The upload/download section is for store and forward digital mailbox satellites. None are currently in operation, but AMSAT Field Day rules still allow messages to be sent and received for points should any be available in the future.
A few recently launched satellites have indicated this as a possible operating mode for a secondary mission, but I haven't seen any information on when these expected to be enabled or even the modulation and data format required.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Mon, Jun 27, 2016 at 9:40 PM, skristof@etczone.com wrote:
Confession of ignorance:
On the pdf Field Day Summary sheet, there is a space for voice QSOs (OK on those), CW/RTTY/PSK31 (OK on those), and for Up/Downloads (e.g. on UO-11(?)).
What is meant by Up/Download with respect to Field Day and/or satellites in general? I couldn't find UO-11 listed as either a communications satellite or a telemetry satellite on the AMSAT website list of satellites. I figured if I found a link for the satellite it would answer my question.
A point to a helpful link will be a sufficient answer, but a written introduction to the topic on this BB would be wonderful.
Steve AI9IN
(And I did not try to do any half-semi-anti-duplex up/downloads, so back off on that.) _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb