LilacSat-2 FM Transponder
I have noticed that LilacSat-2's FM transponder has been on nearly continuously for the past four days They may be keeping it active continuously during the holiday period in China.
It's worth checking out if you haven't worked it yet. It's got a good signal and can be easier to track than SO-50 because the carrier stays active for a period when not receiving signals. The downlink antenna also uses circular polarization, so there is less fading when using linear antennas than on SO-50.
Uplink: 144.350 MHz FM (No PL) Downlink: 437.200 MHz FM
Keep in mind that this uplink frequency is not within the normal 145.800 - 146.000 MHz satellite subband on two meters, though this frequency is within the 144.300 - 144.500 MHz "New OSCAR subband" in the ARRL band plan and is allocated to the Amateur Satellite Service (as is the entirety of 144 - 146 MHz). On passes over the United States, quite a few packet signals can be heard through the transponder.
If you use LoTW, the satellite name to use when uploading QSOs is 'CAS-3H.'
73,
Paul, N8HM
Hi Folks,
I have switched her into continuous transponder mode. Plan, as normal, is to switch back to educational mode on Sunday PM UTC.
Enjoy the transponder, and have a great weekend.
73s Jim G3WGM
And now it's been reported back in telemetry only mode as of 21:31 UTC, so apparently my schedule guess was wrong!
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Fri, Jan 29, 2016 at 2:45 PM, Paul Stoetzer [email protected] wrote:
I have noticed that LilacSat-2's FM transponder has been on nearly continuously for the past four days They may be keeping it active continuously during the holiday period in China.
It's worth checking out if you haven't worked it yet. It's got a good signal and can be easier to track than SO-50 because the carrier stays active for a period when not receiving signals. The downlink antenna also uses circular polarization, so there is less fading when using linear antennas than on SO-50.
Uplink: 144.350 MHz FM (No PL) Downlink: 437.200 MHz FM
Keep in mind that this uplink frequency is not within the normal 145.800 - 146.000 MHz satellite subband on two meters, though this frequency is within the 144.300 - 144.500 MHz "New OSCAR subband" in the ARRL band plan and is allocated to the Amateur Satellite Service (as is the entirety of 144 - 146 MHz). On passes over the United States, quite a few packet signals can be heard through the transponder.
If you use LoTW, the satellite name to use when uploading QSOs is 'CAS-3H.'
73,
Paul, N8HM
So, no more M-W-F schedule ??
K7TRK
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Paul Stoetzer Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 11:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 FM Transponder
I have noticed that LilacSat-2's FM transponder has been on nearly continuously for the past four days They may be keeping it active continuously during the holiday period in China.
It's worth checking out if you haven't worked it yet. It's got a good signal and can be easier to track than SO-50 because the carrier stays active for a period when not receiving signals. The downlink antenna also uses circular polarization, so there is less fading when using linear antennas than on SO-50.
Uplink: 144.350 MHz FM (No PL) Downlink: 437.200 MHz FM
Keep in mind that this uplink frequency is not within the normal 145.800 - 146.000 MHz satellite subband on two meters, though this frequency is within the 144.300 - 144.500 MHz "New OSCAR subband" in the ARRL band plan and is allocated to the Amateur Satellite Service (as is the entirety of 144 - 146 MHz). On passes over the United States, quite a few packet signals can be heard through the transponder.
If you use LoTW, the satellite name to use when uploading QSOs is 'CAS-3H.'
73,
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Is she still active? I can't seem to find the right time on MWF...(retirement is a bear!! )
73, K7TRK
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Paul Stoetzer Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 11:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 FM Transponder
I have noticed that LilacSat-2's FM transponder has been on nearly continuously for the past four days They may be keeping it active continuously during the holiday period in China.
It's worth checking out if you haven't worked it yet. It's got a good signal and can be easier to track than SO-50 because the carrier stays active for a period when not receiving signals. The downlink antenna also uses circular polarization, so there is less fading when using linear antennas than on SO-50.
Uplink: 144.350 MHz FM (No PL) Downlink: 437.200 MHz FM
Keep in mind that this uplink frequency is not within the normal 145.800 - 146.000 MHz satellite subband on two meters, though this frequency is within the 144.300 - 144.500 MHz "New OSCAR subband" in the ARRL band plan and is allocated to the Amateur Satellite Service (as is the entirety of 144 - 146 MHz). On passes over the United States, quite a few packet signals can be heard through the transponder.
If you use LoTW, the satellite name to use when uploading QSOs is 'CAS-3H.'
73,
Paul, N8HM _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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
The schedule has been quite erratic. It was on the 24th, but hasn't been on since. Check http://www.amsat.org/status/index.php for updates.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 5:27 PM, Ted [email protected] wrote:
Is she still active? I can't seem to find the right time on MWF...(retirement is a bear!! )
73, K7TRK
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Paul Stoetzer Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 11:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] LilacSat-2 FM Transponder
I have noticed that LilacSat-2's FM transponder has been on nearly continuously for the past four days They may be keeping it active continuously during the holiday period in China.
It's worth checking out if you haven't worked it yet. It's got a good signal and can be easier to track than SO-50 because the carrier stays active for a period when not receiving signals. The downlink antenna also uses circular polarization, so there is less fading when using linear antennas than on SO-50.
Uplink: 144.350 MHz FM (No PL) Downlink: 437.200 MHz FM
Keep in mind that this uplink frequency is not within the normal 145.800 - 146.000 MHz satellite subband on two meters, though this frequency is within the 144.300 - 144.500 MHz "New OSCAR subband" in the ARRL band plan and is allocated to the Amateur Satellite Service (as is the entirety of 144 - 146 MHz). On passes over the United States, quite a few packet signals can be heard through the transponder.
If you use LoTW, the satellite name to use when uploading QSOs is 'CAS-3H.'
73,
Paul, N8HM _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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
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