After 30 years of being a radio Ham, I have taken up an interest in Radio Controlled Planes, and the people at Blackpool & Fylde Radio Controlled Model Society are great they are all very helpful, and take the time to talk to you, and best of all they teach you, unlike Radio amateur Clubs where the members are power mad, and have no interest in you.

Ham radio FM satellites are part of a unique and exciting part of the amateur radio world. These satellites allow ham radio operators to communicate via radio signals bounced off satellites orbiting the Earth, which I have taken up as an interesting part of Ham Radio.

They enable you to make radio contacts with people around the world without relying on traditional ground-based infrastructure like cell towers or internet connections.

Unlike traditional satellites used for communications, FM satellites are designed specifically for amateur radio. They typically operate in the VHF (Very High Frequency) or UHF (Ultra High Frequency) bands, and the signals they send are in FM (Frequency Modulation), which is easy for many ham radio operators to use with standard equipment.

There are several FM satellites in orbit, and they’re accessible to a wide range of operators. These satellites can help you connect with fellow enthusiasts, explore the world of satellite communication, and even develop your skills in satellite tracking and antenna design.