[amsat-bb] ANS-131 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins
AMSAT NEWS SERVICE ANS-131 The AMSAT News Service bulletins are a free, weekly news and infor- mation service of AMSAT North America, The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation. ANS publishes news related to Amateur Radio in Space including reports on the activities of a worldwide group of Amateur Radio operators who share an active interest in designing, building, launching and communicating through analog and digital Amateur Radio satellites. The news feed on http://www.amsat.org publishes news of Amateur Radio in Space as soon as our volunteers can post it. Please send any amateur satellite news or reports to: ans-editor at amsat.org. In this edition: * Fox-1 Launch Update * New Speaker Announced for the AMSAT Dayton Forum * KC8YLD to Address Instructors, Youth at Dayton Hamvention * ARRL's ETP Feature Space Topics at Hamvention * Delfi-n3Xt: 2405 MHz Downlink Test * FUNcube-1 AO-73 satellite SSB signal test * Future FUNcube missions – 2014 launch dates * Two QB50 satellites with ham radio payloads delivered * KickSat Sprite deployment may not happen * Delfi-C3 celebrates 6 years in space * Upcoming AMSAT Events * ARISS News * Satellite Shorts from All Over SB SAT @ AMSAT $ANS-131.01 ANS-131 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins AMSAT News Service Bulletin 131.01 From AMSAT HQ SILVER SPRING, MD. May 11, 2014 To All RADIO AMATEURS BID: $ANS-131.01 - Fox-1 Launch Update The following is excerpted from the Apogee View column of AMSAT President Barry Baines, WD4ASW, as published in the latest AMSAT Journal: The launch of Grace/L55 from Vandenberg AFB is slipping from December 2014 into Summer 2015 due to governmental priorities. Fox-1 is currently manifested on that launch as part of the ELaNa-12 group of satellites. Instead of launching our vehicle in December, another launch vehicle with payload is taking precedence, forcing a reschedule of ELaNa-12. Currently, we are now scheduled to fly on 1 AUG 2015 rather than December 2014. This delay is mixed news for AMSAT. While we are disappointed that this will mean that Fox-1 will not fly in 2014, it also means that we have more time to complete and test the spacecraft prior to delivery to SRI. In the overall scheme of things, it allows AMSAT to have greater confidence in the delivery of a thoroughly tested spacecraft by taking more time to allow for unforeseen contingencies and to do the ground testing. Meanwhile, the National Reconnaissance Office – Office of Space Launch (NRO OSL) is looking for cubesats to be manifested on another launch that will now fly later than our original December 2014 launch date but before the current expected flight of GRACE/L-55. The ELaNa- 11 Mission, manifested on the ULTRASAT/AFSPC-5 launch has also slipped and is now scheduled to fly in the March/April 2015 timeframe rather than in February 2015. Because both launches are being delayed, NRO OSL has asked that cubesat owners currently scheduled for ELaNa-11 or ELaNa-12 to deliver their satellites to Cal Poly by 1 OCT 14, which is four months later than our original delivery date with the potential for being flown on the earlier flight. The ELaNa- 11 orbit is slightly different, with a lower apogee and inclination, but also a shorter orbital life (6.5 years vs. 11 years for ELaNa- 12). Consequently, we’re looking at the impacts of flying earlier with the tradeoff of shorter mission duration. Again, I must point out that as a secondary payload, AMSAT is at the mercy of decisions by those who are “paying the freight.” We’re benefiting from a launch paid for by the US Air Force; their mission priorities drive the launch opportunities. While AMSAT members may be disappointed by the change in launch schedule, please understand that receiving a free launch comes with the expectation that launch schedules may indeed be altered to satisfy other requirements. Stay tuned. Meanwhile, our engineering team is moving forward with completing Fox-1. AMSAT VP-Engineering Jerry Buxton, N0JY will discuss the