Category Archives: AMSAT

AO-92 “DOH!” Moment

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Bob Beatty

I’m still working on my 50th Anniversary AMSAT Satellite Friends of 50 Award, which requires me to make at least one satellite contact on each of 50 days.  Being tied to orbital mechanics with my schedule is a challenge, and … Continue reading →

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Seeking new wallpaper for shack

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Bob Beatty

Like a lot of hams, you will find my station in the utility room in my basement.  Read that concrete floors, walls, bare studs, no ceiling tiles, buzzing shop lights, etc.  I’m always looking for something to hang up to … Continue reading →

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So how many chances are there to work a satellite?

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Bob Beatty

Putting on “old man” voice … “Back in my day, you were lucky to work one station and had only a few minutes maybe three or four times a day to do so” Things are MUCH easier now, with more … Continue reading →

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Having a Blast on Satellites

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Bob Beatty

There are so many aspects of Amateur Radio that capture my attention. Satellite operation is one of them.  There are more than a dozen satellites “birds” in orbit now and you can pretty much fill an entire day working through … Continue reading →

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Psst — Secret Goal Completed!

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Bob Beatty

In addition to my yearly goals, I often have a few in my back pocket that I am working on.  One of those was working at least one station every day for a month (pretty easy), and having at least … Continue reading →

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WFD 2019 Satellite QSO Completed

Posted on January 26, 2019 by robert

My thanks to the crew in NH working N1FD (4O NH) during Winter Field Day this year.  There was a decent CAS-4B pass that began 13 min after WFD got underway, the first pass of the contest.  I was able … Continue reading →

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Sad Day for AMSAT – AO-95 RX Malfunction

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Bob Beatty

AMSAT has reported that “during the next steps of commissioning we discovered an anomaly with her receive capability. After a few days of tests, analysis, and discussion, it appears that Fox-1Cliff/AO-95 will not be commissioned as our fourth Fox-1 amateur … Continue reading →

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Congrats to AMSAT for Fox-1Cliff (AO-95)

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Bob Beatty

AMSAT launched another Fox FM Cubesat, Fox-1Cliff, on December 3.  It’s downlink is 145.920 MHz (Uplink 435.300 with a 67.0 Hz tone).  The satellite is still being tested and is not available for use yet, but you can easily hear … Continue reading →

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Nice day with Scouts working satellites during JOTA

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Bob Beatty

Today was the sixth JOTA (Jamboree On The Air) that I’ve had the privilege of working at, along with other Newport County Radio Club members.  While the weather was dicy yesterday (poor scouts trying to sleep during some rather strong … Continue reading →

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Field Day 2018 Satellite Passes

Posted on June 16, 2018 by robert

I’ve put together my list of candidate orbits that are happening during daylight hours for Field Day 2018.  Orbits in green are pretty optimal.  Orbits in yellow are lower (and hence further away, or in darkness). Satellite Passes FD 2018

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