I was on this last pass on AO--07 at 15;40 Z. I tried to call CQ no answer. I heard k8yse with a good down link, I gave him a call but no answer. I had a good downlink too. Do some people have receive problems ?? 73 Jerry w0sat
Hi Jerry!
I think K8YSE and others were focusing on AA5UK/KH6 in Hawaii after 1538 UTC or so. Probably the last shot for many to get Adrian out there. I think I heard you in there, but was trying for Hawaii also.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - south of Phoenix AZ at DM32xx/DM42ax http://www.wd9ewk.net/
On 4/4/10, Dads w0sat@msn.com wrote:
I was on this last pass on AO--07 at 15;40 Z. I tried to call CQ no answer. I heard k8yse with a good down link, I gave him a call but no answer. I had a good downlink too. Do some people have receive problems ?? 73 Jerry w0sat
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I didnt hear anyone above .950, as Adrian was staying in the .945 range, and I was calling on CQ on CW up around .958 to stay away from the guys wanting him. Otherwise didnt hear much except the little pileup down that way when I tuned down there. No takers on CW either.
John W6ZKH
________________________________ From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) amsat-bb@wd9ewk.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 8:59:51 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-07 pass
Hi Jerry!
I think K8YSE and others were focusing on AA5UK/KH6 in Hawaii after 1538 UTC or so. Probably the last shot for many to get Adrian out there. I think I heard you in there, but was trying for Hawaii also.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - south of Phoenix AZ at DM32xx/DM42ax http://www.wd9ewk.net/
On 4/4/10, Dads w0sat@msn.com wrote:
I was on this last pass on AO--07 at 15;40 Z. I tried to call CQ no answer. I heard k8yse with a good down link, I gave him a call but no answer. I had a good downlink too. Do some people have receive problems ?? 73 Jerry w0sat
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Folks, It was a worth a short on todays' 15:38 UTC AO7 Pass but no Joy!
Unfortunately we have had heavy winds in excess of 30 to 40 mph gusting to 50mph. The static levels on 2m receive are very high and I could barely hear a few voices on the satellite. The only station I could barely make out was KC7MG. I was looking for K8YSE, WD9EWK and several others, but I just could not hear my own downlink. Strange because the day before I had pass all to myself over the Pacific and I had all the SatPC setting correct and ready to go for this pass. I could hear myself perfectly.
I also was pointing my antenna straight at a big rain cloud in the path of the satellite and I am sure that did not help matters with the signal or the QRN on 2m.
Sorry it was worth the try but tropical conditions are causing some interesting attenuation and noise on AO7 and VU52 downlinks. FO-29 and HO68 on the other work like a charm I can work those with 5 W and my Elk antenna with no trouble. One could probably turn down the power even more and get into those satellites without any difficulty.
Diving got canceled due to bad weather. I will take a look what I can still work this afternoon. I will be out of dinner which means I can't make the FO-29 passes at 03:26 or 05:07 UTC. Sorry. Last day here and I need to take out my significant other to keep her happy.
Aloha from windy Kauai.
73, Adrian AA5UK/KH6
________________________________ From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) amsat-bb@wd9ewk.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 5:59:51 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-07 pass
Hi Jerry!
I think K8YSE and others were focusing on AA5UK/KH6 in Hawaii after 1538 UTC or so. Probably the last shot for many to get Adrian out there. I think I heard you in there, but was trying for Hawaii also.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - south of Phoenix AZ at DM32xx/DM42ax http://www.wd9ewk.net/
On 4/4/10, Dads w0sat@msn.com wrote:
I was on this last pass on AO--07 at 15;40 Z. I tried to call CQ no answer. I heard k8yse with a good down link, I gave him a call but no answer. I had a good downlink too. Do some people have receive problems ?? 73 Jerry w0sat
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You have a good woman there, Adrian........mine would have me by the "you know what....." spending time with "my " hobby, hi.... thanks for all the efforts, as know they were greatly appreciated by all, especially those who did get to make contact with you. Have a safe trip home.....
John W6ZKH
________________________________ From: Adrian Engele aa5uk@yahoo.com To: amsat-bb@wd9ewk.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 1:09:22 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-07 pass
Folks, It was a worth a short on todays' 15:38 UTC AO7 Pass but no Joy!
