9 Dec
2013
9 Dec
'13
4:33 p.m.
On 12/9/13, Alan wa4sca@gmail.com wrote:
David,
It is much more efficient in terms of the information transmitted, hence power and bandwidth, to use the raw binary/hex for transmission. It also saves the programming and memory in the satellite CPU. The combination frees up resources which can be otherwise used. It works well given the almost universal availability of personal computers. I recall, vaguely, there have been a few birds with some "quick look, real people" data, but I may be in error.
ARRISat transmitted some of its operating data on FM using a voice synthesizer.
73s
Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL
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