ISS FM repeater proves popular

The International Space Station 70cm to 2m FM repeater has been proving popular.

The space repeater can be heard with nothing more than an FM handheld radio with a 1/4 wave whip and you don't need much power to work through it just a couple of watts is fine.

The output of the repeater can be heard on 145.800 MHz when the ISS is within range. the input frequency is 437.800 MHz.

The repeater is carrier access, CTCSS tones are not required.

Earlier this year Miles Mann WF1F made available some useful tips on how to work through the repeater. They are worth reading and can be seen at

ISS Repeater Tips
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/february2008/
iss_repeater_tips.htm

AMSAT Online Satellite Predictions (enter ISS):
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/

Google Earth Satellite Tracking:
http://www.n2yo.com/

IZ8BLY Vox Recoder, enables you to record the signals from the ISS on 145.800 MHz while you're away at work
http://xoomer.alice.it/aporcino/VoxRecorder/

ISS Fan Club:
http://www.issfanclub.com/

AMSAT Bulletin Board AMSAT-BB
http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/maillist/