[amsat-bb] Re: AO-51 mode L/U

[Andrew Glasbrenner]

Depending on the length of your feedline, you should have been audible at 
least. Doppler tuning is VERY important, are you set up for tuning the 
uplink?

As a reference, I started out on L/U last year with 10 watts, ~3db of 
feedline loss, and a 24 element horizontal loop yagi. I was ok at 20 degrees 
or higher, with bad fades. I added a 60w amp and am good from 5-10 degrees 
and up, with occasional fades noticeable.

73, Drew KO4MA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <almetco at comcast.net>
To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:37 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-51 mode L/U


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>
> I heard a few passes of AO-51 in L/U mode. Most stations came in strong. I 
> tried to get into the bird using about 8 watts out into a 23cm horizontal 
> yagi on an elevation rotor. It was to no avail, though the bird was at 50 
> degree's and higher. I am working on a CP antenna for mode L.
>
>
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> Can those that worked this mode give me an idea of wattage, EIRP or 
> antenna for Mode L that you are using. I was sure 7-10 watts would do from 
> the Icom 910. However, it may have been the yagi and the lack of CP.
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> Thanks
>
> Greg
>
> N3MVF
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