by Peter Goodhall | Mar 24, 2014 | Daily Updates
Ofcom has published a consultation on the release of around 6 MHz of very high frequency (VHF) spectrum in the 143 to 169 MHz band, which has been returned for civil use. The consultation says: 1.7 As demand for both operational and potential future services in the...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 23, 2014 | Daily Updates
Zac Manchester KD2BHC has posted another update on the KickSat CubeSat which will carry 104 tiny Sprite satellites into a 325×315 km 51.5 degree inclination orbit. The launch will be broadcast live on NASA TV, which will also be streaming on Ustream. UPDATE: The...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 22, 2014 | Daily Updates
The IARU Satellite Frequency Coordination Panel have announced a new frequency for the Ukrainian amateur radio CubeSat PolyITAN-1, planned to launch from Yasny in Russia. IARU say the new frequency of 437.675 MHz was needed to avoid interference occurring with another...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 22, 2014 | Daily Updates
Qatar’s Es’hail 2 satellite will provide the first amateur radio geostationary communications that could link amateurs from Brazil to India. The satellite is expected to launch by the end of 2016 and will be positioned at 25.5 degrees East. AMSAT-DL...
by Peter Goodhall | Mar 21, 2014 | Daily Updates
Presently, the Ham Video equipment on the International Space Station (ISS) is permanently transmitting a “blank” image and no audio. It is in configuration 3: • ARISS antenna 43 • Frequency 2395 MHz • Symbol rate 1.3 Ms/s Transmission will continue in this...
