[amsat-bb] 2 for the group.

[John Hackett]

Hi All,
         I  am *NOT* a digital Ham - in fact, those that know me are aware that I'm THICKER than the two proverbial short planks so I hope someone with a bit more brain capacity than I have will help me.

I have two questions for the group.

Question 1.

Is there ant reason why I can't transmit a modulated carrier (FM) on the 145.900Mhz uplink of AO-16 and receive CW on the SSB/CW? downlink of 437.026Mhz ??.

Question 2.

I am 'TOTALLY' blocked by mountains re: the ISS and PCSAT  and do *NOT* have 9600bps gear for AO-51 ... however, I can receive AO-16.

Can I use the UPW - (PSK modulation) - program to transmit APRS data on the uplink and will that be received on the USB downlink ?? ... and be forwarded to the internet via an APRS station ??.

I have attached the UPW file for perusal by anybody who has a few more braincells than LA2QAA and is able to advise.

(There are currently no "normal" 1200bps sats - I am trying to find a 'satellite' use for an IC-E91 D-Star transceiver ... no D-Star repeaters in Norway ... as mentioned, I'm totally blocked by mountains re: the ISS).

I would be very grateful for any advice and/or (sensible) suggestions please.

73 John.   <la2qaa at amsat.org>
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