Stensat radio beacon
StenSat Group LLC
The Stensat radio beacon is a small FM transmitter designed for satellites, capable of generating AX.25 UI packets at 1200 bps AFSK and 9600 bps FSK.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 0.05 kg
- Power
- 0 W
- Largest dimension
- 3.1 mm
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Frequency bands
- 2m, 70 cm
- RF output power
- 0 to 3 watts
- Operating voltage
- 5 to 12 volts
- Data interface
- UART at 38.4 Kbits/sec
- Dimensions
- 1.75" x 3.1" x 1 "
- Mass
- About 50 grams
About
The Stensat radio beacon is a compact FM transmitter specifically engineered for satellite applications. It supports the generation of AX.25 Unnumbered Information (UI) packets, offering data rates of 1200 bps using AFSK modulation and 9600 bps with FSK modulation. The 9600 bps FSK signal is designed to be compatible with G3RUH modulation standards. The transmitter features an adjustable RF output power, ranging from 0 to 3 watts, and operates efficiently from a single power supply providing 5 to 12 volts. Its data interface is a UART, supporting a speed of 38.4 Kbits/sec. The beacon has a compact form factor, measuring 1.75″ x 3.1″ x 1″, and is lightweight, with a mass of approximately 50 grams. This radio beacon has a flight heritage, having been successfully deployed on several CubeSats.
Documentation
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