VA7BWX
@va7bwx.bsky.social
A Canadian amateur radio enthusiast who loves science, technology and interesting solutions to any problem.
2026-09-28 - Checking Bluesky status
My BlueSky feed wasn't happy yesterday morning and I was investigating whether it was MY ACCOUNT or something else.
I BET everyone ELSE knows this, BlueSky has a STATUS page!
This is now my FIRST stop if something isn't working perfectly :)
status.bsky.app
My BlueSky feed wasn't happy yesterday morning and I was investigating whether it was MY ACCOUNT or something else.
I BET everyone ELSE knows this, BlueSky has a STATUS page!
This is now my FIRST stop if something isn't working perfectly :)
status.bsky.app
Bluesky - Status
Bluesky Status
status.bsky.app
September 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
2026-09-28 - Checking Bluesky status
My BlueSky feed wasn't happy yesterday morning and I was investigating whether it was MY ACCOUNT or something else.
I BET everyone ELSE knows this, BlueSky has a STATUS page!
This is now my FIRST stop if something isn't working perfectly :)
status.bsky.app
My BlueSky feed wasn't happy yesterday morning and I was investigating whether it was MY ACCOUNT or something else.
I BET everyone ELSE knows this, BlueSky has a STATUS page!
This is now my FIRST stop if something isn't working perfectly :)
status.bsky.app
2026-08-12 - FAKE QR Codes on Parking Meters
No matter where you live I think this is good to watch out for. The New Westminster Police are warning of FAKE QR Codes on parking meters. Please read the following from the NW Police website for details.
www.nwpolice.org/news-media/m...
No matter where you live I think this is good to watch out for. The New Westminster Police are warning of FAKE QR Codes on parking meters. Please read the following from the NW Police website for details.
www.nwpolice.org/news-media/m...
Police warn of fraudulent QR codes on parking meters
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is warning the public about fraudulent QR codes attached to parking meters throughout the city. Police have received numerous calls from victims...
www.nwpolice.org
August 13, 2026 at 1:09 AM
2026-08-12 - FAKE QR Codes on Parking Meters
No matter where you live I think this is good to watch out for. The New Westminster Police are warning of FAKE QR Codes on parking meters. Please read the following from the NW Police website for details.
www.nwpolice.org/news-media/m...
No matter where you live I think this is good to watch out for. The New Westminster Police are warning of FAKE QR Codes on parking meters. Please read the following from the NW Police website for details.
www.nwpolice.org/news-media/m...
USB sticks - wrong SIZE - Part 3
I HOPE that for someone these were a TOP TIP! For your USB Flash drive/SD/Micro SD media, it is easy and free to check that what you received is what you purchased and to verify that when you WRITE data to the device, you can retrieve it.
I HOPE that for someone these were a TOP TIP! For your USB Flash drive/SD/Micro SD media, it is easy and free to check that what you received is what you purchased and to verify that when you WRITE data to the device, you can retrieve it.
May 7, 2026 at 5:13 PM
USB sticks - wrong SIZE - Part 3
I HOPE that for someone these were a TOP TIP! For your USB Flash drive/SD/Micro SD media, it is easy and free to check that what you received is what you purchased and to verify that when you WRITE data to the device, you can retrieve it.
I HOPE that for someone these were a TOP TIP! For your USB Flash drive/SD/Micro SD media, it is easy and free to check that what you received is what you purchased and to verify that when you WRITE data to the device, you can retrieve it.
USB Wrong Size - Part 2
Many have said before, this isn't just an issue of "I paid for X but only received 1/8 x", it is more insidious. The drive REPORTS a wrong size so when you write or back up to the stick, the EXTRA disappears into the ether (implied ARRRGGGHHH if it is back up information)
Many have said before, this isn't just an issue of "I paid for X but only received 1/8 x", it is more insidious. The drive REPORTS a wrong size so when you write or back up to the stick, the EXTRA disappears into the ether (implied ARRRGGGHHH if it is back up information)
May 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
USB Wrong Size - Part 2
Many have said before, this isn't just an issue of "I paid for X but only received 1/8 x", it is more insidious. The drive REPORTS a wrong size so when you write or back up to the stick, the EXTRA disappears into the ether (implied ARRRGGGHHH if it is back up information)
Many have said before, this isn't just an issue of "I paid for X but only received 1/8 x", it is more insidious. The drive REPORTS a wrong size so when you write or back up to the stick, the EXTRA disappears into the ether (implied ARRRGGGHHH if it is back up information)
USB sticks - wrong SIZE
Anyone "in tech" this won't be a surprise-just FYI
I ordered a couple small USB sticks from "offshore" (32GB & 64GB). When interrogated they were both 8GB!!
