Ryan Johnson K3FOR
Johnson@telecomsys.com
12 December 2004
Re: RAFT

Dear Ryan

Thank you for the frequency coordination request. I have now had the 
opportunity to consult with the advisory panel and take pleasure in advising 
you  of the outcome of your request.

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* 145,825 MHz downlink 437,050 Uplink                                         *
* We cannot coordinate 28,117 - 28,120 as it falls outside the satellite band,*
* which is 29,300 - 29,510 MHz.  The panel suggests that you operate in the   *
* segment 28117 - 28,120 on a non-interference basis in accordance with the   *
* regional HF band plans. In Region one this fall in the digimode/CW portion  *
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I have noted that the launch will not be known until the shuttle programme is 
resumed. Please keep us informed. We will keep the frequencies coordinated till 
31 December 2005 and review again.

To maintain coordination and avoid the frequency being coordinated for another 
project, please keep me informed of changes to the project.  After launch, our 
Record of Coordination will be maintained for the duration of the mission.  We 
will assume this is the period you have specified in your request, unless you 
inform us otherwise.     
 
Please, keep me informed of the progress you are making in order to help keep 
the web record, and your frequency coordination, up to date. 

The Advisory Panel and I wish you success with your project and look forward 
to a successful launch and operation in orbit.

Best wishes

Hans van de Groenendaal ZS6AKV
 
IARU Satellite Adviser: Hans van de Groenendaal ZS6AKV
P O Box 90438, Garsfontein 0042  South Africa
Email: hans@intekom.co.za 
Requests for frequency coordination: satcoord@iaru.org
Visit www.iaru.org/satellites for guidelines and information

Copy To:  Bob Bruninga, WB4APR, US Naval Academy Satellite Lab