Hi Torsten,
eQSL requires the SAT-MODE which is something specifically for eQSL. LoTW doesn't requires this field at all. According to eQSL, SAT MODES allowed are the following:
A = Uplink: 2m Downlink: 10m
AU = Uplink: 10m Downlink: 70cm
B = Uplink: 70cm Downlink: 2m
J = Uplink: 2m Downlink: 70cm
K = Uplink: 15m Downlink: 10m
L = Uplink: 23cm Downlink: 70cm
LU = Uplink: 23cm Downlink: 70cm
LV = Uplink: 23cm Downlink: 2m
SX = Uplink: 13cm Downlink: 3cm
T = Uplink: 15m Downlink: 2m
UV = Uplink: 70cm Downlink: 2m
VU = Uplink: 2m Downlink: 70cm
However, I haven't found an official list for Satellite Modes... Band is always assigned for Uplink (transmission). This is a special eQSL note for satellites:
"SATELLITES: Prior to the SAT_MODE tag, we allowed specification of that mode inside a BAND tag, but after ADIF 3.1 we no longer support that. Use the SAT_MODE tag instead. Also be aware that if a SAT_MODE tag is supplied, then the PROP_MODE will automatically be set to SAT. It is possible to commit the error of supplying conflicting BAND and SAT_MODE tags, in which case the BAND overrides SAT_MODE. If you need to specify a different mode than one of those listed above, please contact eQSL.cc technical support."
I don't know why eQSL requires to enter this data because there are "old" modes and "new" modes. I have extracted this list in this site:
https://www.pe0sat.vgnet.nl/satellite/sa...ion/modes/
Mode (old) Mode (new) Uplink Downlink
K 21 MHz 29 MHz
T 21 MHz 145 MHz
A 145 MHz 29 MHz
J VU 145 MHz 435 MHz
B UV 435 MHz 145 MHz
S US 435 MHz 2400 MHz
L LU 1268 MHz 435 MHz
LS 1268 MHz 2400 MHz
LX 1268 MHZ 10450 MHz
VS 145 MHz 2400 MHz
As you can see there is some controversy. Until I don't find any official satellite mode list I won't consider to add this field in Swisslog. I will apprecaite if someone can give me more info on this. Meantime, if eQSL requieres to fullfil this field, you will have to do it manually in your eQSL account.
Best 73
