[amsat-bb] SSB Satellites

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TNX OM for the info, very helpful. Hope many OPS will read the PDF

73 Chuck N7BFO


On 1/9/2019 1:17 PM, Andrew Glasbrenner wrote:
> There very much is a recommended standard operating practice. Not everyone follows it, but if they would, there would be less drifting about. If you can't tune both, tune the higher frequency.
>
> See https://www.amsat.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/FDT-WA4SCA.pdf
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> 73, Drew KO4MA
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> From: AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb-bounces at amsat.org> On Behalf Of Robert Bankston via AMSAT-BB
> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2019 4:02 PM
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> There is not a set standard.  When working the linears, you will find operators that adjust [1] uplink and downlink (usually computer controlled), [2] adjust only the uplink, and [3] adjust only the higher frequency.  The latter two are normally operators performing manual tuning, but I have seen some using computer control for one VFO/radio Most common method for manual tuners and the one I use, is to fix the lower frequency (most often VHF) and adjust higher frequency (UHF) for doppler.
> If you are calling CQ, then pick the method best to your ability.  If you are answering a CQ call, then either [1} switch to their method or [2] make your call very quick, before doppler drifts away.
> 73,
> Robert Bankston, KE4ALAMSAT-NA VP of User Services
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>      On Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 2:10:09 PM CST, NA1SA Loon <na1saloon at outlook.com> wrote:
>   
>   Just asking for clarification, or how do most do this...
>
> When working a Sat other than FO-29 (where I stay locked on the 2 meter up frequency and tune the 70cm down frequency), say one of the XW or CAS birds where the downlink is 2 meters and up is 70cm... which frequency stays locked and which gets tuned?  I've read that you tune the higher frequency, but then wouldn't the other station be chasing me?
>
> Loon
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