⦿ TRACKING ARISS

In the face of a typhoon in our country, it did not deter our SCAN Teens from witnessing and participating in an activity to decode images from a Satellite. For their first time experiencing this activity, mixed emotions overwhelmed them, and some were doubtful that they might not be able to participate due to the weather conditions.

However, when their supervising station, brother Jun Aves, 4F9INC, informs them that the International Space Station (ISS) is not directly affected by typhoons on Earth, as it orbits far above the weather patterns, excitement triggers them to wait for its passing patiently.

When the ISS passed over TCA on the satellite tracker, they heard the sound for the first time and saw the images start to decode. Their happiness is incalculable as the decoded images are sent to their cellphones, serving as proof that they have become part of this activity.

The Amateur Radio International Space Station (ARISS) made its first amateur radio contact in November 2000. Most of the astronauts on the International Space Station are also licensed Radio Amateurs and spend their spare time talking to other Radio Amateurs back on Earth. Since then, it has become one of the exciting amateur radio activities.