Hey Simon! Awesome demonstration as always. I have just got myself an 847 to do this exact thing, just wondering what software you use to control the radio and the rotator? Cheers! Matt M0DQW
Hi Matt congratulations on your FT-847 👍 I use SatPC32 software with a CAT cable to the radio and I have a RS232 CAT interface which links the PC to the YAESU G-5500 rotator.
@@M0YKSHamRadio Cheers mate. I have had a 847 years ago but I got a good deal on it. I've been trying lot's of different software and trying to decide which one to use. As you are a pro at this, I will invest more time learning SatPC32! cheers mate!
@TechMindsOfficial yes SatPC32 is definitely worth getting it set up once you get familiarized with it all it's very good. If you get stuck with anything give me a shout. Good to have you on the Sat fun 😁 catch you later
The sensitivity of the ISS receiver raises the question - why is this done? There is a wonderful example of SO-50, which allows real DX QSOs at the edge of audibility. But some primitive device with specially introduced restrictions is installed on the ISS. This is quite strange. There are times when I cannot open the repeater even once during the pass. I heard a version that the repeater response level is set automatically, if the incoming signals are strong, the level increases. But I have not found confirmation of this anywhere. One early morning, when there were only me and someone from Holland on the air, I started calling and was surprised to find that it was easy to enter the repeater. The response level had clearly decreased. Perhaps this version is true. Perhaps
interesting information thanks, It could be something software controlled as you say it does make a bit of sense. I also notice the same thing when it is late and quiet. The fm sats such as SO-50 are definitely a better choice given the option. Lets hope we get a few more new ones launched into space so we can have a bit more choice. Its a bit short of FM birds at the moment compared to previous times which is strange as you would have expected more from China seen as they are banging out their radio products and its a good promotional opportunity. They have put up a few good ones before. 73 tnx
@@M0YKSHamRadio HADES-R and HADES-ICM are expected to launch in early 2025. These will be the new FM birds. It would be nice if the orbit was higher and they lived longer, but I will be happy with any new bird.
Hi Simon Paul from Kent another great video I was going to ask you did you install the antenna and rotater yourself always great to here the ISS all the best Paul
@@paulmark63 hi Paul thank you for watching and leaving the comment. Yes I set everything up myself it's been bit by bit improved over the years. Takes a while but you learn a lot along the journey and it helps you become a half decent op. 😁
@@gowerdave it's fancy gear that puts a signal into ISS Repeator that you are receiving on your rubber duck. I have a few BAOFENGs anda couple of Quenshengs which work brilliant on RXing but no chance of getting a signal back unless it's hooked up to a decent antenna. Good comment, Keep them coming. 👍
Hey Simon! Awesome demonstration as always. I have just got myself an 847 to do this exact thing, just wondering what software you use to control the radio and the rotator? Cheers! Matt M0DQW
Hi Matt congratulations on your FT-847 👍 I use SatPC32 software with a CAT cable to the radio and I have a RS232 CAT interface which links the PC to the YAESU G-5500 rotator.
@@M0YKSHamRadio Cheers mate. I have had a 847 years ago but I got a good deal on it. I've been trying lot's of different software and trying to decide which one to use. As you are a pro at this, I will invest more time learning SatPC32! cheers mate!
@TechMindsOfficial yes SatPC32 is definitely worth getting it set up once you get familiarized with it all it's very good. If you get stuck with anything give me a shout. Good to have you on the Sat fun 😁 catch you later
The sensitivity of the ISS receiver raises the question - why is this done? There is a wonderful example of SO-50, which allows real DX QSOs at the edge of audibility. But some primitive device with specially introduced restrictions is installed on the ISS. This is quite strange. There are times when I cannot open the repeater even once during the pass. I heard a version that the repeater response level is set automatically, if the incoming signals are strong, the level increases. But I have not found confirmation of this anywhere. One early morning, when there were only me and someone from Holland on the air, I started calling and was surprised to find that it was easy to enter the repeater. The response level had clearly decreased. Perhaps this version is true. Perhaps
interesting information thanks, It could be something software controlled as you say it does make a bit of sense. I also notice the same thing when it is late and quiet. The fm sats such as SO-50 are definitely a better choice given the option. Lets hope we get a few more new ones launched into space so we can have a bit more choice. Its a bit short of FM birds at the moment compared to previous times which is strange as you would have expected more from China seen as they are banging out their radio products and its a good promotional opportunity. They have put up a few good ones before. 73 tnx
@@M0YKSHamRadio HADES-R and HADES-ICM are expected to launch in early 2025. These will be the new FM birds. It would be nice if the orbit was higher and they lived longer, but I will be happy with any new bird.
Hi Simon Paul from Kent another great video I was going to ask you did you install the antenna and rotater yourself always great to here the ISS all the best Paul
@@paulmark63 hi Paul thank you for watching and leaving the comment. Yes I set everything up myself it's been bit by bit improved over the years. Takes a while but you learn a lot along the journey and it helps you become a half decent op. 😁
You have a lot of fancy gear there, yet I can listen to ISS with a Baofeng and rubber duck.
@@gowerdave it's fancy gear that puts a signal into ISS Repeator that you are receiving on your rubber duck. I have a few BAOFENGs anda couple of Quenshengs which work brilliant on RXing but no chance of getting a signal back unless it's hooked up to a decent antenna. Good comment, Keep them coming. 👍