Re: [amsat-bb] Band designators, Modes (age and stubborn)

Echo Bob's comments. Although not at the end of the scale, it only takes a few nudges to get me there.

And regarding AO-85 and Fox-1A or Fox1 or whatever it's now called...I find it easier to track by the 5-digit numerical unique ID assigned to each satellite (yes, I am a computer geek accustomed to that type of unique-ness).

No, I don't memorize the ID, but with many satellites having AA-## AND a name, it's difficult to tell who is referring to what when I read about a particular bird.

So it's like converting the local Time Zone to GMT and back, with a handy Excel Spreadsheet list.

Mark Lunday, WD4ELG Greensboro, NC FM06be wd4elg@arrl.net http://wd4elg.blogspot.com