ST-1 Satellite Tracking Program for Partner Schools of

ST-1 Satellite Tracking Program for Partner Schools of

What is a Satellite Tracking Program? A NEW opportunity for Quest Partner Schools start a Satellite Tracking Program with three parts: 1. An after-school curriculum for Students to learn how to track satellites Students to earn their FCC License to be able to transmit and receive radio signals and..

What is a Satellite Tracking Program? 2. The hardware and software to track satellites Radio equipment to the track satellites and contact other hams Antenna and software to the track satellites

What is a Satellite Tracking Program? 3. Networking Program To allow your students and staff to network with other partner schools on the topics of satellite tracking, STEM technology and international goodwill.

Why should we do this? 1. This is a NEW STEM program for leading edge high schools to engage students in another exciting space-related program. 2. Will allow students to learn valuable new skills. 3. Students will be able speak live (via the radio) with their FCC license to other Quest Partner School students to collaborate regularly 4. Prepare your school for the next step: Possibly developing a satellite of your own and/or putting a payload on a future Quest Institute Satellite

What new skills will students learn? 1. How to prepare and pass the FCC Technician Class Radio License Basic FCC Rules about radio operation How radio signal travel in space Basics about electricity, components & circuits How information gets transmitted on radio waves Antenna basics Digital Communications Electrical safety and much more

What new skills will students learn? 2. Learn Basics about Satellite Tracking Types of satellites Types of satellite orbits Radio Footprints of Satellites Doppler effect from radio signals from space Types of Satellite Tracking programs for PC s, MACs and handheld devices How to track a satellite How to use a satellite as a radio repeater How to hear radio communications from the ISS How to contact an astronaut on the ISS

What new skills will students learn? 3. Learn how to set-up your tracking station Picking an outdoor place for your antennas How to install your antennas Getting familiar with your new radio equipment Downloading and install satellite tracking program to control your satellite tracking transceiver Making it all work together Actually communicating with a satellite or the ISS Becoming an official ground station

What is Included? Custom Online Curriculum 2 Day Hands-on Workshop DC Power Supply (1) Base Station Radio HF/VHF/UHF (1) Microphone(1) Base Tracking Antenna (1) FCC License Books (6+) Coax cables(3) for 100ft runs Satellite Handbook (6+) Base HF Antenna (1) Portable VHF-UHF-SHF Radio (6+) Base Log Book (1) Portable VHF-UHF Antenna (6+)

What is Included? The total, turnkey program cost includes: Two-day workshop training for ONE adult licensed FCC Technician Class or higher Radio Operator Workshop at Valley Christian Schools on July 23-24, 2015 [Additional adult workshop attendees at $450 each] Access to the online curriculum (lecture PPT notes, assignments & practice tests) for a minimum of five (5) students** and one instructor. Curriculum has easy access online with username and password. Must be enrolled in the program to use the curriculum Text books for each student and each instructor** Base Station Satellite Tracking equipment for your school/organization 1ea Radio Transceiver (HF-6M, VHF & UHF) & microphone 1ea 12V 25AMP DC Switching Power Supply to power the Radio Transceiver 1ea VHF Omni Satellite antenna + 100ft of LMR-400 coax cable* 1ea UHF Omni Satellite antenna + 100ft of LMR-400 coax cable* 1ea HF G5RV antenna + 100ft of RG-8X coax cable* 1ea ARRL Logbook Portable VHF/UHF/SHF FM handheld transceivers for each instructor and each student Portable VHF/UHF handheld satellite tracking antennas for each instructor and each student Telephone and email support Information on how to join our monthly Quest Satellite Tracking Network on the air with your transceiver and HF antenna Invitation to proceed to the next level Satellite Tracking Program and Curriculum ST-II for the next year Notes: *Extra cable, if needed, can be purchased for $1.15/foot. VHF/UHF runs longer that 100ft requires amplifiers for an extra fee ** More students can be enrolled at $450/student. *** Mounting poles and attachment hardware to your building is not included due to the wide variety of mounting configurations.

Program Price Program Participants Program Price 5 students + 1 Instructor $9749 Cost for added students or teachers $450 each

Not Included PC and monitor to track satellites Laptop or desktop ok [Tracking software recommendations are included in the program. Most satellite tracking programs are FREE others (MAC based) cost only $69 to download] Mounting hardware for antennas Each installation is unique. This mounting hardware (typically poles and attachment hardware) typically costs less $200. Installation labor Use your own facility staff to do this. Be sure to follow local codes.

How do I sign-up? www.tinyurl.com/questtrack Submit School/Organization Contract Submit Mentor Application (must be a FCC licensed technician class, or higher, Ham Radio Operator) Deposit of $500 required by April 15, 2015 to hold the workshop spot. All remaining fees due 30 days prior to workshop All equipment delivered 2 weeks after workshop