status of Fox-1 and the launch situation at Hamvention’s AMSAT Forum. For more information on the Fox satellites, please visit http://ww2.amsat.org/?page_id=1113 [ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above announcement] - New Speaker Announced for the AMSAT Dayton Forum We are pleased to announce that we will have an additional speaker for this year's AMSAT Forum. Howard Long, G6LVB, AMSAT-UK Committee Member and creator of the popular FUNcube Dongle, will report on FUNcube-1/AO-73's operation and the upcoming launches of FUNcube-2 FUNcube-3. The Forum will be in Room 5, 1115-1300 EDT Saturday. [ANS thanks AMSAT-NA for the above Information] - KC8YLD to Address Instructors, Youth at Dayton Hamvention Vice President for Educational Relations E. Micahel McCardel,
[amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube/AO-73 Commanded
I have made today my firsts QSO via AO-73, with outstanding signals. However I don't manage to automatically compensate the Doppler with SATPC32. I guess the Doppler.sqf parameters I got from somewhere in Internet are not correct. I have to manually adjust it with the +/- buttons all the time. Someone can provide me with the right Doppler.sqf parameters for this satellite? 73. Gabriel - EA6VQ _ Web-Site: HTTP://www.dxmaps.com VQLog 3.1 (build 78): HTTP://www.vqlog.com _ -Mensaje original- De: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] En nombre de Jim Heck Enviado el: viernes, 09 de mayo de 2014 22:36 Para: 'AMSAT BB' Asunto: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO-73 Commanded Hi Folks, Just to confirm that FUNcube/AO-73 is now in continuous transponder/low power beacon mode, as at 20:32 UTC. Planned that we will change back to 'normal' mode on Sunday evening UTC. Enjoy the transponder! 73s Jim G3WGM ___ 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 ___ 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
[amsat-bb] Re: FUNcube/AO-73 Commanded
Gabriel, What you experienced with SatPC32 is normal for AO-73 sadly it needs constant Doppler correction. Well done on having your first QSO! Peter, 2E0SQL. On 11 May 2014 13:19, Gabriel - EA6VQ ea...@dxmaps.com wrote: I have made today my firsts QSO via AO-73, with outstanding signals. However I don't manage to automatically compensate the Doppler with SATPC32. I guess the Doppler.sqf parameters I got from somewhere in Internet are not correct. I have to manually adjust it with the +/- buttons all the time. Someone can provide me with the right Doppler.sqf parameters for this satellite? 73. Gabriel - EA6VQ _ Web-Site: HTTP://www.dxmaps.com VQLog 3.1 (build 78): HTTP://www.vqlog.com _ -Mensaje original- De: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] En nombre de Jim Heck Enviado el: viernes, 09 de mayo de 2014 22:36 Para: 'AMSAT BB' Asunto: [amsat-bb] FUNcube/AO-73 Commanded Hi Folks, Just to confirm that FUNcube/AO-73 is now in continuous transponder/low power beacon mode, as at 20:32 UTC. Planned that we will change back to 'normal' mode on Sunday evening UTC. Enjoy the transponder! 73s Jim G3WGM ___ 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 ___ 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 -- Peter Goodhall, 2E0SQL ___ 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
[amsat-bb] FOX News
This delay is mixed news for AMSAT. While we are disappointed that this will mean that Fox-1 will not fly in 2014, it also means that we have more time to complete and test the spacecraft prior to delivery to SRI. In the overall scheme of things, it allows AMSAT to have greater confidence in the delivery of a thoroughly tested spacecraft by taking more time to allow for unforeseen contingencies and to do the ground testing. -AMSAT-NA You mean we were going to launch a project that was NOT already thoroughly tested? AMSAT has a fiduciary responsibility to its donors to only launch thoroughly tested projects. Not quite sure what AMSAT-NA meant to say ... but this paragraph plainly states that AMSAT might not have been able to provide a stable satellite to the launch site on time anyway. It states that AMSAT might not be as confident with a 2014 launch as they will be for a 2015 launch. What was written states that the satellite is not ready for a 2014 launch. If that IS the case, then we should all be relieved that it will not be launching this year. If that is NOT the case, then AMSAT-NA needs someone to proofread their releases before publishing. Clint Bradford K6LCS ___ 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
