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While i wouldn't call it a golden age, its definitely not a bad time if you want to do things like digital or satellite work. New modes like FT8 really allow h
by ssimpson 8y ago
While i wouldn't call it a golden age, its definitely not a bad time if you want to do things like digital or satellite work.
New modes like FT8 really allow hams to work in at this crappy solar level. Pricing on HTs has gone down a lot due to the now illegal Chinese knockoffs, so Satellite work and local stuff is more accessible.
Personally I've only done FT8 for the last year and its great. I've been able to make contacts 8000mi+.
- tuxxy 8y agoGot any links for getting started with SATCOM other than the SDR to weather satellite stuff you typically see?
- SOMA_BOFH 8y agogetting started is cheap and easy: http://www.work-sat.com/Home_files/WorkSat-08-2018a.pdf http://www.work-sat.com/Home_files/WorkSat-08-2018a.pdf http://www.algissalys.com/amateur-radio/aprs-over-satellites http://www.algissalys.com/amateur-radio/aprs-over-satellites