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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)

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