Trying out Gpredict for Windows, Satellite Tracking Software Earlier I had known that Gpredict software is available for satellite tracking, orbit prediction, Doppler tracking, antenna rotator control and
Getting Ready to Receive EIRSAT-1 Telemetry Soon After Launch We are happy to note that two of the scientists involved in the EIRSAT-1 project are of VU origin,
Important Antenna Parameters Important antenna parameters of interest to the amateur radio operator are gain, bandwidth, radiation pattern, beamwidth, polarization, impedance and radiation resistance. In addition there are
Preparing for Antenna and Cable While Building Your Home! Most of the Radio Amateurs globally face problem regarding the installation of antenna and cable for Ham Radio. In
Pros and Cons of Tone for Access to Amateur Radio Satellites Some amateur radio satellites require a CTCSS (also known as PL or Private Line) tone for access,
Our LEO Satellite Contact Group Gearing Up for EIRSAT-1 Launch! Yesterday the news of the proposed launch of first ever satellite from Ireland, EIRSAT-1, was posted on our
Beaches on The Air (BOTA) Program in Amateur Radio Recently there was a Beaches on The Air (BOTA) activation from Mousuni Island by AT23JCB/VU2WB, the West Bengal Radio
An Introduction to Short Forms and Usages in Amateur Radio Here is a brief introduction to short forms and certain terms as used in Ham Radio or Amateur
Understanding the Classification of Satellites Shown on Argentinian Amsat Webpage We routinely use the Argentinian Amsat Webpage for finding out the amateur radio satellite passes, direction of passes
Where is Leaky Feeder Cable Useful? In amateur radio we wish to have the feeder coaxial cable take the radiofrequency signals from the radio direct to the antenna
