I haven't seen this msg post to the list after about 5.5hrs, so trying again.
73 de Rich N3WWN (FN00fh)
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 12:42:05 -0500 (EST) From: n3wwn@futuretek.cx To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: AO-51 repeater off?
Hi!
I'm sorry if I missed the posts which may answer my question. I don't see the answers in the amsat-bb archives.
Is AO-51's repeater off at this point? Perhaps for the software reload? According to the ControlTeam page, I expected Echo to be in V/U repeater mode, but I haven't heard a peep out of her over the last few days (just got my satellite rig cabled up again... hopefully properly this time).
I can work SO-50, so I know my setup is operational.
Since the PL requirement was dropped, do I *NEED* to turn off the PL or will the bird just ignore it like a terrestrial repeater with a disabled PL?
Thanks for the info!
73 de Rich N3WWN (FN00fh)
Hi!
I'm sorry if I missed the posts which may answer my question. I don't see the answers in the amsat-bb archives.
Is AO-51's repeater off at this point? Perhaps for the software reload? According to the ControlTeam page, I expected Echo to be in V/U repeater mode, but I haven't heard a peep out of her over the last few days (just got my satellite rig cabled up again... hopefully properly this time).
It has been on continously the last few days. The software reload will now probably begin tomorrow, during which the repeater will probably be off while over the command stations. You might want to check your keps and frequencies?
I can work SO-50, so I know my setup is operational.
Since the PL requirement was dropped, do I *NEED* to turn off the PL or will the bird just ignore it like a terrestrial repeater with a disabled PL?
It will happily ignore your PL tone. You do not have to change anything if you like.
Thanks for the info!
73 de Rich N3WWN (FN00fh)
My pleasure. Good Luck on the satellites.
73, Drew KO4MA AMSAT-NA VP Operations
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