[Scan-DC] Get set for Shuttle launch -- 259.7 MHz AM

[Doug Kitchener]

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> From: w4jecom at w4je.com
> To: oldsdoug at hotmail.com; scan-dc at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Get set for Shuttle launch -- 259.7 MHz AM
> Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:44:42 -0400
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> The 259.7 MHz is direct from the shuttle, so after it's within our radio
> horizon, probably a minute or so after launch. We won't hear anything before
> launch as I understand it.

That's kind of what I figured... now I wonder what kind of radio equipment they have and how much power (RF, that is... they have lots of horsepower!)

(snip)

> Wish I hadn't left my pre-amp out at the house. But at this rate, the
> Shuttle won't launch before I can retrieve it!

Beginning to look like that... this is like that launch at Wallops a couple months ago!
>
> There are re-broadcasts of the Shuttle audio on some of the local ham
> repeaters, but for me, it's a lot more exciting to hear the
> direct-from-shuttle comms.

'Swhat I figured too... GSFC ham club used to broadcast them, I guess they still do... somebody will probably jump in here with that info.

Here's a link, I'm gonna go eat dinner!  http://garc.gsfc.nasa.gov/

"Shuttle craft to Enterprise, shuttle craft to Enterprise, request permission to come aboard."

Spock out.

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