Russian Weather Satellite Follow-up (Meteor M2-3 Video #2)

[@Peter_S_]

If the Earth was flat, cats would have already pushed everything off the edge.

[@patrickellis3205]

I have spent my entire life trying to find evidence that the earth is round and here on KZbin you gave the conclusive evidence. Thank you 😅

[@t4terr]

yes

[@KRich408]

I'm waiting for a flat earther to drive off the edge. Or take a boat off the edge, still no photos of the edge yet???

[@alexzandernathan4060]

😂🤣

[@williamhelms9942]

lol! 😂

[@sarkybugger5009]

"Try to learn something every day." Words to live by.

[@shietnewfeature.delethethis]

Absolutely love this guy. Giving me the old cody's lab vibes

[@gorak9000]

So in a few short years, this guy too will be living in a hole in the ground in the desert? Sad... Oh, actually, he'll be living in a sandstone cave - gotta keep it straight!

[@sypialnia_studio]

Certified Cody's Lab vibes!

[@Rebar77_real]

Before I found this channel I never even knew it was possible to just set up an antennae and listen to satellites. Even though google earth in VR exists this is still interesting stuff!

[@GingerNingerGames]

Same, if I didn't rent I'd be putting up an antenna to get satellite images for the hell of it

[@To-mos]

Beautiful thing is these are raw images in real time without censorship or centralized management, granted they can be turned off and controlled by their government agency but the raw data just comes straight down.

[@rydillo]

You should never feel the need to justify why you are doing this. It's awesome and you have so many subscribers and viewers for a reason.

[@Zoroaster4]

Yeah you're communicating with literal space craft how could that not be at least somewhat interesting.

[@gannas42]

I am really impressed that you were able to get the higher frequency signal captured! Also huge props to you for churning out so much content. It isn't an easy job and I think I've gathered it isn't your day job, either. I'm glad you are able to make time to have fun and also make the effort to edit and share it with us. Here's to your channel continuing to grow, man. 🎉🎉

[@silverstonesmine]

I think the thumbnail from the first video was a big reason as to why it did so well. It’s fantastic for getting peoples attention and interest. Plus the title of course, with Russia being such a topic at the moment.

[@patchvonbraun]

Something to know about LNAs. They work best when they're right up at the feed horn. Having more than 10-15cm of cable between the horn and the LNA turns your LNA into a kinda-ho-hum LNA. Now, in practice, this may not matter that much if you're looking at signals that are fairly strong, into a dish that's fairly large. But it's something to keep in mind.

[@eswnl1]

Yes and also try and use an elbow connector to allow the LNA to drop downwards from the feed to avoid putting stress on the connectors. I have seen pictures where the SMA connectors were torn away from the PCB.

[@UdarRusskihPudgei]

Images from these satellites are often used by russian cargo ships in Arctic to monitor ice fields during navigation season. Unlike weather, you can't get that information from other sources rather than satellite. Very useful.

[@55Ramius]

Back in mid 80's I had a Radio Shack Color Computer3. I came across a program in Rainbow magizine called " WEFAX " Weather facsmile. I had to buy a shortwave radio to pick up the signals. I forget which sat it was but it scanned one line at a time and filled the screen after 12 minutes. Was so cool then to be able to do that.

[@saveitforparts]

I had a Radio Shack model 100, fun little laptop! Don't think it would do much for graphics though!

[@TrystyKat]

Back then it would have been one of the many land-based shortwave transmitters pumping out weather charts on a schedule. There's not so many around any more, but they are still out there.

[@JeremyHouser123]

This has quickly become my new favorite channel, and I’m now eyeing various scraps around the house for an antenna. 😂

[@JeremyHouser123]

Would love to see you get data from the NOAA satellites if that’s possible!

[@saveitforparts]

I've done a couple videos on the NOAA Polar orbit satellites: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6uvhqafbbKmiLM and kzbin.info/www/bejne/jX6canRnqrqjqLM

[@davidholmgren659]

You may be stumbling your way through these things, But your light years ahead of me! Great video...keep up the good work.

[@Buzzygirl63]

Love to see more people using the RPi for radio stuff! Looks like the foundation is ramping up production as many stores seem to have them in stock now. Thanks for another fun and interesting video!

