Mani C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!!!!

73 Zeljko 9A2EY

-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mani VU2WMY Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 3:11 PM To: BB, AMSAT; AMSAT-INDIA; VUHAMS Cc: RANGAN; PE1RAH; VU3TYG Subject: [amsat-bb] Dutch Transponder on-baord HAMSAT VO-52 'Turned On'

Dear HAMSAT VO-52 users, The commands to 'Turn On' the transponder # 2 (Dutch transponder, made by Williams PE1RAH) on-board HAMSAT VO-52 was successfully sent during 14:00 UT 35 deg ascending Node pass over Bangalore, India.

The sent commands were successfully received, acknowledged and confirmed by the telemetry. Subsequently, the transponder # 2 is now 'ON' and Williams CW message beacon was heard again after a gap of approximately 6 years & 4 months.

The beacon signal was heard loud and strong here at Bangalore.

A detailed Initial reports addressed to: [email protected] and a copy to [email protected] would be greatly appreciated.

73 de

Mani, VU2WMY Secretary & Station-In-Charge Upagrah Amateur Radio Club VU2URC ISRO Satellite Centre HAL Airport Road, Bangalore-560 017. Phone:(O)91-80-25082054/2598/2192 Mobile: 91-80-98803 41456 E-mail ID: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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