Graham,
There are a few older satellites that still transmit signals, but I believe it is the oldest satellite in earth orbit that is still providing a useful service.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Wed, Jul 3, 2019 at 10:52 AM Graham Shirville via AMSAT-BB amsat-bb@amsat.org wrote:
Hi All,
I am preparing for a satellite talk and QO100 demo this Monday 8th July at the Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society!
I have a slide that shows Oscar 7 as having been launched in 1974 and I am tempted to state that it is the oldest satellite in earth orbit that is still functioning! (not just the oldest Oscar) Would I be correct?
I will, of course, explain about how it was "out of service" for some years in the intervening 45.
many thanks
Graham G3VZV
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