🛰️ GCARC Satellite Report
August 29 offers 6 passes during the 9 AM–3 PM window — 5 FM and 1 linear transponder opportunities. Top passes: AO-91 (excellent at 88°, 09:08 AM), AO-123 (excellent at 79°, 09:55 AM), RS-44 (good at 41°, 10:16 AM). Note: RS-44 and JO-97 at 10:16 AM overlap — assign two operators.
| Start (ET) | Satellite | Mode | Quality | Dir | Dur | Frequencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:08 AM Peak: 09:14 AM |
AO-91 | FM | ⭐ Excellent 88° | NNW | 10 min | 435.250 ↑ / 145.960 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 09:55 AM Peak: 10:04 AM |
AO-123 | FM | ⭐ Excellent 79° | ESE | 18 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.400 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 10:16 AM Peak: 10:27 AM |
RS-44 | Linear 🎛️ | ✅ Good 41° | W | 22 min | 145.935-145.995 ↑ / 435.610-435.670 ↓ Linear SSB/CW |
| 10:19 AM Peak: 10:24 AM |
JO-97 | FM | Fair 19° | E | 9 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.910 ↓ PL 88.5 Hz |
| 11:40 AM Peak: 11:48 AM |
AO-123 | FM | Fair 19° | NW | 15 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.400 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 11:52 AM Peak: 11:57 AM |
JO-97 | FM | Fair 22° | WNW | 9 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.910 ↓ PL 88.5 Hz |
📡 Frequency Reference — Saturday, August 29
- AO-91 (FM): ↑ 435.250 MHz / ↓ 145.960 MHz, PL 67.0 Hz
- AO-123 (FM): ↑ 145.850 MHz / ↓ 435.400 MHz, PL 67.0 Hz
- RS-44 (Linear SSB/CW): ↑ 145.935-145.995 MHz / ↓ 435.610-435.670 MHz
- JO-97 (FM): ↑ 145.850 MHz / ↓ 435.910 MHz, PL 88.5 Hz
September 05 offers 5 passes during the 9 AM–3 PM window — 4 FM and 1 linear transponder opportunities. Top passes: JO-97 (excellent at 84°, 11:10 AM), AO-123 (excellent at 82°, 10:00 AM), AO-91 (excellent at 61°, 09:18 AM). Note: RS-44 and AO-91 at 09:16 AM overlap — assign two operators.
| Start (ET) | Satellite | Mode | Quality | Dir | Dur | Frequencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:16 AM Peak: 09:27 AM |
RS-44 | Linear 🎛️ | ⭐ Excellent 50° | W | 22 min | 145.935-145.995 ↑ / 435.610-435.670 ↓ Linear SSB/CW |
| 09:18 AM Peak: 09:24 AM |
AO-91 | FM | ⭐ Excellent 61° | W | 10 min | 435.250 ↑ / 145.960 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 10:00 AM Peak: 10:09 AM |
AO-123 | FM | ⭐ Excellent 82° | ESE | 18 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.400 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 11:10 AM Peak: 11:15 AM |
JO-97 | FM | ⭐ Excellent 84° | NW | 10 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.910 ↓ PL 88.5 Hz |
| 11:45 AM Peak: 11:53 AM |
AO-123 | FM | Fair 19° | NW | 15 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.400 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
📡 Frequency Reference — Saturday, September 05
- RS-44 (Linear SSB/CW): ↑ 145.935-145.995 MHz / ↓ 435.610-435.670 MHz
- AO-91 (FM): ↑ 435.250 MHz / ↓ 145.960 MHz, PL 67.0 Hz
- AO-123 (FM): ↑ 145.850 MHz / ↓ 435.400 MHz, PL 67.0 Hz
- JO-97 (FM): ↑ 145.850 MHz / ↓ 435.910 MHz, PL 88.5 Hz
| System | Frequency | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ISS APRS (RS0ISS) | 145.825 MHz | Check ariss-usa.org/ARISS_APRS/ for live packets |
| Crossband FM Repeater (NA1SS) | 145.990 ↑ / 437.800 ↓ (PL 67) | Check ARISS for current activation status |
| Voice (ARISS school contacts) | 145.800 MHz | See ariss.org for schedule |
ISS passes Saturday August 29 (9 AM–3 PM ET):
- No high-elevation ISS passes during Saturday operating window
RS-44 continues to offer cross-Atlantic DX opportunities on low-to-moderate eastern passes where the footprint covers both New Jersey and Europe simultaneously. Passes below ~55° from ENE/E/ESE favor cross-Atlantic geometry. All times ET, 8 AM–10 PM window only.
