In 1997, I had the pleasure of a contact with Jerry Linenger (KC5HBR) aboard the Russian MIR. They were using R0MIR as event call back then. Also said hello to one of the cosmonauts before they cleared the horizon. I used my HTX-202 5 watt HT and a simple homemade Copper ground plane.
This is straight out of movie. But then again I didn't see this in any movie. Fact is far more strangers and cooler then fiction. Cool so cool. Bravo. Hats Off to you.
Sounded like Astronaught Woody Hoburg...when the Astronauts (NA1SS) are on the air after they answer your call you just listen to others that are trying to contact them. It's a rare occasion when NA1SS actually jumps on the FM Repeater...Congrats! I ended up making 4 QSOs with Woody Hoberg too last year!
Wow amazing Fred excellent work 👍👍! That's been one of my dreams from my start in Ham Radio to contact an Astronaut on the ISS! Be sure to post a picture of the QSL card on 2MC.
Fantastic job! Just recently discovered SSTV on 437.800 MHz. Not yet any two way contact, since I have no rig for that. Good to see and hear what it sounds like. Thanks.
Call sign and grid square is the exchange on satellite communications. When talking with the astronaut, they say “Welcome aboard the International Space Station. The other station works at the Arizona Science Center.
@@cubingbros9782 the schools use 145.800, I was using the crossband repeater 145.990 up and 437.800 down. The APRS is 145.825 for ARISS satellites, APRS is 144.390 for terrestrial(ground) stations.
Dayum! Nice video, thanks for sharing. In my country in EU we have like 2-5 minutes a day to try to listen. Hopefully, i can listen beter with RTL SDR that will arrive next day.
I am tired of flat eathers and ppl those believe space travel isn't possible, I am going to use this video to prove them that ISS is in the orbit and one can see live streaming and track it and even talk to them on ham radio on FM cross bands ,once in direct line of sight .
Technician license and a hand held dual band radio. The Arrow antenna and two hand held radios make it easier. Phone apps tell you time and path information, and AmSat.org give you the frequencies.
Yaesu FT-3D for transmitting 145.990 MHz with 67 Hrz PL tone, Icom T8A for receiving starting at 437.810 MHz dropping 5 KHz through the pass. 437.805, 437.800, 437.795, and 437.790 at end of pass. You can use any dual band radio and antenna with some success. But the Arrow 2 yagi and 2 radios is the easiest way to do it.
Is there anyway to listen to something like SETI? What equipment would I need if so? I’m surprised I can’t find a live radio station of Deep Space Network sounds.
Hard to understand what's going on here? Sounds like a bunch of people talking all over one another in trying to get their individual chance to talk to the ISS? Either way, great contact! 👍
I know I'm late to your video but I have a couple of questions. First off that's an awesome antenna. How many watts were you using? Second, where did you video this? How far is the Arizona Science Center from you?
Also could build a $12 tape measure yagi and $39 Baofeng dual band HT, $8 for coax and adapter, and IPhone for SatSat app or Android for Heavens Above app.
Also a GoPro for recording the video. It not too difficult, timing is the hardest part, but the app will put notifications in your calendar on your phone.
@sbirulin505 Arrow 2 LEO Satellite Yagi antenna and Icom T8A for receiving and Yaesu FT3D for transmitting. SatSat iPhone app for time, azimuth, and elevation of the pass.
What radio’s were you using in this video? I’ve recently made a QSO via the ISS Using the same antenna and a couple of cheap baofengs, the front end of these radios are crap and I’m looking to upgrade. I’m a yaesu fan (Ftdx-10)
hello sir, could you please explain to me, what does these words mean, like bravo and whiskey and these type of words, i would appreciate so much if you can explain to me, also why are they telling you Thank you so much, this is so cool man
Bravo and Whiskey are part of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet (letters B and W). Sometimes when you try to spell a word, the letters sound the same over radio. If you had callsign N0BDP, it could be very hard to understand. Instead you say November Zero Bravo Delta Papa to make sure the other person understands the spelling clearly.
This guy is in his driveway literally talking to astronauts zipping through space and this monkey thinks he is cooler talking shit is shocking. The decline of western civilization is on full display with this guys comment. I wonder if he is in jail now, as he probably will be at sometime in his life and blaming society for his shortcomings.
Enserio hay gente que se crea estas idioteses??🤦🏻♂️ solo quiero que sepan que no todos somos tan imbéciles,hay más personas despiertas de las que creen..
