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I worked the ISS back in October using a tape measure (fox hunting) beam
and a 5 watt ht. It was a visible pass, and I went out to see it fly
over. I took my ht and the beam to listen for it, and heard them call
cq. I called them back and they acknowledged me. I didn't expect it to
be this easy. Qso lasted about three minutes. All this time, I just
pointed the beam at the moving dot in the sky.
That QSL has a special place on the wall.
Do a google search for "tape measure beam". Cost me about five dollars
to build. I know this is far from ideal, but it is affordable. I also
made a stand from pvc pipe, and it goes with me on camping trips. Very
durable.
73,
Tom Ayers
KG6MVB
Pat Cox wrote:
>
> I was hooked once I found a used Cushcraft turnstile antenna for satellite
> uplinks. I had more fun with that and RS-12/13 than all the other birds, AZ-EL
> antennas, etc., put together. The turnstile is just two crossed dipoles which
> beams a signal straight up. I have had two QSOs with the ISS. Pat, K4AVO
>
> "Géry Duyck" wrote:
>
> > The best solution should be with an elevation and azimuth rotor,
> > but since they are very expensive, I'm looking for a more affordable way.
> > Are there some special antenna's to work satellites without altitude rotor ?
> >
> > Any tips and hints are very welcome, also from people who have actually made
> > a QSO with the ISS.
> >
> > Hope this post gives me some valuble info.
> >
> > --... ...-- 73
> > Gery Duyck
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