The AO-51 Control Team wasn't overly optimistic regarding my demo of AO-51 in DM14 last night at 7:14pm PST...
But AO-51 performed tremendously! We worked Mexico and a couple California stations...and actually went back inside the meeting room only about half way through the pass for my presentation.
Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666
It was very nice contacting you from my garage...73's any good "catch"? Rafael Valdez Jr. XE2RV @ DL55 10X-52716 QRV V/U Sat
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From: clintbrad4d@earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:33:46 -0800> To: amsat-bb@amsat.org> Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Status> > The AO-51 Control Team wasn't overly optimistic regarding my demo of > AO-51 in DM14 last night at 7:14pm PST...> > But AO-51 performed tremendously! We worked Mexico and a couple > California stations...and actually went back inside the meeting room > only about half way through the pass for my presentation.> > Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359> 909-241-7666> > _______________________________________________> 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
You always sound so enthusiastic when I hear you on AO-51...THANK YOU for the contacts!
Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666
On Jan 10, 2008, at 11:10 AM, Rafael Valdez G. wrote:
It was very nice contacting you from my garage...
Hi Clint,
I'm glad it worked out for you. I'm sorry we could not guarantee the mode the satellite would be in that night. The command team has been very busy collecting Whole Orbit Data and keeping a tight eye on the temperatures and power levels. The satellite is now in full sun, with no eclipses, for the next several months. The downlink power has been increased substantially, to 630mw on the data side, and 820mw on the repeater side. Temperatures have increased, but are within expectations. So far, so good!
73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations
----- Original Message ----- From: "Clint Bradford" clintbrad4d@earthlink.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2008 1:33 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 Status
The AO-51 Control Team wasn't overly optimistic regarding my demo of AO-51 in DM14 last night at 7:14pm PST...
But AO-51 performed tremendously! We worked Mexico and a couple California stations...and actually went back inside the meeting room only about half way through the pass for my presentation.
Clint Bradford, K6LCS / KAF3359 909-241-7666
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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