Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 13 hours ago
Today we heard about the progress and challenges of the Opulent Voice project, which achieved significant milestones in voice audio transmission and reception using Libra SDRs. Paul and Michelle discussed the successful implementation of over-the-air radio links and identified issues with the first frame of transmission, which they plan to address. Aaron provided updates on his work with GSE encoding and integration into the satellite system, while Evariste shared insights on firmware development and compatibility across different SDR platforms. Rick shared details about his involvement with @DeepSpaceExplorationSociety in the Artemis II mission, focusing on tracking the spacecraft's progress using precision time and frequency reference systems. Mike shared a significant update about CatSat transponder (5 GHz uplink, 10 GHz downlink, 250 kHz bandwidth) opening for general use. The conversation ended with discussions on future plans, including porting efforts to larger FPGAs and exploring satellite applications for Opulent Voice, demos for ESA's FutureGEO, questions about Pluto clone availability, and our upcoming participation in @fosdemtalks Thank you to everyone helping us achieve ambitious things!
Today we heard about the progress and challenges of the Opulent Voice project, which achieved significant milestones in voice audio transmission and reception using Libra SDRs. Paul and Michelle discussed the successful implementation of over-the-air radio links and identified issues with the first frame of transmission, which they plan to address. Aaron provided updates on his work with GSE encoding and integration into the satellite system, while Evariste shared insights on firmware development and compatibility across different SDR platforms. Rick shared details about his involvement with @DeepSpaceExplorationSociety in the Artemis II mission, focusing on tracking the spacecraft's progress using precision time and frequency reference systems. Mike shared a significant update about CatSat transponder (5 GHz uplink, 10 GHz downlink, 250 kHz bandwidth) opening for general use. The conversation ended with discussions on future plans, including porting efforts to larger FPGAs and exploring satellite applications for Opulent Voice, demos for ESA's FutureGEO, questions about Pluto clone availability, and our upcoming participation in @fosdemtalks Thank you to everyone helping us achieve ambitious things!
