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v3.6.2 - 04-04-2022 *\/\n.e-container.e-container--row .elementor-spacer-inner{width:var(--spacer-size)}.e-container.e-container--column .elementor-spacer-inner,.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d745171 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d745171\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.2 - 04-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">COMMS<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf4cdf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"cf4cdf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9ee2662 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9ee2662\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c8796a7\" data-id=\"c8796a7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9f6fde elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9f6fde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-xxl\"><u>Ground station<\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7799adb\" data-id=\"7799adb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bd4387 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2bd4387\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><u>on board<\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-93ef5eb elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"93ef5eb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-697bf53\" data-id=\"697bf53\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb78f2e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb78f2e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><u>Software Defined Radio (SDR)<\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0a2809 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0a2809\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.2 - 04-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248025157 BCX0\">The Ettus USRP B210 was selected as the primary radio for our ground station. This is because it provides continuous frequency coverage from 70 MHz to 6 GHz, allowing it to support a wide range of satellite communication bands. The B210&#8217;s full-duplex capability, high bandwidth, and USB 3.0 connectivity make it well suited for receiving, transmitting, and processing satellite signals in real time. Additionally,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248025157 BCX0\">the B210\u2018s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248025157 BCX0\">\u00a0compatibility with GNU Radio and the open-source UHD software framework provides flexibility for future development, testing, and mission-specific customization. These features make the USRP B210 a versatile and scalable platform for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248025157 BCX0\">our<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248025157 BCX0\">\u00a0ground station s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW248025157 BCX0\">etup.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-90c5f68\" data-id=\"90c5f68\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca753cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ca753cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ettus.com\/all-products\/ub210-kit\/%20\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"800\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/B210_Board-Large_2-1024x843.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/B210_Board-Large_2-1024x843.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/B210_Board-Large_2-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/B210_Board-Large_2-150x124.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/B210_Board-Large_2-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/B210_Board-Large_2-1536x1265.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/B210_Board-Large_2-2048x1686.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a6faaaf\" data-id=\"a6faaaf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-659f7d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"659f7d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.endurosat.com\/products\/uhf-transceiver-ii\/%20\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1000\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-endurosat-uhf-transceiver-ii-0mi5s3.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-endurosat-uhf-transceiver-ii-0mi5s3.png 1000w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-endurosat-uhf-transceiver-ii-0mi5s3-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-endurosat-uhf-transceiver-ii-0mi5s3-150x108.png 150w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-endurosat-uhf-transceiver-ii-0mi5s3-768x554.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b64c5cf\" data-id=\"b64c5cf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4d7dba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4d7dba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><u>Transceiver<\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04fe73f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04fe73f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75761117 BCX0\">We selected the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75761117 BCX0\">EnduroSat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75761117 BCX0\">\u00a0UHF Transceiver II for the onboard satellite communications system because it provides a compact, pretested\u00a0solution for reliable telemetry and telecommand in the UHF band. Operating in the 400\u2013403 MHz or 435\u2013438 MHz frequency ranges, it is well aligned with common amateur and small satellite communication bands. The transceiver supports configurable modulation schemes and data rates up to around 19.2\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75761117 BCX0\">Kb<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75761117 BCX0\">ps, enabling flexible mission operations depending on link conditions. With an output power of up to 8<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75761117 BCX0\">W,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75761117 BCX0\">\u00a0integrated protections, firmware update capability, and secure communication features, it ensures robust performance in the harsh space environment. Its low mass, low power consumption, and CubeSat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75761117 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75761117 BCX0\">compatible design make it an efficient and dependable choice for onboard satellite communications.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f875b77 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f875b77\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4afda11\" data-id=\"4afda11\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b393fa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b393fa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><u>Low noise amplifier (LNA)<\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-787e132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"787e132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\">The 70 cm Low Noise Preamplifier with Band Pass Filter was selected to improve the sensitivity and reliability of the ground station&#8217;s receiving system. Operating in the 430\u2013450 MHz range, it provides approximately 20 dB of gain while <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\">maintaining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\">a very low<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\">\u00a0noise figure of about 0.63\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW219333221 BCX0\">dB.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\">\u00a0This allows weak satellite signals to be received more effectively. The integrated band-pass filter suppresses out-of-band interference from other\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\">nearby\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\">radio signals<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\">\u00a0reducing the likelihood of receiver overload and improving overall signal quality. Its combination of high gain, low noise performance, and strong interference rejection makes it well suited for satellite communications in the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\">70 cm<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219333221 BCX0\">\u00a0amateur radio band.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW219333221 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28edc13\" data-id=\"28edc13\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5278f4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5278f4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/antennas-amplifiers.com\/70cm-low-noise-preamplifier-with-band-pass-filter\/%20\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"700\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/70cm-Low-Noise-Preamplifier-with-Band-Pass-Filter.