Re: [amsat-bb] ARISS?

[Dave Taylor <w8aas@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You shouldn't have any trouble contacting ISS with a D7 and an Arrow; 
people do it all the time.  ISS currently operates in one of three 
modes: voice, packet, and U/V repeater.  The URL you mentioned gives 
the frequencies.  All you need is to know which mode is operational, 
which you can determine by listening and maybe a test transmission.  
You can also refer to www.issfanclub.com for the latest mode info, as 
well as operating guidelines.

-- Dave, W8AAS

On Nov 21, 2004, at 11:21 PM, Van Kichline wrote:

> Hi! This is my first post here...
> I've had a few QSO's with AO-51 using a TH-D7 HT & a hand-held Arrow
> antenna, but I have been able to hear voice on ARISS using the same 
> setup.
> I understand that I cannot talk to the ISS with 5 watts, but it should 
> be
> possible to hear it on 145.800 MHz FM, shouldn't it?
> I've heard some sparse digital bursts on this frequency during passes, 
> but
> they don't seem to be directional, perhaps they're unrelated.
> What's the story with 2M phone and ARISS?
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/status.php#ISS hasn't 
> answered my
> questions.
> Thanks,
> Van Kichline, KD7QIT
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