AO-73 FUNcube-1
Linear transponderIntermittentLaunched 2013-11 · LEO, ~600 km, sun-synchronous · NORAD 39444
Mode is controlled from the ground: transponder-only, educational (telemetry-only) or auto (transponder in eclipse). Check AMSAT-UK.
| Transponder | Uplink | Downlink | Mode | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear transponder | 435.130–435.150 MHz | 145.950–145.970 MHz | U/V SSB/CW | inverting |
| Telemetry | — | 145.935 MHz | 1200 bps BPSK |
What to expect
- Decode telemetry with the FUNcube Dashboard to see the raw data these satellites send.
Gear: Full-duplex all-mode rig, or an SDR for telemetry.
Predict passes →·Walk through a pass →
Verify before a pass
- AMSAT status · was it heard in the last few hours?
- SatNOGS DB · current transmitter entries
- SatNOGS observations · recent recordings and waterfalls