July 15, 2019 MEDIA ADVISORY M19-072 NASA to Broadcast Next Space Station Resupply Launch, Prelaunch Activities A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon cargo craft launches from Space Launch Complex

Do NOT attempt to work ‘85 when it is in eclipse - even if you do hear it. (From AMSAT last week.)

From AMSAT-NA earlier this week ... AO-85 Update: Do Not Access While in EclipseThe auto Safe mode was disabled on June 24 and the transponder was turned on. A few QSOs were made to verify that it

Thanks for the feedback all!

Either will receive fine. Improve the antenna - several DIY projects on the ANTENNAS page at work-sat.com The FT-60 has a better battery setup. And a better wide RX. And a stronger case build.

I also use the Kenwood TH-D72A. Great for the SATS and repeaters. I has duplex receive. Jerry...W8RQM

I use an Yaesu FT470R. WW0E

My choice would be Kenwood TH-D72 No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced !

Looking to upgrade HT for FM satellites and wondering between FT-60 and FT-70 (not a question about digital modes). Just wondering about others thoughts on which one had the best front end receive

SpaceX just Tweeted - Targeting T-0 of 2:30 a.m. EDT for Falcon Heavy launch of STP-2; team completed additional ground system checkouts. Vehicle and payload continue to look good.

And M5AKa reminds of more projects on board ... Falcon Heavy STP-2 - credit SpaceX Amateur radio satellites are expected to be launched between 0330-0730 GMT on June 25, 2019 on SpaceX Falcon

LightSail 2 launches tonight between 8:30 pm and 11:30 pm Pacific. Watch the launch live on planetary.org and join other supporters around the world on social media using the hashtag #LightSail2.

AMSAT Operations Updates AO-85 Status / AO-92 Field Day Plans AO-85's FM repeater is still active during the current period of full illumination. Both downlink and uplink frequencies are off

MEDIA ADVISORY M19-057 NASA Television to Cover Departure, Landing of Astronaut Anne McClain and Space Station Crew Expedition 58/59 crew members gather inside the Zvezda service module for a crew

SB SPACE @ ARL $ARLS003 ARLS003 Ham Radio Satellites to Deploy from ISS ZCZC AS03 QST de W1AW Space Bulletin 003 ARLS003 From ARRL Headquarters Newington, CT June 14, 2019 To all radio

From Don Agro (VE3VRW) Dog Park Software is pleased to announce that MacDoppler Version 2.30 has been released. What's New in this release? * Notarized by Apple for Gatekeeper. * Added Icom

Control operators have activated AO-85 ... but it is not behaving entirely as desired. Try to work it - and please report (here is fine - I'll pass your reports along to the control team) your

AMSAT President Awarded Russian E.T. Krenkel Medal AMSAT President (and ARRL Life Member) Joe Spier K6WAO, has been awarded the Russian E.T. Krenkel Medal. This prestigious award is granted to

I neglected to mention that about a week or so after this presentation, I received an unexpected USPS Priority Mail delivery from the Dixie club. I opened it, and was pleasantly surprised: The club

Dollar-for-Dollar Match on your ARISS Donation Thru June 17, 2019 During the ARISS Forum at the Hamvention, it was announced, that between now and June 17, an anonymous donor will equally match one