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Posted by:
Bob Inderbitzen, NQ1R
Assistant to the Manager
ARRL Educational Activities Department
rinderbi@arrl.org
SHUTTLE AMATEUR RADIO EXPERIMENT (SAREX) BULLETIN
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1995
For More Information Contact:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
Educational Activities Department (EAD)
225 Main Street
Newington CT 06111-1494 USA
Telephone (203) 666-1541
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SAREX-
WHAT IS SAREX?
With the help of Amateur Radio clubs and ham radio operators, astronauts have
been speaking over the ham airwaves while in orbit. They are talking directly
with large groups of the general public, showing teachers, students, parents and
communities how Amateur Radio energizes youngsters about science, technology,
and learning. The program is called SAREX, the Shuttle Amateur Radio EXperiment.
NASA's intent in making astronauts available for SAREX operations is to involve
the largest possible numbers of people, particularly youngsters, in technology
and the US space program with the help of Amateur Radio.
During a SAREX mission, the astronauts will typically make the following types
of Amateur Radio contacts:
Scheduled radio contacts with schools.
Random contacts with the Amateur Radio community.
Personal contacts with the astronauts' families.
A handful of schools are selected from around the world to make contact with the
shuttle during most SAREX missions. These contacts are prearranged, giving the
schools a greater chance at making a successful contact. Two or more students at
each of the selected schools ask questions of the astronauts during the contact.
The nature of these contacts embodies the primary goal of SAREX--to excite
students' interest in learning.
WHO SPONSORS SAREX?
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL), The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation
(AMSAT) and NASA sponsor these exciting experiments. AMSAT volunteers support
all technical operations for SAREX, and mentor participating school groups. The
ARRL provides the Amateur Radio community with SAREX information and educational
support. The ARRL Educational Activities Department (EAD) and NASA Headquarters
create and distribute SAREX lesson materials and resources for teachers. SAREX
is supported by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Hundreds of Amateur Radio operators work behind the scenes, including those from
NASA's Amateur Radio clubs at the Johnson Space Center, Marshall Space Flight
Center and Goddard Space Flight Center.
A SAREX Working Group was created to administer the program. The working group
is comprised of Roy Neal, K6DUE -Chairman; Rosalie White, WA1STO -ARRL; Frank
Bauer, KA3HDO -AMSAT; and Lou McFadin, W5DID -NASA Johnson Space Center.
I AM A SCHOOL TEACHER--HOW CAN I GET STARTED?
Schools wanting to make a scheduled SAREX contact with the astronauts are
required to submit proposals and a SAREX school application to ARRL.
While only a handful of schools get chosen for scheduled contacts, all schools
can participate by eavesdropping, or by trying to make a random contact with the
shuttle astronauts. SAREX lesson materials are available from ARRL for all
schools who participate. Imagine listening in on the astronauts from your
classroom! If you are a school teacher, but you are unfamiliar with ham radio,
you can still become a part of SAREX in your school. Contact the ARRL EAD to get
a list of your local Amateur Radio clubs to assist you.
If you are a parent, grandparent and/or a ham radio operator, contact ARRL EAD
and a local school. EAD will send you materials, including ways to convince
teachers and school administrators that Amateur Radio is an important discipline
the school should take advantage of on a full-time basis. This is a tremendous
opportunity for you to showcase SAREX and Amateur Radio to kids of all ages in a
big way.
HOW DO I SUBMIT A SAREX SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR A SCHEDULED CONTACT?
If your school is interested in a radio contact for a future SAREX mission, you
must complete a SAREX school application and write an educational proposal. ARRL
collects applications and proposals, and then forward them to the SAREX Working
Group who makes the final selection in collaboration with the astronauts. All
grade levels and type of schools (rural, suburban and particularly urban) are
encouraged to apply.
SAREX school applications are available by sending a business-sized self-
addressed stamped envelope to ARRL, or email your request for an electronic
version of the application to ead@arrl.org. Applications may be returned to ARRL
by mail or email.
