The ITU Radio Regulations restrict the amateur satellite service allocation at 1260 MHz - 1270 MHz to earth to space only. Domestically, the FCC has implemented that restriction in Part 97.
I'm using an Alinco DJ-G7T and a 16 element yagi myself. It's not quite enough for horizon to horizon access, but I've made 54 QSOs on AO-92 in L/v mode with it.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Tue, Mar 13, 2018 at 1:53 PM, W M WILLOUGHBY redski@bellsouth.net wrote:
1.2 GHz earth to space only: Is that due to FCC regs or is it just the evolved convention?
I am also curious to know what equipment satellite operators are using for L band?
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