Live ham radio satellite QSOs, gear reviews, and roving adventures from Grid FM05gi in North Carolina. I'm WA1JAY, an Amateur Extra Class operator with a passion for making contacts via satellite. I first got licensed as a Novice in 1997 and have been active on and off ever since. While I enjoy operating across many bands and modes, satellite communication is where I feel most at home. Most of my videos feature real-time QSOs using FM and SSB satellites, along with occasional tutorials and gear reviews to help fellow hams get on the birds. I also document my portable operations and roving trips — including activations from Paradise Island in the Bahamas (Grid FL14), where I’ve been operating since 2000 using HF QRP and satellites. Whether you're a seasoned operator or just curious about working satellites, I hope you find something here that inspires your next contact!
Recent Videos
Making contact via Satellite #hamradio AO-123
Catching JO‑97 Over the East Coast — Real‑Time Satellite Pass!
High 88 Degree ISS Pass - Live Ham Radio Satellite Tracking
📡 LIVE ISS Pass | East Coast - 80° max elevation.
📡 LIVE ISS Pass | East Coast - 47° max elevation.
🛰️ Live SO-125 satellite pass| Max Elev. 56°
Satellite AO-123 QSO's over the East Coast
NC to CT via the Space Station #iss #hamradiosatellite #radiocommunication
Amateur radio aboard the international space station #ariss #hamradiosatellite #iss
📡 LIVE ISS Pass | East Coast - 43° max elevation.
LIVE sat pass | SO-50 31 degrees
