Dean, Something else to consider is that the "old" bird swtiched modes in the middle of the pass. I do not have any idea when it switches from Mode B back to Mode A since I am not capable of operating Mode B. However, I can speak to it switching from Mode A to Mode B in the middle of a pass. I had that happen several times and even in the middle of a QSO. I haven't been on mode A in several weeks due to a new job, but last known it would switch from Mode A to Mode B around 2325z and seemed to be getting a little later ever day. Scott AA5AM
> From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Date: Sun, 22 May 2011 09:45:48 -0400 > Subject: [amsat-bb] AO7-Excess transmit power > > Yesterday I was working/listening and waiting AO7 SSB VHF/UHF, One > station was booming in. Call sign intentionally not posted to skip their > possible embarrassment. Midway thru the pass the signals went dead. No > receive at all. If I recall from reading my theory he was likely hitting > bird with 100 watts and used up the batteries in bird. > Am I on track? > Also, last week I was working a 6 land station who was proudly boasting > 100 watts, Yikes, I never use more than 20 watts and my signal makes it > no problem. > > de n1ety > > _______________________________________________ > 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
