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Loss of key US satellite data could send hurricane forecasting back 'decades'

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312 points trauco | 1 comments | 29 Jun 25 17:39 UTC | HN request time: 0.218s | source
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sampl3username ◴[29 Jun 25 18:45 UTC] No.44415341[source]▶
Is the satellite link encrypted? Maybe radio amateurs can continue to receive its signals.
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1. Rebelgecko ◴[29 Jun 25 19:21 UTC] No.44415582[source]▶
No encryption*. I think they broadcast on S-band which isn't necessarily compatible with a $20 hobbyist rtl-sdr, but still possible with more advanced amateur setups

* Ok that's an oversimplification. They actually turn encryption on while the satellite is over certain areas. But if you're in the Continental US I think it's in the clear