[amsat-bb] Up and down converters

[Gopal Madhavan]

Thanks for the info.

Gopal

On Sat, 17 Nov 2018, 23:37 Gregory Beat <w9gb at icloud.com wrote:

> The new P4-A (Es’hail 2) satellite will be located a 26° East longitude
> (west of Istanbul, Turkey).  You should “bookmark” the AMSAT-DL web page on
> P4-A.
> https://amsat-dl.org/eshail-2-amsat-phase-4-a
> This web page has the basic information on the P4-A / Es’hail 2 satellite.
>
> The satellite is NOT yet “in GEO position” for operation (typically
> several weeks)
> AMSAT-DL will announce, when open in 2019.
>
> https://amsat-dl.org/p4a-positionining-and-iot?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
> —
> The P4-A Satellite only has “S-band” UPLINK with RHCP and “Ku-band”
> DOWNLINK (Vertical for narrow; Horizontal for Wide) transponders.
> Their are Two (2) Linear Transponders : Narrow (250 kHz) and Wide Band (8
> MHz)
> —
> I would suggest that you FIRST focus on your DOWNLINK (Receiver) setup.
> While Commercial solutions will require $$$, numerous Ku-band satellite TV
> components exist in the global market — as starting points for DIY builder.
> DIY solutions will require previous “Maker” / “Builder” fabrication skills
> & technical knowledge.  IF you are an appliance radio operator, this is not
> a good “first DIY build”.
> —
> Roland, DF3LZ has been documenting his DIY Receiver Build (follow on
> Twitter @DF3LZ ) , using the Octagon Optima OTLSO LNB and the DF9NP PLL
> with 10 MHz GPS.
>
> http://lnbreviews.blogspot.com/2017/04/octagon-optima-otlso-pll-slim-twin.html
>
> Dieter Leupold, DF9NP
> http://www.df9np.de/page2.html
> Price List
> http://www.df9np.de/Contents/Price%20List%20PLLs.pdf
> ====
> From: "Gopal Madhavan"
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Up and down converters
>
> Any information available for up and down converters that use VHF and
> UHF radios to work the new Geo-Stationary satellite? (P4-A, Es’hail 2)
>
> Gopal Madhavan VU2GMN / M0GDB
>