As noted below. We have enabled PSAT2 for APRS on 145.825 and it should be 4 times stronger than PSAT (+6 dB). Also it has the APRS-to-Voice enabled for your enjoyment.. See http://aprs.org/psat2.html for how to use the A2V feature..
We tried to enable PSAT digipeating but it died. a day later. We will keep an eye on it and enable it again if it becomes stable. Bob, WB4APR
On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 3:17 PM Robert Bruninga bruninga@usna.edu wrote:
PSAT2(NO-104) will enter about 2 weeks of good USA coverage between about 10 to 22 June. Normally its low inclination orbit favors the
southern
USA. But the orbit is also elliptical and so there are times when the
elevation
angle to more northern stations rises as much as 20 degrees.. Bringing higher latitude stations into the footprint..
Currently it's VHF Xponder has been in DTMF & APRS-to-Voice (A2V) mode but with the ISS digipeater being inactive, we will enable PSAT2 for
normal
APRS operations plus the A2V feature.
its HF/UHF transponder will remain in linear operation for PSK31 SSTV and Voice.
We also note that PSAT(NO84) has awakened from poor sun angles and we will try to activate its digipeater.
Bob, WB4APR