Have you used SO-50 before? It's not always easy to hear, even with large beams. However, it hears excellently. Before the 74.4 command was made public, I used to enable it automatically with a 2 watt HT and packet beacon every 3 minutes, to an omni.
73, Drew KO4MA -----Original Message----- >From: Peter Wilson <prot...@virginmedia.com> >Sent: Jan 21, 2014 3:50 PM >To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >Subject: [amsat-bb] SO-50 Acquisition > >Hi all, > > > >We had a northerly pass of SO-50 earlier today and I was unable to switch >the timer on, get any response, or hear anyone else. > > > >I used the 74.4 Hz sub tone to arm the timer but nothing. I have 100 Watts >available to steerable beams, so signal strength is not the issue. > >Is this bird difficult to open? > > > >Thanks > > > >Peter > >G8KEK > >_______________________________________________ >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
