Low resolution rebroadcast analog format from geostationary WEFAX satellites.
Charts, sectorized imagery, and operational messages per published schedule.
Can be acquired with small L-Band parabolic dish antenna and linear feed.
1691 MHz, Linear polorization. FM modulated carrier, AM modulated 2.4 kHz subcarrier.
GOES, METEOSAT: Narrowband FM GMS/LO-RES WEFAX: Wideband FM
Products transmitted with standard startone, phasing period, stoptone.
240 LPM, 800 lines by 800 pixels per product standard.
Click to check line-of-site from geostationary satellite to your location.
Sample WEFAX IR image, Hurricane HUGO, with false coloring applied with WeatherTrac Analysis Software..
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