Can we talk?

No, not the Tevin Campbell song.... Was just wondering yesterday on how to talk to astronauts on the ISS. Indeed possible. Downlink Freq - 145.800 MHz, Uplink Freq (for Region 3) - 144.49 MHz. Must try it. One can also track the satellite flight path at http://www.n2yo.com/ There's also a 5-day prediction on the flight path of many other satellites, so you can see when the bird passes your way.

On another note, still eager to set up my mobile rig. Hmmm.... now am a little partial over the Kenwood. The 217A for a budget single band (may have to do for now) and the V71A for dual band. If Icom, then perhaps the 2200 on budget or 208. Additionally, the HT to aim for is the THF7E or the T90A.

Oh dear, so many rigs, so little time.... (and $$$).

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