DavidWave26
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Launch Feb. 2026 {NET Feb.5} Any thoughts on possible HF Comms?
ARTEMIS 2. Humanity returns to the moon
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HF? Apollo didn't use HF, so I wouldn't expect Artemis to do so.
If you are interested, look up Curious Marc on YouTube. He has a whole series about restoring Apollo communications equipment. The technology they used in the 1960s is fascinating.
If you are interested, look up Curious Marc on YouTube. He has a whole series about restoring Apollo communications equipment. The technology they used in the 1960s is fascinating.
As a young boy in the 60's, I was fascinated by the Gemini and Apollo missions and the use of Quindar tones.
Regarding radio comms, I came across this article regarding the Artemis 2 mission and the use of Optical Communications Systems. I was not aware of this technology and find it fascinating:
www.americaspace.com
Another fascinating presentation (pdf):
Optical Communications for Artemis II Crewed Mission
Some technical info and frequency information here for hams volunteering to track Artemis 2:
www.arrl.org
sam.gov
Regarding radio comms, I came across this article regarding the Artemis 2 mission and the use of Optical Communications Systems. I was not aware of this technology and find it fascinating:
Artemis 2 Updates: Orion Advancing Space Communications - AmericaSpace
Week of January 18 The Orion spacecraft, consisting of the crew module, crew module adapter, and service module, that will fly four astronauts to the Moon on the Artemis II mission in the spring of 2025 is considerably advanced over its Artemis I sibling. The differences of the Artemis I and...
www.americaspace.com
Another fascinating presentation (pdf):
Optical Communications for Artemis II Crewed Mission
Some technical info and frequency information here for hams volunteering to track Artemis 2:
Hams Needed to Track NASA Moon Misson
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
Sam Acquisition 360
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Can't find specific info for voice communications, but a bit more here on communications technology and specific frequency allocations in the 2nd link.
www.nasa.gov
www.nasa.gov
Wideband Polylingual Terminals - use of SDRs:
SCaN: Communicating with Missions
SCaN’s Near Space Network (NSN) and Deep Space Network (DSN) enable more than 100 NASA and non-NASA missions to explore the unknown, innovate for the benefit of humanity, and inspire the world through discovery.
www.nasa.gov
Wideband Technology - NASA
www.nasa.gov
DavidWave26
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I have no need for a history lesson. Im asking about flight's from 2022-2026 missions. My best guess 12.222 USB. HOMEPLATE FLA. has had recent HF radio comms. Will be monitoring each day. Worth it.
Only support aircraft. No direct HF comms.
From my research, three of the four astronauts are licensed hams - Artemis 2 astronauts flying to the moon could phone home with ham radio:
According to the article: ..."astronaut Christina Koch, was studying for a 2019 amateur license exam when her record-setting one-year flight was abruptly rescheduled six months earlier than expected, according to the National Association for Amateur Radio. Koch delayed the certification in favor of completing the mission training for her 328-day sojourn that ended on Feb. 10, 2020."
She may have completed it in the interim but I cannot find a reference.
www.arrl.org
- Reid Wiseman (KF5LKT) - Technician
- Jeremy Hansen (KF5LKU) - Technician
- Victor Glover (KI5BKC) - Technician
According to the article: ..."astronaut Christina Koch, was studying for a 2019 amateur license exam when her record-setting one-year flight was abruptly rescheduled six months earlier than expected, according to the National Association for Amateur Radio. Koch delayed the certification in favor of completing the mission training for her 328-day sojourn that ended on Feb. 10, 2020."
She may have completed it in the interim but I cannot find a reference.
NASA Names Three Hams for Artemis II Moon Mission Crew
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) is the national association for amateur radio, connecting hams around the U.S. with news, information and resources.
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DavidWave26
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Well thanks but i still have a desire to monitor HOMEPLATE out of Florida during the flight. HF will never let you down.
zguy1243
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Anyone in the area need to listen for activity on 259.7 and 296.8. These are the old standby freqs used by Apollo all the way to the last shuttle mission. I would guess they will use the standard UHF on launch just like the shuttle until they hand off to TDRS in orbit.
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