Overview
These are the frequencies used in a flight configuration. Ground tests will have the altimeters in a different configuration (Altus Metrum products in TX/RX) which may add additional considerations.
There are multiple HAM radio repeater around the launchsite. A map can be found here: https://www.qsl.net/wa6ybn/rpt_map.htm
Radio configuration
| Channelnumber | Channel | Frequency | Power | Tonesquelch | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocket1_LP | 462.6625 | 1W | 114.8 | |
| 2 | Rocket2_LP | 462.7125 | 1W | 114.8 | |
| 3 | Rocket1_HP | 462.6625 | 4W | 114.8 | |
| 4 | Rocket2_HP | 462.7125 | 4W | 114.8 | |
| 8 | 2m_HAM1 | 147.510 | 4W | 114.8 | Switch to this channel if Telemega gets disturbed by radio traffic |
| 9 | 2m_HAM2 | 147.540 | 4W | 114.8 | Switch to this one if Channel 8 is occupied by someone else |
| 15 | Rocket_HAM_LP | 446.525 | 1W | 114.8 | |
| 16 | Rocket_HAM_HP | 446.525 | 4W | 114.8 |
Transmit Frequencies
| Device | Frequency | Power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TeleMega Hermes | Channel 0 | 40 mW | 70cm HAM privileges required. |
| TeleMega Staging | Channel 5 | 40 mW | 70cm HAM privileges required. |
| Telemetrum Staging | Channel 9 | 40 mW | 70cm HAM privileges required. |
| Pyxida Hermes | 915 MHz | 500 mW | |
| Pyxida Staging | 914 MHz | 500 mW | |
| RF Beacon 1 (channel 60) | 30mw (10dbm) | ||
| RF Beacon 2 (channel 69) | 30mw (10dbm) | ||
| RF Beacon 3 (channel 09) |
Receive Frequencies
| Device | Frequency | Gain | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyxida | 915 MHz | ||
| GPS | 1.575 GHz | 2 GPS units, 1 TeleMega, 1 Pyxida |