I wasn’t sure what to expect today with NOAA 19, but a strong signal is still being received on APT. Will you continue the project if APT remains active?

In terms of learning I have learned more of what doesn’t work rather than does work! Ferrite beads, position of the antenna, line of site not necessarily height, different antenna builds, directors, reflectors, element types, copper tape, wire types, skin effect, ¼ wave stubs, shielding, noise removing, software compiling, and a general “can do” spirit. VHF is ideal for inspiring and learning as it’s so hands on and forgiving if you don’t quite get it right, especially with the NOAA satellites.

I’ve started looking at the Meteor M2-3 and M2-4, and perhaps I might try other satellites at the 1700MHz range, but I can guarantee one thing - I would never have even thought this was all possible from an amateur set up without having experienced NOAA’s 15, 18 and 19! They truly are astonishing.