[amsat-bb] Re: Fw: VO52 and QRP FM

[DF2MZ]

Would you accept somebody using FM on the 80m band just because he finds 
SSB too expensive or too difficult to operate?


Am 03.12.2011 15:41, schrieb andy thomas:
> I have expanded capabilities. I have an ICOM IC910 with the L band added module and last operated on vo-52 in usb, and I am fluent in cw too...but it's difficult to carry this kit by hand (hi!) so I do qrp with an Arrow as well, from all over Europe.
>   
> And I haven't been able to get into SO-50 for some time on below 5W. AO27 only kicks in for half the pass here.
>   
> ;>)
>   
> 73 de andy g0sfj
>
> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> From: andy thomas<andythomasmail at yahoo.co.uk>
> To: amsat<amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Sent: Saturday, 3 December 2011, 13:51
> Subject: VO52 and QRP FM
>
>
> This is an important debate in difficult times.
>
> I am with G7HIA on this one, namely that *** if there is no damage to the satellite *** a QRP (below 5w handy) operation might be considered to be feasible on a centre frequency.
>
> It is not our bird to give permission. There are of course two transponders on board.
>
> If permission were given ONLY for QRP in effect this means that WE must police this. It would be for us to discorage alligators.
>
> (Technically alligators can already use the bird anyway but don't).
>
> 73 de andy g0sfj
> _______________________________________________
> Sent via AMSAT-BB at amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
> Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
> Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
>
>