If you could expand on your request to "control a robot from a satellite" with more specifics then you are likely to get better ideas and suggestions.
Some additional details like... Where would the command station and robot be located? How much time would you need to command the robot each day? What mode would the commands be sent in (digital, audio, FM, SSB...).
Hope your project goes well.
Kenneth - N5VHO
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From: [email protected] on behalf of truckwiz Sent: Sat 11/24/2007 5:49 AM To: 'Jeremy Ramirez'; [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: new to amsat
My goal is to be able to control a robot from a satellite, I'm with a group that is trying to compete in the lunar X prize, here's a video of our earthbound test rover. Also what would be the best transmitter & receiver to buy for this goal?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CKO67FwFhc
Thanks Brian
-----Original Message----- From: Jeremy Ramirez [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 10:58 PM To: truckwiz; [email protected] Subject: RE: [amsat-bb] new to amsat
Yes. You need to have a amateur radio license for the bands you wish to work, specifically the "uplinks". For example if you wanted to work some of the LEO satellites like AO-51, SO-50, etc. you need at least a "technician" class license. Take a look at ARRL's information as to what bands you can operate with which license (see: http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/regulations/bands.html).
Information about the amateur satellites in operation can be found at www.amsat.org.
Next question? :-)
Jeremy KB9QIC
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of truckwiz Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 8:59 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] new to amsat
Hi,
This will be the first of probably 1000 questions. Do I need licenses to work with amsat satellites?
Thanks, Brian
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