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What does it mean if a satellite is operating in U/V mode?

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  1. Uplink on 15 meters, downlink on 10 meters
  2. It uses ultraviolet frequencies
  3. Uplink on 70 cm, downlink on 2 meters

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  1. NCVEC 2026-2030 Technician Question Pool (Feb 19, 2026 errata) ncvec.org/downloads/2026-2030%20Technician%20Pool%20and%20Syllabus%20Public%20Release%20Feb%2019%202026.pdf Checked 2026-10-09.

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