There are many tools to check this, but one of my favorites is ValiDrive from Gibson Research
www.grc.com/validrive.htm
Anyone "in tech" this won't be a surprise-just FYI
I ordered a couple small USB sticks from "offshore" (32GB & 64GB). When interrogated they were both 8GB!!
There are many tools to check this, but one of my favorites is ValiDrive from Gibson Research
www.grc.com/validrive.htm
GRC | ValiDrive
ValiDrive, Fraudulent and Fake Drive Detection
www.grc.com
May 7, 2026 at 4:56 PM
USB sticks - wrong SIZE
Anyone "in tech" this won't be a surprise-just FYI
I ordered a couple small USB sticks from "offshore" (32GB & 64GB). When interrogated they were both 8GB!!
There are many tools to check this, but one of my favorites is ValiDrive from Gibson Research
www.grc.com/validrive.htm
Anyone "in tech" this won't be a surprise-just FYI
I ordered a couple small USB sticks from "offshore" (32GB & 64GB). When interrogated they were both 8GB!!
There are many tools to check this, but one of my favorites is ValiDrive from Gibson Research
www.grc.com/validrive.htm
2026-01-23
Hummingbird feeders changing hummingbird beaks!
There are two wonderful stories here. We have citizen scientists noticing changes & taking data & I always think this normally takes thousands of years. THIS one has happened in only seventy or eighty years! NEAT!
www.npr.org/2025/05/23/n...
Hummingbird feeders changing hummingbird beaks!
There are two wonderful stories here. We have citizen scientists noticing changes & taking data & I always think this normally takes thousands of years. THIS one has happened in only seventy or eighty years! NEAT!
www.npr.org/2025/05/23/n...
Backyard feeders changed the shape of hummingbird beaks, scientists say
A new study details the evolutionary change of Anna's Hummingbirds, finding their beaks have grown longer and more tapered to get the most from common feeders.
www.npr.org
January 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM
2026-01-23
Hummingbird feeders changing hummingbird beaks!
There are two wonderful stories here. We have citizen scientists noticing changes & taking data & I always think this normally takes thousands of years. THIS one has happened in only seventy or eighty years! NEAT!
www.npr.org/2025/05/23/n...
Hummingbird feeders changing hummingbird beaks!
There are two wonderful stories here. We have citizen scientists noticing changes & taking data & I always think this normally takes thousands of years. THIS one has happened in only seventy or eighty years! NEAT!
www.npr.org/2025/05/23/n...
2026-01-09 - The Answer to WHAT are these?
For those who saw my post the other day, the answer is . . . Write protection tabs for old 3.5" floppy disks. For those who are too young I have included an image to help people recognize them.
For those who saw my post the other day, the answer is . . . Write protection tabs for old 3.5" floppy disks. For those who are too young I have included an image to help people recognize them.
January 10, 2026 at 12:09 AM
2026-01-09 - The Answer to WHAT are these?
For those who saw my post the other day, the answer is . . . Write protection tabs for old 3.5" floppy disks. For those who are too young I have included an image to help people recognize them.
For those who saw my post the other day, the answer is . . . Write protection tabs for old 3.5" floppy disks. For those who are too young I have included an image to help people recognize them.
2026-01-08 - I found these on the floor 🤣
I HOPE this makes all of you laugh. I was decommissioning some gear & when finished, found THESE on the floor. Be forewarned, you HAVE to be at least a certain vintage to even have a chance to recognize these 🤣. I will post an image of where they came from
I HOPE this makes all of you laugh. I was decommissioning some gear & when finished, found THESE on the floor. Be forewarned, you HAVE to be at least a certain vintage to even have a chance to recognize these 🤣. I will post an image of where they came from
January 9, 2026 at 12:54 AM
2026-01-08 - I found these on the floor 🤣
I HOPE this makes all of you laugh. I was decommissioning some gear & when finished, found THESE on the floor. Be forewarned, you HAVE to be at least a certain vintage to even have a chance to recognize these 🤣. I will post an image of where they came from
I HOPE this makes all of you laugh. I was decommissioning some gear & when finished, found THESE on the floor. Be forewarned, you HAVE to be at least a certain vintage to even have a chance to recognize these 🤣. I will post an image of where they came from
Profile between TWO points
For SIMPLEX I like to get an idea if it is doable or not.
