I received intermiteing Packet tones in Lower alabama usa on July 21 04 between 2142-2151(utc).Antenna used omni-discone with swr 1:5.J-trak close approach at less than 450 miles. 73,wpzz463

NASA Television will improve coverage to viewers in Alaska and Hawaii as well as the continental United States when it switches its signal from one satellite to two different ones.

The test today was the first on a complete Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) that will be used on the Return to Flight mission. The engine will be shipped to NASA's Kennedy Space Center for installation on the Space Shuttle Discovery.

Mike Fincke was active over Europe today 18 July 2004 engaging various conversations with Radio Amateurs over Europe.

Good news, I just had a short QSO with Mike, NA1SS. This morning (July 04,2004) at 12:57utc after hearing his CQ I gave him a call and he came right back. He had a nice signal on allmost the full pass. I heard him say he had such a good time during Field Day he plans to get on more as time permits. The equiptment I used for this contact was a Kenwood TM-701a about 20watts to a 2m Vertical up about 20 feet. The Frequency was 144.490mhz. up and 145.800 down.
73, Gerry VE6GP

The two space-age electricians completed the primary task -- installing a new circuit breaker to restore power to one of four gyroscopes that help orient the complex -- an hour ahead of schedule. Mission Control confirmed the gyroscope had power and appeared to be operating well a few minutes later. It is expected to be restored to full operation, assisting in controlling the Station's orientation, as early as Thursday afternoon.