[amsat-bb] Re: AO-16 ON in voice mode 10May08 1020utc

[Andre PH7AT]

Hi Marc and all,

I tried working AO-16 just now (for the first time I might add, I 
haven't been active for a couple of months...) but didn't hear anything.
The pass over my QTH (JO21) was from 1314-1325 UTC.

Just before that I worked several station on AO-27 so my equipment is 
OK, but could be an operator error of course ;)

73, Andre PH7AT


Mark L. Hammond wrote:
> Hello All,
> 
> This morning I turned AO-16 ON in voice mode around 1020utc.  The output power is reduced a bit and is reported as 700 mW by the telemetry.
> 
> It is possible that it will cease transmitting; any reports that help narrow down an approximate time for such an event will be helpful.  Also, reports of its continued operation will also be appreciated. 
> 
> If you hear AO-16 in voice mode, free to use it.  If you hear it "hummmming" in digital mode, please do not transmit to the satellite.
> 
> AO-16 Uplink:   145.920 MHz FM
> AO-16 Downlink: 437.0260 MHz DSB (LSB and USB)
> 
> 
> On behalf of the command team,
> 
> Mark L. Hammond  [N8MH]
> 
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