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
High Angle 82.5 Degree Live ISS Pass
Live ISS Pass 43.1 Degrees
FO-29 satellite pass - 57 degrees max elevation
High Angle 79.6 Degree ISS Pass - Live Ham Radio Satellite Tracking
RS44 SSB satellite - 44 degrees to my west
ISS Crossband Repeater Traffic Recorded Over North Carolina!
There’s Secret Data Inside Satellite Signals…
📡 Satellite SO-50 at 44° — From NC
📡 SO 50 at 80° — East Coast
ISS High Angle Pass 80 degrees and RS-44 pass back to back.
Catching a Satellite to talk to FRANCE! 🇫🇷📡
