karn@mouton.UUCP (09/05/84)
Posted: Tue Sep 4, 1984 5:12 AM GMT Msg: CGIE-1892-7285
From: VRIP
To: AMSAT
Subj: AO-10 Interim Operating Schedule
An AO-10 interim operating schedule was put in effect on 03 Sep 84 by DJ4ZC.
The following was compiled based on a report by VE1SAT.
Interim Operating Schedule:
MA Start MA End Mode
190 031 Off
032 099 B
100 116 L
117 189 B
Mode B replaces Mode L on Sundays. (B continuous 032-189, inclusive)
Beacon Schedule:
Mode B Mode L
Minutes Past Beacon Minutes Past Beacon
Hour Mode Hour Mode
00-04 CW 00-04 RTTY
05-14 PSK 05-14 PSK
15-19 RTTY 15-19 RTTY
20-29 PSK 20-29 PSK
30-34 CW 30-34 RTTY
35-44 PSK 35-44 PSK
45-49 RTTY 45-49 RTTY
50-59 PSK 50-59 PSK
It is suggested that, based on post-eclipse analysis, it may be possible to
expand the transponder operating schedule beyond that described above. The
health of the spacecraft (batteries in particular) shall be the determining
factor. The current perigee eclipse period commences now and lasts until
mid-October. The eclipses reach maximum duration on/about 21 Sep when the
duration will reach 1.16 hours +/-. DJ4ZC says a further schedule adjustment
will be made in October (presumably) at the completion of the eclipse season.
CW is at 13 wpm; RTTY is 170 Hz 50 baud FSK Baudot; PSK is 400 baud ASCII.