>> ... and with only one SSB and one FM sat left ...
We have ARISSat-1. And the ISS. And SO-50. And AO-27. That's four FM birds
workable right now.
Yes - we need more satellite projects launched. But monitoring and working FM
birds
is still a viable part of our hobby! Let;s at least count the
--- On Sun, 4/12/11, Michael Hatzakis wrote:
> but there are no ham freq projects in the pipeline here or at
> AMSAT-UK.
Hi Michael,
Don't forget the AMSAT-UK FUNcube-1 with a 435/145 MHz linear transponder or
UKube-1 which is flying FUNcube boards with a 435/145 MHz linear transponder.
Both
Hi Michael,
If i may, can I point out that the FUNcube project is on track to provide
two linear U/V transponders in low earth orbit from two cubesats quite soon
now.
These transponders will have a dual purpose - educational outreach to
encourage school children to become interested in STEM