Amateur Radio has been associated with satellites for as long as satellites have existed.  News media coverage of Sputnik (the world's first man-made orbiting satellite) included reports from Ham Radio operators.  Most of the world heard the "sounds of Sputnik" directly from the speakers of Amateur Radio equipment, worldwide.  Suffice it to say, then, that Amateur Radio operators are extremely interested in the use of satellites as orbiting communications platforms!

Although there are many organizations devoted to Amateur Radio satellites, world-wide, I have not been able to find many authoritative links to up-to-date information about operational Amateur Radio satellites, their frequencies, status, and current mode of operation.  Here are some interesting links that I've come across, so far.  I won't put a link here unless it contains timely, informative information.  Most websites I've come across contain dated, less-than-useful information from years gone by.   I will try to keep this page CURRENT, and provide USEFUL information to you!

I would really appreciate receiving updates to this list.  (Especially links that are tailored towards the "newcomer" to satellite communications.)  If I can not find more detailed information, I will "roll-my-own".  Check back for updates!

NOTE: It is typical to transmit your callsign and "grid square" when operating over a satellite.  The Victor Valley is in grid square "DM14".  You will typically state your callsign, then your grid square, then your general location - such as "southern California".  If you happen to live outside of the Victor Valley, you can figure out your grid square using this interactive map.

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