As with most things with this satellite, it depends. Usually I hear the 145.972 MHz beacon as mostly a warbly tone. Sometimes it does send good CW.
The 29.502 MHz beacon is only active in Mode A.
I haven't heard any reports of the 435.100 MHz Mode A or D beacon active recently, but it's one to look out for when the transponders are both off or it's in Mode A.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 5:10 PM, Joe nss@mwt.net wrote:
Are the beacons still functional?
And do they always run, or is the 10 meter beacon functional only when the bird is in mode "A"
Joe WB9SBD
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