Worst comment i have seen in a WHILE. You clearly need to go back to to the drawing board and learn more about HAM radio, wireless communication and etc. There are many curious cool things happening in the air and all sort of packages being sent at nano volts on antennas. And yes, you can talk to an astronaut (eventually) but you need a license.
“Hello police? Yeah, that guy is in his driveway waving around metal rods again. Says he’s talking to spacemen.”
And he did…. 😂
😂😂😂😂
So yeah, my nosy neighbor called my local police on me for standing in the high school football field with my antenna and baofeng
Hahaha 😂😂😂
Looks like a fully automatic with more that 30 rounds.
In 1997, I had the pleasure of a contact with Jerry Linenger (KC5HBR) aboard the Russian MIR. They were using R0MIR as event call back then. Also said hello to one of the cosmonauts before they cleared the horizon. I used my HTX-202 5 watt HT and a simple homemade Copper ground plane.
@@awprc Let him tell of his great experience,it's not off from anyone and it was interesting to hear about.
Nice job making contact with the space station Fred keep up the great work
Thanks 👍
THE HOLY FREAKIN GRAIL!!!! THAT IS AWESOME BUDDY! I can't wait to see the the QSL Card
This is straight out of movie. But then again I didn't see this in any movie. Fact is far more strangers and cooler then fiction. Cool so cool. Bravo. Hats Off to you.
My Dad did the same thing early 80's with the space shuttle & still have the QSL Card they sent
Amazing contact! Glad you was able to capture and post . I was lucky enough to just hear the iss having a qso with a school on a pass. 73
Sounded like Astronaught Woody Hoburg...when the Astronauts (NA1SS) are on the air after they answer your call you just listen to others that are trying to contact them. It's a rare occasion when NA1SS actually jumps on the FM Repeater...Congrats! I ended up making 4 QSOs with Woody Hoberg too last year!
what is your educational degree?
Interesting! My QSL card has written in pen “Crew-Lindgren-K05MOS”. Contact was August 19, 2022.
Wow amazing Fred excellent work 👍👍!
That's been one of my dreams from my start in Ham Radio to contact an Astronaut on the ISS! Be sure to post a picture of the QSL card on 2MC.
Fantastic job! Just recently discovered SSTV on 437.800 MHz. Not yet any two way contact, since I have no rig for that. Good to see and hear what it sounds like. Thanks.
This video boosts my motivation up to listen (attempt anyway) to listen to the ISS
Man this is so cool. I just wish I understood radio chatter.
Call sign and grid square is the exchange on satellite communications. When talking with the astronaut, they say “Welcome aboard the International Space Station. The other station works at the Arizona Science Center.
@@w1frdradio this was a cool video! New sub here! I know my oldest would get a kick out of this too! Thanks for the explanation.
That was really cool.
Even in space they have no rest…..
lol
This is so cool! Would u be able to show us how to do it?
W7ASE DM-13 from the Arizona Science Center.
Hey! Did you use the 144.490 frequency? Or is that one only reserves for schools/ schedule meetings?
@@cubingbros9782 the schools use 145.800, I was using the crossband repeater 145.990 up and 437.800 down. The APRS is 145.825 for ARISS satellites, APRS is 144.390 for terrestrial(ground) stations.
@@w1frdradio so I can’t use 145.800 at all?
@@cubingbros9782 they sometimes transmit SSTV on that frequency.
@@w1frdradio so no voice? I guess the people who talk to them on internet schedule it first?
Dayum! Nice video, thanks for sharing. In my country in EU we have like 2-5 minutes a day to try to listen. Hopefully, i can listen beter with RTL SDR that will arrive next day.
Brill! Congratulations!
Far out man! You rock!
Thank you astronaut 😂 I probably wouldnt know what to say either
Silly, didn’t know what to say. Got it together later in the pass. Thanks for commenting.
Subbed!! Awesome content
Love my FT5D!
Impresionante
wanna try english?
@@ZaMonolith1986no
Pretty damn cool.
I am tired of flat eathers and ppl those believe space travel isn't possible,
I am going to use this video to prove them that ISS is in the orbit and one can see live streaming and track it and even talk to them on ham radio on FM cross bands ,once in direct line of sight .
The flat earth weirdos will plug their ears and cry if you show them this 🤣
That was very cool
that is so cool! thanks for the upload, what sort of setup is required for such an amazing experience?
Technician license and a hand held dual band radio. The Arrow antenna and two hand held radios make it easier. Phone apps tell you time and path information, and AmSat.org give you the frequencies.
