LHS Episode #497: Satellite Operations Deep Dive

Hello and welcome to the 497th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this deep dive episode, the hosts bring on guest and fellow ham radio presenter Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, the man with the worst call sign in history, to discuss operating amateur radio using satellites. Topics include ham radio hardware, software, mobile and home setup, operating procedure and best practices and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

73 de The LHS Crew

LHS Episode #497: Satellite Operations Deep Dive

Hello and welcome to the 497th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this deep dive episode, the hosts bring on guest and fellow ham radio presenter Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, the man with the worst call sign in history, to discuss operating amateur radio using satellites. Topics include ham radio hardware, software, mobile and home setup, operating procedure and best practices and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

73 de The LHS Crew

LHS Episode #497: Satellite Operations Deep Dive

Hello and welcome to the 497th installment of Linux in the Ham Shack. In this deep dive episode, the hosts bring on guest and fellow ham radio presenter Neil Rapp, WB9VPG, the man with the worst call sign in history, to discuss operating amateur radio using satellites. Topics include ham radio hardware, software, mobile and home setup, operating procedure and best practices and much more. Thanks for listening and have a great week.

73 de The LHS Crew

Show Notes #497: Satellite Operations Deep Dive

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Segment 1 (Deep Dive)

  • Satellite Operation
  • Interview with Neil Rapp, WB9VPG
  • Topics
    • What is operating with amateur radio satellites?
    • What types of satellites are available?
    • Basic equipment needed for operation?
      • Rig
      • Antenna (Arrow, Elk)
    • Software
    • Additional equipment
    • What operational modes and frequencies are used?
    • Special operations (SSTV, etc)
    • Mobile operation
    • Special considerations when operating on satellites?
    • Specific details about operating:
    • Duration of contacts
    • Satellite coverage and typical distances
    • Best practices? (priority, scheduling, queueing, etc)

Segment 2 (Announcements & Feedback)

  • YouTube Comment on Episode #489 from Paul Griffith
  • 500th Episode Give-a-way
    • Details to be determined

Segment 3 (New Subscribers, New Supporters & Live Participants)

  • Twitter
    • @kf5gbl
    • @joticle
    • @sgblais
  • YouTube
    • Stergios Tziahanas
  • Discord
    • jcusick
    • zoolander89
    • runderko
    • Veshuma
  • Live Chat
    • TheMenace
    • Ted, WA0EIR
    • Stacey, KB7YS
    • Russ, KC5CNT
    • Darren, VK6EK

LHS Episode #496: The Weekender CI

It's time once again for The Weekender. This is our departure into the world of hedonism, random topic excursions, whimsy and (hopefully) knowledge. Thanks for listening and, if you happen to get a chance, feel free to call us or e-mail and send us some feedback. Tell us how we're doing. We'd love to hear from you.

73 de The LHS Crew