Can I Get Satellite Data With An Umbrella?

Here it is, the challenge nobody asked for! Can I get L-band satellite data using an umbrella covered in foil tape? It turns out, yes I can! I was able to download images and weather data from GOES-East, NOAA satellites, and Russian METEOR satellites. I also got a little bit from some other satellites but the signals weren’t as good. Here’s the stuff I used (these links give me a commission if you buy stuff through them, but the price to you is the same!) Umbrella: (any umbrella should work) Foil tape: (This is actually cheaper at a hardware store, and you’ll need 3 rolls!) Antenna feed: Software-Defined Radio: Filter/Amplifier: OTG adapter (if using a phone): Antenna cable: SDR software: Satdump: I also used Stellarium for aiming, but I still don’t really love it. Saveitforparts t-shirts and other merch at Join this channel to get access to perks: Or support me via Patreon at