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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.
Transmit Frequencies
| Device | Frequency | Power | Notes |
|---|
| TeleMega 1 | 434.650 MHz (Channel 2) | 40 mW | 70cm HAM privileges required. |
| TeleMega 2 | 435.450 MHz (Channel 9) | 40 mW | 70cm HAM privileges required. |
| Pyxida | 915 MHz | 500 mW | |
| RF Beacon 1 | | | Installed in Nose Cone |
| RF Beacon 2 | | | Installed on Recovery Webbing |
| Iridium Short-Burst-Data | 1.616 to 1.6265 GHz | | |
| VDS | 70cm? | | Optimistically flying. |
Receive Frequencies
| Device | Frequency | Gain | Notes |
|---|
| Pyxida | 915 MHz | | |
| GPS | 1.575 GHz | | 4 GPS units, 2 TeleMega, 1 Pyxida, 1 Iridium |
| Ignition Experience | 900 MHz | | Launch System |