Antenna Preparation & Installation
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2 Days prior to Contact Day
The AAARC & The St. Edward Catholic School; of Ashland, OH 44805
Unrolling the Rotor Control Cables
Preparing to wire Az/EL Rotors
Installing 2m/70cm Antennas
Making coax and rotor connections
Club member George, looks on
Steve assists with antenna mount
Antenna coax being lowered to rig
Final inspection & ground rod check
Rotors tested & calibrated due north
Wiring the rotor control module
Ham rigs/equipment to be used
Club member Chuck, and I at laptop
Empty now, but will be full contact day
Sat. image from laptop to screen
Software used: Nova for Windows
Laptop: Toshiba Satellite A105-S2141
Club member Doyle's setup
Rig; Power Supply & 50/160 w Amp
AMSAT Official: Steve Michalski Club Member: Doyle Braun
School Principal: Sue Valentine Club Member: Chuck Hensel
George with Local News Media
After a successful contact with the ISS ( International Space Station):
George, Steve, Doyle, Myself and Mrs. Sue Valentine: (Principle of St.
Edward Catholic School, Ashland, OH) who; with the alliance of The
AAARC, ventured in to the vastness of Outer Space; to reach out and touch Astronaut Koichi Wakata and other Crew Members of the ISS.
Great Job Guys: Best Regards and '73
ISS-Contact Preparation Day:
