ISS on HAM

[♠SARKID♠]

I know amateur radio isn't CAPlegal, but I was wondering if any of the HAMs out there have made contact with the International Space Station.

What did you say?  What equipment did you use? Etc.

[drcomm]

I have not made voice contact with them but have made contact with the packet radio station on the ISS.  I have heard them talking to other people, just was not able to bust the pile up of others trying to talk with them. 

Dave, KA5OWI

[drcomm]

I forgot to add the equipment used.  I've made several contacts with the packet station.  The radios used were a Kenwood TR-9000 2m All Mode using FM at 10 watts and a Yaesu FT-5100 running about 45 watts.  The antennas were either a 5 element yagi or a standard AR-2 Ringo.

Dave, KA5OWI

[SDF_Specialist]

I made contact with it on 2M with a Kenwood TM-271A, and a J-Pole. The frequency in which they were broadcasting on was linked with a 440MHz and 2M. Great bunch of people.

Ryan - KD8ERE

[pixelwonk]

I know amateur radio isn't CAPlegal, but I was wondering if any of the HAMs out there have made contact with the International Space Station.

What did you say?  What equipment did you use? Etc.

"You're 5x9 and blocking my sun."
de wo0kee

[BillB]

It figures Tedda would be a WO0KEE


de W4XFJ

[♠SARKID♠]

I know amateur radio isn't CAPlegal, but I was wondering if any of the HAMs out there have made contact with the International Space Station.

What did you say?  What equipment did you use? Etc.

"You're 5x9 and blocking my sun."
de wo0kee

LMAO, nice!

Its good to hear that you made contact on 10W drcomm.
As soon as I get my license (2 weeks maybe) I'd like to start trying to contact them.  Awesome DXing!

[Steve Silverwood]

Best place to read up on Amateur Radio on the ISS is at: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/ariss/.  Includes frequencies and modes to use, info on the SuitSat program, and more.

//Steve//

[♠SARKID♠]

Yeah, I've been all around that site.  Good info

[♠SARKID♠]

As soon as I get my license (2 weeks maybe) I'd like to start trying to contact them.

Technician license is a go!  Had 3 wrong on the exam.  Took the general class just for kicks, had 20 wrong but meh, whatever.  Waiting for the database post on Monday.

[Major Lord]

Congratulations Dan! Welcome to the club!


73's
Major Lord
KG6HXO

[nhcapmember]

congrats on getting your license

73's

KB1MEZ

CAP Callsign Abenaki71

[♠SARKID♠]

Congratulations Dan! Welcome to the club!


73's
Major Lord
KG6HXO

congrats on getting your license

73's

KB1MEZ

CAP Callsign Abenaki71

Thanks much!

[SDF_Specialist]

Awesome job man!! Glad to have ya on our side!!

73,
Ryan KD8ERE

[drcomm]

Congratulations on the new ticket.  Go ahead and try the general.  It just takes a little more study but opens the HF bands wide for you.  I've been a ham for over 25 years and now hold an extra class license.  It is a great hobby.

73 de KA5OWI

[♠SARKID♠]

Yeah, I figure I will.  The radio club I took my technician class at is looking to have a general class in the near future, so I'll probably do it then.

[Pylon]

Congrats on the tech ticket, from another tech.

73,
KC2BXV

[Steve Silverwood]

Technician license is a go!  Had 3 wrong on the exam.  Took the general class just for kicks, had 20 wrong but meh, whatever.  Waiting for the database post on Monday.

Well done, congratulations and welcome aboard!  73 DE KB6OJS

[♠SARKID♠]

Thanks a lot guys!

Wow, I didnt know we had this many hams here!

-EDIT-

Hey hey, I just checked the FCC database, and I have a callsign!  KC9MJP

[dhon27]

Congrats from another recent Technician! 

KC2SFP