On 27 Sep 2009 at 10:42, Robert Bruninga wrote: > > AO51 downlink could be 10 times as strong if the transmitter > would just drop when not in use... > > Bob, WB4APR > >
This also puzzled me why AO-51 is continuously TX on? Why not configure it like SO-50 only in TX when a carrier (with or without tone) is detected on the uplink? If the purpose for the always on TX is for tracking just make the squelch tail a bit longer. "-" Luc Leblanc VE2DWE Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe DSTAR urcall VE2DWE WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE _______________________________________________ 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
