[amsat-bb] EO-79 transponder activation

[EC4TR Luis]

Hi all

strong signal, last pass over atlantic ocean 12:35 UTC
145.950/435.064
but no takers.
Happy New Year
Luis
EC4TR


El 30/12/2015 a las 13:13, Fabio escribió:
> Hi all,
>
> I am monitoring EO-79 since few days but nothing heard so far.
>
> Beacon is always ok but the transponder seems to be off.
>
> I have followed the 1100 utc pass but nothing up to the satellite was over Spain when I have switched off the radio.
>
> Regards
> Fabio
> F5VKV
>
> Fabio Roccatagliata
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On 30 Dec 2015, at 12:21, GW1FKY--- via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>> Wednesday 30th December 2015 - EO-79 activation and pass 1100 hrs  - South
>> to North here in Wales -UK.
>> Transponder on and many stations heard very strongly working the
>> satellite.    I also heard my own downlink
>> with my usual " ELK " antenna, however I was interrupted by very  strong
>> local QRM  - We also have lots of rain which did not help.
>> "Wouter -thanks to you and your team for the activation, dedication,time
>> and effort.
>> "HAPPY NEW YEAR " to all and Good Luck for future projects.
>> Ken Eaton
>> GW1FKY
>> Amsat - UK
>> Amsat NA
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