⦿ The Netcall
May 26, 2026
■ An Overview of Amateur Radio Net Call ■ What is an Amateur Radio Net? An amateur radio "netcall" is an organized on-the-air gathering of ham radio operators on a specific amateur radio frequency (i.e., HF, VHF, etc.). The netcall or simply net is supervised by a Net Control Station (NCS). The NCS logs all […]
⦿ Catching an ISS Crew Mid-Air
May 19, 2026
Another exciting event was witnessed by our associates this afternoon, as they successfully listened to an astronaut answering questions from students in Japan. On May 12, 2026, at 5:28 PM, when they observed the ARISS space activity where one of their astronauts, Sophie Adenot, answered questions. Using the callsign OR4ISS, she contacted the station JR5YED, […]