They are from Brazil, speaking Portuguese, they are Truck drivers talking about a place they are going to pass, maybe to avoid some problem with the police, etc, they didn't inform, but the guy that asked was happy to know about the right spot. The last phrase was, "I'll shift the gear here, we talk later." I'm not sure if "shift the gear" is a "code" to something else or just a way to say 'see you soon'. I guess that are just regular truck drivers hundreds of miles of each other using this satellite as a repeater, nothing related to criminal activities.
Brazilian truckers seem to commonly use these frequencies. I even heard a Russian and South American having a disagreement the other day on my handheld in the U.K. Thanks for the video, it’s an interesting topic that isn’t covered much 👍🏼
Very interesting video. As a former broadcaster (and radio station owner), I have absolutely ZERO desire to transmit to any satellite unauthorized, but as a scanner enthusiast I find it fascinating that one can hear communications like these. Reminds me of the old cordless phones that you could hear on any scanner on 49mhz. I'm more interested in how I can set up a listening station than hearing about how to transmit.
Sounds like you would enjoy the SDRPlay. Love mine. When I don't feel like talking on Amatuer Radio I just hook the long wire antenna and listen. It's much fun. 73.
Cool looking antenna. Even if you only listened to 2 truckers in Brazil. If the US truckers realize how far they are behind the technology curve, they will be pissed.
I recently wrote a python script that automatically transcribes and translates (simultaneously, to English). Audio has to record in wav (which is the case for my sdr and websdr), but it can be modified. It's actually way simpler than it sounds as the libraries are already built for us.
Very interesting! I am a bit puzzled, though, by the choice of FLTSATCOM5 because according to the Fleet Satellite Communications System wikipedia page, FLTSATCOM5 was damaged on launch and has very limited capabilities. It says that it is usually 7 and 8 which are used by radio pirates.
Civilians are allowed to own this equipment. They are allowed to build and launch repeaters on satellites too. Hams have been doing it for years by partnering with other planned satellite launches. They just don't have anything in geostationary orbit over the US, because it costs too much money. Unless you know a rocket scientist and feel like donating a few million dollars to build and launch a free and open repeater into orbit, it ain't going to happen. Also, even if it did happen, and nothing broke along the way. There would be so many idiots talking on it, that the whole thing would quickly become useless, and annoying. The only way would be to launch a geostationary digital repeater with multiple open channels and a large enough power supply to handle 24/7 operation across all of them.
I don't understand why aUS Amateur radio operator radio will be prohibited from using an abandoned US Navy satellite that was paid for using US tax payer's money?
#1: An Amateur Radio License only allows use of the Amateur Radio bands, not military bands. #2: The satellites aren't "abandoned" the U.S. military is still using them, any military traffic will be encrypted but the satellites pass through any signal whether digitally encrypted or analog. That's why these Brazilians are able to piggyback on them with their analog signals. Possibly interfering with U.S. military use of them. If they stopped functioning or were replaced the old satellites would get de-orbited rather than being left up there risking a collision with something else which would cause space debris. #3: You need permission of the US government to US government property. I'm not sure if there would be a situation where a private amateur radio operator with a "MARS Permit" (Military Auxiliary Radio System) would be asked to pass communications for the military through these satellites for the US military or if those permits are only for specific "MARS" frequencies. I'm a little less familiar with that area. There is a Wikipedia article on that. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Auxiliary_Radio_System I imagine it's pretty unlikely that would happen though.
I receive them very well with a portable radio or with a discone antenna and SDR or scanner, without an exaggerated circular polarization antenna like that, I hear mainly the Brazilians then the Russians, Europeans and Italians chatting about the + and the - best of CB as a language, very polite. designing satellites with open transponders in that band is very stupid, abandoning them operational is even more stupid, but all nations do it
Radio peripheral means only that device shown is part of bigger system. Software defined radio is whole system. Universal Software Radio Peripheral / USRP is trademark ONLY.
Breaking those rules in this particular case could get you several years in prision. In practice it is not so fast (typical of governments, they don't care, unless it is on the news...)
Those mods are not easy. And you have to get the right radio. Also the case of using a transverter, you have to construct or modify it.....not easy task.... And some know how to use the right frequencies to avoid problems with the military....
@@RedMesaLabs I'm aware. I'm saying, it's a shame that no one but the US government has been able to put up geostationary FM repeaters that run on UHF. And, yes, while it's possible to do, it's not really... SSB LEO sats are a waste of time. They're not useful for anything but call sign exchange, and bragging rights. I would trade out all the ssb transponder LEO sats for 3 VHF/UHF geostationary sats any day of the week. Put something up that can actually make communication possible with cheap, portable, equipment.
