10-19-95:  Shuttle Amateur Radio EXperiment (SAREX) Bulletin


SHUTTLE AMATEUR RADIO EXPERIMENT (SAREX)
BULLETIN: FALL 1995

For More Information Contact:

THE AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE (ARRL)
Educational Activities Department (EAD)
225 Main Street  Newington CT 06111-1494  USA
Telephone: (860) 594-0301  FAX: (860) 594-0259
Internet: sarex@arrl.org  ARRL BBS: (860) 594-0306
CompuServe: 70007,3373  Prodigy: PTYS02A  America Online: HQARRL1


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SAREX-

WHAT IS SAREX?

With the help of Amateur Radio clubs and ham radio operators, space shuttle
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, Goddard Space
Flight Center, and Marshall Space Flight Center.

ARRL created the SAREX Working Group to administer the program. The working
group is comprised of Roy Neal, K6DUE -Chairman; Rosalie White, WA1STO -
ARRL; Frank Bauer, KA3HDO -AMSAT; and Matthew G. Bordelon, KC5BTL -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 sarex@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?

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, establish a SAREX station at the school. 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?

HAM RADIO IN SPACE is a 30-minute 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. Contact the ARRL Educational Activities Department for
details on obtaining a copy of this video.


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 crew members 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 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in March 1995 made hundreds
of random voice contacts with Amateur Radio operators during their flight.
When the astronauts were sleeping or busy with other activities, a robot
computer ham station aboard the orbiting shuttle automatically made contact
with thousands 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 most 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 email ka3hdo@amsat.org) or the ARRL EAD. We
appreciate the cooperation of all amateurs in making the SAREX operations
successful.

Frequencies used for SAREX-
     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

IMPORTANT: During shuttle missions to the Russian Mir Space Station, a
different set of frequencies are used for SAREX. This is done so that SAREX
will not interfere with the Amateur Radio station aboard Mir, which uses
145.55 MHz for most of its activities. The SAREX Working Group has decided
to use the following frequencies during shuttle/Mir docking missions:

Frequencies use for SAREX during Shuttle/Mir Docking Missions-
     FM Voice Downlink: 145.84 MHz
     FM Voice Uplink: 144.45, 144.47 MHz

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.


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 contact times.


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 mentor (usually an experienced AMSAT
volunteer). If your school was not chosen this time, applications are
recycled and your group may be chosen for a future flight. Contact ARRL EAD
if your application information should change.


UPCOMING SAREX MISSIONS (updated 10/18/95):
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    Payload           Altitude
*Notes     Mission length    Configuration
 -------    --------------    -------------  ----------------------------

STS-74     November 2, 1995  51.6 degrees   Kenneth D. Cameron, CDR, KB5AWP
Atlantis   Mir Docking-2     196-245 miles  James Donald Halsell, Jr., PLT
           7 days, 21 hours  Config. M      Jerry L. Ross, MS 1, N5SCW
                             William S. McArthur, Jr., MS 2,
                             KC5ACR
                             Chris A. Hadfield, MS 3, TBD

STS-76     March 21, 1996    51.6 degrees   Kevin P. Chilton, CDR
Atlantis   Mir Docking-3     195 miles      Richard A. Searfoss, PLT,
           9 days            Config. M        KC5CKM
                             Shannon W. Lucid, MS
                             Linda M. Godwin, MS, N5RAX
                             Ronald M. Sega, MS, KC5ETH
                             Michael R. "Rich" Clifford, MS

STS-78     June 27, 1996     39 degrees     Terence T. Henricks, CDR
Columbia   SPACELAB-LMS      172 miles      Kevin R. Kregel, PLT
           14 days           Config. ?      Susan J. Helms, MS, KC7NHZ
                             Richard M. Linnehan, MS
                             Charles E. Brady, Jr., MS,
                               N4BQW
                             Jean-Jacques Favier, PS
                             Robert Brent Thirsk, PS, VA3CSA

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


Abbreviations: Commander=CDR
            Pilot=PLT
            Payload Commander=PL-CDR
            Mission Specialist=MS
            Payload Specialist=PS
            To Be Determined=TBD


HOW CAN I USE MY SHORTWAVE RADIO TO EAVESDROP ON THE ASTRONAUTS?

