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Amateur Radio & Satellites

The amateur radio systems aboard satellites — frequencies, modulation modes, Doppler correction, and the coordinate systems used by operators worldwide to make contacts through space. 5 terms, each explained in plain language with key data and links to live trackers.

APRS APRS Digital position and messaging protocol via satellite 145.825 MHz1200 baud AFSK DS Doppler Shift Frequency change caused by satellite motion ±3.5 kHz±10 kHz MG Maidenhead Grid Alphanumeric coordinate system for amateur radio 1° × 2° (110 × 220 km)2.5' × 5' (5 × 10 km) SP Satellite Pass The visible or radio transit of a satellite over an observer's location 2–10 minutes (LEO)Up to magnitude −4 SSTV SSTV Image transmission via radio — pictures from space 145.800 MHz1200–2300 Hz
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