Radio ham chats with the International Space Station from his garden shed

An amateur radio enthusiast has made contact with the International Space Centre from his garden shed. Adrian Lane realised it would be passing 200 miles above his home, travelling at 18,500mph. This offered a brief window during which might be able to make contact. Until now the father of two has only communicated with other radio hams from his shed. Adrian, 52, plotted the space station's route and as it came into his frequency he sent out a call with his unique sign. To his delight an American astronaut responded to "welcome him aboard". They chatted for nearly a minute before the space station shot out of range. Adrian asked what it was like in space and got the answer: "Very dark". More

(Source: Express.co.uk - Aug 6)