Category Archives: Satellites

FITSAT-1 will write messages in the sky with CW

Posted on July 29, 2012 by k4swl

At first, I thought this news item was sience fiction, then I realized, “no, it’s just the coolest thing ever.” Thanks for sharing, Eric! (Source: Space.com) The robotic Japanese cargo vessel now en route to the International Space Station is … Continue reading →

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Work a satellite–QRP style

Posted on December 19, 2008 by k4swl

Clint Bradford, K6LCS, recently posted a link to his website on the HF Pack group. He has a great article about working satellites AO-51 and SO-50 from low power rigs. QRP HF rigs like the Yaesu FT-817–which have VHF/UHF–are ideal … Continue reading →

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