A proposal must accompany all completed applications. The SAREX Working Group
and NASA want to know-
1) How will you:
a) integrate this activity into the school curriculum and
b) involve as many students as you can, participating through essay
contests, poster drawing, letter writing, etc.
2) What are your capabilities for setting up all necessary Amateur Radio
equipment and antennas? Do you have the resources of an experienced group of
hams to assist you?
3) How will you get as much media coverage as possible?
HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY SCHOOL HAS BEEN SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE?
Schools that have been selected for scheduled SAREX contacts are contacted by a
SAREX coordinator. NASA requires school selections to be made approximately
seven months prior to launch. If a school is not chosen for the next SAREX
mission, its application is recycled for future opportunities. Schools typically
wait one year or longer to be selected.
I AM A HAM. HOW CAN I INTRODUCE SAREX TO MY SON OR DAUGHTER'S SCHOOL?
Establish a SAREX station at the school. Bring in a shortwave receiver and let
students eavesdrop on amateur retransmissions of the NASA shuttle-to-mission
control audio--from launch to landing. Then, set up a 2-meter satellite ground
station and attempt a random SAREX contact from the classroom. The teacher may
even apply for a school contact, almost guaranteeing that the students will have
an opportunity to communicate with the shuttle crew during a future SAREX
mission.
ARE THERE VIDEOS AVAILABLE ON SAREX?
The ARRL Educational Activities Department has videos available for school
teachers to borrow. Use of the Audiovisual Library is free, the only cost being
return shipping.
"Ham Radio In Space" is a 30-minute color video chronicling the participation of
schools and hams in SAREX. You and your class will enjoy watching students talk
to the astronauts via ham radio as they participate in this unique educational
program. To borrow a copy of this video, mail a postcard with your request to
ARRL EAD. Borrowers, please indicate the date you will need the video. Requests
should be made at least one month in advance.
CAN A HAM MAKE AN UNSCHEDULED SAREX CONTACT?
Yes. The astronauts have not lost sight of why SAREX has been so successful. It
is the Amateur Radio community that has brought the astronaut's voices into
classrooms all around the world. During most SAREX missions, many of the
crewmembers will make random contacts with earth-bound hams. They make these
contacts during their breaks, before and after meal time, and during their pre-
sleep time. In fact, over the past years the astronauts have contacted thousands
of amateurs around the world. On many missions, they have even carried a 2-meter
packet radio station. Innovative computer software allows the crew to operate
the packet gear in an "unattended" mode, allowing amateurs to make contacts with
the ROBOT station when the astronauts are working or sleeping.
WHAT TYPE OF EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?
A typical SAREX ground station includes a 2-meter FM transceiver and 25-100
watts of output power. A circularly polarized crossed-Yagi antenna capable of
being pointed in both azimuth (N-S-E-W) and elevation (degrees above the
horizon) is desirable, but successful contacts have even been made with
verticals and groundplane antennas. Commercial and public domain computer
tracking software is available to assist you in determining when the shuttle
will be within range of your station and where to point your antenna. For more
information on assembling your own satellite/SAREX station, obtain a copy of the
"Satellite Experimenter's Handbook" from ARRL.
HOW DO I "TALK" TO THE ASTRONAUTS?
You may communicate with the shuttle astronauts using a variety of modes: voice,
packet (computer) radio or television. It all depends on which equipment
configuration the astronauts take into space. For example, astronauts Jay Apt
and Mamoru Mohri made hundreds of random voice contacts with Amateur Radio
operators during STS-47 in September 1992. When the astronauts were sleeping,
however, a robot computer ham station aboard the orbiting Shuttle automatically
made contact with hundreds more amateurs around the world. The robot computer
transmitted an acknowledgment to each ham whose computer successfully made
contact with it.
On other missions, the SAREX configuration has even included Amateur Radio Slow
Scan Television (SSTV) and Fast Scan Television (FSTV) allowing amateurs a
firsthand glimpse at life in space.