[@saveitforparts]

Nice, I'll have to buy another one if they come down in price!

[@captmulch1]

Yups, I finally managed to purchase a 4B 4gig Pi in Australia this week.

[@soundguydon]

You don't have to explain your reason for a hobby. It's something you like doing -- that's what a hobby is. Some people like to color, some people like to paint, sew, crochet, and so on. I personally enjoy doing a lot of the radio / antenna experiments that you do -- hence I found your channel -- and I also love audio equipment, old computer stuff, SBCs, etc etc etc. It's curiosity about what's out there and how things work -- that's what drives people like you and me and your viewing audience. Nope - you don't have to explain it to us - we get it :)

[@briseboy]

Ah, but it's WORTH the comparison. Work is or should be defined as a hobby that supports, Like the hobby of trees and ocean algae making free oxygen. They benefit, and so does everything else. -You, me, everybody benefits from a good, dedicated, generous hobbyist. Breathe - that's one of my best hobbies - it builds trees (and blueberries)

[@RayRayfrfr]

I love the extra info you provided in the description for others to try this as well

[@wallydisc]

Dude you are doing so well. This stuff is so fun to watch. I got a sdr myself and have been playing along at home. Keep it up eh.

[@EHProjects]

Anyone asking "What's the point?" is clearly not the target audience for this channel. Love the content!

[@saveitforparts]

Yeah, not sure why they bother watching :-P

[@cpm1003]

My question is, what's the point of people asking "what's the point of doing these things"? It seems self-evident to me, and that's a terrible question they're asking. This channel is just awesome!

[@gorak9000]

It's people trying to justify themselves for never doing anything by questioning why someone else is doing something. Ignore the trolls and they'll go away.

[@hedgehog3180]

This is one of those hobbies where the answer is simply because you can, or you want to see if you can.

[@PU7MZD]

The radio and satellite videos are always inspiring. My current challenge is to capture signals like that from my small apartment window. It's tough, but also fun!

[@paintore]

Don't stop enjoying your hobby. We love & appreciate you! Well done.

[@RobertLiesenfeld]

Great series! I'm an Extra class ham and have tried working V/U satellites and that seemed very tricky. Receiving microwave HRPT signals from weather satellites is even trickier in my mind, so to get any usable signal at all you're doing very well indeed. I love your attitude and your approach - the biggest hurdle for me is always just getting out there and trying it when I'm not sure it's going to work. Keep it coming!!

[@JohnBeadling]

You've always got a good attitude man. Keeps me coming back.

[@Alexrocksdude_]

Awesome tech and awesome content. Not only are you learning all about this but you’re helping countless others learn from your experience!

[@ezechielgoldstein]

I could listen to you for hours, especially on this subject! Greetings from Germany

[@Matteinko]

Dude you made a MEGA WORK! People who are doings stuff like people who "do" stuff. Great Job man!

[@geekyfreq]

I love the way you 'hack' stuff to try and get it to work. You teach a valuable lesson in perseverance. Keep up the awesome work!

[@daveys]

“What’s the point?” It’s because we want to and because we can. Great experimenting, keep up the good work!!

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

We don't care if the Flearfers are triggered. Hell at sometime or another "Those Kind of People" will forget to breathe. Thanks for another awesome vid!!

[@koteotake]

10:20 You can install a plastic plate in a linear converter, to receive a signal in circular polarization. It must be installed at an angle of 45 degrees relative to the pin in the converter.

[@entomopathogenicfungus904]

Well done with the views on your previous video!!!! I only discovered your channel this week thanks to that video ❤

[@wackymoder]

I love the cat that shows up in the right monitor's reflection at 5:20

[@degan6]

I'm sure these are a ton of work to make, but they are so fun. I love watching your videos. Your positive personality really shines through as well. !

[@bnaivar]

There are few better feelings than that "EUREKA" moment when you put something like this together and it works.

[@grashoper107]

I have been watching your videos for a long time now. I absolutely LOVE your non professional approach to everything you do.. Don't ever change that! I have learned a lot with you along your journeys..

