Ham Radio AO-51 Satellite, again

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I try my luck at working AO-51.

Higher quality over at google video-


Bracket video -


N1ASA tells us how to correctly do this!


I use Orbitron - Satellite Tracking software. It is free, you can download it from:


A very good web based site for satellite prediction is:


Grid squares are used for location. My grid is CM99. You can learn more about this at;


Arrow Antennas-


Randy

Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: August 13, 2007 at 7:30 am
Author: K7AGE

Length: 00:11:01
Rating: 4.84
Views: 51396

Tags: K7AGE ham amateur radio hamradio AO-51 AO51 satellite kenwood yaesu icom FT-51 amsat

Video Comments:
Bretty135 (November 14, 2008 at 12:00 am)
Do you think it would be possible to maintain a connection if you used a motorized satellite dish and a ku band feedhorn?
K7AGE (November 15, 2008 at 5:25 pm)
Motorized V/UHF antennas will help, usually with longer antennas. KU feed is on the wrong frequency. AO-51 usually does not lend itself to long conversations, since it is shared be everyone within the coverage of the satellite. Randy
truckmaster62 (November 11, 2008 at 7:02 pm)
I watch your videos, keep them coming. kc0utu
nocoloATV (November 3, 2008 at 4:30 pm)
I am assuming right after your callsign you are giving your grid location right? I am just starting to get into satellite work and hope to be on the air soon. I am already successfully hitting the ISS with APRS data from an omni directional antenna on 20 watts.
hoseaorb (October 29, 2008 at 10:00 am)
is that antenna waterproof?
K7AGE (October 29, 2008 at 6:48 pm)
Probably not, since BNC connectors are used. This antenna is mainly for portable operation, as it disassembles easily. For a permanent installation you would be better off with another antenna. Randy
KE7UGW (October 29, 2008 at 2:19 am)
SO how do I get the AO-51 sattelite to show up on orbitron
thedownloadz (October 24, 2008 at 2:50 am)
I think he had lost the connection by then.
blackhat2005 (October 16, 2008 at 7:03 am)
that is so sweet.... how and were can i get a Ham operators license and learn how to do stuff such as this?
hs8jyx (October 8, 2008 at 10:50 am)
Thank you for your video
73 HS8JYX / WUT