I was very active in the 70's and 80's on the Birds.
And now am attempting to try to help some new folk get into them.
A local Newbie has been trying AO-51 with no luck, So I volunteered to see what he is doing and where he needs help.
BUT........ And there always seems to be a "BUT" isnt there?
I am getting HUGE discreptencies on Pass times. My location is at,
Latitude: *43.61°* Longitude: *-90.08°* Local time zone: GMT -5
And every source I have tried does not give the same time for my next available Pass.
Orbitron, Amsat web page, http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=28375 And Heavens Above.
All three aren't even close to each other. My location is dead on with all of them. So I am confused as to why each source is sooo different from the other. \ Anyone?
Joe WB9SBD
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 09:46:33AM -0500, Joe wrote:
I was very active in the 70's and 80's on the Birds.
And now am attempting to try to help some new folk get into them.
A local Newbie has been trying AO-51 with no luck, So I volunteered to see what he is doing and where he needs help.
You want a time lord. To work AO51 you'll need to travel back to about 2011...
AO-51 has been non-operational for over 2 years. I'd guess pass times are off because some of the Keps databases are not updated with non-operational satellites.
SO-50 is the only operational FM satellite.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 10:46 AM, Joe nss@mwt.net wrote:
I was very active in the 70's and 80's on the Birds.
And now am attempting to try to help some new folk get into them.
A local Newbie has been trying AO-51 with no luck, So I volunteered to see what he is doing and where he needs help.
BUT........ And there always seems to be a "BUT" isnt there?
I am getting HUGE discreptencies on Pass times. My location is at,
Latitude: *43.61°* Longitude: *-90.08°* Local time zone: GMT -5
And every source I have tried does not give the same time for my next available Pass.
Orbitron, Amsat web page, http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=28375 And Heavens Above.
All three aren't even close to each other. My location is dead on with all of them. So I am confused as to why each source is sooo different from the other. \ Anyone?
Joe WB9SBD
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Joe, AO-51 has not been on the air for over 2 years. My last contact via AO-51 in my log is November 7, 2011.
Rick
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 10:46 AM, Joe nss@mwt.net wrote:
I was very active in the 70's and 80's on the Birds.
And now am attempting to try to help some new folk get into them.
A local Newbie has been trying AO-51 with no luck, So I volunteered to see what he is doing and where he needs help.
BUT........ And there always seems to be a "BUT" isnt there?
I am getting HUGE discreptencies on Pass times. My location is at,
Latitude: *43.61°* Longitude: *-90.08°* Local time zone: GMT -5
And every source I have tried does not give the same time for my next available Pass.
Orbitron, Amsat web page, http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=28375 And Heavens Above.
All three aren't even close to each other. My location is dead on with all of them. So I am confused as to why each source is sooo different from the other. \ Anyone?
Joe WB9SBD
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Joe,
Full time active birds are SO-50 (FM only) and FO-29 & VO-50 (SSB/CW)
AO-73 right now transponder is only active when satellite is in eclipse (night-time only) (SSB/CW)
AO-7 is active in the sun and alternates days between mode A and Mode B. Today it is in mode B http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/sat_summary/ao7.php
Checking active birds and AO-7 mode is found by going to AMSAT: http://ww2.amsat.org/ then Clicking "SATELLITE INFO >> Current Status"
73 es GL Rolf NR0T Amsat #38889
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Joe nss@mwt.net wrote:
I was very active in the 70's and 80's on the Birds.
And now am attempting to try to help some new folk get into them.
A local Newbie has been trying AO-51 with no luck, So I volunteered to see what he is doing and where he needs help.
BUT........ And there always seems to be a "BUT" isnt there?
I am getting HUGE discreptencies on Pass times. My location is at,
Latitude: *43.61°* Longitude: *-90.08°* Local time zone: GMT -5
And every source I have tried does not give the same time for my next available Pass.
Orbitron, Amsat web page, http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=28375 And Heavens Above.
All three aren't even close to each other. My location is dead on with all of them. So I am confused as to why each source is sooo different from the other. \ Anyone?
Joe WB9SBD
Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com _______________________________________________ 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
Along with the satellites that others have listed you can also add the ISS as an FM bird, using AX.25 ( packet )
73 John KC0BMF
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Joe nss@mwt.net wrote:
I was very active in the 70's and 80's on the Birds.
And now am attempting to try to help some new folk get into them.
A local Newbie has been trying AO-51 with no luck, So I volunteered to see what he is doing and where he needs help.
BUT........ And there always seems to be a "BUT" isnt there?
I am getting HUGE discreptencies on Pass times. My location is at,
Latitude: *43.61°* Longitude: *-90.08°* Local time zone: GMT -5
And every source I have tried does not give the same time for my next available Pass.
Orbitron, Amsat web page, http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=28375 And Heavens Above.
All three aren't even close to each other. My location is dead on with all of them. So I am confused as to why each source is sooo different from the other. \ Anyone?
Joe WB9SBD
Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com _______________________________________________ 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
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