WHAT ARE THE SAREX RADIO FREQUENCIES?
The following VHF frequencies are used for SAREX missions. These frequencies
were chosen after much deliberation to minimize contention between SAREX
operations and other 2-meter users. If you have any comments, please direct them
to AMSAT via Frank Bauer, KA3HDO (at his address in the "Radio Amateur
Callbook") or the ARRL EAD. We appreciate the cooperation of all amateurs in
making the SAREX operations successful.
Most SAREX operations are split-frequency (the crew uses separate receive and
transmit frequencies). PLEASE do not transmit on the shuttle's DOWNLINK
frequency. The DOWNLINK is your receiving frequency. The UPLINK is your
transmitting frequency. For all operations, Earth stations should listen to the
downlink frequency and transmit on the uplink frequency only when the shuttle is
in range and the astronauts are on the air.
FM Voice Downlink: (Worldwide) 145.55 MHz
FM Voice Uplink: 144.91, 144.93, 144.95, 144.97, and 144.99 MHz
FM Voice Uplink: (Europe only) 144.70, 144.75, and 144.80 MHz
FM Packet Downlink: 145.55 MHz
FM Packet Uplink: 144.49 MHz
ARE ALL OF THE CONTACTS MADE BY THE ASTRONAUTS RANDOM?
During each SAREX mission, the astronauts' primary work schedules dictate when
they can and cannot operate the radio equipment. As a result, most of the
general contacts they make are random. If the astronauts are operating their
radio, however, you can be certain that many hams will be attempting to contact
them.
WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF MAKING A RANDOM SAREX CONTACT WITH THE CREW?
The extremely busy work schedules of the astronauts may sometimes reduce your
chance for an unscheduled, random contact with the Shuttle. The SAREX Working
Group recognizes the long-standing commitment of the Amateur Radio community in
supporting SAREX activities and attempts to schedule as many opportunities as
possible for general ham contacts during flights. Keep posted to Amateur Radio
news sources during a SAREX mission for possible announcements of scheduled
general QSO opportunities.
WHEN ARE THE NEXT SAREX SHUTTLE MISSIONS?
The next flights for SAREX are listed below. School applications are no longer
being accepted for these missions. Schools who have been selected will be
contacted by a SAREX coordinator. If your school was not chosen this time,
applications are recycled and you may be chosen for a future flight. Contact
ARRL EAD if your application information should change.
Upcoming SAREX Missions (updated 2/1/95):
The following dates are tentative. Please understand that delays in spacecraft
launches are somewhat common particularly because there are people on-board!
Mission Date Inclination Crew/Title/Amateur Call Sign
Vehicle Time Altitude
*Notes Mission length Configuration
------- -------------- ------------- ----------------------------
STS-63 February 2, 1995 51.6 degrees James D. Wetherbee, CDR
Discovery 0550:44 UTC 195 miles Eileen M. Collins, PLT
8 days Config. M Bernard A. Harris, Jr., PL-CDR
C. Michael Foale, MS, KB5UAC
*TENTATIVE* Vladimir G. Titov, MS
*RANDOM CONTACTS ONLY* Janice Voss Ford, MS, KC5BTK
STS-67 March 2, 1995 28.45 degrees Stephen S. Oswald, CDR, KB5YSR
Endeavour 0637 UTC 218 miles William G. Gregory, PLT, KC5MGA
16 days Config. C Tamara E. Jernigan, PL-CDR, KC5MGF
John M. Grunsfeld, MS
Wendy B. Lawrence, MS, KC5KII
Ronald A. Parise, PS, WA4SIR
Samuel T. Durrance, PS, N3TQA
STS-71 May 24, 1995 51.6 degrees Robert L. Gibson, CDR
Atlantis 195 miles Charles J. Precourt, PLT, KB5YSQ
10 days Config. B Ellen S. Baker, MS, KB5SIX
Gregory J. Harbaugh, MS
Bonnie J. Dunbar, MS
