[amsat-bb] Re: A)-7

[w7lrd@comcast.net]

HelloBob
Start here
http://www.planetemily.com/ao7/ao7log.php
The easy way to see which mode it is in is check the latest log entries.  Mode B is the most popular with  stronger signals.  The semi operational part means it is only on when in sunlight. It doesn't take a lot of sunlight for it to function.  There a great bunch of guys on there.  You can actually have a conversation, and I've several three ways.  The satellite automatically switches between A and B at about 0145Z.  I was told how and why but I don't remember (senior moment).  Give it a try, there's also  the potential for a little DX (check out the footprint).  I look foward to chatting with you.

73 Bob W7LRD
Seattle


-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: w0dxz at aol.com 

> I hear Leo and the guys talk about AO-7,,, I want to try it, what is the? most 
> popular mode on AO-7?? Where should I begin with that bird? 
> 
> I see where it lists? AO-7 as semi operational, what does that mean? 
> Bob W0DXZ 
> DM-33 Sun City AZ 
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