I can echo this experience. All my passes on nights were free of the riff raff. It was not until I watched a video of a day pass I truly understood.
On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Scott [email protected] wrote:
Hey Caleb!
Some of the more experienced guys might reply with specific operating suggestions, so you'll want to follow any such tips for sure.
But one thing I always like to mention to people is that all the satellites are a lot less crowded late at night. I know everyone can't stay up late on a regular basis, but if you can manage any of the late passes at least occassionally, it sure makes it easier to get to know your equipment and have some successful contacts. Unlike a busy weekend pass, for instance, at night there's ample time for someone to let you know if your TX audio is low or whatever.
Hope you enjoy satellite operating!
-Scott, K4KDR
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On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 4:58 PM, Caleb Smith [email protected] wrote:
While we're on this topic -- any tips for new hams wanting to work the satellites? I've listened to about 5 passes but always feel like if I
call
in I'll step over someone. Do I toss out just my call? A call and a grid? Do I try to call someone else I heard? Generally I'd listen with an
sdrplay
RSP2 and transmit with a cheap handheld, so I do have full duplex capability.
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