Well said..
But, 'know it all's' here on the AMSAT board?....nah...never happen
TK, K7TRK
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Clayton Coleman W5PFG Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2012 5:45 PM To: AMSAT Subject: [amsat-bb] Full Duplex, Pre-amplifiers, LIDs, and Know-it-all's
Having a computer controlled, full duplex station with azimuth and elevation rotation, receiver pre-amplifiers, and high gain antennas is nice.
Being able to point your small yagi antenna at the sky and work an FM transponder anywhere in the world with a HT is nice.
Both scenarios require a common element for success: the operator's skill.
Rather than attack others' ideas of a "perfect satellite station," why not try to support each other in becoming better operators?
Having the right equipment is truly important. Having the right skills to operate, in my opinion, is much more important. It is doubtful that everyone on this mailing list will ever agree what comprises "the ultimate satellite station." While some favor flexibility of portable operation, others may strictly utilize the highest gain antennas available.
Next time you hear some bad operating practices, consider writing a kind note to the offending station. Be considerate that the station may be unaware of their satellite faux-pas. Perhaps they are new and have had little guidance from an Elmer. Take the opportunity to welcome the station and introduce them to the "right way" of doing things even if they are not using your favorite radio or antenna. Good ham radio operating skills are not typically an inherent quality of man -- it takes time to develop them. At some point in history, you made your first contact.
73 Clayton W5PFG Still learning 20 years after receiving my novice class license. _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. 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