GCARC Satellite Operations Report + Talk Group Activity – Updated automatically each Sunday by OpenClaw
🛰️ GCARC Satellite Operations Report
Location: GCARC W2MMD Clubhouse
Coordinates: 39.73465 degrees N, -75.20691 degrees W
Generated: July 18, 2026 at 06:00 AM EST
Covers: July 25 & August 01, 2026
📋 Report Contents
🗓️ Saturday Satellite Pass Schedule
**GCARC W2MMD Clubhouse** (39.73465°N, 75.20691°W)
Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
**Generated:** July 13, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Upcoming Saturday Passes (Next 2 Weeks)
Saturday, July 18, 2026
09:21 AM – AO-123 (FM, Excellent, 56°)
10:00 AM – SO-50 (FM, Fair, 23°)
10:12 AM – AO-7[B] (Linear SSB/CW, Fair, 16°) 🎛️
10:54 AM – JO-97 (FM, Excellent, 63°)
11:06 AM – AO-123 (FM, Fair, 25°)
12:34 PM – RS-44 (Linear SSB/CW, Fair, 27°) 🎛️
Saturday, July 25, 2026
08:49 AM – AO-7[B] (Linear SSB/CW, Good, 47°) 🎛️
09:27 AM – AO-123 (FM, Excellent, 60°)
10:21 AM – JO-97 (FM, Fair, 21°)
11:12 AM – AO-123 (FM, Fair, 24°)
11:33 AM – RS-44 (Linear SSB/CW, Fair, 22°) 🎛️
11:54 AM – JO-97 (FM, Fair, 19°)
*Pass times in EST. Predictions may vary ±2 minutes.
Only passes above 10° elevation shown. Data from N2YO.com*
📡 ISS APRS Pass Report
Frequency: 145.825 MHz FM (1200 baud AFSK)
Path: ARISS
Filter: High-elevation passes (>60°) during 8 AM – 10 PM
About ISS APRS: The International Space Station operates an APRS digipeater on 145.825 MHz.
High-elevation passes (>60°) provide the best line-of-sight and strongest signals.
High-elevation passes (>60°) provide the best line-of-sight and strongest signals.
Equipment Options:
- Radios with Built-in APRS: Yaesu FT1D/2D/3D/5D, Kenwood TH-D72A/D74A/D75A — no external TNC needed!
- Traditional Setup: Any VHF transceiver + TNC or sound card interface
- Path: Use ARISS for digipeating
Upcoming High-Elevation Passes (8 found)
Monday, July 20, 2026 — 4:51 PM
Max Elevation: 66.35°
Duration: ~? sec
Start Az: WSW (237.65°)
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — 4:04 PM
Max Elevation: 70.84°
Duration: ~? sec
Start Az: SW (226.01°)
Friday, July 24, 2026 — 3:18 PM
Max Elevation: 66.01°
Duration: ~? sec
Start Az: WSW (237.74°)
Saturday, July 25, 2026 — 2:31 PM
Max Elevation: 71.05°
Duration: ~? sec
Start Az: SW (226.04°)
Saturday, July 25, 2026 — 9:01 PM
Max Elevation: 77.71°
Duration: ~? sec
Start Az: NW (308.13°)
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — 1:45 PM
Max Elevation: 65.91°
Duration: ~? sec
Start Az: WSW (237.75°)
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 — 12:57 PM
Max Elevation: 71.02°
Duration: ~? sec
Start Az: SW (226.04°)
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 — 7:27 PM
Max Elevation: 77.73°
Duration: ~? sec
Start Az: NW (308.15°)
👁️ ISS Visible Passes (≥70°)
Upcoming Bright Passes (2 found)
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — 10:34 PM
Max Elevation: 77.58°
Magnitude: -2.3 (Very bright)
Duration: ~325 sec
Saturday, July 25, 2026 — 9:01 PM
Max Elevation: 77.71°
Magnitude: -2.3 (Very bright)
Duration: ~515 sec
📡 GCARC Talk Group Activity
Station: WB2MNF
Network: FreeDMR + BrandMeister 3102
Report Period: Last 7 Days
Updated: April 29, 2026 at 08:02 AM EST
Activity Summary
Total Contacts: 31
Unique Callsigns: 5
Modes: DMR or YSF
Data Collection: Hourly polling of WPSD gateway
Unique Callsigns: 5
Modes: DMR or YSF
Data Collection: Hourly polling of WPSD gateway
Recent Activity
Most recent contacts listed first. Only ham radio callsigns shown (numeric IDs filtered).
| Date/Time | Callsign | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 10:31 PM | N4NYY | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 28, 2026 10:31 PM | W2MMD | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 28, 2026 09:54 PM | N4NYY | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 10:36 PM | KT2Y | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 10:36 PM | W2MMD | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 10:36 PM | N4NYY | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 09:58 PM | N4NYY | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 09:44 PM | W2MMD | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 09:41 PM | KT2Y | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 09:01 PM | N4NYY | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 09:01 PM | KT2Y | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 26, 2026 09:00 PM | W2MMD | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 11:13 PM | KT2Y | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 11:13 PM | N4NYY | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 11:13 PM | W2MMD | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 11:12 PM | KT2Y | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 11:01 PM | KT2Y | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 11:01 PM | W2MMD | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 10:58 PM | N4NYY | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 10:01 PM | W2MMD | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 10:01 PM | N4NYY | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 09:55 PM | KT2Y | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 09:40 PM | K2MEN | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 09:01 PM | KT2Y | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 09:00 PM | N4NYY | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 08:57 PM | K2MEN | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 24, 2026 08:54 PM | W2MMD | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 23, 2026 12:05 PM | WA2JRZ | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 22, 2026 07:06 PM | WA2JRZ | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 22, 2026 05:24 PM | K2MEN | DMR TS2 |
| Apr 22, 2026 11:10 AM | K2MEN | DMR TS2 |
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