2 Feb
2021
2 Feb
'21
3:18 p.m.
On 2/2/21 1:35 AM, Ashhar Farhan wrote:
The linear transponders can also work FM. On the Vo-52 we had reserved days when the linear transponder was used for FM.
Hello Farhan,
Another reason for not using FM on linear satellites is that FM takes much more bandwidth than the equivalent SSB channel for the same informational content. It is also a poor use of transmitter power, as FM requires greater SNR for the listener to hear anything more than noise.
It was nice talking to you in person at the 2019 Symposium. I hope we can all get together for an eyeball QSO next year!
73,
--- Zach N0ZGO