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Ah, not working too well thenVK6ZMS wrote:That would be me and VK6FDX trying to have a QSO on it.
Showoff!!!VK6GHZ wrote:Managed an APRS beacon from near Nerren Nerren back to RTH-3 with a hop of 542.7kms!. Equipment used was a Byonics MT-AIO and a Tri-Mag Mount base with a SG7500. Output on the MT-AIO is currently 21W.
Noice !VK6GHZ wrote:G'day All,
Great ducting up the West Coast this morning.
Managed an APRS beacon from near Nerren Nerren back to RTH-3 with a hop of 542.7kms!. Equipment used was a Byonics MT-AIO and a Tri-Mag Mount base with a SG7500. Output on the MT-AIO is currently 21W.
This was mobile whilst travelling northbound on the North West Coastal Hwy at 2141Z (30NOV).
73's, Duncan - VK6GHZ
30w Alinco amp I believe. Drive on the output of the Big Yellow Bee is wound down a bit so it won't cook.VK6ZMS wrote:Noice !
Are you running an afterburner on the Byonics ?
Yep, running an Alinco 30W Amp on the 'Big Yellow Bee'...VK6ZMS wrote:Noice !VK6GHZ wrote:G'day All,
Great ducting up the West Coast this morning.
Managed an APRS beacon from near Nerren Nerren back to RTH-3 with a hop of 542.7kms!. Equipment used was a Byonics MT-AIO and a Tri-Mag Mount base with a SG7500. Output on the MT-AIO is currently 21W.
This was mobile whilst travelling northbound on the North West Coastal Hwy at 2141Z (30NOV).
73's, Duncan - VK6GHZ
Are you running an afterburner on the Byonics ?
Aha so it *does* work then and can be programmed to talk to the ISS!VK6GHZ wrote:Went one better today and beaconed via the ISS to Indonesia!!
You also need to change your path from Wide1-1, Wide2-1 etc to ARISS.robbage wrote:I'm told all you need to do is set your APRS frequency to 145.825 and no obstructions and you'll have a pretty good chance of hitting it if it's in your airspace? (Assuming the other locals aren't pounding it every 3 seconds)
Aha OK. Sounds like a good use for Profile 2 and profile switching.vk6xlr wrote:You also need to change your path from Wide1-1, Wide2-1 etc to ARISS.robbage wrote:I'm told all you need to do is set your APRS frequency to 145.825 and no obstructions and you'll have a pretty good chance of hitting it if it's in your airspace? (Assuming the other locals aren't pounding it every 3 seconds)
