Well I'm doing a dry run in the backyard for field day tomorrow. I'll be on cw and SSB on the 4:38 EDT pass Monday.
On Jun 19, 2011, at 4:32 PM, "John M. Belstner" <[email protected]> wrote: > FO-29 performs well. Its a shame I often find myself the only one on during > the > pass. Just me and my downlink. > > As stated by others in the past, here are a few hints. > > USB always on the downlink (that means LSB on the uplink for inverting > transponders). > > Use CW to find yourself quickly on the downlink. > > When using computer control, unlock your TX and RX VFO's momentarily, listen > to > your downlink while adjusting your uplink. Match the pitch of the CW > downlink > to the pitch of your local sidetone (or adjust your uplink to where your own > voice sounds natural in SSB). Lock your VFO's again and your ready to make > QSO's. > > > > John Belstner W9EN > Valley Center, CA DM13le > _______________________________________________ > 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
