Astronaut QSO's. (Conversations via VHF radio, between Kevin (VK3UKF), and crew members onboard the International Space Station).
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QSO # 4.

Bill McArthur
  • My most recent contact.
  • A difficult contact, but eventually.
  • Bill McArthur, KC5ACR.
  • 31st. December 2006.
  • Thanks for making that happen Bill.
    QSO # 3.

    Dr Andy Thomas
  • An Aussie in Space.
  • Hailing from Adelaide.
  • Dr Andy Thomas, KD5CHF/VK5MIR.
  • Friday 5th August 2005.
  • Original audio file processed by Cor, PD0RKC. Thanks Cor.
  • Unforgetable Andy, cheers mate,
    Oh, and all the best to you and yours, from me and mine. :-) K.
    QSO # 2.

    E. Mike Fincke and Gennady Padalka.
  • An excellent contact, thanks for calling Mike.
  • E. Mike Fincke, KE5AIT.
  • Monday 16th August 2004.
  • I was a bit more prepared, and recorded the conversation.
    QSO # 1.

    Mr X.
  • Taken by complete surprise, and a bad case of stage fright.
  • Unknown U.S. Astronaut.
  • 31st. December 2002, Orbit 23485.
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    Amateur radio can take you places, sky's the limit, really.
    Kevin Forbes (Amateur Radio Callsign VK3UKF)

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