Anatoly Yakovlevich Solovyev, MS
Nikolai Mikhailovich Budarin, MS
STS-70 June 22, 1995 28.45 degrees Terrence T. "Tom" Henricks, CDR
Discovery 184 miles Kevin R. Kregel, PLT
8 days Config. C Nancy Jane Sherlock, MS
Donald A. Thomas, MS, KC5FVF
Mary Ellen Weber, MS
STS-74 October 26, 1995 51.6 degrees Kenneth D. Cameron, CDR, KB5AWP
Atlantis 195 miles James Donald Halsell, Jr., PLT
6 days Jerry L. Ross, MS, N5SCW
William S. McArthur, Jr., MS, KC5ACR
Chris A. Hadfield, MS
Abbreviations: Commander=CDR
Pilot=PLT
Payload Commander=PL-CDR
Mission Specialist=MS
Payload Specialist=PS
Configuration A: FM Voice (attended)
Packet (attended/unattended)
SSTV (attended/unattended)
Configuration B: FM Voice
Configuration C: FM Voice, Packet
Configuration D: FM Voice, Packet, SSTV, FSTV
Configuration E: FM Voice, Packet, SSTV, FSTV (different hardware)
Configuration M: FM Voice, using shuttle/MIR radio
HOW CAN I USE MY SHORTWAVE RADIO TO EAVESDROP ON THE ASTRONAUTS?
When a shuttle mission carries the SAREX payload, SAREX news and astronaut
retransmissions are carried by the Goddard Amateur Radio Club's station, WA3NAN,
(Greenbelt, MD). This station, and several VHF and UHF repeater groups, will
retransmit the audio signals from the shuttle on most amateur bands so that you
and the students can hear the communications. You will hear NASA mission
commentary, frequent bulletins to advise listeners of astronaut-planned
transmissions, and amateur two-way voice and amateur television transmissions
with the shuttle. WA3NAN operates on the high frequency (HF) bands at 3.86,
7.185, 14.295, 21.395, and 28.65 MHz and on VHF at 147.45 MHz (FM).
CAN I RETRANSMIT COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE SPACE SHUTTLE AND MISSION CONTROL ON
AMATEUR FREQUENCIES?
The FCC rules indicate that amateur stations are permitted to retransmit Space
Shuttle air-to-ground communications, provided that approval has been obtained
from NASA (FCC Rules, Part 97.113 (e)).
In 1990, ARRL sought permission from NASA, on behalf of radio amateurs, to
retransmit shuttle communications. The response from NASA's Office of Public
Affairs encouraged such retransmissions, and indicated that the audio is public
domain.
If you plan to rebroadcast NASA Shuttle audio, please follow these guidelines:
1) In keeping with good amateur practice and the FCC rules, shuttle audio
retransmissions should be limited to missions of a specific educational purpose
(non-commercial), such as those carrying the SAREX payload.
2) Retransmissions should be done manually (with a control operator present).
3) Occasionally, NASA audio may contain music. Amateurs should avoid, if at all
possible, retransmitting music or any other prohibited transmissions not
permitted by the FCC rules (FCC Rules, Part 97.113).
HOW MAY I TRACK THE SHUTTLE WITH A COMPUTER?
A number of software packages are available for tracking the Shuttle on a
personal computer. Here are just a few options (ARRL in no way warrants these
products):
AMSAT Tracking Programs.
These easy to use programs are perfect for the serious Amateur Radio space
enthusiast or beginner. Call AMSAT (The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) for
current prices and details (301) 589-6062 or write to AMSAT, PO Box 27,
Washington DC 20044.
STSPLUS (Shareware for IBM).
This software was designed by David Ransom Jr. The program allows the user to
track an orbiting space shuttle or satellite. Excellent graphics and maps help
to create a mock Mission Control Center. Look for STSPLUS and other tracking
software posted on NASA Spacelink, bulletin board system (205) 895-0028.
OrbiTrack (MacIntosh).
