🛰️ GCARC Satellite Report
September 26 offers 8 passes during the 9 AM–3 PM window — 8 FM and 0 linear transponder opportunities. Top passes: AO-123 (excellent at 89°, 10:14 AM), ISS-FM (excellent at 57°, 01:27 PM), SO-50 (good at 32°, 02:34 PM). Note: AO-123 and JO-97 at 11:59 AM overlap — assign two operators.
| Start (ET) | Satellite | Mode | Quality | Dir | Dur | Frequencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:44 AM Peak: 09:49 AM |
AO-91 | FM | Fair 27° | W | 10 min | 435.250 ↑ / 145.960 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 10:14 AM Peak: 10:23 AM |
AO-123 | FM | ⭐ Excellent 89° | S | 17 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.400 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 10:31 AM Peak: 10:36 AM |
JO-97 | FM | Fair 25° | E | 10 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.910 ↓ PL 88.5 Hz |
| 11:59 AM Peak: 12:07 PM |
AO-123 | FM | Fair 16° | NW | 14 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.400 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 12:04 PM Peak: 12:09 PM |
JO-97 | FM | Fair 17° | WNW | 9 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.910 ↓ PL 88.5 Hz |
| 12:55 PM Peak: 01:01 PM |
SO-50 | FM | ✅ Good 31° | ESE | 13 min | 145.850 ↑ / 436.795 ↓ PL 74.4 Hz |
| 01:27 PM Peak: 01:33 PM |
ISS-FM ⭐ | FM | ⭐ Excellent 57° | SE | 10 min | 145.990 ↑ / 437.800 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 02:34 PM Peak: 02:41 PM |
SO-50 | FM | ✅ Good 32° | NW | 13 min | 145.850 ↑ / 436.795 ↓ PL 74.4 Hz |
📡 Frequency Reference — Saturday, September 26
- 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
- SO-50 (FM): ↑ 145.850 MHz / ↓ 436.795 MHz, PL 74.4 Hz
- ISS-FM (FM): ↑ 145.990 MHz / ↓ 437.800 MHz, PL 67.0 Hz
October 03 offers 10 passes during the 9 AM–3 PM window — 10 FM and 0 linear transponder opportunities. Top passes: AO-123 (excellent at 88°, 10:18 AM), ISS-FM (excellent at 83°, 11:06 AM), JO-97 (excellent at 70°, 11:18 AM).
| Start (ET) | Satellite | Mode | Quality | Dir | Dur | Frequencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:31 AM Peak: 09:35 AM |
ISS-FM | FM | Low 10° | SE | 8 min | 145.990 ↑ / 437.800 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 09:52 AM Peak: 09:57 AM |
AO-91 | FM | Fair 24° | W | 10 min | 435.250 ↑ / 145.960 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 10:18 AM Peak: 10:27 AM |
AO-123 | FM | ⭐ Excellent 88° | W | 17 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.400 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 11:06 AM Peak: 11:12 AM |
ISS-FM ⭐⭐ | FM | ⭐ Excellent 83° | NW | 10 min | 145.990 ↑ / 437.800 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 11:18 AM Peak: 11:23 AM |
JO-97 | FM | ⭐ Excellent 70° | WNW | 10 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.910 ↓ PL 88.5 Hz |
| 11:35 AM Peak: 11:42 AM |
SO-50 | FM | ⭐ Excellent 66° | SE | 13 min | 145.850 ↑ / 436.795 ↓ PL 74.4 Hz |
| 12:04 PM Peak: 12:11 PM |
AO-123 | FM | Fair 16° | NW | 14 min | 145.850 ↑ / 435.400 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 12:44 PM Peak: 12:49 PM |
ISS-FM | FM | Fair 17° | NNW | 9 min | 145.990 ↑ / 437.800 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
| 01:17 PM Peak: 01:23 PM |
SO-50 | FM | Fair 18° | NW | 12 min | 145.850 ↑ / 436.795 ↓ PL 74.4 Hz |
| 02:22 PM Peak: 02:27 PM |
ISS-FM | FM | Low 11° | N | 8 min | 145.990 ↑ / 437.800 ↓ PL 67.0 Hz |
📡 Frequency Reference — Saturday, October 03
- ISS-FM (FM): ↑ 145.990 MHz / ↓ 437.800 MHz, PL 67.0 Hz
- 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
- SO-50 (FM): ↑ 145.850 MHz / ↓ 436.795 MHz, PL 74.4 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 September 26 (9 AM–3 PM ET):
- 01:27 PM peak 01:33 PM — 57° SE — 10 min — Excellent
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 Sep 20, 06:23 PM | ✅ 30° | E 🌍 | 20 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Sun Sep 20, 08:15 PM | ⭐ 56° | W | 22 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Mon Sep 21, 08:03 AM | ✅ 31° | W | 20 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Mon Sep 21, 06:46 PM | ✅ 47° | E 🌍 | 21 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Mon Sep 21, 08:40 PM | ✅ 37° | WNW | 21 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Tue Sep 22, 08:27 AM | 19° | W | 18 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Tue Sep 22, 05:20 PM | 12° | ENE 🌍 | 16 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Tue Sep 22, 07:09 PM | ⭐ 73° | E 🌍 | 22 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Tue Sep 22, 09:05 PM | 24° | WNW | 20 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Wed Sep 23, 08:52 AM | 11° | WNW | 15 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Wed Sep 23, 05:42 PM | 22° | E 🌍 | 19 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Wed Sep 23, 07:33 PM | ⭐ 76° | W | 22 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Wed Sep 23, 09:30 PM | 15° | WNW | 18 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Thu Sep 24, 06:04 PM | ✅ 34° | E 🌍 | 20 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Thu Sep 24, 07:57 PM | ⭐ 51° | W | 22 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Thu Sep 24, 09:56 PM | 9° | NW | 15 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Fri Sep 25, 06:27 PM | ⭐ 54° | E 🌍 | 22 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Fri Sep 25, 08:21 PM | ✅ 33° | WNW | 21 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Sat Sep 26, 08:09 AM | 17° | WNW | 17 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Sat Sep 26, 05:01 PM | 15° | E 🌍 | 17 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Sat Sep 26, 06:51 PM | ⭐ 81° | E 🌍 | 22 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Sat Sep 26, 08:46 PM | 22° | WNW | 20 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Sun Sep 27, 08:34 AM | 9° | WNW | 14 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Sun Sep 27, 05:23 PM | 25° | E 🌍 | 19 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Sun Sep 27, 07:14 PM | ⭐ 69° | W | 22 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Sun Sep 27, 09:12 PM | 13° | NW | 17 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
| Mon Sep 28, 05:46 PM | ✅ 39° | E 🌍 | 21 min | Cross-Atlantic DX geometry |
| Mon Sep 28, 07:39 PM | ✅ 46° | W | 22 min | Domestic / high-elevation |
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, Sep 22 | ISS-FM 03:01 PM (61°), SO-50 03:05 PM (61°) |
| Tue, Sep 29 | ISS-FM 02:18 PM (17°) |
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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