Satellite SO-124 FM Repeater Now Active

February 25, 2025AMSAT has designated the recently launched HADES-R as Spain-OSCAR 124 (SO-124). The satellite features an FM repeater and is now open for amateur radio use. The upload frequency is 145.925 MHz and the downlink frequency is 436.885 MHz. SO-124 also supports APRS and FSK telemetry.

At the request of AMSAT-EA, AMSAT has officially designated HADES-R as Spain-OSCAR 124 (SO-124) in recognition of its contributions to amateur satellite communications. This designation underscores the satellite’s role in expanding access to space-based communications for the amateur radio community. AMSAT congratulates AMSAT-EA on this achievement and looks forward to the continued success of this and future projects.

Source: AMSAT open_in_new

Monday Overdrive for February 24th, 2025

February 24, 2025Each week so much compelling content is considered for Amateur Radio Weekly but there’s always a handful of great links that just can’t fit. These are the links that didn’t make it into issue 370 of Amateur Radio Weekly.

• ESPARGOS: An ESP32 Phased Array for Seeing WiFi
  A phased array of many patch antennas, each connected to an ESP32 WiFi microcontroller.
  RTL-SDR.com
• Aircraft Scatter causes interference to radio telescope in Australia
  It turns out that the 300km wide quiet zone may not be wide enough.
  EI7GL
• POTA MKE Style
  You can watch this week’s video, QRP in the BIG CITY. A Milwaukee Urban POTA Adventure.
  KB9VBR
• 3D-Printed Battery Cover
  Designed for the WattCycle 20Ah battery.
  Mr MuDS Ham Radio Time
• Bring back shortwave!
  The rise of digital communications has been a boon but has also opened society to grave risks.
  The Spectator

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