Alex VA3ASE

Canadian amateur radio operator and active satellite enthusiast located in FN04.

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@GC_BotBrawl Are there any upcoming events planned in Ontario?

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@KG0D_Dave @KC7EQO Unfortunately I didn't film the assembly but honestly it wasn't that bad. Can't remember if it was in the instructions but my method was to lightly tin the shield, score it all the way around with a sharp knife, then bend and it snapped off cleanly. Take your time and it's fine.

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

I've started a YouTube series documenting my Arrow "Mini-Array" for #AmateurRadio satellites. Part 1 covers the background and build to date. Working on part 2 now where we will get on the air! What other details would you like to see?
#hamradio #amsat
https://t.co/Qtl6BjRKD2

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[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@QRPerDotCom How do you like it once you hook up the antenna? I've got mine sitting here, just gotta build it!

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@DigitalRanch3r I did make some contacts but it was a tough year. FM satellites were crazier than normal and significantly less linear satellites to use. Had a great time though!

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@DXEngineering Just bought a (tr)uSDX, does that count? Need to build it before I can comment on it.

Would like to buy an IC-7300. I sold mine and regret it.

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@telespice Congrats that is really cool. Would love to learn more about your station setup. I've been assembling a setup for 23cm EME but got stalled with a couple components. Could use some inspiration!

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@k4dmn It really is a lovely place to spend Field Day. My family actually camped out with me on Friday night before I set up the radios. We are big fans of this little pop up.

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

Another successful #AMSAT #FieldDay on the Satellites. The Arrow mini-array functioned ok but has a lot of compromises. Almost done with this #hamradio experiment, conclusion video to follow.

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@n6rfm @AMSAT On high passes they work very well. Switchable polarization makes a big difference and they're so easy to set up. But the lower gain and phasing + circular polarization losses make it hard to work passes below 15°. I'll share more details on my YouTube channel soon.

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@vk6py Field Day was a lot of fun and very successful. But the small antennas were pretty limiting. Not enough gain for low (<15°) passes or to work Greencube. Planning at least one more video with my conclusions

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

T'was the night before Field Day
#hamradio #fieldday #amsat

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@dereksgc Decent connectors will be $5 each, few $ worth of coax, then there's at least 10 minutes to prep and crimp the ends. Would cost around $15 to diy if not including the crimper. $25 is probably fair.

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@vk6py Please do! I used to use a way more elaborate tripod stand. The ladder is more stable and much easier to transport. Plus convenient to climb up for adjustments!

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@g6rby @kikori1906 Will it be on this weekend?

[Txema Gomez-Salazar EA2AA @salazar_txema]

URESAT-1, will be ejected from the OTV about 12:10 UTC, over Antarctica.
Once ejected from the OTV, the satellite will deploy the antenna 2 minutes after receiving sunlight, starting transmissions immediately.
Uplink: 145,975 MHz
Downlink:  436,888 MHz
Good luck !!

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@OGridPete That's a sweet little rig, I'll be following for updates!

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

This is a pretty cool satellite challenge.
#hamradio #amsat
https://t.co/YiBuLOmiAD

[Alex VA3ASE @va3ase]

@AMSAT That's great news! Did they get the chess mode finished in time?