We'll be in DK96 for about 90 minutes, but there are no passes scheduled for that time frame. Also, we're advancing our clocks tonight to GMT -6, so my work sked moves to 1400-2300Z for the next few days.
Our voyage plan will start using latitude and longitude points that coincide with quad grid points, so predicting what grid I'll be in on certain passes will get a bit cagey. It also opens up the possibility of crossing from one grid to another and maybe even a third during the same pass! The GPS calls the shots. Also, we're moving further south which limits my access to AO27 and its 7-minute window. By the time the satellite turns on, it's already passed its high point at my QTH. I'm now down to three minutes on a low pass to five minutes on a high one before I lose the bird entirely. My apologies if I disappear while you're still calling. Planned AO51 - 18/1030Z - DK95 FO29 - 18/1106Z - DK95 AO27 - 18/1847Z - EK04 - approx turn on time; LOS for me is at 1850Z. AO51 - 18/2309Z - EK04 FO29 - 19/0018Z - EK04 VO52 - 19/0216Z - EK04, EK03, EK14, or EK13 (or a combo!) AO51 - 19/0952Z - EK13 FO29 - 19/1009Z - EK13 Probably VO52 - 18/0334Z - DK86 AO7 - 18/1431Z - DK96 AO27 - 18/2027Z - EK04 - approx turn on time; LOS for me is at 2032Z. FO29 - 18/2230Z - EK04 VO52 - 19/0352Z - EK13 Maybe FO29 - 18/0921Z - DK95 AO51 - 18/1210Z - DK95 AO7 - 18/1237Z - DK95 VO52 - 18/1401Z - DK95 AO7 - 18/1431Z - DK95 VO52 - 18/1535Z - Probably DK95 but it could also be EK05 or EK04 AO51 - 18/2132Z - EK04 SO50 - 18/2204Z - EK04 FO29 - 19/0828Z - EK13 SO50 - 19/1027Z - EK13 73, Jim, ND9M / VQ9JC Grid DK86 _______________________________________________ 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