Start here
heywhatsthat.com/profiler.html
Click on [ ] in the upper right hand corner [FULL SCREEN]. Scroll & zoom for the starting point then click. Now find your destination (press the shift key and click).
For SIMPLEX I like to get an idea if it is doable or not.
Start here
heywhatsthat.com/profiler.html
Click on [ ] in the upper right hand corner [FULL SCREEN]. Scroll & zoom for the starting point then click. Now find your destination (press the shift key and click).
December 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Profile between TWO points
For SIMPLEX I like to get an idea if it is doable or not.
Start here
heywhatsthat.com/profiler.html
Click on [ ] in the upper right hand corner [FULL SCREEN]. Scroll & zoom for the starting point then click. Now find your destination (press the shift key and click).
For SIMPLEX I like to get an idea if it is doable or not.
Start here
heywhatsthat.com/profiler.html
Click on [ ] in the upper right hand corner [FULL SCREEN]. Scroll & zoom for the starting point then click. Now find your destination (press the shift key and click).
2025-10-06 Get your ISS SSTV Certificate
IF you were able to get an image that was BARELY RECOGNIZABLE, PLEASE apply for your very own ARISS SSTV certificate. If you aren't a HAM, you can just use your name!
Go here
ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV/s...
fill it out and submit
@arissintl.bsky.social #SSTV
IF you were able to get an image that was BARELY RECOGNIZABLE, PLEASE apply for your very own ARISS SSTV certificate. If you aren't a HAM, you can just use your name!
Go here
ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV/s...
fill it out and submit
@arissintl.bsky.social #SSTV
October 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
2025-10-06 Get your ISS SSTV Certificate
IF you were able to get an image that was BARELY RECOGNIZABLE, PLEASE apply for your very own ARISS SSTV certificate. If you aren't a HAM, you can just use your name!
Go here
ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV/s...
fill it out and submit
@arissintl.bsky.social #SSTV
IF you were able to get an image that was BARELY RECOGNIZABLE, PLEASE apply for your very own ARISS SSTV certificate. If you aren't a HAM, you can just use your name!
Go here
ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV/s...
fill it out and submit
@arissintl.bsky.social #SSTV
2025-10-06 - Don't forget the ISS SSTV Certificate
I think the REAL WIN is grabbing & SEEING the SSTV images appear. For those who want the certificate please apply. The MINIMUM standard is it ONLY has to be barely recognizable & they are very KIND! #ISS #SSTV #HAMRADIO
@jessup-at-large.bsky.social
I think the REAL WIN is grabbing & SEEING the SSTV images appear. For those who want the certificate please apply. The MINIMUM standard is it ONLY has to be barely recognizable & they are very KIND! #ISS #SSTV #HAMRADIO
@jessup-at-large.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
2025-10-06 - Don't forget the ISS SSTV Certificate
I think the REAL WIN is grabbing & SEEING the SSTV images appear. For those who want the certificate please apply. The MINIMUM standard is it ONLY has to be barely recognizable & they are very KIND! #ISS #SSTV #HAMRADIO
@jessup-at-large.bsky.social
I think the REAL WIN is grabbing & SEEING the SSTV images appear. For those who want the certificate please apply. The MINIMUM standard is it ONLY has to be barely recognizable & they are very KIND! #ISS #SSTV #HAMRADIO
@jessup-at-large.bsky.social
This is PURE GOODNESS! I am super happy that you tried and did so well. Now the interesting question . . . . have you applied for your certificate? PLEASE say YES! #iss #sstv
I like this!
I picked these up on a baofeng uv-5r, stock whip antenna, holding it to my cell phone, Robot36 app.
I picked these up on a baofeng uv-5r, stock whip antenna, holding it to my cell phone, Robot36 app.
October 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
ISS SSTV - 2025-10-03 - 2025-10-09 - The Game is AFOOT!
I prefer posting "average" ISS SSTV images instead of only my best. I HOPE this will give everyone an idea of "how mine are going along" using modest gear. I used a vertical antenna, Kenwood V71, RPi and QSSTV. #ISS #SSTV #hamradio
I prefer posting "average" ISS SSTV images instead of only my best. I HOPE this will give everyone an idea of "how mine are going along" using modest gear. I used a vertical antenna, Kenwood V71, RPi and QSSTV. #ISS #SSTV #hamradio
October 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
2025-10-16 - The Great Shake out!
