Re: [amsat-bb] SEDSAT Radio Parameters

[Chris Lewicki <chrisl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi John,
	From my understanding (and I'm more of a newbie than many of the
people out there), the Mode-L isn't really a transponder.  Its 1266.9 up
and 437.91 down (lab frequencies).  The range is published so you know
what range it will accept.  I guess just tune to these center frequencies
and disregard the rest.
	Hopefully we'll have the opportunity to get that Mode-A working!

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Christopher A. Lewicki KC7NYV 520.977.0758 Maintainer of SEDS.LPL.Arizona.EDU
     Program Manager, University of Arizona Student Satellite Project

On 26 Oct 1998, John Mock wrote:

> Please explain.  Obviously Mode A is a linear transponder.  Is the Mode L
> also linear?  I find the frequencies listed here inconsistent with my own
> understanding of transponders:
> 
>     Mode-L
>     Uplink 1268.175 to 1268.250 Mhz		 75 KHz wide
>     Downlink 437.850 to 438.000 Mhz		150 KHz wide
>     FSK, 9600 baud
> 
>     Mode-A
>     Uplink 145.915 to 145.975 Mhz		60 KHz wide
>     Downlink 29.35 to 29.42 Mhz			70 KHz wide
> 
> Reminder to reader who may not have seen the earlier message:
> 
>     Here are SEDSAT's radio parameters for reference. Please note, the Mode-A
>     will not be turned on immediately. It will take several weeks and will have
>     to be scheduled because of power issues. Also, we've seen a bit of
>     frequency drift with time and temperature (the radios are several years
>     old, from an earlier incarnation of the project) so don't be surprised at
>     some changes in the exact values on orbit.
> 
> Good luck, and i hope to be able to work SEDSAT when i get/build suitable
> equipment.  Meanwhile, maybe i'll hear some of you on AO-27.
> 
> 		-- KD6PAG ("Networking Old-Timer, RF newbie")
> 

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