[amsat-bb] RE: AO-51 mode S =thanks! to Bob /k5gna

["Robert Coppock" <robertinorbit@xxxxxxxxx>]

HI .... ..    had good luck finally, and the new k5gna 3731 DC worked great first try. heard full meter signal from about 20deg S at 145.220 until about 10deg N at 145.130.  it worked fine due to Bob's work, and all other pix and info about the set up on the web and BB.    
  set-up=== k5gna 3731 w/2m mod.
  and corner reflector
  k5gna power inserter
  r/s 15v ac/dc supply  273-1691
  r/s RF adj. attenuator 0-20db
  150-0678 or 15-678 (appx 60%up)
  appx 50ft total of rg6 / F-conn 75ohm
  kenwood TH-F6a HT radio
heard many stations, remenber AI7W and KD6IRE.  not enough hands for uplink.  pass at 0535Z.  this is still a kick when it works, especially so easy, with all the help.  
thank you to all, and hope it was/is a good field day weekend. 
73, robert  kg6pib-9  cm97  amsat# 35488
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