On the WEST coast we should be thinking about seismic events and this has good information.
www.shakeout.org
In Metro Van
www.shakeoutbc.ca
Washington State
www.shakeout.org/washington/
I have signed UP AND have a sturdy desk ready to dive underneath!
On the WEST coast we should be thinking about seismic events and this has good information.
www.shakeout.org
In Metro Van
www.shakeoutbc.ca
Washington State
www.shakeout.org/washington/
I have signed UP AND have a sturdy desk ready to dive underneath!
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills
Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills help people in homes, schools, and organizations worldwide improve preparedness and practice how to be safe during earthquakes. Register to participate in your state o...
www.shakeout.org
October 3, 2025 at 4:17 AM
2025-10-16 - The Great Shake out!
On the WEST coast we should be thinking about seismic events and this has good information.
www.shakeout.org
In Metro Van
www.shakeoutbc.ca
Washington State
www.shakeout.org/washington/
I have signed UP AND have a sturdy desk ready to dive underneath!
On the WEST coast we should be thinking about seismic events and this has good information.
www.shakeout.org
In Metro Van
www.shakeoutbc.ca
Washington State
www.shakeout.org/washington/
I have signed UP AND have a sturdy desk ready to dive underneath!
Now this is a great post about the ISS SSTV event and BETTER than mine, Peter included "pass data" for Vancouver BC! Nice job bud! #ISSSSTV #AmateurRadio @petervogel.bsky.social
Fire up the SSTV gear ...
the ISS SSTV is a "go". Details in image below.
Set your SDR.receiver to 145.800, and leave it running around the clock for MM-SSTV or RX-SSTV to decode.
Starts 5:20 AM PDT Friday but we (here in Vancouver) don't get a pass until later. Anticipated pass lineup is here.
the ISS SSTV is a "go". Details in image below.
Set your SDR.receiver to 145.800, and leave it running around the clock for MM-SSTV or RX-SSTV to decode.
Starts 5:20 AM PDT Friday but we (here in Vancouver) don't get a pass until later. Anticipated pass lineup is here.
October 3, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Now this is a great post about the ISS SSTV event and BETTER than mine, Peter included "pass data" for Vancouver BC! Nice job bud! #ISSSSTV #AmateurRadio @petervogel.bsky.social
ISS SSTV: If you haven't tried yet, please "give it a go"! The minimum is something "to hear the signal" and something to "translate the sounds to images". You don't even need cables. Robot36 and "ACOUSTIC Coupling" WORKS (Put the device NEXT to the speaker) #ISS #SSTV #hamradio
October 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I LOVE these as they are an EASY WIN and this is a certificate event too!
ISS SSTV - 2025-10-03 - 2025-10-09 : 145.800 MHz PD120
The ISS is going to be sending down IMAGES celebrating World Space Week!
Please give it a go & be amazed
#isssstv #amateurradio #SSTV
ISS SSTV - 2025-10-03 - 2025-10-09 : 145.800 MHz PD120
The ISS is going to be sending down IMAGES celebrating World Space Week!
Please give it a go & be amazed
#isssstv #amateurradio #SSTV
Great news! The SSTV Series 29 event is being extended! Instead of ending Monday it will now run until Thursday!
There will be pauses for educational contacts along the way. See the graphic for times including those planned outages.
It all starts tomorrow! Good luck!
There will be pauses for educational contacts along the way. See the graphic for times including those planned outages.
It all starts tomorrow! Good luck!
October 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I LOVE these as they are an EASY WIN and this is a certificate event too!
ISS SSTV - 2025-10-03 - 2025-10-09 : 145.800 MHz PD120
The ISS is going to be sending down IMAGES celebrating World Space Week!
Please give it a go & be amazed
#isssstv #amateurradio #SSTV
ISS SSTV - 2025-10-03 - 2025-10-09 : 145.800 MHz PD120
The ISS is going to be sending down IMAGES celebrating World Space Week!
Please give it a go & be amazed
#isssstv #amateurradio #SSTV
A local club is having a soldering seminar, so I built a portable kit. This means I can have acceptable gear that I am used to, at hand.
Weller W60P, extra tips, Stand, Tip Tinner, Flux Paste, Wire Ball Cleaner, Wick Braid, Solder, Flush Cut pliers, Cutter Strippers, Desoldering Vacuum, Pelican Case
Weller W60P, extra tips, Stand, Tip Tinner, Flux Paste, Wire Ball Cleaner, Wick Braid, Solder, Flush Cut pliers, Cutter Strippers, Desoldering Vacuum, Pelican Case
September 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A local club is having a soldering seminar, so I built a portable kit. This means I can have acceptable gear that I am used to, at hand.
