Another activation of the MAI-75 experiment using the SSTV system is scheduled from about 0700-1100 UTC on Dec 09-11. Various modes are expected with the downlink frequency being 145.80 MHz. Most activity will be in range of Moscow but some transmissions could occur beyond that region.

Watch http://ariss-sstv.blogspot.com/ for updates.

Topics in this report:
1. Upcoming School Contact
2. Astronaut Training Status - Simulated Contact Scheduled
3. Successful ARISS Contact with Utah School
4. ARISS-Brazil on Twitter

1. Upcoming School Contact
An Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) contact has been scheduled with Scuola Primaria De Gasperi in Noicattaro, Bari, Italy on Saturday, December 12 at 09:11 UTC. Lesson plans have covered amateur radio communications and space missions. Newspapers, radio and television, both local and regional, will report on the event.

2. Astronaut Training Status - Simulated Contact Scheduled

Can someone tell me if the repeater is working or not? I'd be excited to add another satellite to talk on.

Thanks

de tom kb3htn
san antonio, tx

As of 0730 GMT on 6 Dec 2009, ISS Digi INOP over USA