http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128740683
http://www.interorbital.com/TubeSat_1.htm
Rich, N8UX.
Quote: "If the your (sic) TubeSat application does not require two-way communications, a radio operator's license is not required"
Downlink frequencies available: amateur 433 MHz 500 mW, "license-free" 902 - 928 MHz or 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz, 100 mW - 1000 mW "selectable"
Last I knew, 902 - 928 MHz had no US or international allocation for satellite downlink use, the amateur downlink frequency conflicts with the US band plan (the launch company is US-based), and isn't the space-to-earth allocation at 2400 - 2483.5 ONLY for amateur radio satellites?
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message ----
From: Rich Dailey richdailey@windstream.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wed, July 28, 2010 7:28:46 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] TubeSats - DIY Satellites
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128740683
http://www.interorbital.com/TubeSat_1.htm
Rich, N8UX.
All satellites must be operated as part of a licensed service. To the best of my knowledge there is no equivalent to the FCC's Part 15 for satellite operations. Further since it is required that all satellites have the capability of being commanded off, two-way communication is also aways required. It is a mistake I see frequently that people think that local rules regarding low power RF emitters can be applied to a project with international implications like a satellite.
73, Lee-KU4OS
On Wednesday, July 28, 2010 12:22:58 pm George Henry wrote:
Quote: "If the your (sic) TubeSat application does not require two-way communications, a radio operator's license is not required"
Downlink frequencies available: amateur 433 MHz 500 mW, "license-free" 902
- 928 MHz or 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz, 100 mW - 1000 mW "selectable"
Last I knew, 902 - 928 MHz had no US or international allocation for satellite downlink use, the amateur downlink frequency conflicts with the US band plan (the launch company is US-based), and isn't the space-to-earth allocation at 2400 - 2483.5 ONLY for amateur radio satellites?
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message ----
From: Rich Dailey richdailey@windstream.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wed, July 28, 2010 7:28:46 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] TubeSats - DIY Satellites
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128740683
http://www.interorbital.com/TubeSat_1.htm
Rich, N8UX.
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On a sort-of-positive note, Interorbital Systems' website shows that they currently have an open CubeSat slot on their December launch, at only $12,500. Unfortunately, it is only to a 310 kM orbit. A future launch will carry payloads to 600 kM. No price listed for that launch yet...
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message ----- From: "Lee McLamb" ku4os@cfl.rr.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 10:17 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: TubeSats - DIY Satellites
All satellites must be operated as part of a licensed service. To the best of my knowledge there is no equivalent to the FCC's Part 15 for satellite operations. Further since it is required that all satellites have the capability of being commanded off, two-way communication is also always required. It is a mistake I see frequently that people think that local rules regarding low power RF emitters can be applied to a project with international implications like a satellite.
73, Lee-KU4OS
On Wednesday, July 28, 2010 12:22:58 pm George Henry wrote:
Quote: "If the your (sic) TubeSat application does not require two-way communications, a radio operator's license is not required"
Downlink frequencies available: amateur 433 MHz 500 mW, "license-free" 902
- 928 MHz or 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz, 100 mW - 1000 mW "selectable"
Last I knew, 902 - 928 MHz had no US or international allocation for satellite downlink use, the amateur downlink frequency conflicts with the US band plan (the launch company is US-based), and isn't the space-to-earth allocation at 2400 - 2483.5 ONLY for amateur radio satellites?
George, KA3HSW
Could we have "something" sitting on the shelf for such sort notice occurrences? I am not privy to the exhaustive red tape that must surely exist. I am most likely over simplifying the process. Back in my corner.
73 Bob W7LRD
----- Original Message ----- From: "George Henry" ka3hsw@att.net To: "amsat bb" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Monday, August 9, 2010 4:29:27 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: TubeSats - DIY Satellites
On a sort-of-positive note, Interorbital Systems' website shows that they currently have an open CubeSat slot on their December launch, at only $12,500. Unfortunately, it is only to a 310 kM orbit. A future launch will carry payloads to 600 kM. No price listed for that launch yet...
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message ----- From: "Lee McLamb" ku4os@cfl.rr.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 10:17 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: TubeSats - DIY Satellites
All satellites must be operated as part of a licensed service. To the best of my knowledge there is no equivalent to the FCC's Part 15 for satellite operations. Further since it is required that all satellites have the capability of being commanded off, two-way communication is also always required. It is a mistake I see frequently that people think that local rules regarding low power RF emitters can be applied to a project with international implications like a satellite.
73, Lee-KU4OS
On Wednesday, July 28, 2010 12:22:58 pm George Henry wrote:
Quote: "If the your (sic) TubeSat application does not require two-way communications, a radio operator's license is not required"
Downlink frequencies available: amateur 433 MHz 500 mW, "license-free" 902
- 928 MHz or 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz, 100 mW - 1000 mW "selectable"
Last I knew, 902 - 928 MHz had no US or international allocation for satellite downlink use, the amateur downlink frequency conflicts with the US band plan (the launch company is US-based), and isn't the space-to-earth allocation at 2400 - 2483.5 ONLY for amateur radio satellites?
George, KA3HSW
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