by Peter Goodhall | Mar 11, 2016 | Daily Updates
In this video, UK astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI / GB1SS talks about the opportunities ARISS offers and the impact it can have on the next generation of explorers. Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) lets students worldwide experience the excitement...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 10, 2016 | Daily Updates
ISS school contacts provide an opportunity for radio amateurs across the country to get publicity for the hobby in their local newspaper. Simply hearing Tim Peake using amateur radio from the ISS is in itself a newsworthy event which can be used to promote your local...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 7, 2016 | Daily Updates
An amateur radio contact between students from Powys Combined Schools GB4PCS and UK astronaut Tim Peake GB1SS took place at 1053 GMT on Saturday, March 5, 2016. The video starts with an introduction by the head teacher and is followed by the schools giving...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 5, 2016 | Daily Updates
On Saturday, March 5, 2016 students from Powys Secondary Schools, call sign GB4PCS, had an amateur radio contact with UK astronaut Tim Peake GB1SS. The contact, led by radio amateur Beccy Bowen 2W0YLL, took place at Builth Wells High School and students from the...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 3, 2016 | Daily Updates
An amateur radio contact between students at the City of Norwich School GB2CNS and UK astronaut Tim Peake GB1SS took place at 14:40 GMT on Friday, February 26, 2016. Radio amateur Tim Hare M6HTJ, a Year 10 pupil at CNS, led the space linkup. The pupils asked a range...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 3, 2016 | Daily Updates
A Slow Scan TV (SSTV) CubeSat developed by students at Saint Thomas More Cathedral School (STM) in Arlington, VA, is set to be deployed from the International Space Station between 1400 and 1500 UT on May 16. For latest date/time check here. STM is thought to be the...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 1, 2016 | Daily Updates
On Saturday, March 5, 2016, at approximately 10:53 GMT, an ARISS contact is planned between astronaut Tim Peake GB1SS and Powys Secondary Schools GB4PCS, Mid Wales, United Kingdom. The International Space Station (ISS) signal will be audible over the British Isles and...
by Peter Goodhall | Feb 27, 2016 | Daily Updates
In Episode 10 of the TX Factor Show radio amateur Noel Matthews G8GTZ from the British Amateur Television Club (BATC) talks about reception of the ISS HamTV Digital Amateur Television (DATV) signal at Goonhilly. Mike Marsh G1IAR returns to his old school in Ottery...
by Peter Goodhall | Feb 26, 2016 | Daily Updates
The media were in attendance at the amateur radio contact between City of Norwich School GB2CNS and UK astronaut Tim Peake GB1SS which took place February 26, 2016. Radio amateur Tim Hare M6HTJ, a Year 10 pupil at CNS, led the space linkup. ITV News said: The pupils...
by Peter Goodhall | Feb 26, 2016 | Daily Updates
On Friday, February 26, BBC’s The One Show featured radio amateur Frank Bell G7CND, UK astronauts Helen Sharman GB1MIR and Tim Peake GB1SS along with the Oasis Academy Brightstowe ARISS contact Frank is a retired Science teacher who was instrumental in the...
