At 01:51 PM 10/1/2007, David B. Toth wrote:
At 05:27 PM 9/30/2007, Bob Stewart wrote:
I've seen a few comments about AO-40, but where is it?
It's motor blew up, and that wasn't really new technology - someone forgot to remove a pin.
I have to agree, we do have to keep up with technology. Sure, the Amateur service is unique in that old modes can always find a niche, but we need to explore the newer techniques. And I certainly agree with the demographics. It's the only hobby interest of mine (and I have a number) where I am still seen as "young" (and I'm 40 next year). In all of the others, I fall somewhere between the median age and the older end of the spectrum.
I for one look forward to what the satellite community will dream up. I was looking forward to AO-40 and was disappointed when the incident happened, but there's always the next bird to look forward to. :-)
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