After several frustrating hours of trying to get the software set up
properly, I finally managed to
get Packet Engine Pro and UISS working in time for a good pass of the
ISS over the Southeastern US.
It was really something to see the software display stations and plot
them on a map as the ISS passed
overhead. Even more so to see my own callsign digipeated through the
software.
Next up is to attempt a full fledged QSO through the ISS in real-time.
My special thanks to Joanne Maenpaa, K9JKM whose paper on working
through the ISS using software was
most helpful.
I used my Icom IC-910H with a Signalink interface instead of a hardware TNC.
Having a blast on the birds, and this just adds a whole other element of
fun to the process.
--
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
121 Mayfair Park
Maylene, AL 35114
EM63nf
6M VUCC #1712
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Active on 6 Meters thru 1296, 10GHz & Light
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