Re: [amsat-bb] FO-20 is dying

[K5OE@xxxxxxx]

Scott,
I agree, the last couple days' passes of FO-20 have been disappointing.  
Dropping out in full sunlight is surely a cause to worry.  But...

> I would echo the previous comment that a linear LEO would be most 
>  appreciated.  Fortunately FO-29 seems to be in fine shape. 

I don't want to be negative, but the last few days of FO-29 have shown a 
trait I do not ever recall hearing:  significant fading.  This bird has 
always had a solid downlink, with consistent RHCP (unlike FO-20, that always 
exhibited changing polarity in the pass).  It is almost like it has suddenly 
started tumbling.

73,
Jerry, K5OE
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