Well 285-315 MHZ uplinks,,In south america could be there Business or services in there country? So When there running any simplex or any repeater inputs,Don,t really mean there pirates,,uplinking Into Military Satcomm Input,s,,,I,ve heard the Brazil tkc,,,What would happen if We were in Brazil legally can we use there satcomm sat,s in an emergency FCC no work in Central or south america,,We get a Free HiJack,,then,,cool,,Free hijack when our USA Goes to civil War condition,ss,,,Anything can happen from 2024 to 2044 if Earth is still Living,,
before and after i gets my ham license i using this satellite every weekend to make qso's.....yeah breaking fcc law is fun (not really...i just deeply depressed and don't care....please don't continue my way)
They are from Brazil, speaking Portuguese, they are Truck drivers talking about a place they are going to pass, maybe to avoid some problem with the police, etc, they didn't inform, but the guy that asked was happy to know about the right spot. The last phrase was, "I'll shift the gear here, we talk later." I'm not sure if "shift the gear" is a "code" to something else or just a way to say 'see you soon'. I guess that are just regular truck drivers hundreds of miles of each other using this satellite as a repeater, nothing related to criminal activities.
But imagine use this in Rio LoL
The obvious meaning of "shift the gear" is what you do with the gear stick to keep the engine working efficiently.
@@BrianG61UK Make sense.
@@JohnUsp But note that I'm still just guessing from your English translation.
@@BrianG61UK ok, no worries
Brazilian truckers seem to commonly use these frequencies. I even heard a Russian and South American having a disagreement the other day on my handheld in the U.K. Thanks for the video, it’s an interesting topic that isn’t covered much 👍🏼
Very interesting video. As a former broadcaster (and radio station owner), I have absolutely ZERO desire to transmit to any satellite unauthorized, but as a scanner enthusiast I find it fascinating that one can hear communications like these. Reminds me of the old cordless phones that you could hear on any scanner on 49mhz. I'm more interested in how I can set up a listening station than hearing about how to transmit.
Sounds like you would enjoy the SDRPlay. Love mine. When I don't feel like talking on Amatuer Radio I just hook the long wire antenna and listen. It's much fun. 73.
Cool looking antenna. Even if you only listened to 2 truckers in Brazil. If the US truckers realize how far they are behind the technology curve, they will be pissed.
Iv heard these on a handheld ! A simple vertical on my chimney for the 2m/70cm band can hear them
This is one reason why I am getting into radio. Very interesting.
I recently wrote a python script that automatically transcribes and translates (simultaneously, to English). Audio has to record in wav (which is the case for my sdr and websdr), but it can be modified. It's actually way simpler than it sounds as the libraries are already built for us.
I have been listening to the pirates on 255.240 today. All I'm using is a simple dual band vertical on a pole, and I've got a great signal.
Hahaha, caminhoneiro daqui do Brasil, muito comum se comunicarem por ele.
Very interesting! I am a bit puzzled, though, by the choice of FLTSATCOM5 because according to the Fleet Satellite Communications System wikipedia page, FLTSATCOM5 was damaged on launch and has very limited capabilities. It says that it is usually 7 and 8 which are used by radio pirates.
It's weird how these things are never discussed, are civilians not allowed to own such equipment
depends on the country, in North Korea it's illegal to own or operate a shortwave radio and you're considered a terrorist if you have a cell phone!
Being targeted pleased this is getting exposure..
Civilians are allowed to own this equipment. They are allowed to build and launch repeaters on satellites too. Hams have been doing it for years by partnering with other planned satellite launches. They just don't have anything in geostationary orbit over the US, because it costs too much money. Unless you know a rocket scientist and feel like donating a few million dollars to build and launch a free and open repeater into orbit, it ain't going to happen. Also, even if it did happen, and nothing broke along the way. There would be so many idiots talking on it, that the whole thing would quickly become useless, and annoying. The only way would be to launch a geostationary digital repeater with multiple open channels and a large enough power supply to handle 24/7 operation across all of them.
Great Video! Keep up the content!!
Fantastic video... thank you!
I don't understand why aUS Amateur radio operator radio will be prohibited from using an abandoned US Navy satellite that was paid for using US tax payer's money?
#1: An Amateur Radio License only allows use of the Amateur Radio bands, not military bands.
#2: The satellites aren't "abandoned" the U.S. military is still using them, any military traffic will be encrypted but the satellites pass through any signal whether digitally encrypted or analog. That's why these Brazilians are able to piggyback on them with their analog signals. Possibly interfering with U.S. military use of them. If they stopped functioning or were replaced the old satellites would get de-orbited rather than being left up there risking a collision with something else which would cause space debris.
#3: You need permission of the US government to US government property.
I'm not sure if there would be a situation where a private amateur radio operator with a "MARS Permit" (Military Auxiliary Radio System) would be asked to pass communications for the military through these satellites for the US military or if those permits are only for specific "MARS" frequencies. I'm a little less familiar with that area. There is a Wikipedia article on that.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Auxiliary_Radio_System
I imagine it's pretty unlikely that would happen though.
