📡 ISS APRS Pass Report
Location: GCARC W2MMD Clubhouse
Coordinates: 39.73465°N, -75.20691°W
Report Generated: March 08, 2026 at 08:00 AM EST
Period: Next 14 Days
Filter: High-elevation passes (≥70°) any day, any time
About ISS APRS: The International Space Station operates an APRS digipeater on 145.825 MHz
(1200 baud AFSK). This report shows high-elevation passes (≥70°) when you can work the ISS digipeater with
a handheld radio and modest antenna. High-elevation passes provide the best line-of-sight and strongest
signals for successful packet radio contacts. These nearly-overhead passes occur any day and any time.
(1200 baud AFSK). This report shows high-elevation passes (≥70°) when you can work the ISS digipeater with
a handheld radio and modest antenna. High-elevation passes provide the best line-of-sight and strongest
signals for successful packet radio contacts. These nearly-overhead passes occur any day and any time.
Equipment Requirements:
- Radio: VHF transceiver capable of 145.825 MHz FM (any HT with 5W will work)
- TNC/Interface: Terminal Node Controller or sound card interface for 1200 baud AFSK
- Software: APRS client (Xastir, YAAC, APRSDroid, etc.)
- Antenna: Simple vertical works well for high passes; better results with directional
- Path: Use ARISS for digipeating through ISS
Friday, March 13, 2026
2:36 AM – 2:46 AM 73° max
Start: 2:36 AM at 306° (NW) – ISS rises above horizon
Highest Point: 2:41 AM at 214° (SW), 73° elevation
End: 2:46 AM at 134° (SE) – ISS sets below horizon
Duration: 10 minutes 40 seconds
Frequency: 145.825 MHz FM (1200 baud AFSK)
Path: Use ARISS for digipeating
Friday, March 20, 2026
5:01 PM – 5:12 PM 75° max
Start: 5:01 PM at 235° (SW) – ISS rises above horizon
Highest Point: 5:07 PM at 329° (NNW), 75° elevation
End: 5:12 PM at 52° (NE) – ISS sets below horizon
Duration: 10 minutes 50 seconds
Frequency: 145.825 MHz FM (1200 baud AFSK)
Path: Use ARISS for digipeating
Monday, March 09, 2026
4:07 AM – 4:18 AM 76° max
Start: 4:07 AM at 306° (NW) – ISS rises above horizon
Highest Point: 4:13 AM at 215° (SW), 76° elevation
End: 4:18 AM at 133° (SE) – ISS sets below horizon
Duration: 10 minutes 40 seconds
Frequency: 145.825 MHz FM (1200 baud AFSK)
Path: Use ARISS for digipeating
Monday, March 16, 2026
6:34 PM – 6:44 PM 77° max
Start: 6:34 PM at 235° (SW) – ISS rises above horizon
Highest Point: 6:39 PM at 322° (NW), 77° elevation
End: 6:44 PM at 52° (NE) – ISS sets below horizon
Duration: 10 minutes 50 seconds
Frequency: 145.825 MHz FM (1200 baud AFSK)
Path: Use ARISS for digipeating
Sunday, March 08, 2026
9:37 PM – 9:48 PM 83° max
Start: 9:37 PM at 233° (SW) – ISS rises above horizon
Highest Point: 9:42 PM at 323° (NW), 83° elevation
End: 9:48 PM at 52° (NE) – ISS sets below horizon
Duration: 10 minutes 45 seconds
Frequency: 145.825 MHz FM (1200 baud AFSK)
Path: Use ARISS for digipeating
Thursday, March 12, 2026
8:05 PM – 8:16 PM 80° max
Start: 8:05 PM at 234° (SW) – ISS rises above horizon
Highest Point: 8:11 PM at 319° (NW), 80° elevation
End: 8:16 PM at 52° (NE) – ISS sets below horizon
Duration: 10 minutes 50 seconds
Frequency: 145.825 MHz FM (1200 baud AFSK)
Path: Use ARISS for digipeating
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
1:04 AM – 1:14 AM 70° max
Start: 1:04 AM at 306° (NW) – ISS rises above horizon
Highest Point: 1:09 AM at 223° (SW), 70° elevation
End: 1:14 AM at 134° (SE) – ISS sets below horizon
Duration: 10 minutes 45 seconds
Frequency: 145.825 MHz FM (1200 baud AFSK)
Path: Use ARISS for digipeating