[OZAPRS] Simpson Desert APRS via ISS

Tim timlog at bigpond.com
Fri Apr 25 12:47:43 EST 2014


Hi guys Geoff Gatward VK8GG is the vk2 that moved to Alice, he is on this list and will most likely pop up and give the latest info, but I don't believe there is 2m aprs in Alice, I used 40m aprs when I was out in central Aus last year. Worked everywhere.
Cheers Tim VK2HLT.

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> On 25 Apr 2014, at 11:52 am, Ray Wells <vk2tv at exemail.com.au> wrote:
> 
> Andrew,
> 
> Ham gear on the ISS is turned off during docking procedures with delivery craft, etc. The ISS stopped beaconing on Tuesday or Wednesday (not at home now and can't check). My money on the ISS being "missing" and not a low battery at your end.
> 
> Ray vk2tv
> 
>> On 24/04/2014 22:49, Andrew Gilbett wrote:
>> Hi guys,
>> 
>> Just arrived in Alice springs, I have an interesting track across the Simpson desert via the ISS.
>> 
>> I did notice that I havent been received for two days I think that is due to the battery voltage dropping overnight due to the fridge running and in turn the transmitter runs out of puff... (that is on the second battery). 
>> 
>> Whilst I am running around Alice is there a local digi here? is it worth adjusting the frequency of the radio?
>> 
>> Thanks :-)
>> Andrew
>> VK2XAG
>> 
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