The currently silent packet radio system on the International Space Station could be back on the air by year’s end. Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) hardware team members have located an original duplicate of the packet module that had been in use on the International Space Station (ISS) before failing more than a year ago, after 17 years of service. With a new battery installed, the unit was tested and found to be functioning…

Source: ARISS Packet Radio System Expected to be Back Late this Year

It will be great to have the ISS ARPS digipeater back on the air again!

Fred (AB1OC)