7 Apr
2011
7 Apr
'11
2:49 p.m.
If you are going to be listening for ARISSat-1 on the 12th, and use SATPC32, you will be using the ISS for antenna tracking, but you will need to add a few modes in the DOPPLER.SQF file for the ISS:
ISS,145918.5,0,USB,,,0,0,BPSK/CW-2 ISS,145950.0,0,FM,,,0,0,VOICE/SSTV ISS,145938.5,0,USB,,,0,0,CW-1
If you use something other than ISS, such as Zarya, then substitute that so SATPC32 will know what you mean.
These will appear along with all the "real" ISS modes. The FM frequencies should be good, and the SSB modes as usual will need a little tweaking. Assuming your rig is calibrated, you should be at least close enough to hear the short transmit periods.
73s and good luck,
Alan WA4SCA