[amsat-bb] FM Sat Exhuberance

[Oliver]

I can echo this experience.  All my passes on nights were free of the riff
raff.  It was not until I watched a video of a day pass I truly understood.

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, Scott <scott23192 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Caleb!
>
> Some of the more experienced guys might reply with specific operating
> suggestions, so you'll want to follow any such tips for sure.
>
> But one thing I always like to mention to people is that all the satellites
> are a lot less crowded late at night.  I know everyone can't stay up late
> on a regular basis, but if you can manage any of the late passes at least
> occassionally, it sure makes it easier to get to know your equipment and
> have some successful contacts.  Unlike a busy weekend pass, for instance,
> at night there's ample time for someone to let you know if your TX audio is
> low or whatever.
>
> Hope you enjoy satellite operating!
>
> -Scott,  K4KDR
>
> ========================
>
> On Tue, May 8, 2018 at 4:58 PM, Caleb Smith <caleb at calebsmith.net> wrote:
>
> > While we're on this topic -- any tips for new hams wanting to work the
> > satellites? I've listened to about 5 passes but always feel like if I
> call
> > in I'll step over someone. Do I toss out just my call? A call and a grid?
> > Do I try to call someone else I heard? Generally I'd listen with an
> sdrplay
> > RSP2 and transmit with a cheap handheld, so I do have full duplex
> > capability.
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