[amsat-bb] Two VU Hams successfully did QSOs via Six different FM Satellites in single day

[Rajesh Vagadia - VU2EXP]

Dear hams,

We are enjoying AMSAT-UK OSCAR QSO Party from VU Land. 9th September 2020
proved memorable day for myself Rajesh VU2EXP & Lucky VU2LBW from India.

We successfully worked via Six different FM Satellites in single day from
VU Land. It's personal record for us for such satellite activities in
region. Some satellite were 18 year (SO-50) to 27 year (AO-27) old, which
all favoured us.

The list of satellite we worked through were AO-91 (0650Z), PO-101 (0830Z),
AO-27 (1305Z), SO-50 (1514Z), AO-92 (1712Z) & ARISS - ISS (1714Z). That's
all the satellites I am getting from my region (ML52jh) & have capabilities
to work with my portable setup consisting pair of HT & Homebrew IOio
Antenna!

There were bit challenges like uncertainty of AO-92 switching to L mode or
turning into safe mode during eclipse, some passes (AO-92 & ISS) were at
the same time and in different directions, low elevation of 3° ISS pass at
VU2LBW's end, power failure at partners end for some moments, possibility
of raining which could have interrupted my portable operation etc! We did
our best and continued chasing via each satellite & exchanged 59 reports
from all 6 birds. So exciting experience for us. I am very thankful to
VU2LBW for cooperating with lots of patience. I was on my portable setup
operating from my terrace whereas I was benefited with decent setup of
VU2LBW located at MK82tv.

What a great memorable day!

73's

Rajesh Vagadia VU2EXP
Regional Coordinator
West India Zone
AMSAT-INDIA
Rajkot (Gujarat) INDIA
E: vu2exp at gmail.com