the 2026 edition of the Handbook on Amateur and Amateur-Satellite Services . The updated reference provides comprehensive information on the amateur and amateur-satellite services, including relevant ITU regulatory texts, technical guidelines, and operational practices. [cid:image010.jpg ＠ 01DCCF54.CC8B0E60] IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH/G4HUA, highlighted the handbook’s release, noting its value to national administrations, regulators, and amateur radio organizations worldwide. The document serves as an essential resource for anyone involved in frequency coordination, licensing, or satellite project planning. The handbook is available for download free-of-charge at https://www.itu.int/pub/R-HDB-52-2026. [ANS thanks the ITU and the IARU for the above information.] ________________________________ Join AMSAT or Renew Now. . . Download a Free ‘Getting Started with Amateur Satellites’ Book! [Getting Started w Shadow] Get the latest edition just for doing the right thing! Visit https://www.amsat.org/membership-specials/ for more details. ________________________________ Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for April 17, 2026 Two Line Elements or TLEs, often referred to as Keplerian elements or keps in the amateur community, are the inputs to the SGP4 standard mathematical model of spacecraft orbits used by most amateur tracking programs. Weekly updates are completely adequate for most amateur satellites. TLE bulletin files are updated daily in the first hour of the UTC day. New bulletin files will be posted immediately after reliable elements become available for new amateur satellites. More information may be found at https://www.amsat.org/keplerian-elements-resources/. The following satellites have permanent object numbers assigned: SAL-E NORAD Cat ID 68458 DISCO 2 NORAD Cat ID 68431 HADES-SA (SpinnyONE) NORAD Cat ID 68446 JACK-002 NORAD Cat ID 68417 PARUS-6U1 NORAD Cat ID 68456 [ANS thanks Joe Fitzgerald, KM1P, AMSAT Orbital Elements Manager for the above information.] ________________________________ ARISS NEWS Amateurs and others around the world may listen in on contacts between amateurs operating in schools and allowing students to interact with astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station. The downlink frequency on which to listen is 145.800 MHz worldwide. [cid:image008.png ＠ 01DCCF1F.AB615210] Successful Contacts Scouts Australia Western Australia Branch, Mount Hawthorn, Western Australia, Australia, telebridge via AB1OC. The ISS callsign was NA1SS. The crewmember was Jack Hathaway, KJ5NIV. The ARISS mentor was Shane Lynd, VK4KHZ. Contact was successful on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:22 UTC. Scheduled Contacts Elementary School “Slava Raskaj”, Ozalj, Croatia, direct via 9A1CUA. The ISS callsign was OR4ISS. The crewmember was Chris Williams, KJ5GEW. The ARISS mentor was Ferrario Gianpietro, IZ2GOJ. Contact was successful on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 08:57 UTC . University of Bordeaux (IUT de Bordeaux), GEII department, Gradignan, France, direct via F5KBW. The ISS callsign was OR4ISS. The crewmember was Sophie Adenot, KJ5LTN. The ARISS mentor was Joseph Le Moine, F6ICS. Contact is go for Monday, April 20, 2026 at 08:12:45 UTC. Diamond Harbour School, Christchurch, New Zealand, telebridge via IK1SLD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be OR4ISS. The scheduled crewmember is Jack Hathaway, KJ5NIV. The ARISS mentor is Shane Lynd,VK4KHZ. Contact is go for Monday, April 20, 2026 at 09:51:10 UTC. ASU Preparatory STEM Academy, Mesa, AZ, direct via WB7TJD. The ISS callsign is presently scheduled to be NA1SS. The scheduled crewmember is Chris Williams KJ5GE, Jack Hathaway KJ5NIV, or Sophie Adenot, KJ5LTN. The ARISS mentor is Dale Young, K4RGK and Brian Karley, KM4YHZ. Contact is go for Wednesday, April 23, 2026 at 17:39:24 UTC. Watch for Livestream at https://www.youtube.com/user/ASUPrepAcademy. The crossband repeater continues to be active (145.990 MHz up {PL 67} & 437.800 MHz down). If any crewmember is so inclined, all they have to do is pick up the microphone, raise the volume up, and talk on the crossband repeater. So give a listen, you just never know. As always, if there is an EVA, a docking, or an undocking; the ARISS radios are turned off as part of the safety protocol. Note, all times are approximate. It is recommended that you do your own orbital prediction or start listening about 10 minutes before the listed time. The latest information on the operation mode can be found at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html The latest list of frequencies in use can be found at https://www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html<%20https:/www.ariss.org/contact-the-iss.html> [ANS thanks Charlie Sufana, AJ9N, one of the ARISS operation team mentors for the above information.] ________________________________ AMSAT Ambassador Activities AMSAT Ambassadors provide presentations, demonstrate communicating through amateur satellites, and host information tables at club meetings, hamfests, conventions, maker faires, and other events. [AMSAT Ambassador News Logo] May 15-17, 2026 Dayton Hamvention Greene County Fair and Expo Center 210 Fairground Road Xenia 45385 https://hamvention.org/ October 8-11, 2026 44th AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual Membership Meeting Crowne Plaza JAX Airport 14670 Duval Road Jacksonville, FL 32218 Details to follow [ANS thanks Bo Lowrey, W4FCL, Director ? AMSAT Ambassador Program, for the above information.] ________________________________ Satellite Shorts From All Over * FO-29's full-sunlight period ends on April 21, 2026. The next full-sunlight period begins on approximately May 20th. See ANS-102 for the scheduled activations during the upcoming eclipse period. [ANS thanks JARL for the above information.] * ITU Corporation has purchased the former Linton (Indiana) National Guard Armory to serve as the new manufacturing hub for Hy-gain and Cushcraft. Martin F. Jue, President and founder of MFJ Enterprises, Inc., was pleased to announce the sale of the Hy-gain and Cushcraft antenna, rotator, and communication product lines to ITU Corporation , a 25 year old Indiana engineering and manufacturing company. The designs, tooling, specialized equipment, manufacturing and marketing rights for Hy-gain and Cushcraft antennas and rotators are included in the sale. Read the complete story at https://tinyurl.com/ANS-109-Hy-gain-Cushcraft. 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