Feb 20, 2025

Teardown Session 52: Zeke Wheeler Speaks with the ISS

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In this Teardown Session, Crowd Supply’s Helen Leigh talks with Zeke Wheeler (KJ7NLL) about satellite tracking, ham radio and making contact with the ISS. Join them on a deep dive into antenna design and construction as they examine Zeke’s latest prototype antenna. What happens when he tries to make contact with the space station? Watch and find out!

About our Guest

Thirteen year-old Zeke Wheeler has been making waves on the engineering circuit for a few years already. In October 2024, after nearly five years of research and troubleshooting, Zeke successfully communicated with the International Space Station over amateur radio using homemade antennas and satellite tracking equipment. Zeke has a popular YouTube channel (@KJ7NLL) and loves to share his projects.

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