Hi drew, I notice that when AO-51 comes over ZL/VK after coming out of eclipse (about 5 minutes since eclipse) that after some use the transponder drops out and will not retrigger for 10 to 15 seconds. This behavior continues right through to LOS. I presume this is caused by the batteries still being only lightly re-charged and with use they drop below some cut-off level. My question is to whether this is of concern and should usage in this part of the world be restricted for longer after eclipse.
73 Alan ZL2BX -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Andrew Glasbrenner Sent: Sunday, 25 July 2010 02:02 To: John Papay Cc: [email protected] Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 0009z on or off? John Papay wrote: > Is anyone copying AO-51 on the far western > pass 25July 0009z? I am not hearing it. > > 73, > John K8YSE > > Back on now thanks to the heads up from John, and our West Coast command station, WA6FWF. Nothing to worry about on the satellite, it was a result of me trying to adjust the power on the previous pass. 73, Drew _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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
