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ARLS008 Apparent ARISS Radio Failure Prompts Shift to Russian Service Module
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Space Bulletin 008  ARLS008
> From ARRL Headquarters
Newington, CT  October 21, 2016
To all radio amateurs

SB SPACE ARL ARLS008
ARLS008 Apparent ARISS Radio Failure Prompts Shift to Russian Service Module
Ham Gear

The VHF handheld transceiver that the Amateur Radio on the International Space
Station (ARISS) program has used to connect students worldwide with astronauts
on board the International Space Station (ISS) for more than 16 years has begun
to display an error message and is unusable at this time.

While the ARISS technical team evaluates the best path to restore operation
from the ISS Columbus module, ARISS contacts will be supported using the
Kenwood radio in the Russian Service Module.

During this period, the packet digipeater will be unavailable. Switching to the
70 centimeter capability on board the Columbus module for some operations is
being coordinated. ARISS said to expect further updates as it works to resolve
the problem.

A reminder: The deadline is November 1 for formal and informal education
institutions and organizations to submit proposals to host an Amateur Radio
contact with an ISS crew member. ARISS anticipates that contacts will take
place between July 1 and December 31, 2017. Crew scheduling and ISS orbits
determine contact dates.

To maximize these radio contact opportunities, ARISS is looking for
organizations that will draw large numbers of participants and integrate the
ham radio contact into a well-developed education plan.

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