SUNSAT's TV downlink has been received very well on a
number of occasions. We consider the TV system in SUNSAT
to be operational, and have moved on to other testing.
We received noise-free signals only using orbital predictions for
tracking. Our conical scan tracking system is presently receiving
reconstructive surgery!
The Turbo-Rogue receiver is receiving strong GPS signals and
producing navigation solutions. Some data packets are being
incorrectly logged by SUNSAT's on board computer.
The cause is known and will be corrected in future software uploads.
Please don't transmit on 145.825 MHz
We appeal to
all Amateurs in SA and surrounds to avoid transmitting on 145.825 MHz when
SUNSAT passes are possible. We are using this frequency for a lot of SUNSAT
downlinking, and occasional uplinking, so please please avoid transmitting on
this frequency. Thanks!