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/70cm-Low-Noise-Preamplifier-with-Band-Pass-Filter.jpg 700w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/70cm-Low-Noise-Preamplifier-with-Band-Pass-Filter-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/70cm-Low-Noise-Preamplifier-with-Band-Pass-Filter-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9708025\" data-id=\"9708025\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12fb583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"12fb583\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orcasat.ca\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ORCASat-ttc-ant-3-1024x683.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ORCASat-ttc-ant-3-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ORCASat-ttc-ant-3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ORCASat-ttc-ant-3-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ORCASat-ttc-ant-3-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ORCASat-ttc-ant-3.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-face51d\" data-id=\"face51d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f99280 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f99280\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><u style=\"\">Antenna<\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35c6d69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35c6d69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">We selected the <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">ORCASat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">\u00a0deployable UHF dipole antenna because it is a flight proven design that ensures reliable communication between the satellite and ground stations in the 435\u2013438 MHz amateur satellite band. The antenna uses a simple half-wavelength dipole configuration with spring steel elements<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">\u00a0that<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">\u00a0allow it to remain safely stowed during launch and reliably deploy once in orbit. This design minimizes mechanical complexity while\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">maintaining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">\u00a0strong RF performance, with high efficiency and a stable radiation pattern suitable for low Earth orbit operations. Its tuning and integration with the spacecraft bus ensure good impedance matching and consistent signal transmission, making it well suited for\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">maintaining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">transmissions throughout the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">mission&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">\u00a0duration<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113805731 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW113805731 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d3e6c33 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d3e6c33\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9dbe666\" data-id=\"9dbe666\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-bf6aed0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bf6aed0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-be2c826\" data-id=\"be2c826\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-151d33d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"151d33d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><u>Power Amplifier <\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-80dd802 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"80dd802\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-eba054a\" data-id=\"eba054a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b74b6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b74b6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW123856327 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123856327 BCX0\">The <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123856327 BCX0\">Toptek<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123856327 BCX0\">\u00a0PA-150U RF Power Amplifier was selected to increase the effective radiated power of the ground station, improving communication reliability with satellites during uplink operations. Operating across the 430\u2013470 MHz UHF band, the amplifier can produce over 150 W of RF output from only 2\u20135 W of drive power, making it compatible with low-power software defined radio. The unit also includes built-in protection features such as SWR monitoring, automatic level control, and temperature protection to ensure safe and reliable operation.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW123856327 BCX0\">These features make the PA-150U a powerful and versatile solution for UHF satellite communications and ground station applications.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW123856327 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2da04db\" data-id=\"2da04db\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ed3f7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3ed3f7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dxengineering.com\/parts\/tek-pa-150u%20\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tek-pa-150u_xl-1-1024x680.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tek-pa-150u_xl-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tek-pa-150u_xl-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tek-pa-150u_xl-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tek-pa-150u_xl-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/tek-pa-150u_xl-1.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-0313978\" data-id=\"0313978\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f35d7b\" data-id=\"7f35d7b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f96e363 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f96e363\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cff31de\" data-id=\"cff31de\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ae18c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ae18c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><u>Preamplifier<\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3604ed0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3604ed0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207494866 BCX0\">The SPF5189Z Low Noise Amplifier was selected to improve the reception performance of the ground station by amplifying weak signals before they reach the receiver. Operating across a wide frequency range of 50 MHz to 4 GHz, it is suitable for a variety of satellite communication applications and can support future system expansion. The amplifier provides <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207494866 BCX0\">approximately 15<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207494866 BCX0\">\u201319 dB of gain while\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207494866 BCX0\">maintaining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207494866 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207494866 BCX0\">a very low<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207494866 BCX0\">\u00a0noise figure of about 0.6 dB, helping to increase signal strength with minimal added noise. These features make the SPF5189Z an effective and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207494866 BCX0\">cost-efficient<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW207494866 BCX0\">\u00a0solution for improving receiver sensitivity and overall signal quality.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-33602e4\" data-id=\"33602e4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1773fc0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1773fc0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.passion-radio.com\/sdr-accessory\/lna-spf-833.html?srsltid=AfmBOooDXnlplgRKQ2tex0PW9RSpBwJW_h-I__8AHj7Fn2qEaBiyIhKD%20\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"458\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lna-spf.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lna-spf.jpg 458w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lna-spf-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/lna-spf-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d7a7042\" data-id=\"d7a7042\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4870283\" data-id=\"4870283\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-79b6290 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"79b6290\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6c98d9f\" data-id=\"6c98d9f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ca33a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75ca33a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><u>Bandpass filter<\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b0b345c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b0b345c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">We selected the ATF-6530 Band Pass Filter to improve the selectivity of the ground station receiver by allowing only the desired frequency range to pass while rejecting unwanted signals. By attenuating out-of-band interference from nearby transmitters and other radio services, the filter helps prevent receiver overload and reduces the effects of intermodulation and noise. This improves the signal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">noise ratio of received satellite signals and enhances overall system reliability. When used in conjunction with\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">LNA\u2018<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">\u00a0and the SDR, the band pass filter ensures that only relevant signals reach the receiver<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">. This<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">results<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">\u00a0in cleaner reception and more\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">accurate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171569550 BCX0\">\u00a0signal processing.