[amsat-bb] RE:

[Tony Langdon <tlangdon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well, with a bit of help in clearing the air, a guy down here worked it with
500 mW and a higher gain rubber ducky.

The antenna you use makes a difference, and I can routinely work it with
500mW into the beam, if I am in the QRP mood. :-)

Good luck!

Tony Langdon.
Systems Development and Support.
ATC Training Australasia.  Level 2 321 Exhibition St Melbourne  3000.
Phone:  1300 13 1983     WWW:  http://www.atctraining.com.au


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> From: Dave Tipton [mailto:tiptond@psi.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, 26 April 2000 12:52
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> Ok, Now I'm psyched..  I finally heard a pass!  (Sunsat)
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> Hopefully, tomorrow, I'll have things ready to try and work it.  Given
> that I'll be extermely low powered, I'm not sure what my 
> success rate will
> be, but just wanted to let everyone know, the advice is finally paying
> off!
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> Thanks to one and all!
> Dave, N8KXA
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