Satellite DX is still happening

In this period prior to the launch of the next high earth orbit amateur radio satellites, reports of satellite DX show that there are still exciting opportunities for long-range contacts. Timing and location are key factors.

AO-7, in a polar orbit approximately 900 miles above the earth has provided some DX. Ron, K8DID in Michigan reports that he worked Victor, YL2LW in Latvia on AO-7 in Mode B this past week. The land distance between these stations is 7316 km.

Drew, KO4MA in Florida has had a past AO-7 contact with Andre, PH7AT in the Netherlands. The land distance between these stations is 7511 km.

Andre, PH7AT says a prior AO-7 contact with Randy, WB4LHD in Tennessee is at a distance 7408 km.