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8ad1a90\" data-id=\"8ad1a90\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a1f452 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a1f452\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dxengineering.com\/parts\/atf-6530#overview\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"700\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/atf-6530_hw_xl.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/atf-6530_hw_xl.jpg 700w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/atf-6530_hw_xl-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/atf-6530_hw_xl-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1696284\" data-id=\"1696284\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a5e14a7\" data-id=\"a5e14a7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ebae386 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ebae386\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c46e0c\" data-id=\"2c46e0c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f03aebb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f03aebb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><u>Antenna<\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c51443e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c51443e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>DSS Labs is currently in the process of selecting an antenna for use on their ground station.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-672c087\" data-id=\"672c087\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c50a876 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c50a876\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor\/assets\/images\/placeholder.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57edf44\" data-id=\"57edf44\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4774706\" data-id=\"4774706\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-507c236 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"507c236\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e99e46a\" data-id=\"e99e46a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-24e8d72 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"24e8d72\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-521c522\" data-id=\"521c522\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-016be48 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"016be48\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-388c911\" data-id=\"388c911\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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href=\"http:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/?page_id=1372\"><u>COMMS TEAM MEMBERS<\/u><\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f7b2b7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3f7b2b7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9a115b9\" data-id=\"9a115b9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-0838325 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0838325\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-256c42b\" data-id=\"256c42b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0e69e36 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0e69e36\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fae481b\" data-id=\"fae481b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-847b62b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"847b62b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-57c8f09\" data-id=\"57c8f09\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fe714c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8fe714c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><u>PROJECT MANAGEMENT<\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c9b6d3e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c9b6d3e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc5ca0e\" data-id=\"cc5ca0e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3625eb1 elementor-position-top elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"3625eb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.2 - 04-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-content{width:100%}@media (min-width:768px){.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-left .elementor-image-box-wrapper,.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-right .elementor-image-box-wrapper{display:-webkit-box;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-right .elementor-image-box-wrapper{text-align:right;-webkit-box-orient:horizontal;-webkit-box-direction:reverse;-ms-flex-direction:row-reverse;flex-direction:row-reverse}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-left .elementor-image-box-wrapper{text-align:left;-webkit-box-orient:horizontal;-webkit-box-direction:normal;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-position-top .elementor-image-box-img{margin:auto}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-vertical-align-top .elementor-image-box-wrapper{-webkit-box-align:start;-ms-flex-align:start;align-items:flex-start}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-vertical-align-middle .elementor-image-box-wrapper{-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center}.elementor-widget-image-box.elementor-vertical-align-bottom .elementor-image-box-wrapper{-webkit-box-align:end;-ms-flex-align:end;align-items:flex-end}}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-img{margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;margin-bottom:15px}}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-img{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-title a{color:inherit}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-wrapper{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image-box .elementor-image-box-description{margin:0}<\/style><div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img width=\"1764\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Task-Data.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">TASK MANAGEMENT &amp; weekly updates<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3dacef9 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"3dacef9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img width=\"1190\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Weekly-updates.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1497aaa elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1497aaa\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a3e598\" data-id=\"6a3e598\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-618aaf9 elementor-position-right elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"618aaf9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img width=\"708\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/member-data.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">Member analytics<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Member analytics are designed to keep team members honest in the work they do and their participation in DSS. This helps team leads to efficiently assign tasks and manage their team.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ce6d35a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ce6d35a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a38f036\" data-id=\"a38f036\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cbf644 elementor-position-left elementor-vertical-align-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-box\" data-id=\"5cbf644\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-box-wrapper\"><figure class=\"elementor-image-box-img\"><img width=\"730\" height=\"645\" src=\"https:\/\/dsslabs.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Subsystem.