[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Is there anyway to get the transponder on the ISS working again ?

2013-05-31 Thread gordonjcp
On Thu, May 30, 2013 at 09:08:24PM -0500, K5VOU wrote: > b.) it is not functioning properly or I believe it overheats > c.) NASA does not want it functioning as an open repeater. Why can't they set it to only open on valid CTCSS? -- Gordonjcp MM0YEQ __

[amsat-bb] Re: Subject: Is there anyway to get the transponder on the ISS working again ?

2013-05-31 Thread M5AKA
--- On Fri, 31/5/13, K5VOU wrote: > 1.) There is already a transponder on the ISS albeit an FM > U/V one. > > 2.) It is not in use because it is either: > a.) a 'power hog' or > b.) it is not functioning properly or > c.) NASA does not want it functioning as an open repeater. The answer must be