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Discovery Drive

Posted on July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 By Carl
Discovery Drive
Hardware, Product Review

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Unlock the Skies with Discovery Drive: Affordable Automatic Satellite Tracking Hey Radio Enthusiasts, Have you ever wanted to explore the vast world of satellite signals but felt intimidated by complex and expensive equipment? Well, get ready to change that! KrakenRF Inc. Discovery Drive is going to be a game-changer for anyone looking to unlock the … Delve Deeper “Discovery Drive” »

SDR on Windows ARM64 Architecture

Posted on October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 By Carl
SDR on Windows ARM64 Architecture
Hardware, Interesting stuff you should know!, Software

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Software Defined Radio Takes Flight on Windows 11 ARM64! Excited about your new Snapdragon PC and the possibilities of Software Defined Radio (SDR)? Look no further than Armsdr.com! This dedicated resource tracks software support for SDR applications on the cutting-edge Windows 11 for ARM64 architecture. Over on this site, Jamie Vital is posting and keeping … Delve Deeper “SDR on Windows ARM64 Architecture” »

Nooelec Joins Forces with USRadioguy.com

Posted on July 26, 2024July 30, 2024 By Carl
Nooelec Joins Forces with USRadioguy.com
Hardware, Interesting stuff you should know!, News, Product Review

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Nooelec & USRadioguy.com: Unlocking the Potential of Software Defined Radio I’m pleased to announce that USRadioguy.com has joined forces with Nooelec, a leading innovator in Software Defined Radio (SDR) hardware and technology! This collaboration will provide you with unparalleled access to the latest top-of-the-line equipment from Nooelec, and expert resources to fuel your SDR exploration. … Delve Deeper “Nooelec Joins Forces with USRadioguy.com” »

The Day NOAA-19 Toppled

Posted on July 12, 2024August 11, 2025 By Carl
The Day NOAA-19 Toppled
Hardware, Interesting stuff you should know!, News, Satellites, Science

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A $233 Million Whoops: The Story of the Ill-Fated NOAA N-Prime Satellite We’ve all had those moments at work where a simple mistake snowballs into a bigger problem. But for Lockheed Martin in 2003, a seemingly minor oversight during a routine procedure resulted in a major disaster – and a hefty price tag – involving … Delve Deeper “The Day NOAA-19 Toppled” »

Steady as she GOES

Posted on July 9, 2024July 30, 2024 By Carl
Steady as she GOES
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Keeping GOES-R steady: Updated 07/09/2024The GOES-R satellites employ active pointing control systems utilizing onboard gyroscopes and star trackers for real-time determination of their attitude (orientation). This enables precise and continuous adjustments of their scanning mirrors to acquire high-resolution Earth imagery. This information comes from two sensors: Combining these inputs, GOES-R can constantly adjust its mirrors … Delve Deeper “Steady as she GOES” »

The new CCOR instrument aboard GOES-U

Posted on July 7, 2024July 10, 2024 By Carl
The new CCOR instrument aboard GOES-U
Hardware, Satellites, Science

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Updated July 7, 2024 Our Sun, a colossal ball of plasma, is a dynamic entity, constantly emitting flares, eruptions, and streams of charged particles. Among these phenomena are Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs), massive expulsions of solar material that can travel millions of miles per hour and pose significant risks to Earth’s infrastructure and technology. To … Delve Deeper “The new CCOR instrument aboard GOES-U” »

GEONETCast Americas

Posted on July 7, 2024July 10, 2024 By Carl
GEONETCast Americas
Hardware, Imagery Processing, Interesting stuff you should know!, Satellites, Science, Software

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Update July 7th 2024 GEONETCast Americas (GNC-A) is a low-cost, user-friendly information dissemination service that distributes satellite-based data to diverse communities in the Western Hemisphere. The service aims to provide global information as a basis for sound decision-making in a number of critical areas, including biodiversity, disaster resilience, energy, food security, infrastructure, public health, sustainable … Delve Deeper “GEONETCast Americas” »

Kraken Discovery Dish Progress

Posted on June 28, 2024June 28, 2024 By Carl
Kraken Discovery Dish Progress
Hardware, Satellites

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Discovery Dish Project Update: Dish Manufacturing Progressing Well! Kraken RF Inc. has released an update on their Discovery Dish Project The Discovery Dish project is moving forward, and they’ve just received the first finished manufacturing samples of the petalized version of the dish! These dishes look great and perform even better. The prototype dishes used … Delve Deeper “Kraken Discovery Dish Progress” »

NOAA and NASA to Brief Public on GOES-U Launch

Posted on May 23, 2024July 10, 2024 By Carl
NOAA and NASA to Brief Public on GOES-U Launch
Hardware, Launch News, News, Satellites, Science

Heads Up! NOAA and NASA to Brief Public on GOES-U Launch Calling all space enthusiasts and weather satellite watchers! There’s a virtual briefing happening on May 29th, 2024 at 11:00 am ET hosted by NOAA and NASA. The topic? The upcoming launch of GOES-U, the final satellite in the GOES-R series! Experts from NOAA, NASA, … Delve Deeper “NOAA and NASA to Brief Public on GOES-U Launch” »

Ham It Up Nano by Nooelec

Posted on May 18, 2024July 25, 2024 By Carl
Ham It Up Nano by Nooelec
Hardware, Product Review, Software

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Unfold the Hidden Radio Spectrum with the Ham It Up Nano If you have ever craved the ability to explore a wider range of the radio spectrum with your SDR (Software Defined Radio)? This tiny powerhouse significantly expands your SDR’s reach, allowing you to delve into the fascinating world of Low Frequency (LF), Medium Frequency … Delve Deeper “Ham It Up Nano by Nooelec” »

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