I noticed the same thing. Unfortunately, my antennas are at a fixed 15 degree elevation (and vertically oriented). I found that I lost the signal when the Fram2 was to the southeast from me, still at 15 degrees. I should have had zero problems receiving it. It makes me wonder what antenna they are using where it is mounted.

I just tried to catch the 12 degree pass to the west of me and that was a bust. Usually that is not a problem at all on any of the other birds.

Still, it's awesome that they included a hamradio related experiment in this mission.

73, --Alex KR1ST

-----Original Message----- From: Bob Meyers via AMSAT-BB [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 10:50 PM To: Amsat [email protected] Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Fram2Ham

I got 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Signal strength seems better when bird is coming towards you.

Bob WA8FXQ

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