On 9/28/13, Mark L. Hammond <marklhamm...@gmail.com> wrote: > Didn't AMSAT people invent this method/technique? Tape measure antennas on > satellites?
It could well be that someone associated with AMSAT developed a self-deploying antenna. The ones used on Alouette 1 were first rolled up inside the main body of the spacecraft and then rolled out with on-board motors. 73s Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO3FL <snip> _______________________________________________ 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