Weller W60P, extra tips, Stand, Tip Tinner, Flux Paste, Wire Ball Cleaner, Wick Braid, Solder, Flush Cut pliers, Cutter Strippers, Desoldering Vacuum, Pelican Case
Weller W60P, extra tips, Stand, Tip Tinner, Flux Paste, Wire Ball Cleaner, Wick Braid, Solder, Flush Cut pliers, Cutter Strippers, Desoldering Vacuum, Pelican Case
2025-09-13 - Repeater SDRs
Our local 2m/70cm repeater here in Van BC Can gave us access to the site SDRs. Although "OLD HAT" to some, I found it incredibly interesting. I watched the waveforms while running the net! Very few transceivers were off frequency/over deviating. #hamradio #amateurradio
Our local 2m/70cm repeater here in Van BC Can gave us access to the site SDRs. Although "OLD HAT" to some, I found it incredibly interesting. I watched the waveforms while running the net! Very few transceivers were off frequency/over deviating. #hamradio #amateurradio
September 15, 2025 at 4:15 PM
2025-09-13 - Repeater SDRs
Our local 2m/70cm repeater here in Van BC Can gave us access to the site SDRs. Although "OLD HAT" to some, I found it incredibly interesting. I watched the waveforms while running the net! Very few transceivers were off frequency/over deviating. #hamradio #amateurradio
Our local 2m/70cm repeater here in Van BC Can gave us access to the site SDRs. Although "OLD HAT" to some, I found it incredibly interesting. I watched the waveforms while running the net! Very few transceivers were off frequency/over deviating. #hamradio #amateurradio
As I posted about "getting your call sign" on the ISS APRS Map, I have to mention the next outage
Sat Sept 13th 12:40 UTC/8:40am ET
until
Sun Sept 14th 14:05 UTC/10:05am ET
ARISS - Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
AND everyone should follow
@arissintl.bsky.social
Sat Sept 13th 12:40 UTC/8:40am ET
until
Sun Sept 14th 14:05 UTC/10:05am ET
ARISS - Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
AND everyone should follow
@arissintl.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
As I posted about "getting your call sign" on the ISS APRS Map, I have to mention the next outage
Sat Sept 13th 12:40 UTC/8:40am ET
until
Sun Sept 14th 14:05 UTC/10:05am ET
ARISS - Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
AND everyone should follow
@arissintl.bsky.social
Sat Sept 13th 12:40 UTC/8:40am ET
until
Sun Sept 14th 14:05 UTC/10:05am ET
ARISS - Amateur Radio on the International Space Station
AND everyone should follow
@arissintl.bsky.social
2025-08-29 - Change to School Zone hours here in New Westminster & Burnaby BC Canada
Burnaby & New Westminster have extended School Zone Hours. They are now 7am to 10pm School Days!
(here are links to EACH City's websites)
www.burnaby.ca/our-city/new...
www.newwestcity.ca/2025/08/26/c....
Burnaby & New Westminster have extended School Zone Hours. They are now 7am to 10pm School Days!
(here are links to EACH City's websites)
www.burnaby.ca/our-city/new...
www.newwestcity.ca/2025/08/26/c....
August 30, 2025 at 7:01 AM
2025-08-29 - Change to School Zone hours here in New Westminster & Burnaby BC Canada
Burnaby & New Westminster have extended School Zone Hours. They are now 7am to 10pm School Days!
(here are links to EACH City's websites)
www.burnaby.ca/our-city/new...
www.newwestcity.ca/2025/08/26/c....
Burnaby & New Westminster have extended School Zone Hours. They are now 7am to 10pm School Days!
(here are links to EACH City's websites)
www.burnaby.ca/our-city/new...
www.newwestcity.ca/2025/08/26/c....
2025-08-22 - APRS THROUGH the ISS - POST game
There are TONS of GREAT ways to beacon APRS through the ISS. I LOVE whatever you use!
Normally I use a Kenwood V71, a Pi 4B & a VoxBox. A handheld with rubber duck antenna works great too!
Please try & bask in the glory when you show up!
ariss.net
There are TONS of GREAT ways to beacon APRS through the ISS. I LOVE whatever you use!
Normally I use a Kenwood V71, a Pi 4B & a VoxBox. A handheld with rubber duck antenna works great too!