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"elementor-image-box-content\"><h3 class=\"elementor-image-box-title\">subsystem analytics<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4788eb8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4788eb8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ed651f\" data-id=\"5ed651f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23570fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23570fd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ee1d70\" data-id=\"3ee1d70\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-155df9e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"155df9e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-01b7202\" data-id=\"01b7202\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ba00547 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ba00547\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4799ab6\" data-id=\"4799ab6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-025e313 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"025e313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><u>COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT<\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b8630bb elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b8630bb\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9510c97\" data-id=\"9510c97\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5474e14 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" 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elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2192\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Local Amateur Radio Clubs<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2193\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2193\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Scouts Canada<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2191\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Dalhousie University<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2191\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2191\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW128260515 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128260515 BCX0\">As members of the Dalhousie University community, we are proud to contribute to hands on learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128260515 BCX0\">DSS<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128260515 BCX0\">\u00a0provides students with practical experience in electronics, communications systems, signal processing, and problem<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128260515 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128260515 BCX0\">solving while fostering collaboration across engineering, science, and technology disciplines. Through projects, demonstrations, and outreach activities, we help connect students with real-world applications of wireless communication and space<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128260515 BCX0\">craft<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128260515 BCX0\">\u00a0technology.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW128260515 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2192\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Local Amateur Radio Clubs<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2192\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2192\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW105025891 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105025891 BCX0\">Amateur radio thrives through cooperation and knowledge sharing. We work alongside and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105025891 BCX0\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105025891 BCX0\">\u00a0connections with amateur radio clubs throughout Nova Scotia. These organizations provide opportunities for licensing, technical training, emergency communications, and mentorship. By supporting local clubs and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105025891 BCX0\">participating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105025891 BCX0\">\u00a0in community events, we\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105025891 BCX0\">can\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW105025891 BCX0\">help strengthen the regional amateur radio community and encourage new operators to get involved in the hobby.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW105025891 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2193\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Scouts Canada<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2193\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2193\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW153637121 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153637121 BCX0\">Scouting organizations have a long history of promoting communication, technology, and outdoor skills<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153637121 BCX0\">;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153637121 BCX0\">values that closely align with amateur radio. 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Through demonstrations and educational outreach, we aim to inspire the next generation of operators and technology enthusiasts while helping\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153637121 BCX0\">local youth<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW153637121 BCX0\">\u00a0develop practical communication skills.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW153637121 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7694ea1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7694ea1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bd3d2c7\" data-id=\"bd3d2c7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-177d596 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"177d596\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ad50e9\" data-id=\"5ad50e9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51f86e1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51f86e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><u>Frequently asked questions (faq's)<\/u><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0f0133 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"e0f0133\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.6.2 - 04-04-2022 *\/\n.elementor-accordion{text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item{border:1px solid #d4d4d4}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item+.elementor-accordion-item{border-top:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{margin:0;padding:15px 20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{display:inline-block;width:1.5em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-opened,.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{display:none;padding:15px 20px;border-top:1px solid #d4d4d4}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px 15px}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{width:1.2em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{padding:7px 15px}}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2351\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2351\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">Why is COMMS important?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2351\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2351\"><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128380916 BCX0\">The communications (COMM<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128380916 BCX0\">S<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128380916 BCX0\">) subsystem is one of the most critical components of a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128380916 BCX0\">ny<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128380916 BCX0\">\u00a0satellite<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128380916 BCX0\">. We\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128380916 BCX0\">are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128380916 BCX0\">\u00a0responsible for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128380916 BCX0\">\u00a0enabling reliable data exchange between the spacecraft and the ground station<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128380916 BCX0\">\u00a0at Dalhousie<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128380916 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2352\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2352\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">How is data exchange happening over such a long distance?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2352\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2352\"><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">Data<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">\u00a0transmissions are done through\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">very high<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">\u00a0frequency (VHF)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">\u00a0radio waves<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">\u00a0that are sent from the satellite to our ground station, or vice versa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">\u00a0For this reason, COMMS members are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">b<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">taining<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">ateurs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">\u00a0radio<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">\u00a0(HAM) licens<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">es to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">o<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">perat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW158839977 BCX0\">\u00a0a ground station.