Same here Mike even running 50w into a 13xy yagi gives a barely perceptable return signalRegards Robert G8ATE > Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:52:10 -0700> From: k9qho6762@sbcglobal.net> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] DO-64> > Anyone hear DO-64 lately? I hear a beacon but the transponder seems to be off.> > > Mike K9QHO> AMSAT 33589> _______________________________________________> 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 _________________________________________________________________ Make a mini you and download it into Windows Live Messenger http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/111354029/direct/01/
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In Europe, there are enough amateurs working via the Transponder.
No idea what could be the reason for not hearing the bird in other country's. Do you take in to considoration that this sat doesn't have a battery and therefor shutsdown when in it in the dark?
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