We have to build primary and backup stations for contacting the ISS, in accordance with ARISS requirements, which are decidedly over-engineered. 😉
I think they require a minimum 14-el circular polarized cross yagi on a rotator for the primary station, for example, along with automagic satellite tracking... ________________________________ From: BVARC <[email protected]> on behalf of Jeffery MacMillian via BVARC <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 10:57 PM To: BRAZOS VALLEY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB <[email protected]> Cc: Jeffery MacMillian <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [BVARC] ARISS Contact - Request for loaner gear Jeff, What exactly are you trying to accomplish?? I am sure we can find some way to accommodate your goal without being out some $5000.00 worth of ham gear... Have Fun, Jeff KC5TT . . .. On Wed, Feb 9, 2022 at 7:23 PM Jeff Greer via BVARC <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: All, We are moving to finalize our equipment plan. We've consulted with our ARISS technical mentor and believe we are on the right track. We are seeking some loaner gear (list below). Charlie wanted me to make sure to let everyone know that we are looking to have gear on hand in the next few weeks, and won't be able to return loaner gear for some time - perhaps as late as December or January. We understand that many will not be able to be without their gear for that long, so wanted to state it up front. That said, here's a short list of the stuff we know we'll need: -Icom IC-9700 -50A power supply, linear preferred -peaked roof mount (tripod or base that can be secured with cinder blocks and/or sandbags) -Mirage B-5018-G preamp, 2M-PA 2M preamp, or similar (for us to play with prior to receiving ARRL gear) -Battery power system in case of power outage -eggbeater and/or 5/8 wave (w/ ground radials/plate) antenna -Cushcraft A14820 or similar cross yagi -Uninterruptable power supplies -SWR/Power Output meter -coax switches -Yaesu G5500 rotator (we have a possible loan in the works with a local ham, and a possible loan from ARRL for this) If you would be able to help, please let me (and Charlie, copied here) know. Thanks so much! More details about how to listen to the contact as I have them. 73! Jeff W5JEF ________________________________________________ Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club BVARC mailing list [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org Publicly available archives are available here: https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
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