Hi Greg and BB,
After the software reload the end of July, AO-51 went into a no eclipse period. This no eclipse period will last until next May. We will be able to run higher power levels since there is always solar power and the batteries stay charged.
AO-51 is TXing more power than it has since April.
TXB (analog) is currently at 650 mW and TXA (digital) is at 590 mW.
You may need to get that ladder out :)
73, Gould
----- Original Message ----- From: "Gregory Dober" [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 8:56 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 (Aug 7-09)
Haven't been on in a few days and saw that Gould did some software uploads. Before I rip my system apart to troubleshoot, is the bird on a lower power level? Usually those 32 degree passes over the Midwest for me are not difficult to hear. Today, I could hear it but barely audible.
Getting the ladder ready!
Thanks and 73
Greg
N3MVF
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