[W9RCA-News] Fwd: Gary, Indiana - Space Station Amateur Radio Contact!

[Jim Keeth]

Kind of short notice...

> From: "ARRL Members Only Web site" <memberlist at www.arrl.org>
> Subject: Gary, Indiana - Space Station Amateur Radio Contact!
> Date: May 8, 2013 9:58:21 AM EDT
> To: jkeeth at sbcglobal.net
> 
> ARISS contact on EchoLink ?
> 
> Please join us in listening to the ISS contact with participants at the
> Gary Literacy Coalition, Gary, Indiana on Wednesday 8 May - AOS is
> anticipated at 19:35 UTC
> 
> The duration of the contact is approximately 9 minutes and 30 seconds.
> The contact will be a DIRECT between NA1SS and KC9JQN . The contact
> should be audible over the midwest U.S. Interested parties are invited
> to listen in on the 145.80 MHz downlink. The contact is expected to be
> conducted in English.
> 
> NOTE: This is a direct contact. There will be no moderator. I am also
> the mentor for this contact and will be on site.
> 
> Due to issues with secure internet access at the school, coverage is
> anticipated as follows:
> 
> ECHOLINK - AMSAT Conference Server (101377) - this will be attempted by
> 3G smart phone app. I will not have my normal control on the server and
> will not be able to mute connections please refrain from transmitting
> for the duration of the contact. JK1ZRW will not be connected.
> 
> IRLP - No coverage as there isn't a node close enough to tie into
> 
> WEB STREAM - none
> 
> Please also note if 3G is sporadic or becomes unavailable we will drop
> the attempted audio feed. This part really is an experiment.
> 
> Breaks will be manual, apologies in advance if anyone times out.
> 
> * Contact times are approximate. If the ISS executes a reboost or other
> manoeuvre, the AOS (Acquisition Of Signal) time may alter by a few
> minutes
> 
> 73,
> 
> John - AG9D
> ARISS Audio Distribution
> ********************************
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> Folks!  This is AWESOME stuff!  If you can listen or be there, it is
> well worth your time.  Our young people are so important, and this
> wonderful educational tool is an experience that lasts a lifetime.
> 
> ENJOY!
> 
> Lou Everett, Sr., WA5LOU
> ARRL Section Manager, Indiana Section
> 
> Telephone:  317-622-1130
> 
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