Hi Drew, thanks very much for your feedback! Guess I was too naïve earlier, but now see the light! :) Also after reading threads from Robert and Mark, I agree, there might be too much non-productive traffic and high expectations, especially on FD. I will stick to receive only as Mark suggested! My vote is changing to L/U ....just in case I can't find a 1.2 GHz receiver :) ...learning a lot from you guys and this list, thanks!
73, Peter VE7NGP
-----Original Message----- From: Andrew Glasbrenner [mailto:glasbrenner@mindspring.com] Sent: Monday, May 03, 2010 2:33 PM To: Ng, Peter Cc: amsat-bb@amsat.org; ao51-modes@amsat.org Subject: Re: Field Day mode for AO-51
Ng, Peter wrote:
...sorry, I meant to vote for V/U mode as I only have VHF/UHF equipment!
Keep in mind there will likely be three or four transponders birds, and two to four other FM birds available that weekend!
It's been my perception that a good portion of AMSAT's sustaining members leave and breathe the highest tech they can manage. Eight out of eight satellites being V/U seems counter to that goal.
Mark and Bob both make good points supporting at least one area of refuge for this portion of the AMSAT population. Personally, I think the V/U FM experience on Field Day is a big turnoff to newbies, especially since so many under-prepared, over-powered and out of practice once-a-year sat ops fail miserably to get those bonus points on FM.
I bet someone in your area has 1.2 Ghz capability!
73, Drew KO4MA