I got through it on March 21st on a 12 degree pass using a TH-D72 and an Arrow:
https://twitter.com/SpaceComms1/status/1241598936814694400?s=19
It was hard, as I believe it is a little deaf or not decoding consistently based on past reports. Some have said it seems to be easier with Kenwood radios.
They are sending up a new Kenwood radio system soon that supports digipeater ops so don't dismiss this mode entirely!
73' John Brier KG4AKV
On Wed, Mar 25, 2020, 19:02 Steve Kristoff via AMSAT-BB [email protected] wrote:
Has anyone been able to digipeat APRS through the ISS with a 5 watt HT and an Arrow antenna lately? If so, what are your secrets for success? If 5 watts and an Arrow doesn't work please let me know that, too, so I can pursue a different aspect of our hobby. thanks! Steve AI9IN Grid EM79ji Oldenburg IN 47036
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