Space
SatNOGS VHF Groundstation
M7CBR operates a SatNOGS satellite groundstation in East Lancashire. The set up consists of a Raspberry Pi, RTL-SDR Blog V3 receiver, LNA and a VHF turnstile antenna. Usually the groundstation receives data from 20+ satellite passes per day, including telemetry downlinks and NOAA APT images.
VHF Antenna
The Mk.I VHF Antenna originally used was a turstile design with reflectors. First installed in August 2021, this antenna has been used in over 10,000 observations. The antenna was replaced in February 2023 with the Mk.II antenna.
The M7CBR VHF Mk.I turnstile antenna mounted outside.
The Mk.II VHF Antenna currently in use is a turstile design with reflectors. First installed in Feburary 2023, this antenna replaced the original Mk.I antenna. The antenna uses aluminium elements, and a custom 3D printed wiring enclosure. The reflective elements are placed into a 3D printed bracket that attaches to the main mast.
The M7CBR VHF Mk.II turnstile antenna mounted outside.
NOAA passes with decoded imagery is posted automatically to the M7CBR Ops tumblr blog.