Silence from space ...

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PA3GUO

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May 25, 2010, 3:39:16 PM5/25/10
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Hi Ivan !

Just to let you (and the rest of the group) know that every
now and then I check a pass, but still only silence.

73, Henk, PA3GUO


---- Ivan <iga...@gmail.com> schreef:
> No, I am the last to hear. That is becoming one annoying satellite.
> So, it looks like the boss wants to try another transmitter site with
> lots of power to try talking to the satellite. trying to come up with
> some theories. In past history of satellites, did some shift from
> their intended frequency once in orbit and if so, generally which
> direction. I'm wondering if the Castor receiver shifted frequency and
> is not responding because we are off a few KHz.
>
> Now, I really have to fix my ground station. Last wind storm messed up
> my 15 foot 2m yagi. It points down all the time. I need to add a
> counter balance.
>
> Oh by the way, I am finally mailing patches and cards. I sent 5 out
> this week. I am trying to allocate a half hour in the morning to
> filling envelopes.
>
> Ivan
>
> \

Mike Rupprecht

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May 25, 2010, 4:17:00 PM5/25/10
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I agree with Henk - nothing heard on the last passes.

73, Mike
DK3WN

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