I’ve got a couple of odd jobs here in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Which I won’t make any money in the end because you know I spend it while I’m up here. But I enjoy the day.
I scored these 2 from McKays used bookstore
I’m looking forward to digging into these.
#HamRadio #Tennessee #Chattanooga #Books
@bud_t This is the audio clip that I recorded from Transit 5B-5 this morning during the 14:30 UTC pass using the IC-9100 in USB while tuning across the signal. I'm tuning across the upper sideband of the satellite's signal so you can hear both distinct signals you see on the waterfall. It corresponds to the images I posted earlier.
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@bud_t Thanks for posting this! I had not heard of Transit-5B-5 before.
Turns out I'd get a great pass this morning, and since I have the day off, I decided to see if I could receive it. Sure enough, it came in loud and clear on the IC-9100 using the 2m #satellite antenna.
136.650 MHz also an ACARS frequency and you can see ACARS packets on the waterfall.
I'll separately post an audio clip as Mastodon does not allow images and audio in the same post..ugh!
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Ever ended up with a POCSAG pager that has only a partial RIC and, at best, a hand-wavy clue about where it is tuned? I wrote this for exactly that sort of nonsense: https://github.com/yo3gnd/pocsag-probe. It works. Eventually.
☀️ X-RAY FLUX (5/5)
Past 6hr
Current: B8.0
⚪ QUIET
Background levels
Flare Classes: X=Major (HF blackouts) M=Medium (regional HF degradation) C=Minor (slight absorption) B=Weak (normal)
Red line=0.1-0.8nm Cyan=0.05-0.4nm. Spikes=flares causing radio blackouts. Higher flux=worse HF.
NOAA SWPC 15:00Z
🌌 AURORA FORECAST (4/5)
⚪ QUIET
Power: 10.0 GW
K-index: 1
Minimal
📻 Normal VHF
🟢Green=2m/6m scatter possible 🟡Yellow=Enhanced 🔴Red=Intense aurora
Point antennas north, use SSB/CW modes. Best during K≥4 activity.
Neil E. Hodges
Da_Gut
AI6YR Ben
Real-Time Disaster Earth Alert
Alex KR1ST/PA1ST
FurballsNHairballs
Richard
Solar Storm Scout