[amsat-bb] AO-7

[Hans BX2ABT]

Are the beacons still working? I've tried to get them many times, but 
not a trace. Might be my modest setup, though.

73 de Hans

BX2ABT


On 12/12/2018 08:56 PM, Peter Goodhall wrote:
> AO-7 is still working although attention to uplink power needs observed,
> keep it low as possible.
>
> It switches between U/V & V/A & still the go to satellite for working DX
>
> You can see the status of all the satellites via the status page
> http://www.amsat.org/status/
>
> Look forward to hearing you on the birds
>
> Peter, 2M0SQL
>
>
> On Wed, 12 Dec 2018, 12:41 Meeko Kittika <meekoblue at hotmail.co.uk wrote:
>
>> Hi
>> Whats the current operational status of AO-7?
>>
>> I ask because I'm returning to amateur radio after a lapse of about
>> *cough*30 plus years!
>> AO-7 is like sn old friend i remember and wkuld love to try working
>> sometime soon for old times sake.
>>
>> I understand its only operational when not eclipsed,  but wondering about
>> prefered mode/power etc and frankly does anyone else still use the old dear
>> anymore?
>>
>> Many thanks in advance
>> Meeko
>> M0FVD
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