Subj : Re: KC1RGS Intro
To : Joe Phigan
From : Lon J Seidman
Date : Sat Nov 26 2022 08:33 pm
JP> What software (and hardware setup) have you been using
JP> for packet? What was
JP> your experience sending packet to the ISS? Do they
JP> have a BBS or something?
So for local packet work I was using Outpost which was the easiest path to take - it sets up a pretty basic terminal / tnc that works in conjunction with direwolf via AGWPE if I remember correctly. Where I live packet is really tough as the closest BBS is just on the edge of what I can reach with my current configuration.
For the ISS I started playing around with UISS which helps manage the very tight constraints of a pass. But I've also been able to decode packets on just my HT's build in APRS functionality. I also managed to use an Android app called APRS droid along with a cheap Yaesu HT! Even managed to reach the station with the rubber duck!
