The BIRDS-X Project proudly announces the Ground Terminal (GT) Competition, presenting an opportunity for anyone to demonstrate their expertise and propel the frontiers of satellite communication. The competition is open to any amateur radio license holder. We invite you to upgrade/update your amateur radio station or build your ground terminal to perform satellite communications using amateur radio bands. The competitors can transmit and receive messages via the Automatic Packet Report System (APRS) repeater installed onboard the Dragonfly satellite. This process of sending and receiving information packets is known as “digipeating.”

Objective:
Increase the users of the amateur radio community by communicating with a 2U APRS mission CubeSat, as well as helping people to get involved in satellite communications in amateur radio bands, resulting in the improvement of technical skills and democratization of space.

Operation frequency:
The frequency for sending and receiving the APRS packets on VHF (Very High Frequency) will be announced as soon as the satellite is fully operational.

Competition Schedule:
October – December 2025: Competition period
January 2026: Results Announcement

Please refer here for more details.

For the GT competition registration, fill this form