J-Pole antenna makes contact with the ISS
Making a contact with the International Space Station can be a bit of a challenge. between the astronauts schedule and the narrow window of opportunity we have when the station is overhead; it’s more...
View ArticleISS contacted with an HT and 2 meter J-Pole antenna
Daniel, W2GRK Daniel, W2GRK of Brooklyn, NY had an APRS packet digipeated during a recent pass of the International Space Station. Reported on Reddit.com: I was able to send an APRS packet off the ISS...
View ArticleReceiving Slow Scan TV Images from the International Space Station
I love satellite communications. I get a certain thrill when I hear the satellite come up above the horizon and the static from the receiver all of a sudden swell with voices, beeps, and other noises....
View ArticleSlow Scan TV (SSTV) from the International Space Station
Slow Scan or SSTV is a method of sending still pictures or images over the airwaves. Most frequently you will find SSTV operations on the HF bands, notably on 20 meters, but there is also a bit of SSTV...
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