OSCAR-7 - the old/new satellite

AO-7 is one of the early satellites radio amateurs had to work with.

Since its miraculous emergence from a battery problem, it has been an available 'other' satellite to use.

It has transponders on it so SSB is the normal mode of ops with several QSO's allowed at a time. Numerous reports of its switching between mode A & B have been verified.

It has a much larger footprint than AO-51 and is in view much longer.

Dust off those mode A receivers (HF) and try to make a contact on this bird. This will prepare you for the upcoming HEO satellites Phase 3 E and Eagle.

I was told that many CQ's go unanswered for lack of
operators listening. It may take a little more effort to use, however, it's more fun and rewarding.

John, LA2QAA