Patrick...the D700 aboard the ISS is "broken" as in unable to do packet or crossband at this time or until it is "fixed"...additionally, I don't believe "mail" has been exchanged with the crew for years...as for crew contacts, as I count contacts, you have talked to ISS at least 3 times more than most people on this list.
In reference to crossband repeat, that is my favorite also...now to find a way to fix the D700 that performs this function ...if you have any constructive ideas along this line I'm sure the ARISS coordinators (not just Bob Bruninga)would love to hear from you directly...
This is not a "heated reply"...just reality.
Roger (haven't heard ISS packet in at least 2 months) WA1KAT
----- Original Message ----- From: "Patrick McGrane" N2OEQ@aceweb.com To: sarex@AMSAT.Org Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 12:39 AM Subject: [sarex] ISS amateur radio Mode
Greetings from patrick n2oeq
Regarding my previous email about future modes, it seems every time I
bring up a request or express an opinion, the packet crowd takes particular offense to my comments and reacts in an overly protective manner...Sorry to ruffle feathers but I prefer to talk to humans instead of playing with computers. Without the ability to exchange mail with the crew, I'm uninterested.
Concerning the idea of using a subaudible tone, I thought that was
constructive but what I am trying to do is appeal for a mode change.
To bob; the frequency idea was also constructive but I'm sure you wish to
maintain control of the D700. Arent years enough? In my opinion , its time for a change or shared usage.
I assure everyone I'm not stupid; I realize the crew is busy so quite
throwing that at me. What I am asking for is the use of cross-band repeat with the D700. Then we could talk to each other on the ground and like the past, maybe the crew will be listening and get on and say hello.
I'm making a request, not a demand, so spare me the heated replies.