23 Aug

Satellites, here we come!

"The satellite is overcrowded! Too many users! Too many bandwidth wasters! "A box of tissues for our European friends, anyone?On the other hand, there is nothing more depressing than being the only user on the satellite! Which is exactly what every Australian and Kiwi face...
21 Aug

Can IC-705 be used on Green Cube satellite?

A subscriber asked. Recently he bought 705 (not from me!) and he is considering 9700.The short answer is yes. The 705 has dual USB virtual port so setting up Doppler frequency control and digital modem is the same as on 9700. However, IC-705 is only...
21 Aug

Your feedback, part 3

Yesterday’s newsletter generated two emails. The first one was more of a general observation, while the second one was a satellite related question."Ha, I've got you - the purpose of your GreenCube tutorial is to sell me a radio!"Quite frankly, I thought that was obvious....
21 Aug

Getting on GreenCube Satellite, part 2

As said in the last email, chasing satellites is an addictive fun. There is something magical about bouncing signals off a 10x10x20cm box, appearing on the horizon 10,000km away. Amateur radio at it's best - especially if you are a bit of a thinker or...

Satellites, here we come!

"The satellite is overcrowded! Too many users! Too many bandwidth wasters! "A box of tissues for our European friends, anyone?On...

Can IC-705 be used on Green Cube satellite?

A subscriber asked. Recently he bought 705 (not from me!) and he is considering 9700.The short answer is yes. The...

Your feedback, part 3

Yesterday’s newsletter generated two emails. The first one was more of a general observation, while the second one was a...

Getting on GreenCube Satellite, part 2

As said in the last email, chasing satellites is an addictive fun. There is something magical about bouncing signals off...