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
I Recorded the ISS Talking to Earth — Live Contact with Astronaut Jack Hathaway
ISS High Angle Pass 74.5 deg.
Live! SATCOM on SO-50 Pass 44 degrees
High Angle 38 Degree ISS Pass - Live Ham Radio Satellite Tracking
Satellite SO-50 Pass 41 degrees
🛰️ SO‑50 DX Contact! WA1JAY & Operators Across the U.S. Reach J79QX in Dominica
Satellite SO-50 Pass
ISS High Angle Pass 80 deg.
Capturing SSTV from the International Space Station
Rare J7 Dominica Contact on SO-50! 🛰️
Bridging the Atlantic on a satellite! 🌊🛰️
