[amsat-bb] Re: ISS visable

[Jim Jerzycke]

It's pouring here in Long Beach, so no joy trying to see it again tonight!
73, Jim  KQ6EA

On 01/03/2011 01:53 AM, Bob- W7LRD wrote:
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> Happy New Year 
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> I just watched the ISS pass over Seattle.  Always glad to help!  I was watching my satellite array track the ISS and noticed how "jerky" it is every time it increments.  I have a 5400 az/el with LVB tracker.  Made me wonder if I could get more life out of the rotors if there were a "soft start" of sorts for the rotors.  The bouncing back and forth with each adjustment  made me think the gears are getting a workout. 
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> 73 Bob W7LRD 
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> Seattle 
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