# QRM Episode 01: Ham Radio in Polar Orbit **URL:** \ **Category:** QRM Podcast\ **Created:** [January 24, 2025, 4:18am UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/qrm-episode-01-ham-radio-in-polar-orbit/24992 "2025-01-24T04:18:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![N0APX](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/n0apx/32/7920_2.png) [@N0APX](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/N0APX)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2025, 4:18am UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/qrm-episode-01-ham-radio-in-polar-orbit/24992/1 "2025-01-24T04:18:54Z")
[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/americanradioclub/original/2X/3/39788889717ab9c6a0c816dfe3e991df4c529aa2.jpeg "QRM Episode 01 - Ham Radio in Polar Orbit") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DchC3HfZuNE) # 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](https://winterfieldday.org/index.php#hero) How To POTA Video: [https://youtu.be/DdLfnhmHr3A](https://youtu.be/DdLfnhmHr3A) Jim’s VE Sessions: [https://atlantave.org](https://atlantave.org) Satellite Tracker: [https://www.n2yo.com/](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=xdsopl.robot36&hl=en_US) [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=om.sstvencoder&hl=en\_US](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=om.sstvencoder&hl=en_US) [‎SSTV Slow Scan TV App - App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sstv-slow-scan-tv/id387910013) SSTV PC Apps: [https://hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php](https://hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv.php) SSTV Info: [Slow-Scan Television (SSTV) - Signal Identification Wiki](https://www.sigidwiki.com/wiki/Slow-Scan_Television_(SSTV)) [nextspaceflight.com](http://nextspaceflight.com): [Fram2 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | Next Spaceflight](https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/7615) Ham Radio Basics course: [https://hamradioprep.com/ham-radio-basics/](https://hamradioprep.com/ham-radio-basics/) FRAM2 Mission Site: [https://f2.com](https://f2.com) FRAM2Ham: [https://fram2ham.com](https://fram2ham.com) Fram2Ham Recommended Gear: [https://fram2ham.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/amapay\_user\_manual\_v1.pdf](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=iMXG46gaI2o) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL9IRKoFv\_4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL9IRKoFv_4) Zeke, KJ7NLL YouTube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@KJ7NLL](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](https://a.co/d/dmXaenI) Clip of astronaut talking about ARISS as backup: [https://youtu.be/XSy5tCNBYdE?si=KxVowa9EIhHnIzkI](https://youtu.be/XSy5tCNBYdE?si=KxVowa9EIhHnIzkI) Using QRZ-1 to hear ISS: [https://youtube.com/shorts/TSIlKqkeG70?si=-jREgi8WNXm4mV9P](https://youtube.com/shorts/TSIlKqkeG70?si=-jREgi8WNXm4mV9P) ARISS SSTV Gallery: [Welcome to the ARISS SSTV Gallery](https://ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV/) ARISS: Owen Garriott History Playlist: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLtaGnw5exE](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](https://amzn.to/4g75B1I) 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](https://amzn.to/40mRe3r) 3D Printed Cable Management: [Rohn 25G RG8U coax cable bracket by tadd-KA2DEW - Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6797768) N4BFR K1 Install Video: [https://youtu.be/dpTlWT3mbYI?si=a0v\_VW93NPBil6RO](https://youtu.be/dpTlWT3mbYI?si=a0v_VW93NPBil6RO) ## Social Channels YouTube: [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLckVh0wwsVX9Xa6X6nahSFy11drlDHbyH&si=zUSwOULKW1YVq8Ir](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLckVh0wwsVX9Xa6X6nahSFy11drlDHbyH&si=zUSwOULKW1YVq8Ir) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/WorldRadioLeague](https://www.facebook.com/WorldRadioLeague) [https://www.facebook.com/HamRadioPrep/](https://www.facebook.com/HamRadioPrep/) X: [World Radio League](https://x.com/WorldRadioLeag) [Ham Radio Prep](https://x.com/HamPrep) WRL Community - QRM: [About the QRM Podcast category](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/about-the-qrm-podcast-category/24354) ---
**Author:** ![N0WRL](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/n0wrl/32/38628_2.png) [@N0WRL](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/N0WRL)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/qrm-episode-01-ham-radio-in-polar-orbit/24992/2 "2025-01-24T12:32:20Z")
This is awesome! Thanks @N0APX and @N4BFR ! ---
**Author:** ![N4BFR](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/community.worldradioleague.com/n4bfr/32/16667_2.png) [@N4BFR](https://community.worldradioleague.com/u/N4BFR)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.worldradioleague.com/t/qrm-episode-01-ham-radio-in-polar-orbit/24992/3 "2025-01-30T16:31:26Z")
A reminder that if you have a student team to be involved in the FRAM2Ham event they need to sign up by February 10.