Available from BEK Developers, PO Box 47114, St. Petersburg, FL 33743-7114.
Includes a user's manual.
SatTrack (MacIntosh).
Available from Mike Pflueger, WD8KPZ, 6207 W. Beverly Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306.
OrbiTrack and SatTrack are also available via FTP from sumex.stanford.edu. Look
in info-mac/app for the programs sat-trak-102.hqx and orbitrack-214.hqx.
WHAT ARE KEPLERIAN ELEMENTS?
Satellite-tracking computer software use Keplerian elements (also known as
"orbital" or "tracking" elements or "Keps") to pinpoint the location of a
satellite (or shuttle) at any given time. The Keplerian elements provide the
software with a snapshot of a satellite's orbital track, which the computer uses
to calculate the future whereabouts of the satellite. Using such a computer
tracking program allows an observer to determine when a satellite is to appear
above his or her horizon.
Finding Keplerian Elements for the Space Shuttle:
During shuttle missions carrying SAREX, Keplerian elements for tracking the
shuttles are available from numerous sources:
AMSAT SAREX bulletins, which include daily Keplerian element postings, are
forwarded by W1AW (frequencies listed on the last page) on packet radio,
Keplerian teleprinter bulletin schedules, and posted to the ARRL telephone
Bulletin Board System, (203) 666-0578.
The Goddard Amateur Radio Club, WA3NAN, maintains a Bulletin Board System (BBS)
which is accessible via the Internet, modem and packet radio. The BBS carries
Keplerian orbital elements updated daily, and daily SAREX bulletins and Space
Shuttle mission information.
via Internet: wa3nan.gsfc.nasa.gov or 128.183.105.17
via telephone modem: (301) 286-4137
via packet radio: WA3NAN on 145.090 MHz in the DC area.
NASA maintains an electronic information system for educators called Spacelink.
Spacelink carries SAREX information, current shuttle mission status reports and
Keplerian elements.
via telephone modem: (205) 895-0028
via Internet: spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov or 128.158.13.250
Current shuttle mission tracking elements may be found in the following
directory:
Spacelink.Hot.Topics/Current.Shuttle.Mission/Keplerian.Elements.
The Johnson Space Center Amateur Radio Club maintains a BBS with the latest
element sets available during a shuttle flight.
via telephone modem: (713) 244-5625.
The most current orbital elements for SAREX and other Amateur Radio satellites
are carried on the Celestial BBS.
via telephone modem: (205) 409-9280
Keplerian elements are updated daily, when possible. Documentation and tracking
software are also available on this system.
The following are prelaunch Keplerian elements for STS-63:
STS-63
1 00063U 95033.30285722 .00033600 00000-0 25200-3 0 27
2 00063 51.6484 115.2937 0066401 4.0320 356.1183 16.01425383 25
Satellite: STS-63
Catalog number: 00063
Epoch time: 95033.30285722 = (02 FEB 95 07:16:06.86 UTC)
Element set: 002
Inclination: 51.6484 deg
RA of node: 115.2937 deg Space Shuttle Flight STS-63
Eccentricity: .0066401 Prelaunch element set JSC-002
Arg of perigee: 4.0320 deg Launch: 02 FEB 95 05:50:44 UTC
Mean anomaly: 356.1183 deg
Mean motion: 16.01425383 rev/day G. L. Carman
Decay rate: 3.3600e-04 rev/day^2 NASA Johnson Space Center
Epoch rev: 2
Checksum: 233
The following are prelaunch Keplerian elements for STS-67
STS-67
1 00067U 95061.32643015 .00011689 00000-0 86071-4 0 46
2 00067 28.4675 88.9985 0004519 287.7960 72.2100 15.71297841 21
Satellite: STS-67
Catalog number: 00067
Epoch time: 95061.32643015 = (02 MAR 95 07:50:03.56 UTC)
Element set: 004
Inclination: 28.4675 deg
RA of node: 88.9985 deg Space Shuttle Flight STS-67
Eccentricity: .0004519 Prelaunch element set JSC-004
Arg of perigee: 287.7960 deg Launch: 02 MAR 95 06:37 UTC
Mean anomaly: 72.2100 deg
Mean motion: 15.71297841 rev/day Gil Carman
Decay rate: 1.1689e-04 rev/day^2 NASA Johnson Space Center
Epoch rev: 2
Checksum: 304
NASA EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
How do you find information on Shuttle schedules, payloads, space science and
mission lesson plans? To make the most of your SAREX experience, NASA has a
number of materials and resources available to educators:
Teacher Resource Center Network
Teacher Resource Centers (TRC) contain a wealth of information
for educators: publications, reference books, slides, audio
cassettes, videocassettes, telelecture programs, computer
programs, lesson plans and activities. For more information,
contact the TRC nearest you.