When a shuttle mission carries the SAREX payload, members of the Goddard
Amateur Radio Club (Greenbelt, MD) re-transmit live, shuttle air-to-ground
audio over the amateur frequencies from their club station, WA3NAN. This
station, and several VHF and UHF repeater groups, provide this service so
that amateurs and students can hear these educational communications. You
will hear NASA mission commentary, communication between the shuttle
astronauts and Mission Control, and frequent bulletins to advise listeners
of astronaut-planned SAREX activities. WA3NAN operates on the high
frequency (HF) bands at 3.86, 7.185, 14.295, 21.395, and 28.65 MHz and in
the Greenbelt, MD area on a very high frequency (VHF) band 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 or services):

AMSAT Tracking Programs.
The North American branch of the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation
(AMSAT-NA) makes available a variety of computer programs of interest to
the amateur satellite user. These easy to use programs are perfect for the
serious Amateur Radio space enthusiast or beginner. Programs are available
for IBM, Macintosh, Apple, Commodore, and other computers. Contact AMSAT
for current prices and details:
     AMSAT-NA
     850 Sligo Avenue, Suite 600
     Silver Spring, MD  20910-4703
     Phone (301) 589-6062
     FAX (301) 608-3410
     email martha@amsat.org

AMSAT also has a collection of free software for download:
     World Wide Web
          http://www.amsat.org
     Anonymous FTP ftp.amsat.org

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 Spacelink, NASA's electronic information
system:
     Spacelink
     Modem line (205) 895-0028
          Terminal emulation VT-100
          Data format 8-N-1
     World Wide Web
          http://spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
     Gopher, Anonymous FTP, and Telnet
          spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
     TCP/IP address 192.149.89.61
Satellite tracking software may be found in the following Spacelink
directory:
     Instructional.Materials/Software

OrbiTrack (MacIntosh).
     BEK Developers
     PO Box 47114
     St. Petersburg, FL 33743-7114
     email (Bill Bard)
          75366.2557@compuserve.com

SatTrack (MacIntosh).
     Mike Pflueger, WD8KPZ
     6207 W. Beverly Lane
     Glendale, AZ 85306
     FTP sumex.stanford.edu
SatTrack can be found in the following directory:
     /info-mac/application

Tracking Via the World Wide Web.
A World Wide Web site maintained by Lou Williams, KE4ARM, offers a unique
way to predict shuttle and satellite passes via the Internet. The WWW site
address is:
     http://www.acs.ncsu.edu/HamRadio/


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.


WHERE CAN I FIND KEPLERIAN ELEMENTS FOR TRACKING THE SPACE SHUTTLE?

During shuttle missions carrying SAREX, Keplerian elements for tracking the
shuttles are available from numerous sources:

AMSAT.
The AMSAT News Service publishes weekly bulletins containing information of
interest to amateur satellite operators, including Keplerian element
postings for the shuttle and popular amateur satellites. These bulletins
are distributed electronically through amateur satellites, the terrestrial
amateur packet radio network, and through various landline networks:
     World Wide Web
          http://www.amsat.org

AMSAT also maintains numerous public mailing lists (email) to deliver
Keplerian elements and other information. To subscribe to one or more
mailing lists from AMSAT, send a message with your request to
listserv@amsat.org. Be sure to include your call sign (if any), your
correct email address, and the proper names (shown below) of the mailing
lists you wish to receive:
     ANS - AMSAT News Service
     AMSAT-BB - AMSAT Bulletin Board
     KEPS - Keplerian Elements mailing list
     NASAINFO - NASA related information mailing list
     SAREX - Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment mailing list

Goddard ARC.
The Goddard Amateur Radio Club, WA3NAN, maintains a BBS which carries
Keplerian orbital elements updated daily, and daily SAREX bulletins and
space shuttle mission information.
     Modem line (301) 286-4137
     Internet wa3nan.gsfc.nasa.gov
     TCP/IP address 128.183.105.17
     Packet radio
          WA3NAN on 145.090 MHz in the Maryland/DC area.

