[amsat-bb] AO-40 S2 Beacon

[Mike73@xxxxxxx]

I started looking for the S2 Beacon today in Vermont at 1830 UTC. I acquired 
it at 1844 UTC. AO-40 was 14,000 km away at the time with a squint angle of 
160 degrees! (based on hi gain calculation in NOVA for Win). This was MA 245. 
I was able to track it with Spectrogram right to my LOS which was at MA 251. 
At this time it had a 135 degree squint and was 8600 km away.

Unfortunately I was unable to decode any telemetry. The signals were just too 
weak. I now have what I consider a good benchmark for the performance my BBQ 
dish and Drake converter. Next is to add the 2401 mast mount preamp and try 
again.

73,
Mike, N1JEZ
AMSAT #29649
Local Area Coordinator
"A closed mouth gathers no feet."
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