[OZAPRS] Simpson Desert APRS via ISS

Ray Wells vk2tv at exemail.com.au
Fri Apr 25 14:10:43 EST 2014


Finally back home. The last appearance of the ISS on aprs.fi was 0241 
EST on 23-04-14.

Ray vk2tv


On 25/04/14 09:52, Ray Wells 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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