Teacher Resource Centers
NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field CA
Phone: (415) 604-3574
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt MD
Phone: (301) 286-8570
NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston TX
Phone: (713) 483-8696
NASA Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center FL
Phone: (407) 867-4090
NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton VA
Phone: (804) 727-0900 x757
NASA Lewis Research Center, Cleveland OH
Phone: (216) 433-2017
Alabama Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville AL
Phone: (205) 544-5812
NASA John C. Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center MS
Phone:(601) 688-3338
Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena CA
Phone: (818) 354-6916
NASA Dryden Flight Research Facility, Edwards CA
Phone: (805) 258-3456
Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island VA
Phone: (804) 824-2297/2298
NASA Spacelink
NASA Spacelink is a computer information service that allows individuals to
receive news about current NASA programs, activities, and other space-related
information, including historical and astronaut data, lesson plans, classroom
activities, and even entire publications. Although primarily intended as a
resource for teachers, anyone with a personal computer and a modem can access
the network.
Spacelink's telephone modem line is (205) 895-0028. Users need a computer,
modem, communications software, and a long-distance telephone line to access
Spacelink (the data word format is 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit). Your
software must emulate a VT-100 terminal.
The TCP/IP address is 192.149.89.61. The new system fully supports the following
Internet services:
World Wide Web http://spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
Gopher spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
Anonymous FTP spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
Telnet spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
For more information, contact the Spacelink Administrator, NASA Marshall Space
Flight Center, Mail Code CA21, Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812. For help
with technical problems call the Spacelink Hot Line (205)961-1225.
NASA Television
NASA Television offers the general public a front-row seat at mission launches
and activities taking place in space during a mission, as well as informational
and educational programming, historical documentaries, and updates on the latest
developments in aeronautics and space science. NASA TV occasionally airs live
coverage of SAREX activities. Programming is received by satellite dish or may
be available through your local cable television network:
TUNING-IN NASA TV
Satellite--Spacenet 2
Transponder--5
Channel--9
C Band
69 degrees west longitude
Frequency 3880.0 MHz
Horizontal polarization
Audio on 6.8 MHz
For more information, contact: Technology and Evaluation Branch, Education
Division, Code FET, NASA Headquarters, Washington D.C. 20546, or call (202) 358-
1540.
HOW DO I OBTAIN A SAREX QSL CARD?
QSL cards are similar to postcards. Hams exchange QSL cards to confirm their
radio contacts with other stations.
Participating in the Shuttle Amateur Radio EXperiment can be an exhilarating
experience. But, as many hams know, waiting for that coveted QSL card requires a
lot of patience. Designing a card for the ultimate DXpedition can be a lengthy
process. Here's a behind-the- scenes glance at producing a SAREX QSL, and some
tips to help you get your card.
After a SAREX mission, ARRL and the SAREX Working Group work with the crew
members to select photos from that mission, and design and layout the QSL card.
This may take a few months because of the busy schedule of the astronauts, among
other things. Once the card is designed and printed, ARRL forwards the QSL cards
to whichever Amateur Radio club is involved with the awesome task of managing
the cards.
In the past, amateurs sent their contact and listener reports directly to the
managing club. Now, all reports should be sent to ARRL Headquarters.
