[K3VOA] During the COVID-19 Pandemic, ARISS to Begin Experimental Demonstrations of School Contacts

[Ken Claerbout]

Got it Kim.  Very cool!

Ken


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Ken Claerbout

Broadcast Technologies Division/Engineering & Transmission Directorate

U.S. Agency for Global Media | Broadcasting Board of Governors

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I heard a few words from the ISS today at about 1340Z on 145.8 MHz.

I don't know if the attached audio will get through on the mailing list.

I need a better 2M antenna for satellites

Kim

KD9XB


On 4/30/2020 12:54 PM, Ken Claerbout wrote:
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> April 28, 2020 —Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) is pleased to announce the first use of a concept called Multipoint Telebridge Contact via Amateur Radio, allowing ARISS school contacts for Stay-At-Home students and simultaneous reception by families, school faculty and the public. During the last several weeks, efforts to contain COVID-19 have resulted in massive school closures worldwide, shutting down opportunities for ARISS school contacts for the near future.
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