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

[Jean Marc Momple]

Congratulations Rajesh,

Let us know when you have such events and if passes favorable we may have slight windows between VU and 3B8. 

In such case put also the President of ARRA , Patrick FR5FC in Reunion Island (in copy), in copy he may disseminate the info so that we promote satellite operations in the region.

73

Jean Marc (3B8DU)

> On Sep 11, 2020, at 8:39 AM, Rajesh Vagadia - VU2EXP via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
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