Digital Transmissions
Updated November 4, 2024
Frequencies are 3.5975, 7.095, 14.095, 18.1025, 21.095, 28.095, 50350 kHz, and 147.555 MHz.
Bulletins are sent at 45.45-baud Baudot, PSK31 in BPSK mode and MFSK16 in a daily, revolving schedule.
The regular callup will be made using the mode that is transmitted first. The digital bulletin times remain at 6 PM and 9 PM Eastern Time - currently 2300 UTC and 0200 UTC, respectively - daily.
The Tuesday and Friday Keplerian data bulletins will continue to be sent using just Baudot and PSK31.
The digital schedule is as follows:
Monday: Baudot, PSK31, MFSK16
Tuesday: PSK31, MFSK16, Baudot
Wednesday: MFSK16, Baudot, PSK31
Thursday: Baudot, PSK31, MFSK16
Friday:** PSK31, Baudot, MFSK16
Given time constraints and bulletin lengths, all three modes may not always be transmitted.
Keplerian elements for many amateur satellites will be sent on the regular digital frequencies on Tuesdays and Fridays at 6:30 PM Eastern Time (currently 2330 UTC) using Baudot and PSK31.
** FOR FIELD DAY ONLY. Please note the digital lineup on the Friday before Field Day has the Field Day bulletin sent from W1AW at 9 PM EDT (0100 UTC) transmitted using BPSK31, Baudot, and MFSK16 in this order.