M5AKA
07-20-2005, 09:08 PM
The International Space Station cross-band or U/V FM repeater has been switched on.
The downlink is 145.800 FM +/- 3 kHz doppler shift
The uplink is 437.800 FM +/- 10 kHz doppler shift
Please keep in mind that the crew members John and Sergei may be listening and pick up the mic to talk to you.
The ISS repeater can be worked with very simple equipment. To receive it on 145.800 an FM handheld with a 1/4 wave whip is all that's required. On 70cm you need to be able to transmit at least 2 or 3 watts FM into a 1/4 wave whip.
To find out when the Space Station is within range go to the Online Satellite Predictor at
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/
Select Show Predictions for ISS and enter your approximate Lat and Long co-ordinates or IARU QTH Locator.
The Amsat-UK International Space Colloquium takes place at the University of Surrey, Guildford, England from July 29th - 31st. On Saturday 30th July there will be special beginners sessions to teach people how to communicate through the many Amateur Satellites that are available.
There will be guided tours of the Surrey Space Centre at the University with the satellite mission control centre and the satellite assembly facility. These tours are always popular and they provide a unique opportunity to see satellites in various stages of construction.
The event is open to all Amateurs and SWL's. Either day passes or full packages comprising overnight accomodation and meals at the University are available. For further details contact Sophie Haigh
Tel: +44 (0)1483 689888
Email: s.haigh@sstl.co.uk
Web: http://www.uk.amsat.org/Colloquium/ (see Travel for maps)
Visitors can just to turn up on the day although AMSAT-UK would appreciate notification if possible.
73 Trevor M5AKA
AMSAT-UK: http://www.uk.amsat.org/
The downlink is 145.800 FM +/- 3 kHz doppler shift
The uplink is 437.800 FM +/- 10 kHz doppler shift
Please keep in mind that the crew members John and Sergei may be listening and pick up the mic to talk to you.
The ISS repeater can be worked with very simple equipment. To receive it on 145.800 an FM handheld with a 1/4 wave whip is all that's required. On 70cm you need to be able to transmit at least 2 or 3 watts FM into a 1/4 wave whip.
To find out when the Space Station is within range go to the Online Satellite Predictor at
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/
Select Show Predictions for ISS and enter your approximate Lat and Long co-ordinates or IARU QTH Locator.
The Amsat-UK International Space Colloquium takes place at the University of Surrey, Guildford, England from July 29th - 31st. On Saturday 30th July there will be special beginners sessions to teach people how to communicate through the many Amateur Satellites that are available.
There will be guided tours of the Surrey Space Centre at the University with the satellite mission control centre and the satellite assembly facility. These tours are always popular and they provide a unique opportunity to see satellites in various stages of construction.
The event is open to all Amateurs and SWL's. Either day passes or full packages comprising overnight accomodation and meals at the University are available. For further details contact Sophie Haigh
Tel: +44 (0)1483 689888
Email: s.haigh@sstl.co.uk
Web: http://www.uk.amsat.org/Colloquium/ (see Travel for maps)
Visitors can just to turn up on the day although AMSAT-UK would appreciate notification if possible.
73 Trevor M5AKA
AMSAT-UK: http://www.uk.amsat.org/