[@Amstelchen]

I'm only a subscriber of your channel for a couple of days, after I got my first RTL-SDR, and already learnt a lot ❤

[@saveitforparts]

Cool! Glad I could help :-)

[@Cameron_the_Robot]

Can't tell you how excited I was to see your newest vid pop up on my feed. Great stuff!

[@easternpa2]

I really enjoyed your wrap-up talk at the end. Keep it up. You're putting out some great content! I've been a ham since the mid-90s and I've listened to easysats as they flew by overhead, but I've never been able to complete a QSO. Your channel is bringing back some fun old memories for sure, and your attitude about it all is top notch. Well done!

[@RetinaBurner]

Heya Gabe, consider this a friendly nudge to get going on that motorized mount, future you will be glad to have it around and working. Loving the satellite stuff. Glad you're having fun :)

[@bbqpringles6266]

No need to justify your hobby! It’s our benefit that you show this stuff, really interesting

[@olcaybuyan]

Great video. I am glad this channel popped up on my KZbin recommendations. Love the honest, narrative, ...almost conversational style 👍

[@clownearound5751]

Another brilliant video Gabe, always good to learn something new and get enjoyment out it too, especially if there’s some random duck tape involved too! Looking forward to seeing more of your projects soon. Best wishes

[@katze405]

The stuff you do is very awesome and love that you try to link everything you use so people can learn and use it too!

[@suomi35]

Another great video! I arrived a couple of weeks ago (courtesy the algorithm) and I'm glad I did. I find incredible value in being "scrappy" and being able to just throw something together to accomplish a goal. Your Sandland project is really cool too 😎 Don't let negative comments sway your mood, you're doing it right!

[@reudagerashby196]

bro if i can say one thing to you...stop selling yourself short my man. this is all new knowledge to me and awesome to add to my library of interesting things. your one clever cookie bro, got yourself a new sub cheers.

[@Kulvinder1974]

Despite any comments you may have had, I love all the stuff I have seen so far. Keep it coming. I find it very interesting just as you do.

[@shanetonkin2850]

I loved the cat peering into the fish tank in the background at around the 5:30 mark. Such a cat thing to do.

[@mike94560]

I connect my RTL-SDR directly to the antenna. Then I use USB extension cables. Less current but the receivers don't take much. Works for my ADSB stuff.

[@christopherryan9864]

My new favorite channel on youtube! Thank you from a brand new subscriber.

[@harlanbaker7476]

One of the best channels on youtube 👍👍👍👍👍

[@nylarnameless1759]

I really enjoy your content, you should do a showcase about specific satts....theory craft about interesting aspects, then try to talk/listen to it and see what you get. I think that'd be a cool format

[@m1geo]

Cool video! I remember doing this with my dad. Never received much from Russian sats, but NOAA worked well. George, M1GEO!

[@haydenth]

This is amazing! I love your videos; keep doing this stuff.

[@hammondjones9484]

This channel is my favorite now

[@ashter5000]

Hey brother much respect for defending your hobbies and being the village alderman of our corner of the internet. Just wanted to let you know I've been rewatching your sandland videos to introduce my missus to your stuff; she's an occupational hygienist (weird title but she's essentially a health and safety expert) and she's a bit worried about your mask fit. Don't want you getting silicosis or anything so get a good fitting one! Also I know you're a humble guy but don't pull yourself down on these videos you're much more knowledgeable than most of us are.

[@saveitforparts]

I'll double-check it! The facial hair can be a challenge sometimes :-P

[@Peter_S_]

Excellent videos! One tweak to consider is to mount the LNA directly onto the feedhorn using the minimum amount of rigid coupling adapter you can. Try to avoid any coax between the horn and LNA. It's fairly astounding how much loss you get in small diameter coax. If you're at threshold, that can bring you back to functional.

[@BerthaTurtleOfficial]

Just getting into the hobby, will keep this tip handy for the future. Thanks!

