From time to time the International Space station transmits Slow Scan TV (SSTV) images as it passes overhead. These are relatively simple to receive and decode and sometimes you can get a downloadable certificate for decoding them. Read more
An evolving notes-to-self type post…
The ISS has two digipeaters. One on 145.825 MHz and another on 437.550 MHz. The 2m being easier to use, as you don’t really need to account for doppler is the most popular. Though the 70cm was in widespread use when the 2m went offline a couple of years back. Read more
Listening to the ISS portion of a direct contact via F8KGY with students from Lycée Hélène Boucher, Thionville, France on Thu 2017-04-27 with astronaut Thomas Pesquet, KG5FYG. Sorry about the wind noise! Equipment used: Antenna: Arrow II Antenna Radio: Yaesu FT-817ND [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKCVi41OGVQ[/embedyt] Read more