Dear Folks:
Now that it appears that the XW birds are turning off (for whatever reason), I was looking around this morning for another linear satellite to utilize and found JO-97. I worked a couple of stations on this morning's pass, one of whom happened to mention that there's not much activity on JO-97. So I wanted to post on here that I worked it this morning, and despite some kind of data signal (or some kind of QRM) in the lower part of the passband, the signals were quite good. It looked to me like JO-97 is a good resource for all of us. Hope to see some of you on there.
73 de Bernie, KF0QS
JO97 does have a great downlink signal. THanks for the recommendation Bernie. XW-2A seems to be functioning properly also, without turning off every few seconds. If you are on after dark EO88 is another nice Mode B satellite with a great downlink signal. It only functions while in darkness, though.
AO92 had a nice pass this morning, but it was only myself and KB9STR on it. It is alive and well! Come and check it out also!
73 John AF5CC
On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 12:27 PM Bernie and Cheryl [email protected] wrote:
Dear Folks:
Now that it appears that the XW birds are turning off (for whatever reason), I was looking around this morning for another linear satellite to utilize and found JO-97. I worked a couple of stations on this morning's pass, one of whom happened to mention that there's not much activity on JO-97. So I wanted to post on here that I worked it this morning, and despite some kind of data signal (or some kind of QRM) in the lower part of the passband, the signals were quite good. It looked to me like JO-97 is a good resource for all of us. Hope to see some of you on there.
73 de Bernie, KF0QS
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John:
Thanks for the suggestions. I hadn't realized that EO88 is functional only at night. I wonder why that is?
Also, I haven't listened for AO-92 in a while, so I'll have to check it out again.
73 de Bernie, KF0QS
On 12/10/2021 11:40 AM, John Geiger wrote:
JO97 does have a great downlink signal. THanks for the recommendation Bernie. XW-2A seems to be functioning properly also, without turning off every few seconds. If you are on after dark EO88 is another nice Mode B satellite with a great downlink signal. It only functions while in darkness, though.
AO92 had a nice pass this morning, but it was only myself and KB9STR on it. It is alive and well! Come and check it out also!
73 John AF5CC
On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 12:27 PM Bernie and Cheryl [email protected] wrote:
Dear Folks: Now that it appears that the XW birds are turning off (for whatever reason), I was looking around this morning for another linear satellite to utilize and found JO-97. I worked a couple of stations on this morning's pass, one of whom happened to mention that there's not much activity on JO-97. So I wanted to post on here that I worked it this morning, and despite some kind of data signal (or some kind of QRM) in the lower part of the passband, the signals were quite good. It looked to me like JO-97 is a good resource for all of us. Hope to see some of you on there. 73 de Bernie, KF0QS ----------------------------------------------------------- Sent via AMSAT-BB(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org>. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Acceptable Use and Privacy Policies available at https://www.amsat.org/about-amsat/ View archives of this mailing list at https://mailman.amsat.org/hyperkitty/list/[email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to amsat-bb-leave(a)amsat.org <http://amsat.org> Manage all of your AMSAT-NA mailing list preferences at https://mailman.amsat.org
EO-88 has a solar science mission when not in eclipse. 😎 RayKN2K
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On Friday, December 10, 2021, 1:44 PM, Bernie and Cheryl [email protected] wrote:
John:
Thanks for the suggestions. I hadn't realized that EO88 is functional only at night. I wonder why that is?
Also, I haven't listened for AO-92 in a while, so I'll have to check it out again.
73 de Bernie, KF0QS
On 12/10/2021 11:40 AM, John Geiger wrote:
JO97 does have a great downlink signal. THanks for the recommendation Bernie. XW-2A seems to be functioning properly also, without turning off every few seconds. If you are on after dark EO88 is another nice Mode B satellite with a great downlink signal. It only functions while in darkness, though.
AO92 had a nice pass this morning, but it was only myself and KB9STR on it. It is alive and well! Come and check it out also!
73 John AF5CC
On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 12:27 PM Bernie and Cheryl [email protected] wrote:
Dear Folks:
Now that it appears that the XW birds are turning off (for whatever reason), I was looking around this morning for another linear satellite to utilize and found JO-97. I worked a couple of stations on this morning's pass, one of whom happened to mention that there's not much activity on JO-97. So I wanted to post on here that I worked it this morning, and despite some kind of data signal (or some kind of QRM) in the lower part of the passband, the signals were quite good. It looked to me like JO-97 is a good resource for all of us. Hope to see some of you on there.
