VUSat OSCAR-52 _ Mode V Beacon .

                                                  VUSat OSCAR-52  Mode V Beacon .

VO-52 Turned On

Dear VO-52 users,
The commands to 'Turn On' the transponder # 2 (Dutch transponder, made
by Williams PE1RAH) on-board VO-52 was successfully sent during
14:00 UT 35 deg ascending Node pass over Bangalore, India.

The sent commands were successfully received, acknowledged and
confirmed by the telemetry. Subsequently, the transponder # 2 is now
'ON' and Williams CW message beacon was heard again after a gap of
approximately 6 years & 4 months.

The beacon signal was heard loud and strong here at Bangalore.



A detailed Initial reports addressed to:
tprangan@istrac.org
and a copy to
wmy@isac.gov.in
would be greatly appreciated.


73 de

Mani, VU2WMY

HAMSAT VO-52 Status

Subject: [amsat-bb] HAMSAT VO-52 Status
Date: Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:22:48 +0530

Hello All,
Looking at the discussions and the concerns expressed about VO-52,all
that I can share at this moment is 'HAMSAT VO-52' is in 'Excellent
Health' after recovery operations. Right now, it is under observation.
However, decision about switching 'ON' the transponder is pending
clearance. Decision expected in other couple of days.
The user community will be informed well in advance about the
transponder switching.

with regards,

Mani, VU2WMY