Clayton, That implies action. Whiny type shout loud, do little. Don't let the idiots get you down. Norm
On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 1:08 PM, Clayton Coleman kayakfishtx@gmail.comwrote:
I'd like to propose some alternatives to the whiney "I want a HEO" BB emails:
- Write up your vision for how a HEO linear transponder might be
constructed and launched. AMSAT-NA is always looking for articles.
- Share with us your plan for obtaining the funds necessary to launch
a HEO linear transponder
Publish a paper with your technical design for a next generation HEO
Designate part of your estate towards the launch funds of a HEO
Participate in the various AMSAT-related in-person forums worldwide
discussing this issue
- Contribute your engineering expertise to current goals so that
future technologies can be discovered through one of the many ongoing satellite projects throughout the world
The best part about the above suggestions is all but one require no money, perfect for most hams who want to complain but never open a wallet when there is a need. It's also worth noting that you don't have to be a member of an organization to contribute, though it is often beneficial in my humble opinion.
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