[amsat-bb] AO-73 RECEIVER DRIFT

The AO-73 satellite is one of my favorite .It has a phenomenal transmitter and receiver.I checked the amount of drift a year ago and again this evening. It is exactly the same, 200 hz per 30 Seconds or 400 per min.I had been correcting during a qso with the cat box open ,clicking away with my mouse.I just discovered that the plus and minus buttons in my keyboard are actually a XIT control ! I watch the clock in the upper right corner of satpc32 and tap away. I am able to stay right on during the entire pass. Hope this helps others. I know some folks avoid this bird because until you figure this out it can be tough to work.WB8RJY JEFF

jeff broughton