ISS repeater relaying SuitSat signal

The repeater on the International Space station is now relaying the 145.990 signal from SuitSat on a frequency of 437.800 MHz

While the signal from SuitSat is extremely weak the ISS relay will be good signal even if you're only using a handheld with a whip antenna.

A special QSL Certificate is available for reception reports, see
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/
february2006/suitsat_qsl_certificate.htm

Those wishing to record the 437.800 relay (or 145.990 direct) signal overnight or while they are at work may like to try VOX Recorder available free from http://xoomer.virgilio.it/aporcino/VoxRecorder/

Free Slow Scan TV Software to Display SuitSats SSTV transmission
http://mmhamsoft.ham-radio.ch/mmsstv/index.htm

The web provides us with a network of remotely controlled receivers such as those at http://www.dxtuners.com/
Search google for "Java Radio" or "Remote Controlled Radio" for others. Using these remote radios it'll be possible to follow the progress of SuitSat around the globe.

A free satellite tracking from can be downloaded from
http://www.satscape.co.uk/

Online Satellite Pass Predictions- Select ISS:
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/

Further information can be seen at

http://www.southgatearc.org/news/index.htm

http://www.suitsat.org/
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/articles/SuitSat/
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/articles/BauerSuitsat/index.php

73 Trevor M5AKA

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