NASA Spacelink.
NASA's electronic information system, Spacelink, carries current shuttle
mission status reports and Keplerian elements.
     Modem line (205) 895-0028
          Terminal emulation VT-100
          Data format 8-N-1
     World Wide Web
          http://spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
     Gopher, Anonymous FTP, and Telnet
          spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
     TCP/IP address 192.149.89.61
Keplerian elements may be found in the following Spacelink directory:
     Spacelink.Hot.Topics/Current.Shuttle.Mission/Keplerian.Elements

Johnson Space Center ARC.
The Johnson Space Center Amateur Radio Club maintains a BBS with the latest
element sets available during a shuttle flight.
     Modem line (713) 244-5625

Celestial BBS.
Current orbital elements for SAREX and other Amateur Radio satellites are
carried on the Celestial BBS. Keplerian elements are updated daily, when
possible. Documentation and tracking software are also available on this
system.
     Modem line (205) 409-9280


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:

Shuttle Mission Information.
Specific mission and payload information can be obtained directly from
NASA, via the shuttle mission Home Page:
     World Wide Web
     http://shuttle.nasa.gov

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.

NASA 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, a
modem or Internet access can use 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.

Spacelink fully supports the following Internet services:
     World Wide Web
          http://spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
     Gopher, Anonymous FTP, and Telnet
          spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov
     TCP/IP address 192.149.89.61

For more information, contact the Spacelink Administrator, Mail Code CL01,
Marshall Space Flight Center, AL 35812-0001. 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
     Phone (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.

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 a 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-74 Greater Norwalk Amateur Radio Club, Connecticut
     STS-71 Sacred Hearts Academy Radio Club, Hawaii
     STS-70 Sterling Park Amateur Radio Club, Virginia
     STS-67  Edison Radio Amateurs Association, Michigan


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 (860) 594-0301
FAX (860) 594-0259
MCI Mail ID: 215-5052
CompuServe ID: 70007,3373
Prodigy: PTYS2A
America Online: HQARRL1
Internet: sarex@arrl.org


ARRL Information Server.
ARRL maintains an information email server. To receive an index of files
available from the server, send a message to info@arrl.org. Leave the
subject line blank. On the first line of your message, type SEND INDEX. On
the second line, type QUIT. An index of all files contained on the server
will be emailed back to you.

ARRL BBS.
ARRL maintains a telephone bulletin board system. The modem line is (860)
594-0306. Users need a computer, modem, communications software, and a
long-distance telephone line to access the BBS (the data word format is  8
bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit). The system supports many of the higher-
speed modems.

ARRL FTP.
A collection of Amateur Radio software, distributed by ARRL, can be found
at a FTP site maintained by the Boston Amateur Radio Club. The software
repository is a public service of Oakland University's Office of Computer
and Information Services.
     FTP oak.oakland.edu
     World Wide Web
          http://www.acs.oakland.edu/oak/

SAREX on the World Wide Web.
     ARRL Web site:
          http://www.arrl.org
     AMSAT Web site:
          http://www.amsat.org
     NASA's SAREX Web site:
          http://www.nasa.gov/sarex/sarex_mainpage.html (maintained by
James Gass, N3CJN, james.gass@gsfc.nasa.gov)

W1AW 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, in the Hartford, CT area, on VHF at 147.555 MHz.
W1AW bulletins are also forwarded on packet.

AMSAT Net.
The AMSAT International Satellite Net on Tuesdays, 3.840 MHz, 0130Z to
0300Z, and on Sundays, 14.282 MHz, 1800Z to 2100Z, +/- QRM.


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