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HOW TO RECEIVE A TRANSMISSION

The easiest way to receive a transmission is to know when one is coming, and

what format it will be in. There are several different satellite formats out there,

but the most common and useful is NOAA. For now we will describe how to get

NOAA transmissions and display them on a PC. Other satellites will follow as

you gain more insight into what is going on.

Every NOAA satellite seems to have a personality of its own, and there are

several of them floating around in outer space having a little party. All but the

newest satellites show up in the morning, and then again in the evening. The

newer satellites show up during odd times in the day. Some satellites come in

very strongly, others are weak. The newest NOAA satellite is so strong that it is

possible to pick it up right on the horizon!

There are a few programs available on bulletin boards that will allow you to

track various satellites and even show you the receivable area that they are

transmitting to. It is strongly recommended that you download one of these

programs because it makes life much easier. One of the best ones we have

found is called TRAKSAT. You can use this program to pin-point exactly where

satellites are, and when they will pass overhead, to name a few features.

Paul E. Traufler

111 Emerald Drive

Harvest, AL. 35749

(205)-726-5511 (Work)

(205)-830-8450 (Home)

Latest Updates, program, info, and Kepler Elements

R.P.V. Bulletin board (California)

Modem Settings: 9600,8,N,1

(310) 741-7299

CREDITS:

Thanks to Bill Schwittek, for information on the MultiFAX system and general

weather satellite information used in this manual.

MultiFAX

Route 1, Box 27

Peachland, NC 28133

PHONE (704) 272-9028

FAX (704) 272-9036

BBS (716) 425-8759

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