Increasing awareness on Diwata-2 and other orbiting satellites carrying amateur radio that can be utilized as an alternative means of communication as part of disaster response is the main objective of the development of this elective course.
The course will provide an overview of Diwata 2 amateur radio Unit and MAYA cubesatellites; amateur radio and satellite operation; frequency allocation and management; FM voice repeater and APRS digi-peating capabilities; orbits, modulations; communication subsystems; ground stations and subsystems; satellite tracking, link budget engineering CW Beacon decoding; and antenna simulations and development.
- Teacher: Jeric Brioso