Worked Bill, ZL2AYZ at 0915 UTC with EO-79 in full eclipse. Signals quite variable and never particularly strong and at times somewhat marginal copy. We repeated the exercise on AO-73 at 0953 UTC with strong to very strong and consistent signals although it should be noted that the EO-79 pass was at 12 deg. elevation while the AO-73 pass was at 35 deg. elevation. Thanks for the opportunity to try a new one.
Alan ZL2BX
-----Original Message----- From: GW1FKY--- via AMSAT-BB Sent: Monday, May 4, 2015 8:49 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] EO-79 Report
Hi all, Report on EO-73 transponder operation 0830 hrs UTC 4/515 ( My location Wales -UK -IO81EM. At 0833 hrs UTC, I heard Peter 2E0SQL calling CQ on downlink frequency 145.964 Mhz. He was 5/9 but I could also hear some other burst of noise? - Due to my terrain and obstructions I could not get access into the satellite but will try again on the next pass which is a much higher elevation. Congratulation to the team and to Peter of course for his success. Ken Eaton GW1FKY _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb