[amsat-bb] Re: XW-1 FM transponder works great

[Bruce Robertson]

On Tue, Dec 15, 2009 at 3:47 PM, Michael Chen <michael.bd5rv at gmail.com> wrote:
> All,
>
> I managed to operate the special event station BT3WX to work several
> E2, BY, VR2, XX9 throughout the evening pass of XW-1 using the FM
> transponder. It was the 1st test open of this bird's transponder.
> Everything works just great!

This is really exciting, Michael! We're delighted that the FM
transponder is working. With such a big footprint it will be a
remarkable experience for newcomers and oldtimers alike.

For my part, my QTH in Maritime (Eastern) Canada will have a 3 deg.
elevation view to the XW-1 at the same time that Moscow, Russia has a
3 deg. elevation view. Imagine that FM to FM!

73, Bruce

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