FO-29 operating schedule affected by eclipses

Mineo Wakita JE9PEL reports that the JARL (Japan Amateur Radio League) has been making necessary adjustments to the FO-29 satellite operating schedule as the satellite enters a period of eclipses.

The eclipses have reduced the power budget requiring frequent analysis of available power aboard the satellite.

FO-29 will be enabled when the power budget allows. JARL requests that satellite operators access FO-29 with as little power as necessary to maintain communication.

Mineo has posted calculations of the FO-29 eclipses at:
http://www.ne.jp/asahi/hamradio/je9pel/fo29ilum.htm

Mineo Wakita, JE9PEL

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