Please try & bask in the glory when you show up!
ariss.net
August 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
2025-08-22 - APRS THROUGH the ISS - POST game
There are TONS of GREAT ways to beacon APRS through the ISS. I LOVE whatever you use!
Normally I use a Kenwood V71, a Pi 4B & a VoxBox. A handheld with rubber duck antenna works great too!
Please try & bask in the glory when you show up!
ariss.net
There are TONS of GREAT ways to beacon APRS through the ISS. I LOVE whatever you use!
Normally I use a Kenwood V71, a Pi 4B & a VoxBox. A handheld with rubber duck antenna works great too!
Please try & bask in the glory when you show up!
ariss.net
2025-08-18 - APRS THROUGH the ISS - The Review
ISS APRS is 145.825 MHz simplex
ISS passes, remember choose ALL & NOT visual passes
www.n2yo.com
Check that ISS transceiver is set to APRS
www.ariss.org/current-stat...
See if others are succeeding
www.amsat.org/status/
Get on the map!
ariss.net
ISS APRS is 145.825 MHz simplex
ISS passes, remember choose ALL & NOT visual passes
www.n2yo.com
Check that ISS transceiver is set to APRS
www.ariss.org/current-stat...
See if others are succeeding
www.amsat.org/status/
Get on the map!
ariss.net
Amateur Radio Stations heard via ISS
ariss.net
August 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
2025-08-18 - APRS THROUGH the ISS - The Review
ISS APRS is 145.825 MHz simplex
ISS passes, remember choose ALL & NOT visual passes
www.n2yo.com
Check that ISS transceiver is set to APRS
www.ariss.org/current-stat...
See if others are succeeding
www.amsat.org/status/
Get on the map!
ariss.net
ISS APRS is 145.825 MHz simplex
ISS passes, remember choose ALL & NOT visual passes
www.n2yo.com
Check that ISS transceiver is set to APRS
www.ariss.org/current-stat...
See if others are succeeding
www.amsat.org/status/
Get on the map!
ariss.net
2025-08-18 - APRS THROUGH the ISS - 7
We are finally HERE!
go to ariss.net
Wait for the ISS to be in RF range
Run APRSDROID, hook up the cables, tune your HT to 145.825, put Vox on and give it a GO!
Please remember to turn Vox off when done!
Bask in the GLORY when your call sign shows up on the MAP!
We are finally HERE!
go to ariss.net
Wait for the ISS to be in RF range
Run APRSDROID, hook up the cables, tune your HT to 145.825, put Vox on and give it a GO!
Please remember to turn Vox off when done!
Bask in the GLORY when your call sign shows up on the MAP!
August 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
2025-08-18 - APRS THROUGH the ISS - 7
We are finally HERE!
go to ariss.net
Wait for the ISS to be in RF range
Run APRSDROID, hook up the cables, tune your HT to 145.825, put Vox on and give it a GO!
Please remember to turn Vox off when done!
Bask in the GLORY when your call sign shows up on the MAP!
We are finally HERE!
go to ariss.net
Wait for the ISS to be in RF range
Run APRSDROID, hook up the cables, tune your HT to 145.825, put Vox on and give it a GO!
Please remember to turn Vox off when done!
Bask in the GLORY when your call sign shows up on the MAP!
2025-08-17 - APRS THROUGH the ISS - 6.5
Brad's Top Tips
Check ISS Status and Amsat Status first.
Amsat tells if everyone else is succeeding.
Remember when finding the ISS path, you do NOT want VISUAL range! This TOP tip reminds us that RF has an ability to hit the ISS when your eye can't see it.
Brad's Top Tips
Check ISS Status and Amsat Status first.
Amsat tells if everyone else is succeeding.
Remember when finding the ISS path, you do NOT want VISUAL range! This TOP tip reminds us that RF has an ability to hit the ISS when your eye can't see it.
AMSAT OSCAR Satellite Status
www.amsat.org
August 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
2025-08-17 - APRS THROUGH the ISS - 6.5
Brad's Top Tips
Check ISS Status and Amsat Status first.
Amsat tells if everyone else is succeeding.
Remember when finding the ISS path, you do NOT want VISUAL range! This TOP tip reminds us that RF has an ability to hit the ISS when your eye can't see it.
Brad's Top Tips
Check ISS Status and Amsat Status first.
Amsat tells if everyone else is succeeding.
Remember when finding the ISS path, you do NOT want VISUAL range! This TOP tip reminds us that RF has an ability to hit the ISS when your eye can't see it.