On 12/9/13, Alan <wa4...@gmail.com> wrote: > David, > > It is much more efficient in terms of the information transmitted, hence > power and bandwidth, to use > the raw binary/hex for transmission. It also saves the programming and > memory in the satellite CPU. > The combination frees up resources which can be otherwise used. It works > well given the almost > universal availability of personal computers. I recall, vaguely, there have > been a few birds with > some "quick look, real people" data, but I may be in error.
ARRISat transmitted some of its operating data on FM using a voice synthesizer. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL <snip> _______________________________________________ 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
