Just listened to RS30 for the first time on 435.315 ish
There's an interesting data mode that follows the short periods of CW telemetry. It appears to comprise of data being transmitted at 4800 bps in some form of 'packet' at around 4 times a second.
I'm not good with data modes but that's an assumption based on a transmission which has a carrier in the center with peaks of energy at plus and minus 2400 Hz but with the whole 4800 bandwidth occupied. Does that sound right? (Recorded using spectran)
As the signal is transmitted you can count another 'rate' which works out at 250mS.
Too wide for my radio on SSB. If it's a picture, I wonder how it's decoded?
There's an overhead pass in Europe with AOS at 17.09 and LOS at 17.32. Will try FM next time.
David G0MRF
Hi David,
I have just had a listen down here in West France IN95TV.
Very strong data signal around 435.315 and simultaneous equally strong short bursts of CW around 435.215...all using just my trusty THF6 handheld (the same one that was used in Plesetsk!) with a short diamond whip!
As you have said a lovely orbit with nice long passes.....
a bientot
73
Graham F/G3VZV
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