On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 10:10:02AM -0500, Les Rayburn wrote: > So, here are my questions: > > 1.) My IC-910H is controlled by SATPC32 in "satellite mode". Simple > enough. But when I make the ISS the "active satellite" it stays in > V/U mode, and won't easily let me go into simplex mode to work the > ISS voice circuits or FM repeater. Do not use silly overcomplicated radios and pointy-clicky software. Don't waste time with directional aerials and Heath-Robinson rotators.
Grab some pass predictions, and stick a handie with a rubber duck in a south-facing window set to 145.825MHz - if the ISS is transmitting you will hear it. The ISS isn't always in packet mode, and in particular they shut it off during EVA and docking/launching procedures. If it's up and talking (check issfanclub for details) you *will* hear it. -- Gordonjcp MM0YEQ _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
