The Eclipse Cycle has begun for satellite Ao-7.

Typically what this means is that the satellite will lose all power and by default go into "Start-Up" mode every time it comes back into the sunlight. Typically Mode B or C are the 1st mode of operations and the loss of sunlight prevents mode switches to A.

Predictions had shown that the eclipse would occur either yesterday or today, depending on the orbital model you used, and this morning over the USA, AO-7 was in mode B.

I have calculated the end of the eclipse cycle but I will update satellite information to assure a more definite date for AO-7 to go back into full sunlight.

/*This will be my only post on the AMSAT bb about AO-7, I will have updates on my Bulletin Board if you wish to follow them. See my QRZ.com page for information.*//* */ 73 Frank K4FEG EM55aj84ta