[amsat-bb] Re: COMPASS-1 Close Approach

Bob DeVarney W1ICW we1u at myfairpoint.net
Thu Jan 21 07:09:26 PST 2010


I will try to do the same. I have a borrowed computer here for the time 
being, so don't have all my usual software complement installed, but 
will cobble something together.

Doug Papay wrote:
> Mike (& All),
>  
> Since I will be at work before the 1427z pass time tomorrow, I will 
> setup my station to track and record this pass from Michigan and 
> report my findings as soon as I am able to review.
>  
> Thanks for the heads up.
>  
> 73,
>  
> Doug KD8CAO
>
> On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 5:07 AM, Mike Rupprecht 
> <mail at mike-rupprecht.de <mailto:mail at mike-rupprecht.de>> wrote:
>
>     All,
>
>     United States Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) has identified
>     predicted close approach between COMPASS-1 (#32787) and SICH-1
>     (#23657).
>
>     Jan 22 14:27 UTC  - predicted distance: 429 m (overall)
>
>     Can someone listen to the COMPASS-1 beacon (437.275 MHz CW) after
>     this time, please?
>     It’s the first US East-Coast pass on this day. Any reports are
>     very appreciated.
>
>     Thanks in advance!
>     73, Mike
>     DK3WN
>
>


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