GEO Newsletter Available for Free Download

The September PDF of the GEO Newsletter weather satellite publication produced by the Group for Earth Observation is now available for free download

The Group for Earth Observation's aim is to enable amateur reception of weather and earth imaging satellites that are in orbit or planned for launch in the near future.

Membership of GEO is free.

This edition features:

  • Geo Report by Francis Bell G7CND

  • Calfornia on Fire by Ed Murashie WX6DX

  • Dundee Satellite Groundstation by Neil Lonie

Download the GEO Newsletter - http://www.geo-web.org.uk/geoquarterly.php


ITU Radio Regulations 2020 Released

The ITU has made the Radio Regulations 2020 available as a free download

The ITU Radio Regulations facilitate equitable access to and rational use of the natural resources of the radio-frequency spectrum and geostationary satellite orbits. They also ensure the availability of the frequencies provided for distress and safety purposes and assist in the prevention and resolution of cases of harmful interference between the radio services of different administrations. Further, the regulations facilitate the efficient and effective operation of all radiocommunication services and, where necessary, regulate new applications of radiocommunication technology.

ITU Radio Regulations 2020 - https://www.itu.int/en/myitu/Publications/2020/09/02/14/23/Radio-Regulations-2020

Smartphone App Identifies Unknown Data Modes

 Smartphone App Identifies Unknown Data Modes

SignalID is a smartphone app to help you identify data modes

How to use SignalID

Set the frequency and bandwidth properly.

Selecting the frequency range. (0-30 MHz / Other) Place the microphone of the telephone near the loudspeaker. (The quieter the environment is around, the fewer errors will occur) Press the big button that dances.

Wait 5 seconds. (Time required for the record)

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