Mike,

Please read my reply to Luc Leblanc on the BB. you can find this at: http://www.amsat.org/pipermail/amsat-bb/2008-August/013142.html Because Delfi has no active attitude control system, polarization might change. Switching polarization might help, but I understand this is not possible for you. You could try to figure out which passes work best for you. Reports are appreciated!

Regards,

Wouter Weggelaar PA3WEG Delfi-C3 Command Team

On Mon, Aug 11, 2008 at 12:56 AM, WILLIAMS MICHAEL k9qho6762@sbcglobal.net wrote:

I'm having trouble receiving DO-64.

It seems to be strongest at the beginning of the pass and then gets weaker.

What is the polarization of the up link and down link?

I'm using a KLM 14 el LHCP for down link and 11 turn helix RHCP for up link.

When conditions are good (no local QRM) , I can hear AO7, VO-5, and FO-29 easily AOS/LOS even thought I have ground clutter up to about 20 degrees with my antennas 8 ft. off the ground.

I would be interested in how strong others are receiving DO-64 and at what signal strengths.

By the way, the beacon sounds stronger than the transponder signals.

Tnx,

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