Drew. you and I obviously have our differences. However you are one of the folks on this board (and on the BOD) who consistently helps others on the sats...and does it in a "bravo zulu" (well done) manner
Robert WB5MZO > Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:30:06 -0400 > From: glasbren...@mindspring.com > To: rswa...@twcny.rr.com > CC: amsat-bb@amsat.org > Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-7 help > > > > > > I use the translation table provided by AMSAT and the books.. > > Have those programmed into the radio as splits.. > > > > LSB 432.XXX up and USB 145.XXX down . > > ( mode B like this morning ) > > I can hear PLENTY of QSO's. > > I cannot make contact with anyone .. > > > > > > Those splits are only right when Doppler is zero. Other wise, you have > around +/-7 khz shift to deal with. It's really tough to work AO-7 > half-duplex with no Doppler tuning. REALLY tough. If you have a PC > nearby, I'd recommend trying to use SatPC32 to control the Doppler shift > during the pass. CAT cables are pretty cheap on Ebay, and really easy to > set up with the 897. > > Also, since you are using gain antennas AND are half duplex, you should > make sure you keep the power output low, like 5 watts or so, since you > can't hear if you our overdriving the uplink and making the satellite FM > for everyone. > > 73, Drew KO4MA > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via amsat...@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 _________________________________________________________________ Microsoft brings you a new way to search the web. Try Bing™ now http://www.bing.com?form=MFEHPG&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MFEHPG_Core_tagline_try bing_1x1 _______________________________________________ Sent via amsat...@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
