International Space Station (ISS) installs KENWOOD amateur radio system

JVCKENWOOD Corporation said it is pleased to announce that its Kenwood TM-D710GA amateur radio equipment has been selected for operational use on the International Space Station (ISS). The TM-D710GA is designed for use on the ISS, and will be installed in the Columbus European laboratory sometime after the March 7 successful launch of SpaceX CRS-20 (Falcon 9 rocket). TM-D710GA will be used for communications between astronauts and school children participating in the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) educational outreach program. Astronauts can also use it during their off-duty time and as a backup emergency communication tool.

Previously KENWOOD TM-D700E amateur radio equipment was installed on the ISS in 2003 at the request of ARISS. ARISS was established to promote science, space and radio technology education through the operation of amateur radio equipment in space. Since then, KENWOOD radios customized for the the ISS have been developed based on ARISS specifications.

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