Hi,

For me this evening, at 19.55 utc orbit, was the first contact through the linear transponder of XW-1 (HO-68). The downlink signal was impressive strong from each stations worked, SQ7DQX, SV1EEK, OZ1MY, PE0SAT, PA3GUO 2E1EUB, ON5UE,...... with max elevation 80°. I have only seen the polarization change often during orbit...

Congratulations for this great job from the Chinees Amsat !! WONDERFUL SATELLITE, THANK YOU ! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !!

73" Frank IW4DVZ

-----Messaggio originale----- Da: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] Per conto di Danny Casier Inviato: mercoledì 23 dicembre 2009 21.18 A: amsat-bb@amsat.org Oggetto: [amsat-bb] HO68 is GREAT

Hallo satboys,

HO68 (XW-1) linear transponder is great. I worked ST2NH, ON, I, F, OE, SP, and G The max elivation was 67° and i had to reduce the power from 30°. I heard distortion on full power. I could work the sat from 1° elevation with the 8 el horizontal polarisation.

This is a great job from the Chinees hams. Congrats.

Merry Chrismas. Dan ON5UE

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