Yes, I had the final contact with Richard last month, before he signed off, put down the mic, clambered aboard the capsule, and landed on the ground just about 7 hours later! I thanked him on behalf of all those people receiving the SSTV downlink, and for taking time to talk to the schools. (Iain, KI4HLV/6Y5 in Kingston Jamaica, operating the JARA club call: 6Y5RA)
Yes, I had the final contact with Richard last month, before he signed off, put down the mic, clambered aboard the capsule, and landed on the ground just about 7 hours later! I thanked him on behalf of all those people receiving the SSTV downlink, and for taking time to talk to the schools. (Iain, KI4HLV/6Y5 in Kingston Jamaica, operating the JARA club call: 6Y5RA)
You are right - I was listening, ready to talk and he said good bye - 73 de Manuel YV5MM
Yes, I had the final contact
Yes, I had the final contact with Richard last month, before he signed off, put down the mic, clambered aboard the capsule, and landed on the ground just about 7 hours later! I thanked him on behalf of all those people receiving the SSTV downlink, and for taking time to talk to the schools. (Iain, KI4HLV/6Y5 in Kingston Jamaica, operating the JARA club call: 6Y5RA)
Re: Yes, I had the final contact
You are right - I was listening, ready to talk and he said good bye - 73 de Manuel YV5MM
Re: Have you talked to a Garriott on orbit via amateur radio?
Heard Owen, worked Richard... both from mobile
Re: Have you talked to a Garriott on orbit via amateur radio?
I tried it many times on three radios and antennas and once at the Fire Station
Re: Have you talked to a Garriott on orbit via amateur radio?
I've heard Richard loud and clear but no luck to give him a call. :-(
Same for me...CQing during
Same for me...CQing during maaany passes, but no luck.
i received only sstv
i received only sstv pictures because iss pass over Brazil at night and when Garriotti talk over here i'm work.
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