Category Archives: Satellite

Using 5 watts and low-gain omnidirectional eggbeater antennas on both the uplink and downlink, I had no trouble hearing my downlink signal at S8 (the noise is S2-3).  I did this experiment twice during low-power mode.  It’s a challenge for … Continue reading →

A major M-class (just shy of X-class) solar flare is on its way to hit earth sometime early tomorrow morning to late afternoon. You can always find the latest space weather information here:  http://www.spaceweather.com/ Maybe some aurora activity?  http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/pmap/pmapN.html or … Continue reading →

According to ARISSAT-1.ORG early this afternoon:  “The transponder is working! Drew, KO4MA was successful in easily working through the transponder with a 1 W uplink” That is a great relief. Maybe the kapton tape fell off and the antenna was … Continue reading →

During the July 31 test onboard the International Space Station, I was able to copy several telemetry frames as well as the voice announcement from a middle school in Texas (including the “secret” word). On August 3, I anxiously viewed … Continue reading →