[ETS/PARC List] ISS VHF radio down.

[KC2WDZ]

After 16 years the Ericsson VHF radio on the ISS Columbus Module is no
longer working. The crew is using the Kenwood in the Russian Module for all
ham contacts. The Kenwood was used for an APRS  digipeater, which is
offline now as well till a solution is met

Article below is from ARISS.org
Gene
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Current Amateur Radio Status on board the International Space Station (ISS)
The VHF handheld radio model that has been used by the ARISS program to
connect students worldwide with astronauts on board the International Space
Station (ISS) for over 16 years has given an error message and is unusable
at this time. While the ARISS technical team evaluates the best path to
restore operation from the Columbus module, ARISS contacts will be
supported using the Kenwood radio in the Russian Service Module.  During
this period, the packet digipeater will be unavailable.

Switching to the 70 cm radio capability on board the Columbus module for
some operations is being coordinated. Expect further updates as we work to
resolve this problem.