Aloha Robert,

It's good to hear that you are having the results that I had when I operated from BL01 and BL02 last September. I was right down near the waters edge when working east into the states from Kauai. Some of the passes just barely cleared the horizon but I had no trouble with the Arrow antenna and Icom w32. I think you know that Tad, NH7YS is now covering BL01/BL02 now.

I have QSL's available for those who worked me at BL01/BL02 and BK28

73, Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert Smithmailto:dukenuke@pixi.com To: Amsat-Bb@Amsat. Orgmailto:Amsat-Bb@Amsat.%20Org Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 2:56 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Arrow Efficiency

Aloha All

And Happy Holidays! Yesterday, I was able to work the easterly pass (from Honolulu) of AO-51 around 0206Z. The maximum elevation was 1.3 degrees. Using my VX-7R and Arrow antenna I was able to hold the satellite for three minutes and eighteen seconds out of a possible four minutes and fifty seconds of available footprint. I was at the ocean's edge with no obstacles blocking AOS/LOS. During the +three minute period I was able to work or hear the following stations:

W6ZKH K6CDW WB6QKO KG6NUB VA7VW

I have concluded that most of the above QSOs occurred with AO-51 at 1.2 degs. elevation. Many thanks and much appreciation to the above stations. Should u wish a copy of the pass, I have a .mp3 available (unfortunately my xmits are not heard due to the "simplexity" of the VX-7R. Conclusion: The Arrow works great!

73 de NH7WN robert in Honolulu _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.orgmailto: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-bbhttp://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb