Ground computer link up with Space Station computer.

[a2m4m60]

the worlds most expensive toy lol :) (toy being the i.s.s.)

[hubzcaps]

omg thats so cool 2m setup

[NeuroParadise]

any advice for a total novice would be gratefully recieved!

[vk3ukf]

@NeuroParadise Hello, tune into 145.825 MHz, using your packet radio program and have a sat tracker with recent keps (keplerian elements), so that you know when they are going overhead at your location. Have a read at the ISS Fan Club to see if the crew are active or not or to see if the packet radio system is operational. Good luck.

[rdeveloper]

a friend gave me alinco dj-580T, which TNC should I use to form a packet radio? please guide me a little bit! just beginning to packet radio.

TIA.

H

[vk3ukf]

Hello, I didn't use a TNC, I plugged the radio straight into the PC sound card and use software called AGW packet engine and UISS. Look for them and if you need further help, please email me.

[zoolkhan]

whats your rig, i expect the hardest part is to get the yagis aligned and keep them on target.

vy73 OH8XAT

[vk3ukf]

Hi OH8XAT, let this be encouragement for you. I use a 5 watt hand held running through a power doubler, so 10 watts out, into an omnidirectional 1/4 wave on a mag mount.

Get into it mate. :-)

[sv2evs]

Great work. I hope i can do that one day guys.

73 de SV2EVS