My first contact with the International Space Station RS0ISS-11
Posted by Jack on January 6th, 2011
OK, that was cool, and easy. Using UISS by ON6MU, I was able to receive packets from the International Space Station for a few days on 145.825MHz. This evening I was able to connect to the RS0ISS-11 packet BBS (and was quickly reminded it was for the CREW only [oops, sorry, QLF]). Nonetheless, it was a valid round-trip QSO to and from the International Space Station.
Gear used:
I was using my Yaesu FT-857D at 50watts into a diagonally-oriented J-pole. LOL. This particular pass’s max elevation was 18 degrees. This is so much easier than even trying to work the LEOs with voice!
Here’s a screen shot of the happenings:
