Domenico,
I can't understand if over the States you are working the linear transponder of VO-52 on CW and SSB or in FM.............just curious to know.
I do not transmit to VO-52 in FM. Only in SSB or CW. I have never heard anyone over here using FM through that satellite.
The Sunday morning VO-52 pass I referenced in my earlier message was worked using my two FT-817NDs and an Elk 2m/70cm log periodic antenna. I made a video of that pass, and it is now posted at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0AAB3A7Xy4
I did not have anyone to work the camera, so it sat on a tripod with an external speaker from the receive radio near the camera for the satellite audio.
Following the recommendations of the Secretary of AMSAT-India no body over Europe uses VO-52 on FM to save the life of batteries.
Those recommendations are also followed over here. VO-52 is a great satellite for those starting out in SSB satellite operating, and does not require a complex station to use it.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK http://www.wd9ewk.net/