RAFT heard with Hand Held

This email posted by Mark VK3MJ to the AMSAT-BB shows how even the most basic of setups can be used to receive the new satellite.

RAFT heard with Hand Held

Thought I'd let everyone know that RAFT can be heard with the modest of equipment.

I received this packet at 01:07 UTC 24 Dec 60 deg pass using Kenwood Hand Held and mobile 5/8 whip antenna and BayCom.

R:09 12:07 RAFT/SGATE>BEACON>UI,F0:
>RAFT is on 145.825 US Naval Academy

Mark VK3MJ
Geelong, Australia.

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