>> ... But there are those who complain if one says "portable " or "hand held ". Ignore them. Believe it or not, I was told yesterday that by adding that simple "descriptor" was tying up the satellite

>> ... Sorry if others don't comprehend the easy to understand logic of this ... That is the problem: "Common sense" and "logic" do not always prevail ... (grin) Clint

Several replies on other forums to this post today. Not a single one making any legitimate case to alter what the thrust of the message is - - Monitor the bird before keying up. Know your grid square.

I have heard a couple hams trying to work SO-50 the past week. They have their sat prediction software all set up properly ... have improved their antennas ... and have the proper set of frequencies p

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Great news! Things learned ... 1. Building a suitable antenna for working the birds is NOT difficult. 2. Whatever system you are using to track the sats is set up properly! (Proper time, location, Kep

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The Gulyas adapters are unique - their rubber base "mates" to the tops of radios, providing MUCH protection to the center pin of the SMA cnnectors.

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>> ... tried writing down call signs the first time, takes to o much time from operating ... Just use one hand to hold the antenna. Another hand to hold the radio. Use your other hand for the micropho

>> ... PocketSat is the $24.99 app. Very over priced ... PocketSat is the program that all others wish they were ... (grin) -Want to update Keps on PocketSat? Two clicks. -Want to pick and choose whic

You need to build a tape measure beam - simpler than the 440 beam you already built! - for the 2M SO-50 uplink. Plans on the ANTENNAS page at K6LCS Shows You How to Work Amateur Radio Satellites - Wit

Eggbeaters are not as good performers for this weak signal work as are modest beams or Yagis ... Clint K6LCS