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EIRSAT-1 How to make a Satellite Ground Station

EIRSAT-1 How to make a Satellite Ground Station

Added: 23 Nov 2023 Contributor: Oide Resource type: Guide/notes

Open the door to an invisible universe of radio signals that’s all around you. Using a software-defined radio (SDR) dongle and simple antenna, you can receive and see many types of communication signals including from orbiting satellites including weather satellite images. This resource, developed by South Dublin radio Club, shows you how to build your own satellite ground station.

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