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Made first contact with ISS on 7-29-2010. I couldn't believe how easy it was. I have worked a few amsats and assumed that a directional antenna would be necessary. I was informed that the astronauts were making contacts by a fellow ham and I checked the pass on hamsatdroid which indicated a high pass in 5 min. Not being prepared and unable to program the HT connected to my yagi, I got in my truck, set up the radio for transmit and receive, and (BAM!), there was Col. Wheelock full scale. A few CQ's and the contact was made. Too easy and too fun. 73 KE5JPS. Lumberton, TX