[amsat-bb] R: Arissat-1 silent over UK: Explanation

[Claudio Ariotti, IK1SLD]

Andy, the MET heard was 14 minutes after a voice message and a SSTV tx.
First 5-6 minutes in the pass: no signals.

   Claudio



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di andy thomas
Inviato: lunedì 26 settembre 2011 12:56
A: amsat
Oggetto: [amsat-bb] Arissat-1 silent over UK: Explanation

As reported over the weekend, Arissat-1 is no longer audible in the UK,
because she does not switch on until after about 14 minutes from entering
sunlight. 
 
I believe the sequence is:
 
enter sunlight: MET starts: timer activated
14 minute wait before tx - other systems live
Tx on with data at a MET of 14 minutes
Tx sequence
 
We in the UK now have to wait unril the orbit continues to precess to the
late evening (about 10 days' time)
 
73 de andy G0SFJ
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