[amsat-bb] Re: Satellites operation

[n3tl@bellsouth.net]

Yes, of course, those designations would make things easier.

Mode J - VHF uplink/UHF downlink

Mode B - UHF uplink/VHF downlink
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> 
> In a message dated 15/06/2009 11:40:18 GMT Standard Time, 
> n3tl at bellsouth.net writes: 
> 
> 
> AO-7 - Mode B mid-passband is 432.150 mHz up/145.950 mHz down. 
> FO-29 - Mode J mid passband is 145.950 mHz up/435.850 mHz down. 
> VO-52 - Mode B mid passband is 435.250 mHz up/145.900 mHz down. 
> 
> Doppler, of course, also will affect the CW/SSB satellites. 
> 
> Welcome to the satellites! Very best 73s, 
> 
> Tim - N3TL 
> 
> 
> 
> I wonder if, for the newcomer, the term U/V etc may be easier to 
> understand than a seemingly arbitary letter that you then need to research to 
> understand what band your uplink and downlink should be on. 
> 
> David 
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