Ham Radio Satellites — Make Your First Space Contact! 🛰️

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Ready to bounce your signal off a satellite? Join Jim (N4BFR) from Ham Radio Prep for a rapid‑fire intro to amateur‑radio space ops. 👉 60 years of ham‑sat history—from Sputnik to the ISS 👉 Exactly what gear you need (yes, a Technician ticket + handheld will do!) 👉 How to track passes, beat Doppler shift, and snag that first 1,000‑mile QSO By the end, you’ll know the tools, tricks, and timing to get on the birds—no rocket science degree required. 📲 Apps mentioned: ISS Detector, AMSAT Pass Predictor, GPredict 🛰️ Tracking: https://amsat.org/track | https://amsat.org/status 🌌 Grid Square Finder: QRZ Grid Map Chapters 00:00 – Intro 00:27 – Welcome from Jim N4BFR 01:11 – A Brief History of Ham Satellites 02:55 – Talking to Humans in Space 05:22 – What can you do? 08:18 – Understanding Doppler shift 10:31 – Types of Ham Radio Satellites 13:00 – Getting Started 14:17 – Final thoughts Get your ham radio license with Ham Radio Prep: https://www.HamRadioPrep.com/ Log your contacts and join the worldwide ham community with World Radio League: https://www.WorldRadioLeague.com #space #hamradio #satellite #operating #license