Hello everyone. I am very new at this and I am trying to find as much info as I
can. Does anyone know the status of AO-27? I can not find anywhere whether its
operating as an FM satellite? I just received my new Arrow II antenna, and hope
to meet you guys on the FM sats! Best 73KB2CWN
Wow, you guys have been great, and thanks for all the replies! Although I have
had my ticket for over 27 years, satellites are new to me, and your advise and
help is greatly appreciated! Sorry to hear AO-27 isn't working, and that SO-50
is the only FM satellite that's operational at the
Thanks Tom, you described it correct. Just like an HF DX pileup, but fun
nonetheless. I will one day get an all mode VHF/UHF transceiver to get on the
other satellites, but also need a different antenna setup unless I run QRP. Any
input on running a Yaesu FT 817nd or an 857d on the SSB
Wow Patrick, Thanks for all the great advise! I will surely check out your
youtube videos. For the years I have been a ham, I only did HF and of course
VHF/UHF FM. I never ventured beyond that level. I just recently got active on 6
meters and purchased a used IC706 and a Diamond 2 elem yagi for
