UK Pass 02.56utc.

80dg Max elevation this pass, very strong signal received.

2 SSTV images plus several audio messages received.

One audio tlm as follows:

MET = 501 minutes IHU Temp = +26C Control Panel Temp = +21C Battery Voltage = 33.92V Battery Current = -448mA

Missed a second tlm whilst trying the transponder, see below.

Local QRM obliterating the CW/Telemetry frequency.

Tumbling seems to have remained consistent.

Gave the transponder a try with 50W to an omni whilst the satellite was at its closest but couldn't hear anything in the downlink passband.

David G8OQW

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