Comment by firesteelrain
1 month ago
I have used the APRS on the ISS to talk with other amateur radio operators. I also spoke to an astronaut briefly from my backyard using a Kenwood D72A and an Elk antenna.
1 month ago
I have used the APRS on the ISS to talk with other amateur radio operators. I also spoke to an astronaut briefly from my backyard using a Kenwood D72A and an Elk antenna.
That's cool! Something I want to do some day!
The closest I have done is picking up the SSTV signals with one of my HTs. I learned a lot doing it. It was crazy just how directional the rubber ducky antenna was even on a crappy Baofeng. Turning the radio 90 degrees went from 0 signal to crystal clear signal. I thought it was cool, and even my mom was impressed. Lol