And a number of 'non-satellite' VK hams got a huge buzz out of easily copying the down link directly - rare to have an ARISS pass at a civilised hour in VK. Observing the reaction of local club members, I reckon voice transmissions from the ISS have a disproportionately positive effect in promoting interest in amateur satellites. Is the promotional value of the ISS voice repeater underestimated?
Well done ARISS.
73 de Nick VK2ZTY
On 09/01/2007, at 06:04, Trevor wrote:
The ARISS seems with the 21st Australian Scout Jamboree AJ2007 seems to have been a great success.
A Scout report of the ARISS contact can be seen in Edition 8 of the Jamboree newspaper "Kevin" which can be downloded from:
http://www.getinthegame.com.au/kevin/kevin08.pdf
AJ2007 Information Resources http://www.webhelponline.net/aj2007/
Australian JOTA-JOTI Coordinator, Bob VK6POP, has posted some pctures at http://scouthq.net/gallery/v/sl07cafe/jabby/AJ2007+ARISS+Contact +001.jpg.html
Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) report:
Read the full story, see the pictures and hear a recording of the amazing ARISS contact at ... http://www.wia.org.au/news/2007/20070108-01.php
Wireless Institute of Australia - http://www.wia.org.au/
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