Every few weeks I peak at the activity levels on the narrow-band transponder of this geosynchronous satellite. As before, I find activity levels disappointing.
I gather someone in the UK is selling a transverter now. Unless and until a "big name" does this, I cannot see activity levels increasing.
This is disappointing. By now, I was expecting the satellite to be really busy. The fact it is not says a great deal about the state of our hobby today.
See https://eshail.batc.org.uk/nb/ .
Looking around, there are other tranverters on offer. For example, see https://www.leijenaarelectronics.nl/downloads/LE016-R5_System_Manual_13-09-2021.pdf .
See also https://www.passion-radio.com/satellite-qo-100/pack-dxpatrol-100-880.html .
Some have come up with "all in one box" solutions, but I guess this is too hard for most sadly. It requires engineering, rather than a cheque book. Engineering is a dying art these days in the amateur community. Full marks for those prepared to do it.
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