Hmmm... Interesting. That means that we all need to check both satellites before using either one, to be sure the orbits and modes are compatible, and avoid the passes that aren't (no matter how tempting). Dual-bird SSB/CW ops may be confusing, but accidentally running high power FM into FO-29 could be far worse. That bird is too delicate and precious to abuse.

Greg KO6TH

Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:23:49 -0500 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] HO-68 and FO-29 common uplink

There was a fair amount of confusion as the two satellites passed each other over the US tonight. It might be good practice to mention which satellite you are listening to while calling CQ, etc.

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Oh, that's right... Good planning!

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Greg KO6TH

Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:52:52 -0500 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] CC: [email protected] Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] HO-68 and FO-29 common uplink

Greg D. wrote:

Dual-bird SSB/CW ops may be confusing, but accidentally running high power FM into FO-29 could be far worse. The FM uplink for 68 is outside of the uplink passband for 29, so it just makes for confusing SSB/CW ops.

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