SO50 9June2009 1710z Bad Noise

This was my first attempt at the a SO50 satellite, it was not without it's problems, but overall a good experience - this is a short video as I lost the sat as it was traveling North and never found it again, was having problems with one leg of my tripod, I believe I did get in the satellite this time thou, so it was almost a good thing - but I am still calling this a failed attempt as when I keyed up a horrible noise came out of the radio. I have since figured out with the help of a few others what was going on and I think the next time will be much much better! So maybe this video will show what not to do! and Help someone else.

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• SO50
• SO-50
• satellite
• amateur radio
• ham radio
• kenwood th-d7
• th-d7

[VA2SG]

Keep tryng, youre gonna make it. What about trying to hold the beam in your hand? I better like that, as it helps making quick corrections on antenna position.

[kd8bxp]

I did finally get it - I considered taking it off the tripod - but was having a hard time with the radio in one hand and the antenna in the other - I have a couple of ideas on improving the tripod thou.

I have been looking at least a 40 degree bird - I can pick them up at about 17 degrees....My first contact was at about 20 - 22 degrees...it was a max 74 degree bird. So yes I have been looking for the higher elevations. Thanks - 73s, LeRoy

[VA2SG]

Also, try only those with the best elevation. We are running only 5 watts here.