h1. Test 1.1.2 Instructions

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h2. Test Hardware

* Transmitter for lab and field tests - http://www.ti.com/ww/en/RF-BoosterPack/index.shtml

h2. Test 1: Lab Test

lab test using low power transmitter at 915 MHz to confirm signal reception and system gain (not an AX.25 signal, but close enough)

h2. Test 2: Field Test

long range test using low power transmitter at 915 MHz to simulate predicted link budget (which comes from analysis) and confirm signal reception

h2. Test 3: From Orbit Test

acquire signal from orbiting cubesat operating on 915 MHz (NPS just launched two cubesats which use the same radio and configuration as SkyCube)