In order for the managing process to run smoothly, please include the following
information in your QSL or report: Shuttle flight number (STS-XX), date, time in
UTC, frequency and mode (FM voice, packet, sstv or fstv). This documents the
contact or listener report. In addition, you must also include an SASE using a
large, business-sized envelope if you wish to receive a card. No cards are
distributed without the proper postage affixed or sufficient IRCs included.
The following clubs have graciously volunteered their service for handling QSL
cards for the following missions:
STS-67 Edison Radio Amateurs Association, Michigan
STS-64 Nashua Area Radio Club, New Hampshire
STS-65 Lake County Amateur Radio Club, Indiana
STS-59 Orange Park Amateur Radio Club, Florida
STS-60 Cowley County Amateur Radio Club, Kansas
STS-58 Connecticut DX Association, Connecticut
STS-57 Miami County Amateur Radio Club, Ohio
STS-55 IBM Amateur Radio Club/1993, Florida
STS-56 Vienna Wireless Society, Virginia
SAREX RESOURCE LIST
SAREX Educational Support and Information:
American Radio Relay League (ARRL)
Educational Activities Department (EAD)
225 Main Street
Newington CT 06111-1494 USA
Telephone (203) 666-1541
FAX (203) 665-7531
MCI Mail ID: 215-5052
CompuServe ID: 70007,3373
Prodigy: PTYS2A
America Online: HQARRL1
Internet (USENET): ead@arrl.org
Internet e-mail server: info@arrl.org (valid commands include INDEX and HELP)
ARRL BBS: (203) 666-0578 open to the public (14,000/9600/2400/1200/300 N-8-1)
Anonymous FTP: oak.oakland.edu in the /pub3/hamradio/arrl directory
SAREX News and Bulletins:
ARRL's (Newington, CT) Amateur Radio station (call sign W1AW) transmits news
bulletins (9:45 PM, 12:45 AM EST) on HF bands at 3.99, 7.29, 14.29, 18.16,
21.39, 28.59 and VHF at 147.555 MHz. W1AW bulletins are also forwarded on
packet.
The AMSAT International Satellite Net on Tuesdays, 3.840 MHz, 0130Z to 0300Z,
and on Sundays, 14.282 MHz, 1800Z to 2100Z, +/- QRM.
NASA Spacelink
BBS phone (205) 895-0028; Internet spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
Goddard Amateur Radio Club
BBS phone (301) 286-4137; Internet wa3nan.gsfc.nasa.gov
Getting Started In Amateur Radio:
"You're Invited...Getting Started in Amateur Radio"--free information booklet.
Provided as a service of the ARRL, this booklet includes information on your
local Amateur Radio clubs, instructors and examination sites and popular study
guides. Call our toll-free hotline for new hams: 1-800-32-NEW HAM (800-326-
3942). Why not get started, today!
"Now You're Talking!" book (second edition) contains everything you need to know
to pass your first Amateur Radio written exams. (ARRL order #3525 $19)
ARRL Technician Class Video Course. Learn the "ropes" with the "pros." You won't
find a better course or a better deal anywhere. 5 hours of excitement. Call 1-
800-326-3942 for details.
ARRL Books:
"The Satellite Experimenter's Handbook" has the information you need to
communicate through, or receive signals from, a growing "fleet" of orbiting
satellites and spacecraft--including the Shuttle! Whether your interest is in
Amateur Radio, weather, TV-broadcast or other spacecraft, you'll find an immense
store of valuable data--everything from setting up ground station equipment to
antennas. (ARRL order #3185 $20)
"Your Packet Companion" is perfect for the packet (computer) radio newcomer,
covers everything--from assembling a station to sending mail, from packet
satellites and spacecraft to the latest networking systems. Its straightforward
writing style and clear drawings will get you on the cutting edge of digital ham
radio in no time. (ARRL order #3959 $8)
The American Radio Relay League, Newington Conn. USA
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