Archive - Feb 2006
February 26th
ISS Radio Report
February 25th
ISS Radio Report
ISS Radio Report
ISS repeater back? (and random thoughts)
It would appear that SuitSat, at least as it relates to the operation of the FM repeater aboard ISS, has concluded. Will the repeater now revert to normal operation with the 145.800 down / 437.800 up pair?
This may seem a silly question but I am unfamiliar with the repeater in practical terms... never attempted to work it before. I imagine that it's likely not active during packet or V/V (direct) FM voice due to the shared downlink frequency.
If I might also make a suggestion with regard to the site:
Is it possible to create an easily accessible "FAQ" type page that addresses the circumstances leading to operation of packet vs. voice (ie astronaut work schedules), as well as (in terms of circumstances, as there is no set schedule I know of) when one is likely to encounter the repeater in operation?