Unfortunately we have had heavy winds in excess of 30 to 40 mph gusting to 50mph. The static levels on 2m receive are very high and I could barely hear a few voices on the satellite. The only station I could barely make out was KC7MG. I was looking for K8YSE, WD9EWK and several others, but I just could not hear my own downlink. Strange because the day before I had pass all to myself over the Pacific and I had all the SatPC setting correct and ready to go for this pass. I could hear myself perfectly.
I also was pointing my antenna straight at a big rain cloud in the path of the satellite and I am sure that did not help matters with the signal or the QRN on 2m.
Sorry it was worth the try but tropical conditions are causing some interesting attenuation and noise on AO7 and VU52 downlinks. FO-29 and HO68 on the other work like a charm I can work those with 5 W and my Elk antenna with no trouble. One could probably turn down the power even more and get into those satellites without any difficulty.
Diving got canceled due to bad weather. I will take a look what I can still work this afternoon. I will be out of dinner which means I can't make the FO-29 passes at 03:26 or 05:07 UTC. Sorry. Last day here and I need to take out my significant other to keep her happy.
Aloha from windy Kauai.
73, Adrian AA5UK/KH6
________________________________ From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) amsat-bb@wd9ewk.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 5:59:51 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-07 pass
Hi Jerry!
I think K8YSE and others were focusing on AA5UK/KH6 in Hawaii after 1538 UTC or so. Probably the last shot for many to get Adrian out there. I think I heard you in there, but was trying for Hawaii also.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - south of Phoenix AZ at DM32xx/DM42ax http://www.wd9ewk.net/
On 4/4/10, Dads w0sat@msn.com wrote:
I was on this last pass on AO--07 at 15;40 Z. I tried to call CQ no answer. I heard k8yse with a good down link, I gave him a call but no answer. I had a good downlink too. Do some people have receive problems ?? 73 Jerry w0sat
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You have a good woman there, Adrian, for letting you 'play radio' while on holidays. Mine only tolerates it somewhat. I do know that those folks who did finally got to make contacts with you really appreciate your efforts and all, taking away time from you and your xyl's time in the tropical, but wet islands. Too bad the weather was not in your favor for some of it. Have a safe trip home and again, thanks for the qso.
John W6ZKH
________________________________ From: Adrian Engele aa5uk@yahoo.com To: amsat-bb@wd9ewk.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 1:09:22 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-07 pass
Folks, It was a worth a short on todays' 15:38 UTC AO7 Pass but no Joy!
Unfortunately we have had heavy winds in excess of 30 to 40 mph gusting to 50mph. The static levels on 2m receive are very high and I could barely hear a few voices on the satellite. The only station I could barely make out was KC7MG. I was looking for K8YSE, WD9EWK and several others, but I just could not hear my own downlink. Strange because the day before I had pass all to myself over the Pacific and I had all the SatPC setting correct and ready to go for this pass. I could hear myself perfectly.
I also was pointing my antenna straight at a big rain cloud in the path of the satellite and I am sure that did not help matters with the signal or the QRN on 2m.
Sorry it was worth the try but tropical conditions are causing some interesting attenuation and noise on AO7 and VU52 downlinks. FO-29 and HO68 on the other work like a charm I can work those with 5 W and my Elk antenna with no trouble. One could probably turn down the power even more and get into those satellites without any difficulty.
Diving got canceled due to bad weather. I will take a look what I can still work this afternoon. I will be out of dinner which means I can't make the FO-29 passes at 03:26 or 05:07 UTC. Sorry. Last day here and I need to take out my significant other to keep her happy.
Aloha from windy Kauai.
73, Adrian AA5UK/KH6
________________________________ From: Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) amsat-bb@wd9ewk.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Sun, April 4, 2010 5:59:51 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-07 pass
Hi Jerry!
I think K8YSE and others were focusing on AA5UK/KH6 in Hawaii after 1538 UTC or so. Probably the last shot for many to get Adrian out there. I think I heard you in there, but was trying for Hawaii also.
73!
Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK - south of Phoenix AZ at DM32xx/DM42ax http://www.wd9ewk.net/
On 4/4/10, Dads w0sat@msn.com wrote:
I was on this last pass on AO--07 at 15;40 Z. I tried to call CQ no answer. I heard k8yse with a good down link, I gave him a call but no answer. I had a good downlink too. Do some people have receive problems ?? 73 Jerry w0sat
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Adrian Engele -
Dads -
John Neeley -
Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)