[@Peter_S_]

@@BerthaTurtleOfficial You're welcome, and welcome to a cool hobby. Just for your info, the tweaks I would make to this setup would be to mount the LNA onto the feedhorn connector directly (for lowest loss), and then to run a feed in RG-6 coax (for lowest loss) from the LNA output down the support pipe to the SDR which I would mount on the support pipe just behind the reflector and next to the swivel mount. That allows you to have a Power+USB only connection to the dish and gives the least loss. If the configuration allows, one stop better might be to put the feedhorn, LNA, and SDR together where the original LNB was with no coax at all, or just one short piece of rigid coupling.

[@saveitforparts]

Thanks! I did mount the LNA straight to the little QFH antenna at the end. If I pull out the cantenna again I'll try that as well.

[@porkchoppoo]

3:33 What do the satellites do when they come across that giant metal bar holding the Earth up?? 🤔

[@afistfullofmustard3006]

So interesting. Such a good recommendation by KZbin! Love this content

[@-Mike]

Great work and follow up. Very cool!

[@elkneto4334]

haha heyy, i love your videos.. did people really ask u why u do this? i think its so obvious and i love that u do it, i never had a clue how communication with space satellites is working. this stuff is so fascinating, thank you for letting us all know kind sir :)

[@ivolol]

Can't get much more authentic to the channel than using a tin can duct taped onto a dish to receive data. Good luck with getting a motorized dish in the future!

[@bosqueblanco3744]

new fan here, the last russian satelite episode was my first episode so i guess i have a lot of old content to catch up on. i dont know what you should do next but i love the satelite stuff. recently moved but i cant wait to try more projects once i get setup

[@southeby]

I enjoy learning with you.

[@ericaltieri9955]

I threw out my globe a few years ago and it looked just like the one you have. I miss it now and it even had raised mountains on its surface. It was just annoying to pack and move with and just threw it out. Glad you're taking care of it. 😂

[@ERev2017]

Here we go! You know 👍

[@KG-jp6rx]

Bro you are a kindred soul

[@GREGGRCO]

I absolutely enjoyed and learned from this video.

[@kittonsmitton]

Love the channel thanks for putting in the effort and sharing.

[@Broken_Yugo]

The secret to soldering cheap chinese PCBs and parts is to brush a good RA flux everywhere you want wetted by solder. My soldering "skills" increased a lot when I got a bottle of MG 835 and a nail polish bottle. If a joint looks ugly, more flux and reflow usually fixes them.

[@pornocalypse]

Think you'll find if you upgrade your iron a notch, you'll discover you're not so bad at soldering after all!

[@yohan9577]

Nice video and nice hobby ! I'm currently using a SDR to track planes, and youtube suggested me your video : what about trackin satellites !! That must be fun, but requires a bit more hardware and time. Thank you for sharing, that's inspiring

[@m1geo]

If you put the filter/LNA right at the antenna, no coax, as close as possible, you'll obtain the best receive noise figure. Any coax before the LNA adds loss and increases the system receive noise floor.

[@ilektrokioydio]

If this video has taught me something, it's that Roscosmos satelites are basically craftmanship put together with ductape.

[@comentedonakeyboard]

I've reached out to a Roscosmos spokesrussian and he (some guy named Chekov or so) told me that: "ducktape vos invented in Russia"😂

[@Artem_Petrov_RUS]

@@comentedonakeyboard Duct tape is for housewives. Izolenta - power! And it must be blue. If something don't move - use WD-40. If something move - use izolenta.

[@wmwho]

Thanks for the followup! The first video brought me to your channel.

[@jekanyika]

1:29 If I remember anything from my degree its called a push broom scanner.

[@saveitforparts]

I thought this one was a whisk broom, but I'm not 100% sure!

[@jekanyika]

@@saveitforparts It probably is tbf It's been a while since I was at university.

[@maskedlimbo]

I chuckled at the "what's the point?" bit. - Ohhhh the many points! I for one just think it's good to know how to do things analog or by hand. Just knowing how stuff works in general. 👍

[@fredWaxBeans11111]

Awesome video! Years ago I downloaded a few images from Russian weather satellites. I Can't remember which Meteor M it was (M2 etc). I did it indoors, and all I had (all I still have) was a television "rabbit ears" antenna, connected to a little portable HDTV indoor/outdoor antenna (The combination seems to work nicely). It was time consuming getting through all the steps, but finally got a few images. LOTS of errors, but it was "proof of concept" more than anything. The point is, you don't need much, no fancy equipment to have fun with SDR. I've downloaded images from the ISS, NOAA/Russian Satellites, Recently listened in to an ISS Ham Radio "fly-over" contact with a local High School (with Astronaut Dr. Josh Cassada, I have a KZbin video on it). I can decode medical pager info (using PDW Paging Decoder Software) and SO much more!

