Posted on 04/23/2021 4:13:07 PM PDT by tbw2
Operating on satellites is relatively straightforward, but over the years many tips, tricks, and secrets have been discovered which make operating more efficient and pleasant. Here we are collecting information of use to both the new and experienced operator.
Fox-1 Operating Guide, updated for 2019, includes pointers on getting started and provides a handy reference to the Fox-1 cubesat operating frequencies. This color PDF file is designed to print double-sided. Two different resolution versions are available: Low resolution PDF suitable for on-screen display (~300KB size) High resolution, press quality PDF for hard-copy printing (~1.6 MB size)
The AMSAT Hamfest Brochure – this file is designed to be printed as landscape, double-sided on 8.5 x 11 paper and folded into thirds to create a hamfest handout.
While operating FM satellites is relatively simple, please see this document for Best Practices for FM Satellite Operating
Many satellite operators use the ARRL’s Logbook of the World to confirm contacts and earn awards. To join them, follow the guide on How to log Satellite QSOs in Logbook of the World
(Excerpt) Read more at amsat.org ...
Station and Operating Hints
https://www.amsat.org/station-and-operating-hints/
thanks tbw2
Thanks for posting
I heard SO-50 last night. My first! 8w Boafeng handi -talkie.
Fantastic... been working this direction for a couple years now. Be nice to knock off all those Arabic and Chinese slots. I think the FR could benefit from a Sat uplink / downlink in KU band. Those who cannot find a two way dish and uplink from Wildblue or hughes net, viasat, or dish laying around can at least come read even though they cannot interact.
Bkmk
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