@@w1frdradio thanks
Possibly, but they won’t answer you unless you have a callsign.
@nouseforaname5583 They fire the space laser at your house and destroy it.
you should change the band width to narrow
Hello friend, I am in Latin America I have yagi but what radio do you use? at what frequency?
Yaesu FT-3D for transmitting 145.990 MHz with 67 Hrz PL tone, Icom T8A for receiving starting at 437.810 MHz dropping 5 KHz through the pass. 437.805, 437.800, 437.795, and 437.790 at end of pass. You can use any dual band radio and antenna with some success. But the Arrow 2 yagi and 2 radios is the easiest way to do it.
Is there anyway to listen to something like SETI? What equipment would I need if so? I’m surprised I can’t find a live radio station of Deep Space Network sounds.
Hard to understand what's going on here? Sounds like a bunch of people talking all over one another in trying to get their individual chance to talk to the ISS?
Either way, great contact! 👍
I know I'm late to your video but I have a couple of questions. First off that's an awesome antenna. How many watts were you using? Second, where did you video this? How far is the Arizona Science Center from you?
5 watts, 600 miles, I am in Northern California.
@@w1frdradio WOW ! Thanks for replying. Sure it's line of sight straight up with nothing in the way but I didn't know 5 would do it. Thanks again.
Sir, can you give the details of the antenna.... 🙏🏼
www.arrowantennas.com/arrowii/146-437.html
Cool., 5W uplink?
Yes
How much does a setup like this cost? Also, is it hard to learn how to use this?
Arrow 2 LEO antenna $132, Yaesu FT3D $419, Icom T8A used $200, coax and adapters $30, and my IPhone for the SatSat app.
Also could build a $12 tape measure yagi and $39 Baofeng dual band HT, $8 for coax and adapter, and IPhone for SatSat app or Android for Heavens Above app.
Also a GoPro for recording the video. It not too difficult, timing is the hardest part, but the app will put notifications in your calendar on your phone.
what equipment do you use??
@sbirulin505 Arrow 2 LEO Satellite Yagi antenna and Icom T8A for receiving and Yaesu FT3D for transmitting. SatSat iPhone app for time, azimuth, and elevation of the pass.
What radio’s were you using in this video?
I’ve recently made a QSO via the ISS Using the same antenna and a couple of cheap baofengs, the front end of these radios are crap and I’m looking to upgrade. I’m a yaesu fan (Ftdx-10)
Icom T8A for receiving and Yaesu FT3D for transmitting. Sometimes use a Baofeng for transmitting, which works fine.
@@w1frdradiothanks for your quick response.
Arizona Science Centre
What's CM88?
My grid square is CM88.
What QSL means?
I confirm receipt of your transmission.
hello sir, could you please explain to me, what does these words mean, like bravo and whiskey and these type of words, i would appreciate so much if you can explain to me, also why are they telling you Thank you so much, this is so cool man
Bravo and Whiskey are part of the NATO Phonetic Alphabet (letters B and W). Sometimes when you try to spell a word, the letters sound the same over radio.
If you had callsign N0BDP, it could be very hard to understand. Instead you say November Zero Bravo Delta Papa to make sure the other person understands the spelling clearly.
Is this legal or illegal?
What if u accidentally have contact with Space centers?
It sounds like ISS and center is both talking, but u come in the between 🤣🤣 or u contact to both
Like I think antenna can be in contact to anything
Possible to contact pilots too? 🤣
How they even work
How?
radio waves lol
how legal?
If you've got an amateur radio license, it's definitely legal. You'll just look like a tacky nerd. :)
Breaker Breaker. I am a dork with no woman, can you hear me now?
I hear you now.
Yeah that why all other countries are beating us.. they respect knowledge
This guy is in his driveway literally talking to astronauts zipping through space and this monkey thinks he is cooler talking shit is shocking. The decline of western civilization is on full display with this guys comment. I wonder if he is in jail now, as he probably will be at sometime in his life and blaming society for his shortcomings.
Enserio hay gente que se crea estas idioteses??🤦🏻♂️ solo quiero que sepan que no todos somos tan imbéciles,hay más personas despiertas de las que creen..
😂
Worst comment i have seen in a WHILE. You clearly need to go back to to the drawing board and learn more about HAM radio, wireless communication and etc. There are many curious cool things happening in the air and all sort of packages being sent at nano volts on antennas. And yes, you can talk to an astronaut (eventually) but you need a license.
Buscate una vida.
Those are dmr?
No FM analog.