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.
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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)
Resources
https://lhs.fyi/x- (AMSAT)
https://lhs.fyi/aQ (SatNOGS)
https://lhs.fyi/mw (ARISS)
https://lhs.fyi/Bw (SatSat Satellite Tracker)
https://lhs.fyi/C9 (Arrow Antennas)
https://lhs.fyi/Bz (Elk Antennas)
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)
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