ISS SSTV Transmission Set for Late December

The Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) team will support Slow Scan TV (SSTV) transmissions from the International Space Station (ISS), December 26 – 31. The images will be related to lunar exploration. Transmissions should be available worldwide on 145.800 MHz FM, using... Read more

Tuning the Buddistick Pro Antenna

Designed as a multi-band, portable antenna for 40m – 6m, the Buddistick PRO is an excellent performer with any transceiver up to 250 watts.  The Buddistick PRO comes packaged in a compartmentalized 1000 denier Cordura portfolio bag and includes Versahub feed point, 2 aluminum arms,... Read more

Switzerland has its own AMSAT Organization

AMSAT-HB is the latest amateur radio satellite organization in the AMSAT fold. AMSAT-HB was formed in Switzerland on November 26. Switzerland’s IARU member-society USKA cited a sharp rise in interest in ham radio satellites in the country, as well as interest in the QO-100 geostationary... Read more

Norway is Trying to Track Down 2-Meter Intruders

Norway’s International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) member-society, the Norwegian Radio Relay League (NRRL), is working with the Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) to stop intruders from operating on 2 meters. Unlicensed stations in eastern Norway are operating on 144.200 MHz, 144.300 MHz, and 144.650 MHz. NRRL wants... Read more

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