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: July 22, 2026 at 06:00 AM EST

Covers: July 25 & August 01, 2026

🗓️ Saturday Satellite Pass Schedule

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

Saturday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST

**Generated:** July 20, 2026 at 02:00 PM


Upcoming Saturday Passes (Next 2 Weeks)

Saturday, July 25, 2026

08:49 AM – AO-7[B] (Linear SSB/CW, Good, 47°) 🎛️

  • Uplink: 432.125-432.175 MHz | Downlink: 145.975-145.925 MHz
  • Mode: Linear Mode B SSB/CW | Duration: 21 min
  • Max at 09:00 AM (WNW)
  • Inverting transponder, Mode B
  • 09:27 AM – AO-123 (FM, Excellent, 60°)

  • Uplink: 435.570 MHz | Downlink: 145.860 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 17 min | Max at 09:36 AM (E)
  • New satellite, ASRTU-1
  • 10:21 AM – JO-97 (FM, Fair, 21°)

  • Uplink: 145.850 MHz | Downlink: 435.910 MHz | CTCSS: 88.5 Hz
  • Duration: 10 min | Max at 10:26 AM (E)
  • FO-118
  • 11:12 AM – AO-123 (FM, Fair, 24°)

  • Uplink: 435.570 MHz | Downlink: 145.860 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 15 min | Max at 11:20 AM (WNW)
  • New satellite, ASRTU-1
  • 11:33 AM – RS-44 (Linear SSB/CW, Fair, 22°) 🎛️

  • Uplink: 145.950-145.990 MHz | Downlink: 435.600-435.640 MHz
  • Mode: Linear SSB/CW | Duration: 18 min
  • Max at 11:42 AM (ENE) 🌍 **Europe QSO opportunity**
  • Inverting transponder
  • 11:54 AM – JO-97 (FM, Fair, 19°)

  • Uplink: 145.850 MHz | Downlink: 435.910 MHz | CTCSS: 88.5 Hz
  • Duration: 9 min | Max at 11:59 AM (WNW)
  • FO-118
  • Saturday, August 01, 2026

    09:21 AM – AO-7[B] (Linear SSB/CW, Good, 31°) 🎛️

  • Uplink: 432.125-432.175 MHz | Downlink: 145.975-145.925 MHz
  • Mode: Linear Mode B SSB/CW | Duration: 20 min
  • Max at 09:31 AM (NW)
  • Inverting transponder, Mode B
  • 09:33 AM – AO-123 (FM, Excellent, 64°)

  • Uplink: 435.570 MHz | Downlink: 145.860 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 17 min | Max at 09:42 AM (ESE)
  • New satellite, ASRTU-1
  • 10:36 AM – ISS-FM (FM, Fair, 13°)

  • Uplink: 145.990 MHz | Downlink: 437.800 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 8 min | Max at 10:40 AM (SE)
  • International Space Station FM repeater
  • 10:32 AM – RS-44 (Linear SSB/CW, Fair, 18°) 🎛️

  • Uplink: 145.950-145.990 MHz | Downlink: 435.600-435.640 MHz
  • Mode: Linear SSB/CW | Duration: 18 min
  • Max at 10:41 AM (ENE) 🌍 **Europe QSO opportunity**
  • Inverting transponder
  • 11:20 AM – JO-97 (FM, Excellent, 55°)

  • Uplink: 145.850 MHz | Downlink: 435.910 MHz | CTCSS: 88.5 Hz
  • Duration: 10 min | Max at 11:25 AM (W)
  • FO-118
  • 11:18 AM – AO-123 (FM, Fair, 23°)

  • Uplink: 435.570 MHz | Downlink: 145.860 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 15 min | Max at 11:26 AM (NW)
  • New satellite, ASRTU-1
  • 12:11 PM – ISS-FM (FM, Excellent, 66°)

  • Uplink: 145.990 MHz | Downlink: 437.800 MHz | CTCSS: 67.0 Hz
  • Duration: 10 min | Max at 12:16 PM (NW)
  • International Space Station FM repeater
  • 12:25 PM – RS-44 (Linear SSB/CW, Excellent, 86°) 🎛️

  • Uplink: 145.950-145.990 MHz | Downlink: 435.600-435.640 MHz
  • Mode: Linear SSB/CW | Duration: 21 min
  • Max at 12:36 PM (W)
  • Inverting transponder
  • 12:33 PM – SO-50 (FM, Fair, 20°)

  • Uplink: 145.850 MHz | Downlink: 436.795 MHz | CTCSS: 74.4 Hz
  • Duration: 12 min | Max at 12:40 PM (NE)
  • 10 minute timer

  • *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)

    Friday, July 24, 2026 — 3:18 PM
    Max Elevation: 66.18°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: WSW (237.68°)

    Saturday, July 25, 2026 — 2:31 PM
    Max Elevation: 70.85°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: SW (225.99°)

    Saturday, July 25, 2026 — 9:01 PM
    Max Elevation: 77.52°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: NW (308.15°)

    Tuesday, July 28, 2026 — 1:45 PM
    Max Elevation: 66.18°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: WSW (237.66°)

    Wednesday, July 29, 2026 — 12:57 PM
    Max Elevation: 70.5°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: SW (225.95°)

    Wednesday, July 29, 2026 — 7:27 PM
    Max Elevation: 77.25°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: NW (308.16°)

    Saturday, August 01, 2026 — 12:11 PM
    Max Elevation: 66.58°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: WSW (237.57°)

    Saturday, August 01, 2026 — 6:41 PM
    Max Elevation: 60.2°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: NW (304.49°)

    Sunday, August 02, 2026 — 11:23 AM
    Max Elevation: 69.93°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: SW (225.8°)

    Sunday, August 02, 2026 — 5:53 PM
    Max Elevation: 76.74°
    Duration: ~? sec
    Start Az: NW (308.22°)

    👁️ ISS Visible Passes (≥70°)

    Upcoming Bright Passes (1 found)

    Saturday, July 25, 2026 — 9:01 PM
    Max Elevation: 77.52°
    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

    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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