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2353\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2353\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">What Licenses are needed to launch a satellite?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2353\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2353\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">RAC\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">E<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">ndorsement<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">The Radio Amat<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">eurs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0of Canada<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0(RAC)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0is a national organization for amateur radio operators in Canada. Hav<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">ing a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">n endorsement from RAC aids\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">in signing up for HAM radio examinations and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">acquiring<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0call signs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW228402722 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW228402722 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">IARU\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">License\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">pplication<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) gives permission<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0for amateur radio operators and stations to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">operate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">with<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0other countries. Additionally, the IARU\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">gives<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0us the frequencies we use for transmissions to our satellite, as they\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">responsible for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0international band plans and radio spectrum protection<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW228402722 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW228402722 BCX0\"><br class=\"SCXW228402722 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">ITU API<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0Parameters<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0\u2013 The\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">International Telecommunications Union (ITU)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0releases Advanced Publication Information (API). This is a set of guide<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">lines<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">, further defining telecommunications and orbital characters,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0that must be followed by\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">our<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0satellite<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">As a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">team,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0we must\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">submit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0our plan to follow the parameters<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0and the ITU allows othe<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">r national administrations to<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0view it<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW228402722 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW228402722 BCX0\"><br class=\"SCXW228402722 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">SED<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">Regulations<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0and Licensing<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">Innovation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0Science<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0and Economic Development Canada (ISED) require\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">rigorous regulations and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">licensing for CubeSat Satellites. This includes radio frequency and spectrum licensing to transmit and<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0receive data<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">, an<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0orbital debris mitigation<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0plan<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">, including\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">de-orbiting<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">timeline<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">emote sensing and export controls for payload<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0missions<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">lastly,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">launch plans<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">vehicles<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0(via a launch provider like SpaceX or Rocket Lab)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW228402722 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW228402722 BCX0\"><br class=\"SCXW228402722 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">RSSA<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">License<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">The Remote Sensing Space Systems Act (RSSA) License\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">must be<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">obtained<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0from Global Affairs Canada by law\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">prior to launch or data collection<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">This ensures that the satellites optical cameras or radar do not jeopardize national security<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">, defense, or Canada\u2019s international relations with other governing bodies. It also requires that operators imp<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">lement<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228402722 BCX0\">\u00a0cybersecurity and cryptography protocols to prevent remote sensing imagery from falling into unauthorized hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2354\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2354\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" href=\"\">What data is being transferred?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2354\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2354\"><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">Data t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">ransmissions include all c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">ollected<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0data from the satellite<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0to the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">operator<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0as well as\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">any instructional data<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0from the operator to the satellite. Downlink data from the satellite<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">includes<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0telemetry\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">data<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">, command reception, beacon operation, and payload data<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0throughout the mission lifetime.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">Uplink<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0data from the ground may include<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">commands<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0for the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">satellite<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0to send us<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0specific<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">\u00a0data, pinging the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW10452793 BCX0\">satellites&#8217; 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