j_jza80 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 An amateur radio enthusiast managed to get a quick chat with the International Space Station (ISS) after a month of trying to get through from his shed. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-33806298 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 He looks so happy about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 I can't even get FM in the Supra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I can't even get FM in the Supra Ever thought of an iPad install? That was going to be my next move in the Supra, if I'd kept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 My colleague told me he's spoken to them too, along with a chap in North Korea and Jordanian royalty. He has cards to prove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Ever thought of an iPad install? That was going to be my next move in the Supra, if I'd kept it. This is something I've always wanted to do at some point in a car. Maybe even a small gaming PC install or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 This is something I've always wanted to do at some point in a car. Maybe even a small gaming PC install or something. PC is a PITA due to dealing with voltages, cranking etc. At least with a tablet it already has a battery and runs off a cig lighter easily. Probably more mileage in going Android as there will be loads of home brew apps, GPS built in etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiral Donuts Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Ever thought of an iPad install? That was going to be my next move in the Supra, if I'd kept it. Johnny I'm also interested in doing this but with an IPad mini. Do you know anyone else who has done this? How easy is it to install? Sorry hijack your thread j_jza80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 He looks so happy about it! Apparantly he had a bad case of piles while doing that interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Amateur radio enthusiasts never look happy, are often unwashed, slovenly, overweight and socially inept. My perfect hobby Technically talking to the space station isn't that hard. Talking to someone in the USA on low frequencies is MUCH harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Talking to someone in the USA on low frequencies is MUCH harder. Talking to someone from the USA face to face is hard enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Talking to someone from the USA face to face is hard enough. I couldn't bring myself to even contemplate that I use only RF and even then, just digital modes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I couldn't bring myself to even contemplate that I use only RF and even then, just digital modes! Oh there's an American news anchor called Kimberly Guilfoyle. I could go face to face with her all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Could you? You lost weight then....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Could you? You lost weight then....? I lost 7oz. Was a huge effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Gutted I was hoping it was roger ne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 He was on the bands the other day again, he's not as bad as some make out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I think he should be allowed back on the forum for two weeks at Christmas only so Graham can play with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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