--- On Tue, 30/4/13, g0...@aol.com <g0...@aol.com> wrote: > A compromise could be 4 Watts (ish) from MEO. > Here's an oldie but goodie..... http://www.g0mrf.com/MEOSAT.htm
Yes MEO would be good. It should be possible to improve the signal levels while keeping omni-directional antennas on the satellite by using lower frequencies bands. A 144 to 50 MHz (if we can get an allocation there) transponder or 144 to 28 MHz would have a significantly reduced path loss on the downlink (8 dB ?) compared to 435/145. 73 Trevor M5AKA _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