[@NexxuSix]

1:50 Gabe, if you have a look at Google Maps around O’hare airport, sometimes you can see multiple pictures of the same jet on approach. I saw such a thing years ago on Google maps. What was interesting is that there was multiple single copies of the same jet in CMYK just several feet apart.

[@MrLittelmerciles]

Was hoping to see a follow up!

[@shawnbergin8479]

Love your explanations! You might want to check out Nooelec sawbird plus series for higher frequency reception. I'm using the Sawbird plus IR with a diamond 3000n Super Discone indoors, due to butthead HOA restrictions, getting great signals!

[@465maltbie]

Thanks for sharing. Charles

[@dsfdfssqdfsqfdfqsd4235]

That's already more than 4 views x) (Thanks for the follow up !)

[@nexusnero]

Idk how this all works but it is just so fascinating

[@kurtelliott1987]

It's all about that "I'll be damned!" moment.

[@McRocket]

I greatly enjoy these videos. Even though - once you get technical - I am semi-lost. But you explain it well enough for ignoramuses like me to follow anyway. ☮

[@saveitforparts]

I try not to get too crazy with the technical stuff, and sometimes I don't understand all the acronyms or techniques either!

[@McRocket]

@@saveitforparts 😄 ☮

[@Anangelspath]

Fantastic channel thanks for having something interesting to watch

[@pendago8484]

And here's another fine hobby you got'n me into 🙂

[@hendynv]

Hey man. Hope you're doing well. Enjoyed the video.

[@GudThymeProduction]

Good for you. Your vids are pretty great. I'm glad you're getting some views

[@charlesurrea1451]

I think with an array of four of those helicals you can ditch the parabolic entirely

[@Peter_S_]

Now you're talking!

[@saveitforparts]

I've tried arrays and didn't have much luck, at least with 12ghz. Too many small inconsistencies in the wires and internal parts.

[@phoenixrising4073]

This whole satellite 🛰 thing could really turn into a never ending rabbit hole.... not that that's a bad thing. I have the idea to stick an antenna on a drone that can stay aloft for the satellite's 15 minute pass and fly the drone up a few hundred feet and see if it can record a better signal. I don't know why but it just seems like fun. Anywho, man I'm glad I found your channel.

[@hedgehog3180]

String a wire mesh between two drones to create a temporary huge antenna.

[@vladi_g]

Спасибо, товарищ!

[@ARCTICMADMAN9914]

6:18 it might very well be made out of plumbing scrap.

[@chriskaprys]

It's interesting to think of someone living "off grid" using satellites as an important datapoint. Like the informational equivalent of navigating by stars.

[@abcxyz820]

Thanks for the informative video

[@snarebreak]

Ha! caught it at 4 views. love the videos man!!!

[@pimpz7409]

Great video, appreciate you brother man

[@chooch1353]

amazing job, thanks a lot for KINO! Waiting for upgrades and future series ! Cheers bud!

[@skyforce1983]

Well said explanation on the hobby at the end and why you do it 🍻

[@mikedmann7487]

Can't wait to see the Cyberdeck 2 build!

[@saveitforparts]

Yeah v1 is rapidly disintegrating, and I've already thought of a few improvements. Just need to find the time for it, like with everything else! V1 sat on the to-do list for at least a year before I found time to build it.

[@burtpanzer]

If the files are large and your computer is slow, or the HDD is small or hasn't been optimized, any form of latency can cause problems in capturing.

[@onmyworkbench7000]

Where did you find that dish it's Robert Luley design, I believe he designed the collapsible antenna that was used on Apollo 15's Lunar Rover in 1971.

[@saveitforparts]

Traded with another local ham. It's a great dish and I need to do more projects with it!