[HCARC] 432 MHz / 70 cm

[Kerry Sandstrom]

I've got two things.

First, I'm getting back on 432/70 cm.  I've got antenna and converter 
running.  I'm working on a transmitter and I'm looking for 2 or 3 old 
6939 tubes.  These are 9-pin miniature tubes built for low power UHF 
push-pull circuits.  If any one has some please let me know.

Second, I've been trying to listen to ham satellites on UHF.  I've had 
no problem hearing UKUBE-1 and FUNCUBE-1 on 2 meters.  They are both 
quite strong.  I've been unable to hear FO-29 on 70 cm.  The frequency I 
have is 435.8 to 435.9 with beacons just above and below that.  I'm 
using GPREDICT for tracking info and seems quite easy to use and gives 
me good data for the 2 meter satellites.  The remainder of the 70 cm 
satellites seem to be above 437 MHz.  My receiving setup only covers 
431.5 - 436.5 MHz so these satellites are out of my range.  Is FO-29 
still active?  Do I have the correct frequencies?

Thanks,

Kerry