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{ "url": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/email/E7HUSXJ2LKBEKWANYVTQK344JZVMKAW5/", "mailinglist": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/", "message_id": "005201c99621$e3d11f30$2f01a8c0@HPOWER", "message_id_hash": "E7HUSXJ2LKBEKWANYVTQK344JZVMKAW5", "thread": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/list/[email protected]/thread/E7HUSXJ2LKBEKWANYVTQK344JZVMKAW5/", "sender": { "address": "dukenuke (a) pixi.com", "mailman_id": "5298b0fea4fc41a5b517066fa8d701e2", "emails": "https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/api/sender/5298b0fea4fc41a5b517066fa8d701e2/emails/" }, "sender_name": "Robert Smith", "subject": "[amsat-bb] Talking to the Fish", "date": "2009-02-24T01:47:43Z", "parent": null, "children": [], "votes": { "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "status": "neutral" }, "content": "Aloha All\n\n \n\nAlmost unimaginable, but true; most passes of AO-51 over Hawaii are \"silent.\" The two of us whom are the most frequent AO-51 users call it \"talking to the fish,\" i.e., no respondents. Luckily, low passes to the east often generate a gratifying west coast contact; overhead passes though are locals only.\n\n \n\nMy first \"session\" on the mainland was indeed intimidating! When AO-51 came over the horizon, it was not so much quieting as here in Hawaii but rather scores of voices often so intense that for moments at a time the frequency would actually be nulled. QSO's were fast paced and required careful listening. It was an adrenaline rush! Although I am still a \"newbie\" or sorts, I have worked AO-51 on the mainland a half a dozen times now. Things have not changed. I am always rewarded with numerous contacts, albeit short QSOs, with friendly, professional hams. In fact, I have not had a \"bad experience,\" while working AO-51 on the mainland. I am sure there are incidents but I agree with some previous commentators that seemingly poor operating procedure typically comes from lack of experience, lack of information, lack of good equipment (esp. downlink) or a combination of the above. I do not believe during my short history on AO-51 that I have heard anything or anyone that I would consider to be blatantly malicious. As aforementioned in previous submittals, I believe education is the answer.\n\n \n\nYes, AO-51 is busy (on the mainland). During my early phase of satellite life, I almost gave up because I was just talking to the fish!! Fortunately, wh6bie appeared one day. With no disrespect to Kyle however, I do look forward to hearing again, the voices of the literally hundreds of hams I have had to the pleasure of talking to during my mainland visits. Much more gratifying than talking to the fish!!\n\n \n\nRespectfully\n\nrobert, NH7WN\n\nHonolulu, HI\n", "attachments": [] }