Michael,
The idea is to get people hooked on satellite operating and then have them "graduate" to more challenging aspects of satellite operating.
AMSAT is, of course, working on projects that be more of a technical challenge than FM satellites, like Fox-1E with a linear transponder and the geosynchronous P4B project.
73,
Paul, N8HM
On Sat, Jul 4, 2015 at 1:02 PM, Michael Mat_62@charter.net wrote:
Once again I feel the need to say that we have gone in the wrong direction by trying to convince everyone how easy a "sat" is to work with a handheld antenna. I got into satellite communication because of the technical challenge involved, not by how "easy it was". This whole half or full duplex issue is a symptom of "dumbing down" There should never be any question on it. Full duplex should ALWAYS be used. 73, Michael, W4HIJ _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb