Steve Hedgecock M0SHQ on the TX Factor Show operating via the SO-50 satellite with homemade antenna

In episode 9 the TX Factor Show team visit Essex to report on the work of the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society (CARS), Essex Repeater Group, Essex Raynet and Essex Ham.

At 29:06 into the show Steve M0SHQ, who regularly explains amateur satellites at the CARS Skills Nights, is briefly shown demonstrating portable amateur satellite operating.

The last 4 minutes feature the launch by Chris M6EDF of his SXHAM1 high altitude balloon carrying a 434 MHz transmitter payload.

Watch TX Factor – Episode 9 (TXF009)