Yes, of course, those designations would make things easier.
Mode J - VHF uplink/UHF downlink
Mode B - UHF uplink/VHF downlink -------------- Original message from G0MRF@aol.com: --------------
In a message dated 15/06/2009 11:40:18 GMT Standard Time, n3tl@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.
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