I didn't see this come through the -bb yet, so you might get it twice. 73, Drew KO4MA
-----Forwarded Message----- >From: Johann Lochner <loch...@sun.ac.za> >Sent: Jun 19, 2011 4:36 PM >To: amsat-bb@amsat.org >Cc: Hans van de Groenendaal <h...@intekom.co.za>, Andrew Glasbrenner ><glasbren...@mindspring.com> >Subject: SO-67 repeater temporarily suspended > >Hi folks, > >Last week Thursday flash memory of a CAN controller on Sumbandila >was corrupted by a probable radiation event. It does not affect >satellite health but prevents activation of the amateur radio >repeater. > >Similar problems occurred in October 2009 and December 2010 and were >corrected. > >The fix will take many days. Activation of the repeater for Field >Day in the USA remains a priority but is unlikely at this stage. > >73 de ZR1CBC, Johann. > _______________________________________________ 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
