However, it takes 3 Molniya orbit satellites for Sirius to provide continuous coverage of the U.S. XM uses 1 geostationary satellite.
73,
John KD6OZH
----- Original Message ----- From: "Nigel Gunn G8IFF/W8IFF" nigel@ngunn.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 03:24 UTC Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AMSAT UK P3E Lecture HEO vs GEO. and AMSAT-NA Priorities
Works OK for the US Sirius radio network with a period of approx 24 hours.
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