Unfortunately, I wasn't ever able to partake in the joy of operating on AO-40 but I've read an awful lot about it and from what that reading leads me to believe, I don't see it magically coming to life ala AO-7. I think the best thing we can do is hope that someday a launch opportunity will come available for P3-E and in the mean time continue to support AMSAT NA in it's efforts to get any type of birds in orbit, be they LEO's MEO's or GEO's. Just my humble opinion but I think the absolute worst thing we can do is try to undermine AMSAT NA via nasty and critical post or to fight amongst ourselves about things like LEO vs. HEO or FM vs. linear transponders. I've just returned to sat operation after a hiatus of about a year and I'm very happy to see the new focus, resolve and vision of the BOD. I'm on a very tight budget these days but as soon as I can possibly afford it, I intend to re up my membership. 73, Michael, W4HIJ Jeff Yanko wrote:
Hi John,
I would say it's pretty much dead. It's just the fact nobody wants to play taps. Many, including myself, would just love to have it magically re-appear and work like nothing ever happened. Unfortunately, I don't see this occuring. I can't seem to recall if there ever was an "official bulletin" indicating that AO-40 is indeed dead. If it hasn't, it should be, so we can focus on current and future projects.
73,
Jeff WB3JFS
----- Original Message ----- From: ""John Becker, WØJAB"" w0jab@big-river.net To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:32 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] AO-40 status
Is there any thing going on with AO-40 such as a change in it's status?
It sure was fun working it.
John, W0JAB
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