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HamSats Part 4

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So, how do we use the rest of the HamSat system?  It starts with a little more information… Documents for New Satellite Users is a good place to start. “This is a collection of articles introducing amateur satellites and related topics … Continue reading

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HamSats Part 3

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Well, there are lots of Amateur Radio Satellites, or HamSats, overhead and they orbit the earth many times a day. So what? How does that help you? It seems that there are several types of satellites up there and a … Continue reading

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HamSats Part 2

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I knew there were a lot of Amateur Radio Satellites out there. I had no idea there were so many. A very detailed story is told on Space Today Online.  I’ll just give an overview of the story and a … Continue reading

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HamSats Part 1

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Ham Radio Operators have a long history of involvement with all kinds of things including space exploration. “Amateur radio (also called ham radio) is the use of designated radio frequency spectrum for purposes of private recreation, non-commercial exchange of messages, … Continue reading

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