[amsat-bb] Re: Can D-Star work on VO-52?

[George Henry]

Last I knew, FM was actively discouraged on VO-52 except by hams in 
countries which only allowed FM in the satellite sub-band.

George, KA3HSW


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Patrick Green" <pagreen at gmail.com>
To: "Amsat BB" <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 1:45 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Can D-Star work on VO-52?


> Hi All,
>
>  I'm wondering if the GMSK modulation scheme in D-Star can be inverted and
> whether the Icom 91AD dualband HT can work full duplex for satellite work.
> D-Star uses a 6.25kc channel which is way better than the 15kc needed for
> standard FM but not as friendly as SSB and CW.  Let me know.  I haven't
> purchased this equipment but it's worth at least a debate.
>
> 73 de Pat --- KA9SCF.
>