Just been watching the 1970's video 'The World of Amateur Radio'. Amateur satellites get a brief mention near the end at 24:28 - saying they dream of the day when hams will be orbiting the earth in space stations and they see in the near future handheld rigs linked to satellites giving world wide communications.
Watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CVnzNNSsdU 73 Trevor M5AKA _______________________________________________ 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