A small satellite belonging to Chiba University is being prepared for launch on a Falcon rocket, which will then be deployed from the International Space Station. They are calling on amateur radio enthusiasts to help receive the satellite's beacon signal via Twitter.
[Re-posted] [Request for cooperation regarding reception reports]
The CubeSat "KASHIWA" developed by Chiba University will be launched from the ISS in spring 2024.
Therefore, I would like to ask all amateur radio enthusiasts if you could please assist with receiving CW and GMSK signals!
#K S W Receiver Assistance #K S W Ham Competition
Please submit the reports using the tags mentioned above!
[Reposting] [Request for cooperation in receiving]
The CubeSat "KASHIWA," developed by Chiba University, is ultimately planned to be launched from the International Space Station in the spring of 2024.
Therefore, amateur radio enthusiasts, please help us with receiving CW and GMSK signals!
#K S W Receiver Assistance #K S W Ham Competition
Please feel free to send us reports using the tags above at any time!
Based on the photos they posted on Twitter, the main controller is a Raspberry Pi Zero, and it also includes a camera. The antenna in the satellite photo appears to support both VHF and UHF bands, and I also saw a VHF band RF module with a frequency of 145.825 MHz on the motherboard. However, currently, only the UHF beacon frequency has been announced, and I don't know if SSTV transmission will be available in the future.
This satellite also has illustrations, so it's likely that enthusiasts will receive signals and apply for SWL cards with the corresponding anime character. Why don't you guys, who are big fans of anime, take a look?
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