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W9IQ

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FUNcube-1 to Operate in Continuous High Power Telemetry Mode
« on: September 16, 2021, 06:57:35 AM »

From AMSAT-UK:

After a few months of normal eclipse periods, FUNcube-1 (AO73) will re-enter full sunlight from next week for a period of approximately two months

As we have been in continuous transponder mode for some time now, we have decided that, during this sunlight period, FUNcube-1 should operate in continuous high power telemetry mode. The change will be made within the next few days.

FUNcube-1 has now been in orbit for almost eight years and the telemetry indicates that all systems, including the battery and solar panels appear to operating as well now as they did immediately after launch!


O-73 (FUNcube-1) – Image credit Wouter Weggelaar PA3WEG


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Re: FUNcube-1 to Operate in Continuous High Power Telemetry Mode
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2021, 09:03:36 AM »

FunCube's Web site ...

https://funcube.org.uk/

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Re: FUNcube-1 to Operate in Continuous High Power Telemetry Mode
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2021, 12:17:15 PM »


FUNcube-1 has now been in orbit for almost eight years and the telemetry indicates that all systems, including the battery and solar panels appear to operating as well now as they did immediately after launch!


O-73 (FUNcube-1) – Image credit Wouter Weggelaar PA3WEG


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When will the transponder be activated?
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Re: FUNcube-1 to Operate in Continuous High Power Telemetry Mode
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2021, 12:51:00 PM »

The telemetry transmitter is running in safe mode and putting out 20 mW. So it will be more challenging to decode but definitely possible.

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