Category Archives: AMSAT

Getting Ready For Field Day Satellite

Posted on June 7, 2024 by robert

I haven’t made a satellite contact in a few years as another club member was nice enough to step up.  However, he had to back out this year, and I was left flat footed when everyone else took a step … Continue reading →

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AMSAT DSTAR Reflector

Posted on September 19, 2022 by robert

While there isn’t a whole bunch of DMR activity in the New England area, one of the Talkgroups that is fairly active is 98006, which is the AMSAT Talkgroup.  That DMR Talkgroup has been bridged over to the DSTAR world. … Continue reading →

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Back on the birds!

Posted on June 7, 2022 by robert

I’ve been using an ancient Panasonic ToughBook (CF-31) as the computer to control my IC-9700 for satellite work.  I liked the TB because the screen is readable in full daylight.  That particular computer was never fully supported by Panasonic to … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for SAT Field Day

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Bob Beatty

For a variety of reasons, I’ve been off the satellites since last year.  With Field Day back on, one of my jobs is to make a Satellite contact for the Newport County Radio Club, NE1RI.  That means dusting off the … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Winter Field Day

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Bob Beatty

The good folks that manage the Winter Field Day program, have made some changes that make the contest more appealing to folks that are remaining home, or in their backyards this year due to the pandemic.  With that in mind, … Continue reading →

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AMSAT Sexagesimal Award

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Bob Beatty

AMSAT has a Sexagesimal Award for satellite operators who have confirmed contacts with 60 different Canadian call areas, US States, or DX Countries. I figured I would check on my progress.  Turns out I’ve worked VE1, VE2, VE3, VE9, VO2 … Continue reading →

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Successful AMSAT Presentation Using Zoom

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Bob Beatty

I’m fortunate enough to be an AMSAT Ambassador, and from time to time, I get an opportunity to present to groups of hams that are interested in learning about how they can start using the dozen+ Amateur Radio Satellites.  This … Continue reading →

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AMSAT DMR Net (Wed 10 PM ET on TG98006)

Posted on February 18, 2020 by robert

My thanks to Walter, K5WH, who was nice enough to confirm that my DMR Radio was working on the AMSAT Talk Group 98006.  Walter also indicated that there is a 10 PM Eastern Time net that meets every Wednesday run … Continue reading →

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Configuring SatPC32 for an Icom IC-9700

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Bob Beatty

After ensuring that the latest Icom USB drivers have been installed (before plugging the radio into the computer), the following are the basic steps for configuring the radio and a new installation of SatPC32: On the 9700 – Menu/Set/Connectors/CI-V.  As … Continue reading →

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First Decodes of HuskySat-1

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Bob Beatty

A new satellite, HuskySat-1, was launched this past Friday, from a departing Cygnus Supply Vehicle.  After leaving the ISS, the Cygnus was boosted into a higher orbit, then the 3U HuskySat-1 was launched.  Basic details are: HuskySat-1 ———- Uplink:    … Continue reading →

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