AO-92 Update and Information on L-Band Downshifter It was day before yesterday that AO-92 which was thought to be inactive, was detected to be active again. A lot
AO-92 Amateur Radio Satellite Has Come Back to Life! AO-92, also known as Fox-1D, was launched on the PSLV-C40 mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India
What are LNA, LNB, LNC and LND in Satellite Communications? LNA, LNB, LNC and LND are terms often heard during discussions on satellite communications. LNA is a low
Pictorial Review of Gamma Match Implementation Here is the gamma match on my 5 element UHF Yagi antenna. This pictorial review is complementary to my previous post on gamma
Atmospheric Drag of LEO Satellites Earlier I used to think that satellites once launched to space would go around the earth indefinitely (forgive my ignorance). It is only
FUNcube-1 (AO-73), Educational Amateur Radio Satellite FUNcube-1 is part of the FUNcube family of satellites, which also includes JY1SAT or JO-97 and Nayif-1 or EO88. It is a
EIRP (Effective Isotropic Radiated Power) is a term often used in Satellite Communication, also known as Satcom. Isotropic antenna is theoretical one which radiates equally in all directions
Tips and Tricks for Working LEO Satellites Though working amateur radio satellites was in my wish list ever since I got my amatuer radio license in 1985, I