M0JFP decodes AO-91 RADFXSAT telemetry

RADFXSAT launches after a few days delay

LIFTOFF of  RADFXSAT-1 aboard the Delta II rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base at 1:47 a.m. PST!

Back to Scouts on Friday to finish off the Communicators badges

We did Morse code and Phonetics, we also looked at various countries call signs, how radio's worked an some Q-Codes.  Laptop was used to allow the Scouts to listen via WEBSDR to various stations and log their 25 contacts.

Simple Morse code buzzer made from a micro switch, buzzer and battery, cased in tobacco tin.
Parts available from Maplins and per typical Hams M6FLT and M0JFP built them on a Pub Table the night before.

Donate the RT90 DMR radio for charity

Happy to announce we raised some money for the local hospital and Ian was lucky winner of the RT90 DMR retevis radio

Getting heard on the AMSAT ALL FOX leaderboard and seeing your data getting used

You can check your position and ensure your data has been uploaded by visiting:

http://www.amsat.org/tlm/leaderboard.php?id=0&db=FOXDB