Saturday Clubhouse Satellite Opportunities

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: August 03, 2026 at 06:00 AM EST

Covers: August 08 & August 15, 2026

🗓️ Saturday Satellite Pass Schedule

**GCARC W2MMD Clubhouse** (39.73465°N, 75.20691°W)

Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST

**Generated:** August 02, 2026 at 12:00 PM


Upcoming Saturday Passes (Next 2 Weeks)

Saturday, August 08, 2026

09:32 AM – RS-44 (Linear SSB/CW, Fair, 15°) 🎛️

  • Uplink: 145.950-145.990 MHz | Downlink: 435.600-435.640 MHz
  • Mode: Linear SSB/CW | Duration: 17 min
  • Max at 09:41 AM (ENE) 🌍 **Europe QSO opportunity**
  • Inverting transponder
  • 09:39 AM – AO-123 (FM, Excellent, 68°)

  • Uplink: 435.570 MHz | Downlink: 145.860 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 17 min | Max at 09:48 AM (E)
  • New satellite, ASRTU-1
  • 09:50 AM – ISS-FM (FM, Good, 42°)

  • Uplink: 145.990 MHz | Downlink: 437.800 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 10 min | Max at 09:55 AM (NW)
  • International Space Station FM repeater
  • 09:53 AM – AO-7[B] (Linear SSB/CW, Fair, 21°) 🎛️

  • Uplink: 432.125-432.175 MHz | Downlink: 145.975-145.925 MHz
  • Mode: Linear Mode B SSB/CW | Duration: 18 min
  • Max at 10:02 AM (NW)
  • Inverting transponder, Mode B
  • 10:42 AM – JO-97 (FM, Good, 39°)

  • Uplink: 145.850 MHz | Downlink: 435.910 MHz | CTCSS: 88.5 Hz
  • Duration: 10 min | Max at 10:47 AM (E)
  • FO-118
  • 11:15 AM – SO-50 (FM, Good, 36°)

  • Uplink: 145.850 MHz | Downlink: 436.795 MHz | CTCSS: 74.4 Hz
  • Duration: 13 min | Max at 11:22 AM (NE)
  • 10 minute timer
  • 11:24 AM – AO-123 (FM, Fair, 22°)

  • Uplink: 435.570 MHz | Downlink: 145.860 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 15 min | Max at 11:32 AM (NW)
  • New satellite, ASRTU-1
  • 11:28 AM – ISS-FM (FM, Fair, 13°)

  • Uplink: 145.990 MHz | Downlink: 437.800 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 9 min | Max at 11:32 AM (N)
  • International Space Station FM repeater
  • 11:24 AM – RS-44 (Linear SSB/CW, Excellent, 79°) 🎛️

  • Uplink: 145.950-145.990 MHz | Downlink: 435.600-435.640 MHz
  • Mode: Linear SSB/CW | Duration: 22 min
  • Max at 11:35 AM (E) 🌍 **Europe QSO opportunity**
  • Inverting transponder
  • 12:15 PM – JO-97 (FM, Fair, 11°)

  • Uplink: 145.850 MHz | Downlink: 435.910 MHz | CTCSS: 88.5 Hz
  • Duration: 8 min | Max at 12:20 PM (WNW)
  • FO-118
  • Saturday, August 15, 2026

    09:07 AM – ISS-FM (FM, Fair, 12°)

  • Uplink: 145.990 MHz | Downlink: 437.800 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 8 min | Max at 09:11 AM (N)
  • International Space Station FM repeater
  • 09:44 AM – AO-123 (FM, Excellent, 71°)

  • Uplink: 435.570 MHz | Downlink: 145.860 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 18 min | Max at 09:53 AM (E)
  • New satellite, ASRTU-1
  • 09:57 AM – SO-50 (FM, Excellent, 75°)

  • Uplink: 145.850 MHz | Downlink: 436.795 MHz | CTCSS: 74.4 Hz
  • Duration: 13 min | Max at 10:04 AM (NE)
  • 10 minute timer
  • 10:05 AM – JO-97 (FM, Fair, 12°)

