Ed,
The satellite is on over the continental U.S. on ascending passes (S to N). If the satellite's clock is perfectly synchronized with the schedule (which it usually isn't - sometimes it is a minute or a few off), you would expect to initially hear silence at 20:59, one minute of digital telemetry starting at 21:00:46, seven minutes of the FM repeater starting at 21:01:06, and then another minute of digital telemetry starting at 21:08:06.
73, Zach KM7I Seattle, WA CN87vr
On Nov 10, 2007 10:57 AM, Ed Tump ed@squaretfarm.com wrote:
Folks,
If I read this right, the satellite will not be "on" during the pass over my home:
AO27 schedule UTC
Sat Nov 10 19:19:57 2007 Digital Med
Sat Nov 10 19:20:17 2007 Analogue Med
Sat Nov 10 19:27:17 2007 Digital Med
Sat Nov 10 19:28:17 2007 OFF
Sat Nov 10 21:00:46 2007 Digital Med
Sat Nov 10 21:01:06 2007 Analogue Med
Sat Nov 10 21:08:06 2007 Digital Med
Sat Nov 10 21:09:06 2007 OFF
The pass over my house is listed on Orbitron as happening at 20:59 UTC.
Does my figuring make sense?
Thanks,
Ed
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