Welcome to KiwiSAT (Updated 4/Apr/08 - Changes = Operating/Frequencies)
KiwiSAT to carry environmental experiment! More ..
TRANSPONDER ON TEST!
The KiwiSAT linear flight transponder is currently transmitting from the Whangaparaoa area
with beam antennas pointing South.
Transponder is inverting type to compensate for Doppler shift when in orbit.
* Transmit Power is 2 Watts PEP.
* Beacon frequency is 145.885 MHz
* Uplink is from 435.265 to 435.235 MHZ LSB (note the sideband)
* Down link is from 145.850 to 145.880 MHz USB
A test transmission on 435.2544 LSB came out at 145.860 USB.
As it's a linear transponder 30kHz wide, any mode can be used, but FM
is discouraged (but not banned). Amateur stations are encouraged to try
out the transponder. Try to better the previous distance record of
292 km achieved with the prototype transponder (same location/antenna).
Reports welcome to < amsat-zl(at)kiwisat.org >
A Satellite Project by AMSAT-ZL
Under the leadership of Fred Kennedy (ZL1BYP), a team of New Zealand Radio Amateurs are constructing KiwiSAT, a true New Zealand designed and built orbiting satellite.
Project Overview & Current Status (28/Feb/08)
This project is not just about building a satellite, it involves the whole development of a space laboratory complex with assistance from Massey University in Auckland. A growing number of volunteers are "stepping up to the plate" to help Fred who is never too busy to talk to those who wish to become involved.
Organization
AMSAT-ZL - New Zealand's Amateur Satellite Organization, active in the Amateur (Radio) Satellite Service under the Radio Regulations (ITU-R) of the ITU, is affiliated to The New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (Inc), commonly known as NZART.
KiwiSAT (Click for large image)
General
KiwiSAT will carry both amateur radio communications, and a scientific experiment in Small Satellite Attitude Control.
Earlier design used the low efficiency solar cells, an enlarged unit takes advantage of the newer cells high efficiency units.
CONTRIBUTE
Do you want this satellite to fly? This project is financed entirely by voluntary donation. If you would like to help, contributions can be made securely using this PayPal Donations button.
AMSAT-ZL greatly appreciates the financial assistance of many amateurs around the world. More ...
Clarification
KiwiSAT is an orbiting satellite project by radio amateurs under a strict "not-for-profit" regime and should not be confused with KiwiSat, a commercial ground based animal tracking transmitter. As prime owners of the name KiwiSAT, AMSAT-ZL permit its use in the lower case format (KiwiSat 101) by SIRTRACK for their earth based animal tracking transmitter unit.
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