73 de Bernie, KF0QS
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Just a reminder that you can always consult (and contribute to) the AMSAT Live OSCAR Satellite Status Page at: https://www.amsat.org/status/
I see that Bernie contributed a report on JO-97 earlier today, but for others looking for satellites to work, the Status Page is a great resource. -- Mark D. Johns, KØJM AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor Brooklyn Park, MN USA EN35hd ----------------------------------------------- "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." ---Mark Twain
On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 12:41 PM John Geiger [email protected] wrote:
JO97 does have a great downlink signal. THanks for the recommendation Bernie. XW-2A seems to be functioning properly also, without turning off every few seconds. If you are on after dark EO88 is another nice Mode B satellite with a great downlink signal. It only functions while in darkness, though.
AO92 had a nice pass this morning, but it was only myself and KB9STR on it. It is alive and well! Come and check it out also!
73 John AF5CC
On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 12:27 PM Bernie and Cheryl [email protected] wrote:
Dear Folks:
Now that it appears that the XW birds are turning off (for whatever reason), I was looking around this morning for another linear satellite to utilize and found JO-97. I worked a couple of stations on this morning's pass, one of whom happened to mention that there's not much activity on JO-97. So I wanted to post on here that I worked it this morning, and despite some kind of data signal (or some kind of QRM) in the lower part of the passband, the signals were quite good. It looked to me like JO-97 is a good resource for all of us. Hope to see some of you on there.
73 de Bernie, KF0QS
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I am frequently all by myself on JO-97, the XWs, CAS-4A and B, and EO-88 in the evening. These are great linear sats that are woefully underused.
Happy holidays!
Craig N6RSX
From: Mark Johns, K0JM [email protected] Sent: Friday, December 10, 2021 10:49 AM To: John Geiger [email protected] Cc: Bernie and Cheryl [email protected]; AMSAT [email protected] Subject: [AMSAT-BB] Re: JO-97
Just a reminder that you can always consult (and contribute to) the AMSAT Live OSCAR Satellite Status Page at: https://www.amsat.org/status/
I see that Bernie contributed a report on JO-97 earlier today, but for others looking for satellites to work, the Status Page is a great resource. -- Mark D. Johns, KØJM AMSAT Ambassador & News Service Editor Brooklyn Park, MN USA EN35hd ----------------------------------------------- "Heaven goes by favor; if it went by merit, you would stay out and your dog would go in." ---Mark Twain
On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 12:41 PM John Geiger <[email protected]mailto:[email protected]> wrote: JO97 does have a great downlink signal. THanks for the recommendation Bernie. XW-2A seems to be functioning properly also, without turning off every few seconds. If you are on after dark EO88 is another nice Mode B satellite with a great downlink signal. It only functions while in darkness, though.
AO92 had a nice pass this morning, but it was only myself and KB9STR on it. It is alive and well! Come and check it out also!
73 John AF5CC
On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 12:27 PM Bernie and Cheryl <[email protected]mailto:[email protected]> wrote: Dear Folks:
Now that it appears that the XW birds are turning off (for whatever reason), I was looking around this morning for another linear satellite to utilize and found JO-97. I worked a couple of stations on this morning's pass, one of whom happened to mention that there's not much activity on JO-97. So I wanted to post on here that I worked it this morning, and despite some kind of data signal (or some kind of QRM) in the lower part of the passband, the signals were quite good. It looked to me like JO-97 is a good resource for all of us. Hope to see some of you on there.
73 de Bernie, KF0QS
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Gentlemen, Does the telemetry on AO-92 still work?
A good pass here this morning but no sign of the data.
David
Hi David, thanks for watching for the telemetry. When AO-92 “wakes up” these days, it may or may not be in a mode that transmits telemetry. So while it probably should come up with telemetry on, it’s unpredictable.
Mark N8MH
On Fri, Dec 10, 2021 at 8:16 PM David Hopkins [email protected] wrote:
Gentlemen, Does the telemetry on AO-92 still work?
A good pass here this morning but no sign of the data.
David
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