ISS repeater switched on

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 about 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 from 29th - 31st July.
On Saturday 30th July there will be special beginners sessions to teach people how to communicate through the many Amateur Satellites that are available.

The event is open to all Amateurs and SWL's. Either day passes costing £12.50 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/

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