hi AMSAT ,,,, ,, i am getting back into this, and want to try the SSB birds... AO-07 FO-29 and VO-52. i would like to know before transmitting, what the power levels are for these 3 birds, at the horizon/apogee, and at perigee for about a 45degree pass, and a 90degree pass. AO-07 and FO-29 are probably about the same i guess, and VO-52 much lower at perigee as is its flying elevation. the AMSAT web page for AO-07 says SO W eirp (typo?, 50 W) will produce 3 watts output at 2000 miles. this gives me some idea, if i am guessing right. any help and info is appreciated, and thank you for all the help and fun so far. this is still a blast, and it is truly an honor to be able to partake of your hi-tech machines.

--,,, ,,,-- and good DX, robert #35488 kf0g cm97 ex. kg6pib/ki6gsa/ae6zj