Hi David, It's up to the users now. Transmit a 1-2 second signal with a 74 Hz PL tone to turn the repeater on for 10 minutes, then use a 67 Hz tone to transmit through the repeater. The downlink is only on when there is a valid tone on the uplink just like a terrestrial repeater. I was on it here in FL a few days ago and it sounded fine.
73, Drew KO4MA
----- Original Message ----- From: "M0ZLB" m0zlb@btinternet.com To: "'Amsat BB'" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 10:28 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] SO50
Greetings all!
Could anyone tell me whether SO-50 is operating at the moment? I understand that it needs "switching on" but is that down to the Control Operator or the user? It never seems to be active over Europe!
Thanks for any help
David M0ZLB/KG4ZLB
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