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ND9M/MM Op Sked: 28 March - Update
by Clary, James T, Civilian 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

We've got one more full day of sailing before we arrive in Jacksonville, but there are a few good grids in the FL field still left. My op sked for tonight and tomorrow is below. I fully expect to get on while we're in FL07, but we'll be in that grid during the work day so I don't know what pass(es) that'll be. We'll be in FL04 for only an hour or so tonight as we turn north near where the Florida Keys meet the mainland. Fortunately there are a couple passes (VO52 and SO67) that occur as we enter and depart the grid, so I should be able to put FL04 into a few logs at least. AO51 - 28/2132Z - EL94 FO29 - 28/2203Z - EL94 AO7 - 28/2246Z - EL94 VO52 - 29/0033Z - EL94 or FL04 SO67 - 29/0133Z - FL04 or probably FL05 VO52 - 29/0207Z - FL04 or probably FL05 FO29 - 29/0950Z - FL06 AO51 - 29/1128Z - FL06 AO51 - 29/2053Z - FL08 FO29 - 29/2107Z - FL08 AO51 - 29/2234Z - FL08 FO29 - 29/2253Z - FL08 AO7 - 29/2341Z - FL08 or EL98 VO52 - 30/0050Z - EL98 SO67 - 30/0114Z - EL98 I'll update tomorrow as needed. 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC Grid EL94

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Re: AO-51 uplink
by Glenn AA5PK 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

For those wondering, here's a recording of that pass from K8YSE's audio archives: http://www.papays.com/sat/AO-51_25Mar2011_215604z.mp3 73 Glenn AA5PK > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andrew Glasbrenner" <glasbrenner(a)mindspring.com> > To: "Amsat-BB" <amsat-bb(a)amsat.org>; "AO51 Modes" <ao51-modes(a)amsat.org>; "Mark Hammond" <n8mh(a)amsat.org> > Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 5:37 PM > Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 uplink > > >> The AO-51 repeater uplink was switched to 145.88 on the 2215 pass >> tonight. I realize there are multiple grid dxpeditions out and about, >> but that does not excuse some of the operating I heard tonight. If >> another station is in the middle of a QSO, stand by and let them finish. >> If you start to transmit and can't hear yourself, or you hear someone >> else in the downlink, stop transmitting and let them make the call. >> Finally, if you've worked that grid, or that station, or that country, >> how about taking a breather and letting someone else work it for a new one. >> >> 73, Drew KO4MA >> AMSAT VP Operations, and AO-51 Command Station >> _______________________________________________ >> Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb

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Re: AO-51 Uplink Change
by Clint Bradford 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

>> ... Maybe that's the answer, changing the uplink frequency at random and posting that change here ... I cannot think of a worse idea. The "best available information" should ALWAYS be on the Control Ops pages - the only pages that are maintained by those who are in control of the satellites. Start eliminating operations by posting changes only here ... or some other private or semi-private clique ... and you undermine what the FM satellites are supposed to be all about. Clint Bradford, K6LCS http://www.work-sat.com 909-241-7666

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SO-67 questions
by Dave Straube 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

Is SO-67 operating on the published frequencies (145.870/435.345) or does one of up/down need an adjustment? What is the meaning of "Use Narrow FM on the uplink" on the AMSAT detail page for SO-67? Not sure if I know of any such configuration on the Yaesu FT-847. Thanks - Dave N7LKL

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Re: SO-67 questions
by Jim Adams 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

Here is the web page for SO-67 http://www.amsatsa.org.za/ I heard you this morning and myself and another op tried calling you your signal was weak but readable. Here's how I have my ht programmed: SO67 A2 435.355 dn 145.875 up SO67 A1 435.350 dn 145.875 up SO67 MID 435.345 dn 145.875 up SO67 L1 435.340 dn 145.875 up SO67 L2 435.335 dn 145. 875 up No tone and I don't use narrow fm. Hope this helps. Jim Adams - K0BAM Ridgway, Colorado

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downconverter/feed/dish for sale
by Bob- W7LRD 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

Trying here before Ebay. UEK-3000 2.4ghz to 2M downconverter, short helix feed, 18" dish. Complete S band receive system. Email direct 73 Bob W7LRD

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ND9M/MM Op Sked: 28 March
by Clary, James T, Civilian 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

Here's the list of planned ops for tonight and tomorrow. Although EL93 isn't listed with certainty below, I'm confident that I'll be able to get on at some point during the workday; we'll be in EL93 for about three to four hours in the late morning. I'll send out a note tomorrow when I know better. AO51 - 28/1028Z - EL83 FO29 - 28/1047Z - EL83 AO7 - 28/1159Z - EL83 or EL93 AO51 - 28/2132Z - EL94 FO29 - 28/2203Z - EL94 AO7 - 28/2246Z - EL94 SO67 - 29/0133Z - FL04 VO52 - 29/0207Z - FL04 or FL05 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC

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ZF2AE/ZF8 QRV this afternoon from Little Cayman
by Adrian Engele 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

Greetings fellow satellite ops. Sorry I have only had time to get on 2 passes from Gran Cayman a few days ago. I am wrapping up CQ WPX this afternoon/evening and I will try to make the following two passes today. AO-51: 22:10 UTC 3/27/11 VO-52 01:47 UTC 3/28/11 Hope to get more active in the coming days. Wednesday afternoon looks very good for several passes in the mid afternoon, more daily notices will be posted as I firm up my schedule. 73, Adrian AA5UK > ZF2AE/ZF8 EK99xp

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Re: AO-51 uplink
by Jim Adams 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

I think that's a great idea, unfortunately I didn't see this in time to reprogram my ht. Maybe that's the answer, changing the uplink frequency at random and posting that change here. I would have loved to be able to work ZF2AE today, but with an ht it was impossible. Jim Adams - K0BAM Ridgway, Colorado

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AO-51 uplink
by Andrew Glasbrenner 27 Mar '11

27 Mar '11

The AO-51 repeater uplink was switched to 145.88 on the 2215 pass tonight. I realize there are multiple grid dxpeditions out and about, but that does not excuse some of the operating I heard tonight. If another station is in the middle of a QSO, stand by and let them finish. If you start to transmit and can't hear yourself, or you hear someone else in the downlink, stop transmitting and let them make the call. Finally, if you've worked that grid, or that station, or that country, how about taking a breather and letting someone else work it for a new one. 73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT VP Operations, and AO-51 Command Station

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