While I’ve worked the ISS using their original cross band repeater a few times in the past, I don’t recall if I’ve worked it using the new gear on 145.990 (PL 67.0) / 437.800 (V/U).
Thanks to Magicalmike KO4PDI for the QSO!
By the way, lots of the information about the ISS Cross Band Repeater is out of date, especially many of the popular sources for the SATPC32 Doppler.SQF file. The correct entry for the DOPPLER.SQF file is:
ISS,437800,145990,FM,FM,NOR,0,0,Cross Band Repeater
And the correct entry for the SATPC32 SubTone.SQF file (at least for the Icom IC-9700) is:
ISS,67.0,$3F,1
And don’t forget to set select T1 within SATPC32
Satellite Station: Icom IC-9700 being controlled by SATPC32. Antennas are M2 eggbeaters.
Wonderful Bob. Glad I could be your first. Feel free to join my FB group where I teach a lot about SAts and about the S.A.T. Box. It’s a wonderful tool and always accurate as far as the birds go. I have made 5 Voice contacts with Kjell Lingrind on the ISS over a period between July August and September. Sadly there are two HAMs on the ISS and they have not activated the radio for voice yet. Ever since Kjell returned no one has taken up the cause to chat with HAMs all over the world. Be well my friend and Merry Christmas.
Always wonderful to meet someone new on the birds! 73, Bob
Thanks Bob
I will try on the pass tonight.
Kurt
K1SEA
Hope you hear it. It is shut down anytime there is an EVA, or a supply ship is coming/going. Check status here: https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html
73, Bob, WB4SON