Technician 2026-2030T8B01

What telemetry information is typically transmitted by satellite beacons?

C
Answer
Signals, emissions, and modulation
Type
A
The signal strength of received signals
B
Time of day accurate to plus or minus 1/10 second
C
Health and status of the satellite
D
All these choices are correct

Answer Notes

Satellite beacons are continuous or periodically repeating signals transmitted by an amateur satellite. Their primary purpose is to help ground stations locate the satellite, easily determine the Doppler shift of the signal, and receive telemetry data. Telemetry is the transmission of internal measurements taken by the satellite sent back to operators on the ground. This data typically includes the health and status of the satellite, such as battery voltage, solar panel current, internal temperatures, and the operational status of its transponders. It does not generally broadcast time of day or the received signal strengths of individual users.
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