Aerospace Instrument-Making Annotation << Back Crews preparation of the orbital complex “Mir” according to the system of amateur radio communication V.A. Zagainov, V.N. Kryukov, V.N. Saev, S.E. Tyukanov Means of amateur radio communication began to be used onboard orbital complex “Mir” since October, 1988. The amateur radio communication was applied at initial stage as effective means of psychological support of crews during long expeditions. With the help of the amateur radio cosmonauts had an opportunity to communicate with radio fans, friends, and also members of families on the Earth.