Boeing Employees Amateur Radio Society

Satellite Committee

To coordinate satellite communications activities from the BEARS Ham Shack/Trailer and from the Field Day sight. The satellite communications station  is located in the library building (18-104) next to the Ham Shack/Trailer. Radio equipment includes Satellite all mode transceivers for two meters and 70 centimeters. A dedicated computer with tracking software provides automated tracking of satellites and is networked to other BEARS computers in the main shack. The equipment is capable of communicating thru the popular phone and CW satellites including RS-12/13. The club is considering adding digital capabilities to utilize AO-40's (Phase 3D) functions and the additional bands and modes it provides.

For portable operations like Field Day, the club has built a trailer mounted satellite antenna system that can be towed to a remote location and set-up with a minimum of effort. Field Day contacts have been successfully made during the last few years.