Angelo Glorioso wrote:
I see! As for low usage of the BBS, well, most of the folks that used GO-32 either don't have 1.2g or have not been able to get into the AO-51 BBS at all since the new configuration was put in place. I have been unable to use AO-51 BBS with a 70 watts brick on 1.2g, a directives system 23 cm RHCP 12 turn helix 14.5 dBic gain, 1/4 inch heliax coaxial cable after many days of trying. I can into AO-51 using voice with no problem. I know the frequency is a little off and have tried adjusting but no luck.
I just wonder if the BBS was in V/U mode how many more users would show up. Can a schedule mode be requested for the BBS for V/U???
Oh well, as you said, it is a low priority.
V/U BBS was discontinued because it interfered with control of the satellite, so no, we won't be scheduling it without the upgrade even if requested. We have many L/U users on several continents, but it does require a very good station. The equipment you describe should be adequate...it's similar to what I use. The deviation and frequency is very important to be successful. My uplink is about 3 khz high than listed. Since you have an excellent L/U analog uplink, I'm confident the devil is in the details with your digital setup.
We've had a lot of other challenges to keep AO-51 running and healthy this year and last. I'm sorry if you don't agree with our priorities. I was working on a more comprehensive explanation to the separate identical email you sent this morning. You'll have to excuse me if I was a little kurt in my answer after you pressed the question via -bb.
73, Drew KO4MA