Oh I like that idea. It should be its own DXCC entity AND it should have an IOTA number as well.
Eric KF4OTN
Cathryn Mataga wrote:
Eric Christensen wrote:
Roger, I believe there is a misconception here. Whatever your opinion about the ISS, I believe the AMSAT Board has felt made a distinction.
When talking to the astronauts on the ISS you aren't making a satellite contact. It is a LOS (line of sight) contact. When you make a contact with someone else on the ground VIA the ISS then it is a satellite contact.
I am trying to get the ARRL to recognize the ISS as a satellite when contacts are made VIA their gear not when you make a contact with the ISS.
ARRL should recognize the ISS as a country. That would stir up the pot. If Scarborough reef is a country, then why can't the ISS be a country? _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. 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