| Date / Time (ET) | Max El. | Direction | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Aug 23, 09:47 AM | ⭐ 81° | E 🌍 | 23 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Sun Aug 23, 11:41 AM | 21° | W | 19 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Sun Aug 23, 08:37 PM | 9° | ENE 🌍 | 13 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Mon Aug 24, 08:18 AM | 26° | ENE 🌍 | 20 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Mon Aug 24, 10:11 AM | ⭐ 70° | W | 22 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Mon Aug 24, 12:06 PM | 12° | WNW | 16 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Mon Aug 24, 08:58 PM | 18° | E 🌍 | 16 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Tue Aug 25, 08:41 AM | ✅ 40° | ENE 🌍 | 22 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Tue Aug 25, 10:35 AM | ✅ 46° | W | 22 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Tue Aug 25, 09:20 PM | 30° | E 🌍 | 18 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Wed Aug 26, 09:05 AM | ⭐ 61° | E 🌍 | 23 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Wed Aug 26, 10:59 AM | 30° | W | 20 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Wed Aug 26, 09:43 PM | ✅ 48° | E 🌍 | 19 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Thu Aug 27, 09:28 AM | ⭐ 89° | ESE 🌍 | 23 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Thu Aug 27, 11:23 AM | 19° | W | 18 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Thu Aug 27, 08:17 PM | 11° | E 🌍 | 14 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Fri Aug 28, 09:52 AM | ⭐ 63° | W | 22 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Fri Aug 28, 11:48 AM | 10° | WNW | 15 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Fri Aug 28, 08:39 PM | 21° | E 🌍 | 17 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Sat Aug 29, 08:23 AM | ✅ 45° | ENE 🌍 | 22 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Sat Aug 29, 10:16 AM | ✅ 41° | W | 22 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Sat Aug 29, 09:01 PM | ✅ 34° | E 🌍 | 19 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Sun Aug 30, 08:46 AM | ⭐ 67° | E 🌍 | 23 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Sun Aug 30, 10:40 AM | 26° | W | 20 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Sun Aug 30, 09:24 PM | ⭐ 55° | E 🌍 | 20 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Mon Aug 31, 09:10 AM | ⭐ 83° | W | 23 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Mon Aug 31, 11:05 AM | 16° | W | 18 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Mon Aug 31, 07:58 PM | 14° | E 🌍 | 15 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Mon Aug 31, 09:48 PM | ⭐ 86° | E 🌍 | 21 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
AMSAT’s StOTA Days are the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month — student-to-student satellite contacts encouraged. All satellite operators welcome to get on and make students feel welcome.
Upcoming StOTA Tuesdays — Woodruff Middle School (2:00–3:30 PM ET window):
| Date | Passes Available |
|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | No FM passes in 2:00–3:30 PM window — check N2YO closer to date |
| Tue, Sep 01 | No FM passes in 2:00–3:30 PM window — check N2YO closer to date |
Equipment on site: Yaesu FT-991A (FM satellites). Good targets: JO-97, AO-123, SO-50, ISS FM repeater.
Hamvention 2026 — May 15–17, Xenia OH: AMSAT forum Saturday May 16, 1:50–3:10 PM, Forum Room 2. TAPR/AMSAT Banquet Friday May 15, 6:30 PM, $75, Kohler Presidential Banquet Center — purchase deadline May 11 at 5 PM EDT. AMSAT booth: Building 1, booths 1007–1010 and 1107–1110.
44th AMSAT Space Symposium — October 8–11, 2026 · Crowne Plaza JAX Airport, Jacksonville FL. Rooms $109/night. Watch AMSAT News Service for registration details.
W2MMD on SatNOGS: The clubhouse ground station is Station #223 — one of the most capable receiving sites in the Northeast. Schedule an observation at network.satnogs.org/stations/223.
Ten-Koh 2 (NORAD #68261, Nihon University 6U CubeSat, V/U linear transponder): Weak signals only — faint CW on 435.860 MHz. Okuyama Lab requesting SatNOGS reception reports. Upload a waterfall — null results are also useful data.
- SO-50: Arm with 2-second 74.4 Hz tone burst before transmitting (10-minute timer)
- AO-7: Mode B only when in sunlight — shuts down in eclipse (no battery)
- RS-44 & FO-29: Inverting V/u transponder — transmit LSB on uplink, receive USB on downlink
- AO-73 (FUNcube-1): Active in eclipse — inverting V/u: up LSB 435.130–435.150 / dn USB 145.950–145.970 MHz
- JO-97 (FO-118): Also has linear transponder: up LSB 435.100–435.120 / dn USB 145.855–145.875 MHz
- Pass predictions ±2 min — data from N2YO.com, coordinates 39.73°N 75.21°W
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