[amsat-bb] Eagle U/V modes

Greetings

Many thanks to the amsat directors for deciding to provide U/V transponder. I noted the website summary mentioned SSB, CW and ETC. Regarding ETC., could beginners use FM in a specific portion of the passband near perigee? I realize it is not as power efficient as SSB and CW but this capability might attract more beginning users. One could assign a voluntary single frequency for this use.

Two further questions; Could someone please explain further the capabilities of the U/V text messaging mode. Would this incude the use of typical packet equipment?

Could some old timers describe a typical AO-13 or AO-40 mode U/V station for my education and to help me build a station.

Thanks for any replies, patrick n2oeq