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Heard SO-15 for the first time

14d 3h ago by piefed.social/u/pageflight in amateur_radio@lemmy.radio from media.piefed.social

I just got a Yaesu FT-60R and Arrow 10WBP (off Craigslist). Used satfinder.ca to track SO-15 and was able to hear some folks, just barely. Recorded my spot on amsat.org. Very cool to tap into this invisible world!

I also tried to hear the ISS, but no luck yet. My kid and I have been having fun seeing it go over, so hearing the automatic would be very cool.

If you're just listening, is there a reason not to hold a yagi by the center of the beam? It didn't seem to reduce sensitivity, and is much easier on the wrist.