  • Uplink: 145.850 MHz | Downlink: 435.910 MHz | CTCSS: 88.5 Hz
  • Duration: 9 min | Max at 10:09 AM (E)
  • FO-118
  • 10:24 AM – AO-7[B] (Linear SSB/CW, Fair, 14°) 🎛️

  • Uplink: 432.125-432.175 MHz | Downlink: 145.975-145.925 MHz
  • Mode: Linear Mode B SSB/CW | Duration: 16 min
  • Max at 10:33 AM (NW)
  • Inverting transponder, Mode B
  • 10:24 AM – RS-44 (Linear SSB/CW, Excellent, 65°) 🎛️

  • Uplink: 145.950-145.990 MHz | Downlink: 435.600-435.640 MHz
  • Mode: Linear SSB/CW | Duration: 22 min
  • Max at 10:35 AM (E) 🌍 **Europe QSO opportunity**
  • Inverting transponder
  • 10:44 AM – ISS-FM (FM, Fair, 13°)

  • Uplink: 145.990 MHz | Downlink: 437.800 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 9 min | Max at 10:49 AM (N)
  • International Space Station FM repeater
  • 11:29 AM – AO-123 (FM, Fair, 21°)

  • Uplink: 435.570 MHz | Downlink: 145.860 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 15 min | Max at 11:37 AM (NW)
  • New satellite, ASRTU-1
  • 11:37 AM – JO-97 (FM, Good, 32°)

  • Uplink: 145.850 MHz | Downlink: 435.910 MHz | CTCSS: 88.5 Hz
  • Duration: 10 min | Max at 11:42 AM (WNW)
  • FO-118
  • 11:38 AM – SO-50 (FM, Fair, 11°)

  • Uplink: 145.850 MHz | Downlink: 436.795 MHz | CTCSS: 74.4 Hz
  • Duration: 10 min | Max at 11:43 AM (WSW)
  • 10 minute timer
  • 12:21 PM – ISS-FM (FM, Good, 42°)

  • Uplink: 145.990 MHz | Downlink: 437.800 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 10 min | Max at 12:27 PM (NE)
  • International Space Station FM repeater
  • 12:18 PM – RS-44 (Linear SSB/CW, Fair, 26°) 🎛️

  • Uplink: 145.950-145.990 MHz | Downlink: 435.600-435.640 MHz
  • Mode: Linear SSB/CW | Duration: 20 min
  • Max at 12:28 PM (W)
  • Inverting transponder

  • *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.
    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 (10 found)

    Wednesday, August 05, 2026 — 10:36 AM
    Max Elevation: 68.62°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: WSW (236.92°)

    Wednesday, August 05, 2026 — 5:06 PM
    Max Elevation: 62.34°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: NW (304.77°)

    Thursday, August 06, 2026 — 9:48 AM
    Max Elevation: 67.4°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: SW (225.05°)

    Thursday, August 06, 2026 — 4:18 PM
    Max Elevation: 74.09°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: NW (308.42°)

    Sunday, August 09, 2026 — 9:02 AM
    Max Elevation: 70.12°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: WSW (236.47°)

    Sunday, August 09, 2026 — 3:32 PM
    Max Elevation: 63.85°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: NW (304.92°)

    Monday, August 10, 2026 — 8:14 AM
    Max Elevation: 65.62°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: SW (224.58°)

    Monday, August 10, 2026 — 2:44 PM
    Max Elevation: 72.33°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: NW (308.54°)

    Thursday, August 13, 2026 — 1:57 PM
    Max Elevation: 65.68°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: NW (305.07°)

    Friday, August 14, 2026 — 1:09 PM
    Max Elevation: 70.29°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: NW (308.72°)

    👁️ ISS Visible Passes (≥70°)

    Upcoming Bright Passes (1 found)

    Monday, August 17, 2026 — 5:52 AM
    Max Elevation: 74.14°
    Magnitude: -2.3 (Very bright)
    Duration: ~420 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

    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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