QRM Episode 01: Ham Radio in Polar Orbit

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Show notes:

We’re kicking things off with an exciting topic with co-host Jim doubling as our guest today! In this episode, we talk about how amateur radio is making waves in space exploration, what makes the Fram2Ham mission so special, and how you can get involved.

We also share some personal and company updates.

Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to subscribe and share QRM with your fellow hams!

A huge thanks to Vince, VE6LK for agreeing to be our announcer!

Links to things we discussed

Winter Field Day:

Home - WFDA

How To POTA Video:
https://youtu.be/DdLfnhmHr3A

Jim’s VE Sessions:

https://atlantave.org

Satellite Tracker:

https://www.n2yo.com/

SSTV Mobile Apps:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36&hl=en_US

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=om.sstvencoder&hl=en_US

‎SSTV Slow Scan TV App - App Store

SSTV PC Apps:

https://hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php

SSTV Info:

Slow-Scan Television (SSTV) - Signal Identification Wiki

nextspaceflight.com:

Fram2 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Next Spaceflight

Ham Radio Basics course:

https://hamradioprep.com/ham-radio-basics/

FRAM2 Mission Site:

https://f2.com

FRAM2Ham:

https://fram2ham.com

Fram2Ham Recommended Gear:
https://fram2ham.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/amapay_user_manual_v1.pdf

Clips of Charlie Duke:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMXG46gaI2o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL9IRKoFv_4

Zeke, KJ7NLL YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@KJ7NLL

RTL-SDR Dongle:

Amazon.com: RTL-SDR Blog V4 R828D RTL2832U 1PPM TCXO SMA Software Defined Radio (Dongle Only) : Electronics

Clip of astronaut talking about ARISS as backup:
https://youtu.be/XSy5tCNBYdE?si=KxVowa9EIhHnIzkI

Using QRZ-1 to hear ISS:

https://youtube.com/shorts/TSIlKqkeG70?si=-jREgi8WNXm4mV9P

ARISS SSTV Gallery:

Welcome to the ARISS SSTV Gallery

ARISS: Owen Garriott History Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLtaGnw5exE

Creality K1 SE:

Creality K1 SE 3D Printer, 600mm/s High-Speed Hands-Free Auto Leveling Flagship-Level Direct Extruder Quick-swap Tri-Metal Nozzle K1 Upgrade 3D Printer, Print Size 250x220x220mm: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo:

Official Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo 3D Printer with CR Touch Auto Leveling PC Spring Steel Platform Full-Metal Extruder 95% Pre-Installed 3D Printers Resume Print and Model Preview 8.66x8.66x9.84 inch: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

3D Printed Cable Management:

Rohn 25G RG8U coax cable bracket by tadd-KA2DEW - Thingiverse

N4BFR K1 Install Video:

https://youtu.be/dpTlWT3mbYI?si=a0v_VW93NPBil6RO

Social Channels

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLckVh0wwsVX9Xa6X6nahSFy11drlDHbyH&si=zUSwOULKW1YVq8Ir

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/WorldRadioLeague

https://www.facebook.com/HamRadioPrep/

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This is awesome! Thanks @N0APX and @N4BFR !

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A reminder that if you have a student team to be involved in the FRAM2Ham event they need to sign up by February 10.

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