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Russian cosmonaut Alexander Kaleri has been named to replace Sergei Moschenko as a prime crewmember for Expedition Seven. Kaleri joins astronaut Ed Lu and Russian cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko in training for the long-term increment aboard the International Space Station next year.

I tried during latest pass over Europe this night (only 6 degrees) and I had success.Finally I have downloaded the very latest message sent from the Expedition Crew #5 before undock the ISS onboard STS-113 Endeavour.
Text is very interesting for all Amateur Radio Operators all around the World.Time is UTC.

IK1SLD for the ISS FanClub Staff

Hello ISS Fans,

Valery sent a message to ALL as a Bulletin this morning. I tried to read it this evening but for a few seconds I was able to receive only the header. During this week 143.625 MHz frequency is used onboard ISS and over Europe we have many problems to operate on the PMS.

I hope to read this message during next pass or maybe there is anyone reading it in the world.

Please send the message as a post and we will publish this Valery's message on the homepage.

Thanks in advance.

The ISS FanClub Staff

I heard Valery on two passes 12/01/02 UTC Orbits 67,119 and 67,120 in grid FN42. I was able to have a short QSO. Valery as usual completed many QSO's during these passes. He sounded tired and reported they had just finished EVA activity.

Glenn - KB1GUE

I would like to propose that Col. Valery Korzun be appointed as the Official Ambassador for Manned Space Amateur Radio Operations for his continued support in the Space Amateur Radio Program.

From the days of MIR to the current ISS, Valery has been a key to keeping Amateur Radio alive in space.

I salute you Col. Korzun!

DOSVIDANIYA Harry KC5TRB

Commander Korzun was heard making several contacts on voice during the 00:12 UTC pass over North America on December 01. Contacts are believed to have been made between RS0ISS and K7MT, N9MYC, KC0NSZ and possibly WF1F right at Loss Of Signal for Houston, TX.

Congratulations to those and others!

73,

Kenneth - N5VHO

Hello ISS Fans, this message is for announce you with great pleasure that Cdr. Valery Korzun and the Crew of Expedition Five sent us a very special photo with their greetings before to come back to Earth.

Valery greets all Amateur Radio Operators and he thanks for these very nice contacts during the six months in Space.

You can find and download this special image here on ISS FanClub Portal.

We hope soon to listen Valery, Peggy and Sergei from the Planet Earth.

The ISS FanClub Staff

Commander Korzun was heard making voice contacts just after 07:18 utc over the eastern US. He was up well after the crew was supposed to have been asleep.

Congratulations to the lucky few who worked him.

info by Kenneth - N5VHO