AO-10:

Launched: June 16, 1983

Orbit: 35,550 Km Period: 11.6 Hr. Typical Window: 3-6 Hrs.

Oscar 10 is a High Earth orbit satellite Excellent for DXing. However the batteries on Oscar 10 can no longer hold a charge, so it only works while in the sun. Do not use this satellite if the beacon sounds bad or warbling. The attitude control computer is no longer functioning, depending on the season, this satellite my not be usable for months at a time.

Inverting Transponder: Mode B only.
Uplink 435.030-435.180 LSB/CW

Downlink 145.975-145.825 USB/CW

Beacons:

145.810

Equipment Required: Mode B

Antennas:

Uplink: Right Hand Polarized 70CM crossed yagi minimum 18 element.

Downlink: Right Hand Polarized 2M crossed yagi minimum 14 element.

Radio:

2M and 70CM all mode with preamp on 2M.

Other:

Tracker is optional. This satellite remains in one place long enough to keep the antenna in one place for over 30 Min. There are many Non-U.S. hams, so listen carefully to the call signs.