The commands to ‘Turn On’ the transponder # 2 (Dutch transponder, made by Williams PE1RAH) on-board HAMSAT VO-52 was successfully sent during 14:00 UT 35 deg ascending Node pass over Bangalore, India. The sent commands were successfully received, acknowledged and … Continue reading
Update: 13-03-2012 16:04 CEST Due to ‘Operational Constraints’ the commands to turn on the transponder were not been able to send. In-convenience caused is regretted. The next attempt would be made during 01:44 UT pass over India. On behalf of … Continue reading
Satellite Modes Historically OSCAR uplink (transmit to) and downlink (receive from) frequencies were designated using single letter codes. Mode A: 2 m uplink / 10 m downlink Mode B: 70 cm uplink / 2 m downlink Mode J: 2 m uplink / 70 cm downlink New uplink and downlink designations use sets of paired letters following the structure X/Y where X is the uplink band and Y is … Continue reading
Vega is scheduled to launch on February 13, at 1000 UTC with eight student built amateur radio satellites. Internet video streaming of the launch will be available. The launcher will first deploy the main payload, the LARES the Laser relativity Spacecraft and … Continue reading
The last storm, has blown my Maspro VHF antenna from the mast. I hope that there is a way to repair the damage.
The FO-29 Command Team reports from Japan that they have recovered the satellite after it had experienced a shutdown due to longer eclipse periods causing an undervoltage condition. Ground station operators have placed FO-29 in a temporary, but stable configuration … Continue reading