Thanks Rick.

I’ll watch (and listen). I added a link to ISS pass predictions by K2YO. A radio with 440 FM can hear the APRS packet transmissions on 437.550 MHz. A radio with APRS function can receive the ISS UHF packet (RS0ISS ARISS). I have done this several times but haven’t done a 2-way exchange using the ISS repeater.

http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=25544#

Dave K6KNS

----- Original Message -----

From: Rick Samoian <ricksamoian@outlook.com>

To: <mldxcc@contesting.com>

Sent: 8/11/2017 11:23:21 AM

Subject: [Mldxcc] FYI: International Space Station Viewing

A bit off the topic of HAM Radio, but I know many of you are interested in astronomy............Rick, W6SR

All,

This Saturday at 8:43 PM there will be an exceptionally good sighting of the space station. The pass over will last 6 minutes and will be very bright. The station will appear from the northwest and travel to the east.

You can track the space station viewing dates at: http://iss.astroviewer.net/observation.php?lon=-121.49439960000001&lat=38.5815719&name=Sacramento

If you have never seen the space station before, this will be a good one to see. There are numerous web sites with Space Station facts, if you are interested.