AO-51 has been non-operational for over 2 years. I'd guess pass times are off because some of the Keps databases are not updated with non-operational satellites.
SO-50 is the only operational FM satellite.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 10:46 AM, Joe nss@mwt.net wrote:
I was very active in the 70's and 80's on the Birds.
And now am attempting to try to help some new folk get into them.
A local Newbie has been trying AO-51 with no luck, So I volunteered to see what he is doing and where he needs help.
BUT........ And there always seems to be a "BUT" isnt there?
I am getting HUGE discreptencies on Pass times. My location is at,
Latitude: *43.61°* Longitude: *-90.08°* Local time zone: GMT -5
And every source I have tried does not give the same time for my next available Pass.
Orbitron, Amsat web page, http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=28375 And Heavens Above.
All three aren't even close to each other. My location is dead on with all of them. So I am confused as to why each source is sooo different from the other. \ Anyone?
Joe WB9SBD
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