[amsat-bb] Re: FOX News
Clint K7LCS, I suspect you are reading too much into the statement, or applying an unintended interpretation to what was said/written. In any hardware or software deployment, ham radio or otherwise, there can never be enough testing. That was my interpretation of the statement. Rolf NR0T On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.comwrote: This delay is mixed news for AMSAT. While we are disappointed that this will mean that Fox-1 will not fly in 2014, it also means that we have more time to complete and test the spacecraft prior to delivery to SRI. In the overall scheme of things, it allows AMSAT to have greater confidence in the delivery of a thoroughly tested spacecraft by taking more time to allow for unforeseen contingencies and to do the ground testing. -AMSAT-NA You mean we were going to launch a project that was NOT already thoroughly tested? AMSAT has a fiduciary responsibility to its donors to only launch thoroughly tested projects. Not quite sure what AMSAT-NA meant to say ... but this paragraph plainly states that AMSAT might not have been able to provide a stable satellite to the launch site on time anyway. It states that AMSAT might not be as confident with a 2014 launch as they will be for a 2015 launch. What was written states that the satellite is not ready for a 2014 launch. If that IS the case, then we should all be relieved that it will not be launching this year. If that is NOT the case, then AMSAT-NA needs someone to proofread their releases before publishing. Clint Bradford K6LCS ___ 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 ___ 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
[amsat-bb] Re: FOX News
THANK YOU for your reply. But the fact that we have two entirely different, valid interpretations of the same paragraph means - to me - that it needed to be more clearly explained. Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666 On May 11, 2014, at 10:48 AM, Rolf Krogstad rolf.krogs...@gmail.com wrote: Clint K7LCS, I suspect you are reading too much into the statement, or applying an unintended interpretation to what was said/written. In any hardware or software deployment, ham radio or otherwise, there can never be enough testing. That was my interpretation of the statement. Rolf NR0T On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com wrote: This delay is mixed news for AMSAT. While we are disappointed that this will mean that Fox-1 will not fly in 2014, it also means that we have more time to complete and test the spacecraft prior to delivery to SRI. In the overall scheme of things, it allows AMSAT to have greater confidence in the delivery of a thoroughly tested spacecraft by taking more time to allow for unforeseen contingencies and to do the ground testing. -AMSAT-NA You mean we were going to launch a project that was NOT already thoroughly tested? AMSAT has a fiduciary responsibility to its donors to only launch thoroughly tested projects. Not quite sure what AMSAT-NA meant to say ... but this paragraph plainly states that AMSAT might not have been able to provide a stable satellite to the launch site on time anyway. It states that AMSAT might not be as confident with a 2014 launch as they will be for a 2015 launch. What was written states that the satellite is not ready for a 2014 launch. If that IS the case, then we should all be relieved that it will not be launching this year. If that is NOT the case, then AMSAT-NA needs someone to proofread their releases before publishing. Clint Bradford K6LCS ___ 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 ___ 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
