In this edition: The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and ... Read more
11/30/2024 04:00 PM
In this edition: * The Space Age, Morse Code and STEM Innovation + ASRTU-1 Designated ASRTU-OSCAR 123 * CubeSatSim Kits Available Once Again (Revised) * New Chinese Satellite Completes Frequency Coordination * Update on PARUS-T1A Satellite * Air Leak on ISS Russian Module Is Getting Worse * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution * Space Station ... Read more
11/23/2024 04:00 PM
In this edition: * AMSAT OSCAR-7 50th Anniversary – A Testbed for Saving Lives * Another Batch of CubeSatSim Kits Available Soon in AMSAT Store * SpaceX Dragon Fires Thrusters to Boost ISS Orbit for the First Time * SEAQUE Quantum Tech Arrives at ISS for Groundbreaking Demo * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution for ... Read more
11/16/2024 04:00 PM
AMSAT News Service ANS-315 November 10, 2024 In this edition: Celebrating AO-7: First Earth-Space-Space-Earth Relay Communications September/October 2024 Issue of The AMSAT Journal Available 2024 AMSAT Symposium Proceedings Available to AMSAT Members ASRTU-1 Satellite With FM Transponder Launched MO-122 Telemetry Beacon Level and Update – November 9, 2024 ARISS SSTV Event Changes to AMSAT TLE ... Read more
11/09/2024 04:00 PM
In this edition: The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and ... Read more
11/02/2024 05:00 PM
In this edition: * AMSAT Board of Directors Elects Officers * 42nd Annual AMSAT Space Symposium Held in Tampa * GridMasterMap Satellite Top 100 Rovers November 2024 Rankings * CatSat Commissioning is Near * Administration Eases Restrictions On Space-Related Exports * Intelsat Satellite Explodes In Orbit * Changes to AMSAT-NA TLE Distribution * Reflect Orbital ... Read more
10/26/2024 05:00 PM
In this edition: * 42nd Annual AMSAT Space Symposium to Proceed After Hurricane Milton * 2024 AMSAT-UK Colloquium: A Weekend of Satellite Innovation and Collaboration * SpaceX Achieves First Super Heavy Booster Catch in Landmark Starship Flight * NASA’s Europa Clipper Embarks on Epic Journey to Explore Alien Ocean World * European Spacecraft Launches to ... Read more
10/19/2024 05:00 PM
AMSAT News Service ANS-287 October 13, 2024 In this edition: Status Note – 42nd Annual AMSAT Space Symposium and Annual General Meeting Final Call for Papers ARISS SSTV Event Continues Until Monday October 14 Call for ARISS Proposals From U.S. Educators Changes to AMSAT TLE Distribution for October 10, 2024 ARISS News Upcoming Satellite Operations ... Read more
10/12/2024 05:00 PM
In this edition: The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, the Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and ... Read more
10/05/2024 05:00 PM
AMSAT News Service Special Bulletin ANS-276 October 2, 2024 In this edition: MESAT1 Designated MESAT1-OSCAR 122 (MO-122) The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and information service of AMSAT, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group ... Read more
10/02/2024 10:45 AM
Many thanks to Jonathan (KM4CFT), for sharing the following article about his portable field radio kit, which will be featured on our Field Kit Gallery page. If you would like to share your field kit with the QRPer community, read this post. CFT1 Field Kit by Jonathan (KM4CFT) I thought I would supply my own field … Continue reading Field Radio Kit Gallery: KM4CFT’s CFT1 Field Kit
12/02/2024 05:03 AM
By Teri KO4WFP Fall weather has finally returned to Savannah, Georgia so it is time to get out for more Parks on the Air. Monday, November 18, I headed to a park I had yet to activate – the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge (US-0522). This park and I have history together prior to my involvement … Continue reading The POTA Babe Reconnects With Her Past
12/01/2024 02:00 AM
Earlier this week, I mentioned that I purchased a Xiegu G106 in September. Its delivery was delayed because I had it shipped to my local post office, which, as you likely know, was flooded during Hurricane Helene. With all the post-Helene chaos, I haven’t been able to do as much POTA as I’d like, so … Continue reading Xiegu G106: From Unboxing to Your First POTA Activation (Beginner-Friendly Video!)
11/29/2024 06:14 AM
All of the large ham radio retailers are offering Black Friday specials in 2024. Click the following links to go directly to their Black Friday pages: US DX Engineering Gigaparts Ham Radio Outlet R & L Electronics MTC Radio Canada Radioworld GPS Central UK Martin Lynch & Sons Waters and Stanton Most Black Friday sale … Continue reading 2024 Black Friday Deals: Roundup from Leading Ham Radio Retailers
11/29/2024 03:11 AM
Many thanks to John (N3AAZ), who shares the following notes from a recent antenna project: Hi Thomas For what it’s worth, here’s an easy, cheap, very lightweight, multi-band, no counterpoise antenna for portable ops. This build took place on a rainy day at a campground in an 18ft RV and was inspired by an article … Continue reading John’s Rainy Day Antenna Project Notes
11/28/2024 03:41 AM
Activating on the Road: Pikes Peak State Park is Where??? by Brian (K3ES) During our road trip across the country and back (Six Weeks and 7300 Miles: Activating on the Road), Becky and I planned our route to enable me to complete at least one Parks on the Air (POTA) activation in each state across … Continue reading From Bluffs to Barges: K3ES’ CW Adventures at Pikes Peak State Park (in Iowa)!
11/27/2024 03:10 AM
I just received an email announcement from Elecraft noting that their holiday sale has already started. They’ve discounts across their entire product line with some special pricing for bundles (like their KX2 shack-in-a-box and KH1 Edgewood package). Click here to read through the full list of items on sale.
11/26/2024 03:46 PM
Dan (W7RF) just informed me that he’s having a Black Friday through Cyber Monday 15% discount on everything in his inventory at Hamgadgets.com. This includes two items I own and love: The UPK Ultra Pico Keyer Kit (or assembled) The CFT1 Transceiver Kit (or assembled) Of course, he has many more items in inventory including … Continue reading HamGadgets 2024 Black Friday Sale
11/26/2024 02:23 AM
On Friday, November 8, 2024, my wife and I ran errands while one of our daughters attended a Shakespeare rehearsal. Since these rehearsals typically last 2–3 hours, I try to make the most of the time by completing errands and squeezing in a POTA activation when possible. That day, my wife encouraged me to fit … Continue reading No Table, No Problem: TGIF Activation in Pisgah National Forest!
11/25/2024 04:43 AM
A few of you have sent me a tip about an exceptional Black Friday Week price for the Xiegu G106: $199 shipped via Amazon.com (yes, that’s a QRPer affiliate link). The timing is ironic for me since just three days ago, I performed a POTA activation with the G106 at Lake James State Park. I’ll … Continue reading $199 Shipped: Not Perfect, but Perfectly Priced (Xiegu G106 Black Friday Deal)
11/24/2024 03:37 PM