Re: [amsat-bb] Oscar 7 mode preference

["Patrick Green" <pagreen@xxxxxxxxx>]

This is interesting because running more than 10 watts into a non-optimal
mobile antenna on the car blows FO-29 away.  Is it because of the lack of
battery that one needs more power o AO-7?  Receiver technology in 1974?  Is
AO-7 that much further away that it matters that much?

I wish had some more sats that had that footprint.

73 de Pat --- KA9SCF.
Amsat #35741

On 2/24/06, T. P. McGrane <n2oeq@netzero.net> wrote:
>
> Greetings
>
> Regarding AO-7 mode use; I prefer mode b downlink strength but my 20 watt
> UHF rig and small 12X beam isnt enough to get into satellite on lower angle
> (DX) passes. I can easily recieve the satellite on mode A with an HF rig
and
> vertical and a VHF all-mode with small beam and amp.
> I tried 10 watts on VHF up but that wasnt enough.
>
> Equipment for mode A is common in most ham shacks ( HF or 10 meter rig and
> VHF all-mode )
>
> Old mobile all-mode rigs can be found for reasonable prices for the
> beginner. HF rigs are common.
>
> Oscar-7 is seriously under-utilized. Hope to see more operators there.
>
> Bottom line; I prefer mode A ( VHF up and HF down )Much easier!
>
> Take care, pat n2oeq
>
>
>
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