AO51

Related Wiki pages: Satellites, ISS, VO52, SO50, FO29

AO51 is a modern satellite which is still functioning well.

See the main Satellites page for links to prediction websites/software

Analog Downlink

 * 435.300 MHz FM
 * 2401.200 MHz FM

Analog Uplink

 * 145.920 MHz FM (CTCSS - 67Hz *)
 * 145.880 MHz FM (QRP, No CTCSS)
 * 1268.700 MHz FM (CTCSS - 67Hz *)


 * It has been reported that it's not requiring the CTCSS tone to work through it currently.

Lots more information Here is a vid of xxx working stations through it from his garden, with a 5W handheld, and a directional antenna. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HfvmU_utI8 [http://www.g6lvb.com/Articles/operatingAO51.htm A good article on how to operate it (and indeed other satellites)