25 Apr
2007
25 Apr
'07
1:42 p.m.
What would be useful for people coming into the satellite world would be a series of maximum recommended power levels for each of the satellites listed on the AMSAT Website, e.g. SO50, Antenna - Eggbeater - 50 watts up to 30 degrees, 10 watts above. 1/4 wave ground plane - 50 watts 3 ele. beam 10 ele beam 12 ele beam etc. Also, listing modes. At the moment, many make the excuse they do not have the time, information, nor skills to calculate the levles. They're usually the ones that are 'deaf as a post' on the downlink as well Then any alligators could be steered to the relevant list.
Best Regards Mike G3LGR 33643