For those interested in the progress made on the SA-AMSAT payload commissioning, please visit / join the Google Group that was specifically established for this purpose (follow link at the bottom of the right-hand column on this page). The discussions on this group are of a more technical nature. The required CTCSS tone to activate the transponder has for instance been published on this group.
During the commissioning of Sumbandila we try to work in the scheduling of the SA-AMSAT payload as often as we can, but the service can by no means be guaranteed at this stage. The commissioning of the satellite is expected to last more or less six months (from date of launch), during which time our primary focus is on demonstrating success with the high-resolution imager - the main payload on the satellite.
The activation schedule for the SA-AMSAT payload will be published on the AMSAT-BB, in addition to being visible on the Google Group, as and when our satellite commissioning schedule permits activation.
We appreciate the eager participation of all Hams worldwide, and would like to encourage making your feedback visible on the Google Group.
During the commissioning of Sumbandila we try to work in the scheduling of the SA-AMSAT payload as often as we can, but the service can by no means be guaranteed at this stage. The commissioning of the satellite is expected to last more or less six months (from date of launch), during which time our primary focus is on demonstrating success with the high-resolution imager - the main payload on the satellite.
The activation schedule for the SA-AMSAT payload will be published on the AMSAT-BB, in addition to being visible on the Google Group, as and when our satellite commissioning schedule permits activation.
We appreciate the eager participation of all Hams worldwide, and would like to encourage making your feedback visible on the Google Group.
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Many thanks for the excellent feedback here and on the Sumbandila Google group. I give feedback to the group and more of a "Blog" on my WebLog at http://www.nwinternet.za.org/zs6bne/myblog/index.php , this is also a diary of my satellite activities.
The parrot repeater tones are not publically known but of course , the transponder's is. Great to see international interest and excitement on Sumbandila. Thanks for all your efforts guys! 73 Eddie ZS6BNE
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