The listings on the AO-27 website are not correct at this time.... this happens every once in a while, where the website gets out-of-sync with the satellite for some reason (it's about 7 minutes behind right now).
If you use the Java schedule lister instead, written by my son, you will get accurate listings. The lister is available to download at http://sites.google.com/site/ao27satellitescheduler. Many users here on the BB will vouch for its accuracy. George, KA3HSW ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rowland Archer" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 1:05 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-27 Event Timing > About a month ago the events that turn AO-27 on and off seemed to be > timed so it would be on as it passed over North America. More > recently, for the passes I check (more than 10 degrees here in NC), > it seems like according to schedule on www.ao27.org, the "ON" time is > when the bird has pretty much finished its pass. > > For example, right now at 1858, the footprint of AO-27 neatly covers > much of the US and Canada, yet according to the website the next "ON" > event is at 1906, one minute before I lose the satellite completely. > > Is this intentional or "just the way it is?" Does it slowly cycle the > ON time so it is ON for passes in different parts of the world? > > 73, > Rowland K4XD > _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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
