Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC users

[Stan <stan@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Kevin,

a final QC check, available during a clear day.

Track the sun to verify if the tracking program is operational and 
adjust accordingly.

I also run IT (from AMSAT) and NOVA to compare data, after I make any 
changes.

Stan, Wa1ECF




Kevin Smith wrote:

>I have yet to "hear" AO-51 and I hope I have found my problem.  If not then
>I have to look at my 432 antenna and coax.  First I have to admit to not
>being on the satellites since daylight savings began in April, hence my
>question.  I use SatPC for tracking and in the SatSetUp program the UTC
>offset is set and for me during EST it is -5 hours.  I cannot tell from the
>help files if SATPC knows when daylight savings time is in effect.  Should I
>set the UTC offset to -4 hours manually during EDT?  I hope this is the
>problem because I cannot hear any satellite since I have been trying to hear
>AO-51.  Thanks.
>
>Kevin Smith
>N3HKQ
>FN00be
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