[amsat-bb] Satellite Demo Schedule for Dayton Hamvention - 16-18 May 2014
I have attached the planned Satellite Demonstration Schedule for Dayton this weekend 16-18 May 2014. It is also shown below. The times are in UTC. We will have several operators and you will easily recognize most of them. Please check in with us and help us demonstrate Amateur Radio Satellites to the Crowd. 73 - Keith, W5IU AMSAT DAYTON HAMVENTION DEMOS - 2014 TZ = UTC N 39.820328W 84.255224 ELEV. 296 M MIN PEAK ELEV. = 10 DEG GRID = EM79ut * = Listen Only Pass - Telemetry, Doppler, Ant. Perf, etc. WinAos QTH: -84.3/39.8 T#: 13284 Sat.: 7 [Standard] -- Day Objects AOS (U) LOS Period maxEl AZ -- 16.05.2014 FO-2912:12 12:3119 60 017 - 184 16.05.2014 VO-5212:23 12:3411 39 002 - 211 16.05.2014 ISS * 12:30 12:3808 11 298 - 053 16.05.2014 SO-5012:50 13:0212 42 193 - 039 16.05.2014 AO-0713:00 13:1515 12 000 - 266 16.05.2014 FO-2913:58 14:1517 26 359 - 229 16.05.2014 ISS * 14:08 14:1608 14 316 - 078 16.05.2014 HO-68 * 14:11 14:3019 40 023 - 176 16.05.2014 SO-5014:31 14:4312 22 248 - 024 16.05.2014 AO-73 * 15:16 15:2711 22 029 - 161 16.05.2014 ISS * 15:45 15:5409 50 312 - 117 16.05.2014 HO-68 * 15:59 16:1718 39 007 - 222 16.05.2014 AO-73 * 16:52 17:0412 34 001 - 215 16.05.2014 ISS * 17:22 17:3008 17 288 - 164 16.05.2014 AO-0720:12 20:3119 43 135 - 349 17.05.2014 VO-5212:38 12:4911 27 357 - 219 17.05.2014 FO-2913:03 13:2118 62 008 - 206 17.05.2014 SO-5013:17 13:2912 64 217 - 031 17.05.2014 ISS * 13:19 13:2708 12 311 - 068 17.05.2014 HO-68 * 13:54 14:1218 30 026 - 167 17.05.2014 FO-2914:49 15:0213 11 349 - 255 17.05.2014 ISS * 14:56 15:0610 30 313 - 107 17.05.2014 SO-5015:00 15:0909 11 276 - 018 17.05.2014 AO-7315:38 15:5012 37 023 - 175 17.05.2014 HO-68 * 15:42 16:0018 50 009 - 216 17.05.2014 ISS * 16:33 16:4209 30 298 - 151 17.05.2014 AO-7317:14 17:2511 21 356 - 229 17.05.2014 AO-0719:14 19:3218 20 108 - 353 17.05.2014 SO-5020:09 20:1910 13 345 - 096 18.05.2014 SO-5012:04 12:1511 31 184 - 043 18.05.2014 FO-2912:07 12:2619 57 018 - 183 18.05.2014 ISS * 12:31 12:3807 11 312 - 061 18.05.2014 AO-0712:53 13:0815 13 001 - 265 18.05.2014 VO-5212:53 13:0310 19 352 - 229 18.05.2014 HO-68 * 13:38 13:5517 23 031 - 160 18.05.2014 SO-5013:44 13:5612 28 240 - 025 18.05.2014 FO-2913:53 14:1017 28 360 - 228 18.05.2014 ISS * 14:08 14:1709 22 316 - 097 18.05.2014 HO-68 * 15:25 15:4419 65 011 - 208 18.05.2014 ISS * 15:45 15:5409 54 302 - 138 18.05.2014 AO-7315:59 16:1213 65 015 - 187 AMSAT DAYTON HAMVENTION DEMOS - 2014 TZ = UTC N 39.820328 W 84.255224 ELEV. 296 M MIN PEAK ELEV. = 10 DEG GRID = EM79ut * = Listen Only Pass - Telemetry, Doppler, Ant. Perf, etc. WinAos QTH: -84.3/39.8 T#: 13284 Sat.: 7 [Standard] -- Day Objects AOS (U) LOS Period maxEl AZ -- 16.05.2014 FO-2912:12 12:3119 60 017 - 184 16.05.2014 VO-5212:23 12:3411 39 002 - 211 16.05.2014 ISS * 12:30 12:3808 11 298 - 053 16.05.2014 SO-5012:50 13:0212 42 193 - 039 16.05.2014 AO-0713:00 13:1515 12 000 - 266 16.05.2014 FO-2913:58 14:1517 26 359 - 229 16.05.2014 ISS * 14:08 14:1608 14 316 - 078 16.05.2014 HO-68 * 14:11 14:3019 40 023 - 176 16.05.2014 SO-5014:31 14:4312 22 248 - 024 16.05.2014 AO-73 * 15:16 15:2711 22 029 - 161 16.05.2014 ISS * 15:45 15:5409 50 312 - 117 16.05.2014 HO-68 * 15:59 16:1718 39 007 - 222 16.05.2014 AO-73 * 16:52 17:0412 34 001 - 215 16.05.2014 ISS * 17:22 17:3008 17 288 - 164 16.05.2014 AO-0720:12 20:3119 43 135 - 349 17.05.2014 VO-5212:38 12:4911 27 357 - 219 17.05.2014 FO-2913:03 13:2118 62 008 - 206 17.05.2014 SO-5013:17 13:2912 64 217 - 031 17.05.2014 ISS * 13:19 13:2708 12 311 - 068 17.05.2014 HO-68 * 13:54 14:1218 30 026 - 167 17.05.2014 FO-2914:49 15:0213 11 349 - 255 17.05.2014 ISS * 14:56 15:0610 30 313 - 107
[amsat-bb] AO7-FO29-VO52
Hi Nice sequence of sats here in GG54; AO 7 AOS 18:20 LOS 18:23 follow by FO29 AOS 18:24 LOS 18:40 follow by VO52 AOS 18:41 LOS 18:54 ! Almost one hour of sat available. PY5LF Luciano Fabricio Curitiba-PR-BR GG54jm http://www.qrz.com/db/PY5LF ___ 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
[amsat-bb] Re: FOX News (K6LCS trolling...)
