[amsat-bb] Re: Conflicting Predictions.
On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 09:46:33AM -0500, Joe wrote: I was very active in the 70's and 80's on the Birds. And now am attempting to try to help some new folk get into them. A local Newbie has been trying AO-51 with no luck, So I volunteered to see what he is doing and where he needs help. You want a time lord. To work AO51 you'll need to travel back to about 2011... -- Gordonjcp MM0YEQ ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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
[amsat-bb] Re: Conflicting Predictions.
AO-51 has been non-operational for over 2 years. I'd guess pass times are off because some of the Keps databases are not updated with non-operational satellites. SO-50 is the only operational FM satellite. 73, Paul, N8HM On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 10:46 AM, Joe n...@mwt.net wrote: I was very active in the 70's and 80's on the Birds. And now am attempting to try to help some new folk get into them. A local Newbie has been trying AO-51 with no luck, So I volunteered to see what he is doing and where he needs help. BUT And there always seems to be a BUT isnt there? I am getting HUGE discreptencies on Pass times. My location is at, Latitude: *43.61°* Longitude: *-90.08°* Local time zone: GMT -5 And every source I have tried does not give the same time for my next available Pass. Orbitron, Amsat web page, http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=28375 And Heavens Above. All three aren't even close to each other. My location is dead on with all of them. So I am confused as to why each source is sooo different from the other. \ Anyone? Joe WB9SBD -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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
[amsat-bb] Re: Conflicting Predictions.
Joe, AO-51 has not been on the air for over 2 years. My last contact via AO-51 in my log is November 7, 2011. Rick On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 10:46 AM, Joe n...@mwt.net wrote: I was very active in the 70's and 80's on the Birds. And now am attempting to try to help some new folk get into them. A local Newbie has been trying AO-51 with no luck, So I volunteered to see what he is doing and where he needs help. BUT And there always seems to be a BUT isnt there? I am getting HUGE discreptencies on Pass times. My location is at, Latitude: *43.61°* Longitude: *-90.08°* Local time zone: GMT -5 And every source I have tried does not give the same time for my next available Pass. Orbitron, Amsat web page, http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=28375 And Heavens Above. All three aren't even close to each other. My location is dead on with all of them. So I am confused as to why each source is sooo different from the other. \ Anyone? Joe WB9SBD -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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 -- Sent from Rick's gmail account ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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
[amsat-bb] Re: Conflicting Predictions.
Joe, Full time active birds are SO-50 (FM only) and FO-29 VO-50 (SSB/CW) AO-73 right now transponder is only active when satellite is in eclipse (night-time only) (SSB/CW) AO-7 is active in the sun and alternates days between mode A and Mode B. Today it is in mode B http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/sat_summary/ao7.php Checking active birds and AO-7 mode is found by going to AMSAT: http://ww2.amsat.org/ then Clicking SATELLITE INFO Current Status 73 es GL Rolf NR0T Amsat #38889 On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Joe n...@mwt.net wrote: I was very active in the 70's and 80's on the Birds. And now am attempting to try to help some new folk get into them. A local Newbie has been trying AO-51 with no luck, So I volunteered to see what he is doing and where he needs help. BUT And there always seems to be a BUT isnt there? I am getting HUGE discreptencies on Pass times. My location is at, Latitude: *43.61°* Longitude: *-90.08°* Local time zone: GMT -5 And every source I have tried does not give the same time for my next available Pass. Orbitron, Amsat web page, http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=28375 And Heavens Above. All three aren't even close to each other. My location is dead on with all of them. So I am confused as to why each source is sooo different from the other. \ Anyone? Joe WB9SBD -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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
[amsat-bb] Re: Conflicting Predictions.
Along with the satellites that others have listed you can also add the ISS as an FM bird, using AX.25 ( packet ) 73 John KC0BMF On Mon, Mar 24, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Joe n...@mwt.net wrote: I was very active in the 70's and 80's on the Birds. And now am attempting to try to help some new folk get into them. A local Newbie has been trying AO-51 with no luck, So I volunteered to see what he is doing and where he needs help. BUT And there always seems to be a BUT isnt there? I am getting HUGE discreptencies on Pass times. My location is at, Latitude: *43.61°* Longitude: *-90.08°* Local time zone: GMT -5 And every source I have tried does not give the same time for my next available Pass. Orbitron, Amsat web page, http://www.n2yo.com/passes/?s=28375 And Heavens Above. All three aren't even close to each other. My location is dead on with all of them. So I am confused as to why each source is sooo different from the other. \ Anyone? Joe WB9SBD -- Sig The Original Rolling Ball Clock Idle Tyme Idle-Tyme.com http://www.idle-tyme.com ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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 ___ Sent via AMSAT-BB@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
