Listening to Satellites with a Homemade Yagi Antenna

By Diana Eng
“One of my favorite things to do is talk with other ham radio operators through satellites or the International Space Station (ISS). To do this, I stand on a rooftop and tune a handheld multiband radio while tracing the orbit of a satellite or the ISS with my homemade yagi antenna.Orbiting satellites such as AO-51, SO-50, and AO-27 act as repeaters, relaying signals from low-power transceivers like mine back to hams elsewhere on the planet. So if you know where to aim the antenna, you can communicate around the world via space. The ISS also has a repeater, and occasionally, when we’re lucky, the astronauts themselves exchange transmissions to communicate with hams on the ground….READ MORE“

Antenna

MonoBeam Yagi MB7 10-15-20-40

May 29, 2015 No comments

MonoBeam Yagi MB7 The MB7 10-15-20-40 is a quad band antenna for 7 MHz, 14 MHz, 21 MHz and 28 MHz with loading coil and capacitive hat for 40m only. T... Read more

ACOM HF Log-periodic Antenna

June 04, 2016 No comments

ACOM, Bulgaria manufactures a range of 8, 10 and 12 element HF log-periodic antennas. Their main features are: designed and produced to give top perf... Read more

6-10LP5-125 – M2 Antenna – 7 and 10 MHz

September 04, 2015 No comments

The 6-10LP5–125 log periodic is a rugged, versatile performer designed for years of trouble free service. For the amateur radio operator it cove... Read more

Ham Radio EMP Kit, The Tactical Trash Can

August 31, 2020 No comments

“Many believe the worst threat to our electronics is being damaged by an Electromagnetic Pulse. Today I show you how to prevent that damage and... Read more

Small loops, growing popularity

August 05, 2015 No comments

by John Huggins “Small Loop HF antennas, often called magnetic antennas, seem to be all the rage these days. I suppose this old concept offers h... Read more

App - Mobile

SDR Touch demo on Android device using SDRplay RSP

April 24, 2016 No comments

This demonstrates turning an Android Tablet (or Android Phone) into a highly portable comms receiver or spectrum analyzer operating from Long Wave to... Read more

Updated Android Digital QST App Now Available

July 28, 2016 No comments

A completely rebuilt digital QST app for the Android platform now is available from publisher Nxtbook Media, which responded to readers’ frustrations... Read more

RFinder – The World Wide Repeater Directory now has Jamming Reports!

April 27, 2016 No comments

RFinder now includes the ability to make jamming reports. This is already available in RFinder Android and should be available on iOS devices by Dayto... Read more

Morse Decoder for Android Smartphones and Tablets

December 13, 2014 No comments

Morse Decoder decodes Morse code characters through the built-in microphone of your Android device. Morse Decoder can be used by Ham Radio operators o... Read more

SmartSDR for iOS v2.6.2 Now Available

August 12, 2018 No comments

FlexRadio Systems announces the release of SmartSDR for iOS v2.6.2 is now available for download or update from the Apple App Store. This App requires... Read more

Equipment

2 Pair Freetalker Walkie Talkie Two-Way Radio Wrist Watch

November 26, 2014 No comments

Quick Overview The wristwatch walkie talkie can offer you the freedom to go anywhere and do anything–from weekend hiking to just hanging out at... Read more

TEN-TEC 80 Meter QRP Transceiver Kit – Model 1380

May 12, 2016 No comments

Enjoy the world of QRP CW operation with one of our single band transceiver kits. Available for 80 meters. 3 watts power output. Easy to build and sim... Read more

ANAN-200D HF + 6M 100W ALL MODE SDR TRANSCEIVER

November 04, 2014 No comments

SDR TRANSCEIVER The ANAN-200D is The most powerful Amateur Radio Transceiver available today, it builds on the very successful OpenHPSDR Hermes and t... Read more

New ! OM Power OM2200HF Amplifier 2.2 Kw

April 18, 2015 No comments

General description of the OM Power OM2200HF amplifier The linear amplifier OM2200HF is designed for all short wave amateur bands from... Read more

Vectronics HFT-1500 OLLER TUNER, HF, 1500W, BAR GRAPH, SWR/WATTMETER

December 10, 2014 No comments

Arc-Free Operation Two heavy duty 4.5 kV transmitting variable capacitors and a massive high current roller inductor gives you arc-free operation up t... Read more

Review

Ham Radio Basics–Jim, W6LG Sets Up a Basic Ham Radio Station

January 30, 2017 No comments

Jim W6LG demonstrates typical connections for a basic ham radio station; power supply, transceiver, microphone and key. In the next episode, other dev... Read more

Tech Tips – Radio & Antenna for HF Go Box

November 23, 2016 No comments

Tech Tips – Mike, KC8NMW – DX Engineering Sales & Tech Support “What HF rig and antennas are good for a go box?” Read more

DMR Dual Band Radioddity GD-77 Review HT

October 25, 2017 No comments

Here is a video just showing the Radioddity GD-77 dual band DMR HT. A much better model than the GD-55, and definately worth the price over a TYT MD-3... Read more

Icom ID-4100 D-Star – Review

June 16, 2017 No comments

Since the introduction of D-STAR in 2001, Icom has been committed to improving and advancing the D-STAR experience. The ID-4100A and it’s advance tech... Read more

5-MHz Interoperability Channels Designated for Wildfires and Hurricane Sally Response

September 15, 2020 No comments

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that two 60-meter channels have been made available, as necessary, for interoperabil... Read more