The ISS radio system currently supports only one mode at a time. The current L/v configuration is scheduled to be active until Saturday, Jan 3.
And I don't think you can't get into the 1.2 GHz uplink without a yagi ;)
Kenneth - N5VHO
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From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org on behalf of Greg D. Sent: Tue 12/30/2008 2:24 PM To: w5ggw@wonderly.org Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS Repeater
Hi Gregg,
Yes, I have worked the ISS APRS from the D7, but I thought the 145.800 voice downlink was paired with a 1.2 ghz uplink this week. I didn't think to try the other modes. Are they up too?
Greg KO6TH
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:10:14 -0600 From: w5ggw@cox.net To: ko6th_greg@hotmail.com CC: conimicut@gmail.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Re: ISS Repeater
Greg D. wrote:
Hi Ron,
I heard you on the ISS repeater this morning, around 17:20z I think. Nice signal received on my Kenwood D7 HT with a Diamond RH-77B antenna attached. The second station I heard (I assume it was Jeff, but don't remember the call sign) was actually a bit stronger, but I expect it was just the position of the Station relative to me (CM98).
I was out on a walk with my wife, so couldn't try to get back to you.
Even without the yagi, I bet you could of gotten in. I've worked APRS on the D7 off the ISS without problems, standing in the yard without a yagi.
Gregg Wonderly W5GGW
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