4 Nov
2010
4 Nov
'10
7:33 p.m.
Hi Tony,
Technically the R/B isn't a satellite??
The R/B _is_ a satellite if it's in orbit around the Earth, and it's non
functional - it became non functional when it finished its job of putting the satellite into its orbit. :)
Hmm, this I guess is true so maybe I need to ensure that I include operational communications satellite to rule out the R/B etc!
"The record holder appears to be ATS-3 still nominally operational after an amazing 41 years!"
That's impressive!
Yes, it amazed me too! There really is some amazing information available for this hobby!
That's a record we want AO-7 to break isn't it?
Would be nice. :)
:) Oh yes...! I am yet to make a contact on this old lady, but its coming! (you listening LA2QAA?)
Chris