[amsat-bb] Re: AO7 mode B

2011-01-05 Thread Bob- W7LRD
Graham From what I understand, and I could be wrong.  AO-7 has a mind of it's own.  The last time I check a week or so ago the switch over was about 2321Z.  I am greatful for every QSO with that old bucket of bolts.  Like a timex watch, it takes a licking, but keeps on ticking. 73 Bob

[amsat-bb] Re: AO7 mode B

2011-01-05 Thread Andrew Glasbrenner
It's hard to say for sure, but generally any significant drop in power from the panels can cause the timer to reset. This could be from a too strong uplink, a partial or full regular orbital eclipse, or even from passing through the shadow of a solar eclipse. We just recently recorded the

[amsat-bb] Re: AO7 mode B

2011-01-05 Thread George Henry
: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2011 3:22 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO7 mode B It's hard to say for sure, but generally any significant drop in power from the panels can cause the timer to reset. This could be from a too strong uplink, a partial or full regular orbital