The satellite will transmit pulses on 40.997 MHz to detect the presence of meteors entering Earth's atmosphere. By analyzing the data files, which will be made available on the server, hams can get a glimpse of meteor activity over various parts of the globe at specific times.
Reports indicate the satellite is sending strong signals back to Earth.
It is tumbling, as expected, so signal strength and polarization sense are changing randomly. It should lock in on Earth's magnetic field in a few days, and that will stabilize the downlink signals. Observers are requested to collect telemetry in KISS mode and send files attached to e-mail to wd0eamsat.org for the next 48 hours. Inc. All Rights Reserved.