​ISS Packet System is Back on VHF

​ISS Packet System is Back on VHF

by | APRS, UHF, VHF

On Friday, April 14 VHF packet service from the ISS was restored. The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station packet digipeater system is again operating on VHF! Just tune to the previous standard frequency of: 145.825 MHz
APRS Settings For The ISS (International Space Station)

APRS Settings For The ISS (International Space Station)

by | APRS

Getting an APRS beacon repeated from the ISS is pretty exciting! Here is my checklist for switching from terrestrial APRS to working the ISS. The Quick List Change Digi Path To: ARISS,WIDE2-1 Set Frequency To: 145.825 If range filter is set, turn it off Set squelch...
Yaesu FT1DR APRS Notes

Yaesu FT1DR APRS Notes

by | APRS

Disappointed that the FT1DR doesn’t support CTCSS tones on APRS. So, you can’t use Voice Alert mode. Seems like such a simple feature to add.