Getting ready for JOTA, I just gave the QRP Mode a try. The satellite was difficult to copy on a 66.3 degree pass. Using my arrow antenna I had to compensate for deep fades. Plus, the squelch was open. Anyone else having the same experience?
Thanks & 73
Erik Jacobsen, KB9BNY & W9W on 10/20-10/21.
The "open squelch" is a normal feature of the B side repeater but I do have to say that it wasn't that strong and had deep fades for me as well. I haven't operated on the sats in awhile so I might just be rusty.
73 de Pat --- KA9SCF. Amsat 35741
On 10/17/06, Erik Jacobsen mplsvrf@gmail.com wrote:
Getting ready for JOTA, I just gave the QRP Mode a try. The satellite was difficult to copy on a 66.3 degree pass. Using my arrow antenna I had to compensate for deep fades. Plus, the squelch was open. Anyone else having the same experience?
Thanks & 73
Erik Jacobsen, KB9BNY & W9W on 10/20-10/21. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Hi all,
I just tried AO-51 last pass (coming up to around 50-60 degrees in elevation here) and I have to say I think the QRP repeater sounds great, possibly even better than the regular repeater! I think it's going to be in great condition for the JOTA operations.
73, Zach KM7I
On 10/17/06, Patrick Green pagreen@gmail.com wrote:
The "open squelch" is a normal feature of the B side repeater but I do have to say that it wasn't that strong and had deep fades for me as well. I haven't operated on the sats in awhile so I might just be rusty.
73 de Pat --- KA9SCF. Amsat 35741
On 10/17/06, Erik Jacobsen mplsvrf@gmail.com wrote:
Getting ready for JOTA, I just gave the QRP Mode a try. The satellite was difficult to copy on a 66.3 degree pass. Using my arrow antenna I had to compensate for deep fades. Plus, the squelch was open. Anyone else having the same experience?
Thanks & 73
Erik Jacobsen, KB9BNY & W9W on 10/20-10/21. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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Seeing as KB9BNY and myself were only 40 miles apart, we were probably sharing the same transmission characteristic (satellite orientation,etc). Glad to hear you had good performance. We were both using Kenwood TH-D7A's and Arrow antennas and had good performance before.
73 de Pat --- KA9SCF. Amsat 35741
On 10/17/06, Zachary Schrempp zach.km7i@gmail.com wrote:
Hi all,
I just tried AO-51 last pass (coming up to around 50-60 degrees in elevation here) and I have to say I think the QRP repeater sounds great, possibly even better than the regular repeater! I think it's going to be in great condition for the JOTA operations.
73, Zach KM7I
On 10/17/06, Patrick Green pagreen@gmail.com wrote:
The "open squelch" is a normal feature of the B side repeater but I do
have
to say that it wasn't that strong and had deep fades for me as well. I haven't operated on the sats in awhile so I might just be rusty.
73 de Pat --- KA9SCF. Amsat 35741
On 10/17/06, Erik Jacobsen mplsvrf@gmail.com wrote:
Getting ready for JOTA, I just gave the QRP Mode a try. The satellite
was
difficult to copy on a 66.3 degree pass. Using my arrow antenna I had
to
compensate for deep fades. Plus, the squelch was open. Anyone else having the same experience?
Thanks & 73
Erik Jacobsen, KB9BNY & W9W on 10/20-10/21. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the
author.
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-- Zachary Schrempp, KM7I Ex KE7EYQ AMSAT #36023
I just confirmed that W9W (JOTA) will be operating the 0154Z pass of AO-51 in 45 minutes. Give them a shout. It'll be an 82 degree pass for them.
73 de Pat --- KA9SCF Amsat 35741
On 10/17/06, Erik Jacobsen mplsvrf@gmail.com wrote:
Getting ready for JOTA, I just gave the QRP Mode a try. The satellite was difficult to copy on a 66.3 degree pass. Using my arrow antenna I had to compensate for deep fades. Plus, the squelch was open. Anyone else having the same experience?
Thanks & 73
Erik Jacobsen, KB9BNY & W9W on 10/20-10/21. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
I heard the W9W station working other stations around 0200Z. Too bad they didn't hear me. Maybe next time.
Joe KS1I
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Patrick Green Sent: Friday, October 20, 2006 9:11 PM To: Amsat BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: QRP Mode and JOTA
I just confirmed that W9W (JOTA) will be operating the 0154Z pass of AO-51 in 45 minutes. Give them a shout. It'll be an 82 degree pass for them.
73 de Pat --- KA9SCF Amsat 35741
On 10/17/06, Erik Jacobsen mplsvrf@gmail.com wrote:
Getting ready for JOTA, I just gave the QRP Mode a try. The satellite was difficult to copy on a 66.3 degree pass. Using my arrow antenna I had to compensate for deep fades. Plus, the squelch was open. Anyone else having the same experience?
Thanks & 73
Erik Jacobsen, KB9BNY & W9W on 10/20-10/21. _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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