Re: [amsat-bb] ISS satellite QSO?

["wb3jfs" <wb3jfs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Bruce,

Thanks for the reply and the answer.  I was hoping that
would be the answer because I don't see the difference
between a transponder or channelized satellite different
than a D700 onbaord the ISS.  

BTW, I'd sent this question 24 hours ago and it just posted
on the AMSAT-BB around 0230z.  So if you see another mail
from me with the similar question, please ignore. 
Apparently the system is behind.

Jeff


> If you work another ham on the ground, yes, it counts as a
> satellite contact  towards all the AMSAT awards and the
> ARRL awards. However, if you work an  astronaut, you do it
> for the fun of it, they do not count towards any of the 
> AMSAT or ARRL awards.
> 
> You can also use your packet contacts through the ISS
> towards awards.
> 
> 73...bruce
> 
> 
> Date sent:          Thu, 02 Sep 2004 02:35:55 -0500
> From:               wb3jfs <wb3jfs@gbronline.com>
> Subject:            [amsat-bb] ISS satellite QSO?
> To:                 Amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org
> 
> > Hi all,
> > 
> > Though I'm not too active on the birds I was wondering
> > if a QSO through the now operating ISS crossband setup
> > would count as a satellite QSO?  If not, why?
> > 
> > Jeff WB3JFS
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> 
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