Tech Students Speak Via Radio with Space Station

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Students spoke with Tech alum McArthur

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The Georgia Tech Amateur Radio Club spent 10 minutes chatting via radio with International Space Station commander and Georgia Tech alum William McArthur on Jan. 19. Hear the transmission here.

The Georgia Tech Amateur Radio Club was able to spend a few minutes chatting via radio with International Space Station commander and Georgia Tech alum William McArthur on Jan. 19 at 10 a.m.

The students had about a 10-minute window to ask McArthur their questons when the space station was perfectly aligned to receive their signal.

To hear audio of the transmission, visit:

http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/w4aql/

and scroll to the bottom of the page.

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  • Created On: Jan 19, 2006 - 8:00pm
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 11:00pm