All, don't take the bait on this... He is just trolling for an opportunity to bash AMSAT.. just an unhappy, bitter manstill 73, K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Clint Bradford Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 11:47 AM To: Rolf Krogstad Cc: AMSAT BoD; AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FOX News THANK YOU for your reply. But the fact that we have two entirely different, valid interpretations of the same paragraph means - to me - that it needed to be more clearly explained. Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666 On May 11, 2014, at 10:48 AM, Rolf Krogstad rolf.krogs...@gmail.com wrote: Clint K7LCS, I suspect you are reading too much into the statement, or applying an unintended interpretation to what was said/written. In any hardware or software deployment, ham radio or otherwise, there can never be enough testing. That was my interpretation of the statement. Rolf NR0T On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com wrote: This delay is mixed news for AMSAT. While we are disappointed that this will mean that Fox-1 will not fly in 2014, it also means that we have more time to complete and test the spacecraft prior to delivery to SRI. In the overall scheme of things, it allows AMSAT to have greater confidence in the delivery of a thoroughly tested spacecraft by taking more time to allow for unforeseen contingencies and to do the ground testing. -AMSAT-NA You mean we were going to launch a project that was NOT already thoroughly tested? AMSAT has a fiduciary responsibility to its donors to only launch thoroughly tested projects. Not quite sure what AMSAT-NA meant to say ... but this paragraph plainly states that AMSAT might not have been able to provide a stable satellite to the launch site on time anyway. It states that AMSAT might not be as confident with a 2014 launch as they will be for a 2015 launch. What was written states that the satellite is not ready for a 2014 launch. If that IS the case, then we should all be relieved that it will not be launching this year. If that is NOT the case, then AMSAT-NA needs someone to proofread their releases before publishing. Clint Bradford K6LCS ___ 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 ___ 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 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ 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
[amsat-bb] Re: FOX News (K6LCS trolling...)
I don't know how far along the bird is as far as construction. The way I read it was that with Tonys passing and the appointment of new team leadership, it gives additional time to check and double check. I seriously doubt that a satellite would be sent for integration and launch in a questionable state. So while we have to wait longer, it's worth the wait. And I hope they decide to hold out for the flight that will take us to the longest lived orbit. I'll stand by for the you're and idiot commentary. 73, John AG9D Sent from my iPad On May 11, 2014, at 7:48 PM, Ted k7trkra...@charter.net wrote: All, don't take the bait on this... He is just trolling for an opportunity to bash AMSAT.. just an unhappy, bitter manstill 73, K7TRK -Original Message- From: amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-boun...@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Clint Bradford Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 11:47 AM To: Rolf Krogstad Cc: AMSAT BoD; AMSAT BB Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: FOX News THANK YOU for your reply. But the fact that we have two entirely different, valid interpretations of the same paragraph means - to me - that it needed to be more clearly explained. Clint Bradford, K6LCS 909-241-7666 On May 11, 2014, at 10:48 AM, Rolf Krogstad rolf.krogs...@gmail.com wrote: Clint K7LCS, I suspect you are reading too much into the statement, or applying an unintended interpretation to what was said/written. In any hardware or software deployment, ham radio or otherwise, there can never be enough testing. That was my interpretation of the statement. Rolf NR0T On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 10:57 AM, Clint Bradford clintbradf...@mac.com wrote: This delay is mixed news for AMSAT. While we are disappointed that this will mean that Fox-1 will not fly in 2014, it also means that we have more time to complete and test the spacecraft prior to delivery to SRI. In the overall scheme of things, it allows AMSAT to have greater confidence in the delivery of a thoroughly tested spacecraft by taking more time to allow for unforeseen contingencies and to do the ground testing. -AMSAT-NA You mean we were going to launch a project that was NOT already thoroughly tested? AMSAT has a fiduciary responsibility to its donors to only launch thoroughly tested projects. Not quite sure what AMSAT-NA meant to say ... but this paragraph plainly states that AMSAT might not have been able to provide a stable satellite to the launch site on time anyway. It states that AMSAT might not be as confident with a 2014 launch as they will be for a 2015 launch. What was written states that the satellite is not ready for a 2014 launch. If that IS the case, then we should all be relieved that it will not be launching this year. If that is NOT the case, then AMSAT-NA needs someone to proofread their releases before publishing. Clint Bradford K6LCS ___ 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 ___ 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 --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ 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 ___ 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
