There was a posting that alluded activation on April 12 but I find nothing on the Russian site about ARISSat-1. I suppose they could connect it to the test antenna on the ISS like they just did.
A lot of questions about the battery condition waiting for a launch in July. I would suppose there was a external power jack provided for testing. Could that power ARRISSat-1 from the ISS power systems for recharging/test transmissions? This is a question and not based on any knowledge I have about what it has. July launch gives me time to restore my tracking antenna systems after being damaged by wind in Dec. I will probably get the antennas remounted sooner, but I still have to T/S and repair the B5400 controller. 73, Ed - KL7UW At 05:38 AM 2/13/2011, g0...@aol.com wrote: > >I wonder if it will sit until July? > >After all the Russians KEDR name reflects the upcoming anniversary of Yuri >Gagarin's flight into space. That was 50yrs ago on 12th April. > >So many questions.... > >David > > > >In a message dated 13/02/2011 08:28:12 GMT Daylight Time, >orbit...@hotmail.com writes: > >Interesting comments: > >"During the test, RSC-Energia decided to keep the transmitter on >until Friday morning. " > >Hmmm curious about a few things but... what impact this "test" has had on >battery life, considering the vehicle now "sits" until at least July... > >Robert G. Oler WB5MZO life member AMSAT/ARRL soon to be NAARS and >5Nsomething > > > >_______________________________________________ >Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. >Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! >Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 144-1.4kw*, 432-100w, 1296-testing*, 3400-winter? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@hotmail.com ====================================== *temp not in service _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
