I have exactly the same problem. I can hear NO-84 and some of the packets get out on the Igates, but I have never been able to get my own transmissions recognized by NO-84. I use 25 watts into an eggbeater and CQ via ARISS. NO-84 just ignores me, even on high angle passes. (For the record, getting into ISS is no problem for me with my set-up.)
I'd love to hear how some others get in. I suspect they are using trackable yagis.
Steve AI9IN
Indiana EM79
On 2015-07-15 09:23, Mark Johns via AMSAT-BB wrote:
My packet setup gets digipeated instantly on terrestrial APRS networks, and works fine with ARISS, but even with overhead passes on NO-44 and NO-84, when I copy the birds well, I can't manage to get an APRS packet digipeated. Even if I crank the power up to 50 watts, using the M2 LEOpack antennas, those birds simply are deaf to me. I'm sending to CQ via ARISS, as my reading of the online docs seems to indicate that is appropriate. I've also tried CQ via PCSAT-1 and CQ via PSAT (for NO-84) but still no joy. I've also played with TX delay. Nothing works. What am I doing wrong? -- Mark D. Johns, KØMDJDecorah, Iowa USA EN43----------------------------------------------- "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." ---Mark Twain _______________________________________________ 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 [1]
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