QMR-KWT-2 voice repeater is scheduled to be turned on for tests tomorrow, 17/01/2025 7:15-21:00 UTC. Tests with reports are appreciated.
NORAD ID 67291
Uplink frequency is 145,920 MHz , CTCSS tone 67,0 Hz
Downlink frequency is 436,950 MHz.
On our preliminary test 3W with 3-element yagi antenna was enough to open it at 10 degree elevation.
Ohhh, I’m so excited to test this bird 
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Hi Roman,
Thank you very much for posting the schedule here in the forum.
I’ve already received and decoded 2k4 telemetry packets.
Do you know if the satellite team confirms this with QSL cards in return?
73
Daniel
2026-01-17 10:18 - 10:29
Heard mm9sql, iw3ssa, g6ust, on3onx, f5rro, ik7fmq, f1gow, ea3ea, df2et.
2026-01-17T10:17:53 (mm9sql, iw3ssa, g6ust, on3onx, f5rro, ik7fmq, f1gow, ea3ea, df2et).mp3.zip (8.3 MB)
QMR-KWT-2 over Bali (OI71oi), 2026-01-17, 14:26 UTC.
QSO : YD9IPB, YC1BMJ, YC1DDP, YE3ERE, YD3ADN
Heard : YD8KYS, YC8RPK, YC8WAB.
QMR-KWT-2.zip (3.6 MB)
Pass over Brazil at ~13:46UTC
Many stations received with a very strong signal (I was using an FT-60R and its original omnidirectional antenna because I currently can’t point heavy antennas due to health problems).
According to reports, the satellite is easily activated with a directional antenna and 5W of power. With the omnidirectional antenna and the FT-60, I started listening to stations very well at about 3° elevation, but I couldn’t activate the repeater even once (Obviously an inappropriate setup for satellites 
).
The satellite is really very good (Perhaps the audio is a little low even with the very strong signal, and maybe a little more sensitivity at the repeater input would make it even better).
Those involved with QRM-KWT-2 deserve many congratulations for the beautiful satellite 
I get to try two passes this night on QMR-KWT-2.
The first on the Eastern pass at 9° 14:28UTC made QSO with YE3ERE, BD7PZF and heard YD9CKH, YC8RPK, YC1BMJ, YD3ADN, YD9IPB, YC1DDP
While on the Western pass at 24° 16:00UTC made QSO with YC1DDP, YB0OSU, YB0LLW, YD6HGG and heard YD0BOQ/1, YD6ATL, YD6ASL.
My experience is that the signal is quite strong and the repeater is easy to reach but the downlink audio level is rather low.
Congratulations on the successful activation, all I can say it’s a new FM star in the sky 
Thank you for congratulations and test reports!
Obviously the modulation level (audio level) should be icreased, we will consider that.
Load is very high, so unfortunately battery level goes low. The repeater may have to be turned off before expected 21UTC.
For 16:24utc:
My son and I worked the 1650UTC pass over eastern NA with good results. Using the narrow FM filter on the IC-9700 helped with the audio. Thank you for the activation. Is there something like an X account to follow for future activations and news? 73, KO4MA and KQ4SJM
Happy to decode this telemetry with USP GMSK 2400 modem for QMR-KWT-2 (rs95s)
greetings sputnix de on7ndr
Another repeater activation is planned at 01.02.2026 06:50–19:20 (UTC).
This time transmitter output power set to 30 dBm (beacons are already transmitted with this power). Modulation level in this activation, however, still be low. Fix for it is under tests in a lab, hope we will be able to implement it in-orbit.
For QSL-card requests please write to qmr-kwt2@orbital-space.com.
Didn’t manage to make a QSO via the voice repeater during the test but did hear other stations on the downlink during the 1004UTC pass over the UK. Max elevation only about 20deg so only audible during the couple of minutes around the peak. I think I noted IK6GZM, PA3GSY and F1EFW(JN26) plus a couple of others I didn’t get the callsigns for. Audio quite low in the noise (squelch fully open) but (mostly) readable. Recording submitted to email address.
… and received this eQSL soon after sending the report/recording. Thanks to the team for the activation and the fast response.
Observed the repeater is still on on western pass at 15:47UTC
Only heard YC1DDP faintly, but he said made QSO with YD9IPB and YD1BLY 
202602011259 QMR-KWT 2 MAX31.4el PN27TC
QSO JK2XXK JH1NHK JA6SZV BA1PK BG2GNX BG2HDG
Singal strong,Voice also low BUT CLEAR
Recording submitted to email TNX!
I think this QSO was with PA3GAN QSO audio hard to tell even after noise reduction.
Received my eQSL also No.8 in the log
Orbital Space has announced activatiion of the FM transponder on the QMR-KWT-2 satellite.
Another repeater activation is planned at 14.02.2026 18:00 – 15.02.26 11:00 (UTC).
Transmitter output power is 30 dBm (beacons are already transmitted with this power).
This time modulation level has been improved. Reports are welcome.
Are we sure about those times for the activation?
The X post says
The RS95S repeater will be active: Feb 14, 2026 — 18:00 UTC → Feb 15, 2026 — 11:00 UTC Uplink: 145.920 MHz (CTCSS 67.0 Hz) Downlink: 436.950 MHz send reception reports qmr-kwt2@orbital-space.com
Anyone know which is correct?