What antenna is that?
Cool video... need some info on that antenna though!
I receive them very well with a portable radio or with a discone antenna and SDR or scanner, without an exaggerated circular polarization antenna like that, I hear mainly the Brazilians then the Russians, Europeans and Italians chatting about the + and the - best of CB as a language, very polite. designing satellites with open transponders in that band is very stupid, abandoning them operational is even more stupid, but all nations do it
Radio peripheral means only that device shown is part of bigger system. Software defined radio is whole system. Universal Software Radio Peripheral / USRP is trademark ONLY.
Nice antenna. I don’t think my neighborhood radio store carries it though..
which modifications are those to radios for transmiting?
Are you sure that you said not to break FCC rules enough times!? It only covered about 50% of this video's length. I bet you can do better.
Breaking those rules in this particular case could get you several years in prision.
In practice it is not so fast (typical of governments, they don't care, unless it is on the news...)
Great video but what's the link to the site you used to find the info please
what is the model of the antenna in the video please...?
How did you paint the antenna without it affecting tuning? Is there a certain paint that will work?
So if you started out with cash, your cash tranport problem is now a cash for crypto exchange problem.
TKS!
What kind of antenna? Where to get it ?
You would think they would catch more of them. Don't they even care enough to monitor their communications?
Which antenna is that one?
A SDR Play RSP DX will Work Good for this, Also a Pluto SDR are Good for this to,
what kind of antenna is that
Today I'm using my Icom 52a
Diamond SRH 77CA antenna
253.850 mhz
2:35pm
In Birmingham AL my homestation
I am using nothing special just a Icom 52a
Icom 52a?
@@willyb7353 goggle it
ID 52a I got mine from Gigaparts in AL
What is the modification that the Brazilian's did to the handhelds? Why did it cost so much?
So much? Get someone to work for an hour....It gets to 150$ very fast....ANd i'm sure 15 minutes will be accounted as 1 hr.
@@muppetpaster what are the modifications? That seems cheep enough for an hour's work.... They probably deserve a little more.....
Those mods are not easy.
And you have to get the right radio.
Also the case of using a transverter, you have to construct or modify it.....not easy task....
And some know how to use the right frequencies to avoid problems with the military....
@@jplacido9999 ok.... do you have that propper info? I'm sure any ham could do it....
I don't get it we can recive they already can comunicate. why it is illegal to just troll those people.
I've been wondering about this for a long time, and how come I can't use old navy sats in the US; What gives!
Where did you get that Yagi at?
73 from KF4WLQ
in what kind of software you are using
nice vedio bro
3:30 he said "GnuRadio"
All I saw, was a military grade Yagi, and some nice RX/TX components, but no real information. This is 'antique' and I see why it has stagnated...
You have a PA but you don't plan on transmitting. Like you have a bong but you never inhale...
intercept russian satellites
Lol, not drug runners, but actually Brazilian truckers using PX hahah
2 USRPs and Blade flex 😭
Too bad we can't get a simple FM repeater in geostationary orbit for hams to use legally.
You can, it just cost a lot of money.
There are cube sats hams can use, but they are not just simple FM repeaters.
@@RedMesaLabs I'm aware. I'm saying, it's a shame that no one but the US government has been able to put up geostationary FM repeaters that run on UHF. And, yes, while it's possible to do, it's not really... SSB LEO sats are a waste of time. They're not useful for anything but call sign exchange, and bragging rights. I would trade out all the ssb transponder LEO sats for 3 VHF/UHF geostationary sats any day of the week.
Put something up that can actually make communication possible with cheap, portable, equipment.
Those exist (with CTCSS acess), but are not very common, to avoid simple pirate use
imagine the jam. it will be running 24/24.
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Well 285-315 MHZ uplinks,,In south america could be there Business or services in there country? So When there running any simplex or any repeater inputs,Don,t really mean there pirates,,uplinking Into Military Satcomm Input,s,,,I,ve heard the Brazil tkc,,,What would happen if We were in Brazil legally can we use there satcomm sat,s in an emergency FCC no work in Central or south america,,We get a Free HiJack,,then,,cool,,Free hijack when our USA Goes to civil War condition,ss,,,Anything can happen from 2024 to 2044 if Earth is still Living,,
Just FYI, the word 'peripheral' is pronounced, "purr-RIF-fur-ul", not "purr-RIF-ree-ul"...; that aside, interesting stuff...
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Low sound level
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os cara achando que os caminhoneiros são piratas kkkkk
1:09 "periphrial" WTF ? It's hard to take a native English speaker seriously, who can't pronounce 'peripheral' correctly.
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he done this on purpuse so people comment.
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before and after i gets my ham license i using this satellite every weekend to make qso's.....yeah breaking fcc law is fun (not really...i just deeply depressed and don't care....please don't continue my way)