Hey Steve

Many of us have the same issue and at 5W it can be done albeit challenging at times. I know others who use 10-15 W to get into the satellite. I occasionally have to twist to try to maximize my signal as well or wait for higher elevation passes. That’s not to say that there isn’t an issue but highlighting some things that make it certainly challenging 

On Thu, Jan 7, 2021 at 4:44 PM Steve Kristoff <skristof@etczone.com> wrote:
I did get in yesterday with 5 watts and have had QSOs using the HT many times. It seemed different today when I didn't hear any QSOs and only 2 people even getting into the satellite. I guess it's getting hard of hearing.
 
Steve AI9IN
----- Original Message -----

From: John Brier (johnbrier@gmail.com)
Date: 01/07/21 15:15
To: Steve Kristoff (skristof@etczone.com)
Cc: AMSAT BB (amsat-bb@amsat.org)
Subject: Re: [AMSAT-BB] PO-101?

It's often hard to get into with only 5 watts.

73, John Brier KG4AKV

On Thu, Jan 7, 2021, 15:01 Steve Kristoff <skristof@etczone.com> wrote:
What happened to PO-101 today? On the most recent pass (a few minutes ago) over EM79, I heard only 2 calls and no actual QSOs. I couldn't get in with my HT.
Steve AI9IN


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