Haven't worked and amateur satellites in a few years. Thinking about getting back into. Can some give me a list or a link to the best ones to help shake off the rust with these days ? 73 Paul w2eck

I have the ft60 with stock antenna. Not good at all. Lots of static. I will have to make a antenna and see how much better that is. If it's good, I'll buy a new one. Thanks for all the help. I'll be b

What Smartphone are you using - or what computer Operating System are you using? What is your Zip Code? Clint Before I give up without starting: I need ONE tracking program for the says. To me, none o

ISS packet should be back up tonight. It is turned OFF when a mission is approaching or leaving, and during EVAs. Clint

Hi all, I'm a new member to the group and it has been a long time since I worked the sats. The last time was just over 11 years ago. At the time, I was using my mobile rig, an Icom IC-2720H with an 18

FYI, the SEC-1235M (Samlex with meters) is only $129.99 at Universal Radio. https://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/hamps/1235.html Sean KB8JNE

So is it even worth trying to work any of the current FM birds from using an Arrow antenna from my QTH that is surrounded by very tall pine trees. Or do I really need to drive to a large open field, t

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The Samlex SEC-1223 is an excellent power supply. I use them and recommended/sold them while working both for HRO and Motorola. But I just noticed that the SEC-1235M - with meters - in ONLY FIVE DOLLA

I am new to the group and very interested in making my first QSO via Satellite radio. I am in the Kansas City MO area and enjoy local simplex/repeaters, HF, and digital. Anyways, I have two handhelds

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I am receiving a bunch of emails and messages and telephone calls - and a lot of Facebook inquiries - wanting to know what the BEST HT is ... Of course, there is no universally proper answer. MY "firs

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A new poll has been created: With almost the entire country changing daily routines, how has your amateur radio satellite activity changed? 1. Increased time on satellites. 2. Same amount of time as l

I just talked to a fellow ham who was considering the Yaesu FT-65 HT. A radio labelled "65" must be better than a "60," right? Not necessarily. The FT-60R has 1,000 memories. The '65 - about 800 fewer

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