Two special events are planned for the AO-51 satellite in the near future. The first is related to International Children's Day and is intended for all children in the world. We encourage all radio amateurs to let children experience satellite operation. It will be June 17, 2006. AO-51 uplink: 145.920 MHz with CTCSS 67Hz and downlink: 435.300 MHz.
Two days later, on June 19, the AO-51 will be configured for testing before Field Day, which will be June 24 and 25. AO-51 will be available for stations in this configuration:
FM transponder:uplink 145.920 MHz with CTCSS 67Hz, downlink 435.300 MHz FM
QRP transponder:uplink 145.880 MHz FM QRP limit, downlink 435.150 MHz FM