On 7/21/22 10:34, jim@k6ccc.org wrote:
In other words, a bunch of new satellites that have essentially nothing to do with Amateur Radio other than tying up a chuck of our precious spectrum. I have little doubt that the only reason the third bullet item is there is to be able to claim an Amateur Radio function and therefore be able to justify using Amateur spectrum for an otherwise completely non-Amateur related mission.
Sadly, I'm forced to agree with you, Jim. These satellites should not have been coordinated within the amateur spectrum.
We don't need more transmit-only boxes in orbit, at least in our allocation. We especially don't need commercial interests (even if they hide under the guise of "University") utilizing it.
Only amateur two-way satellites (analog or digital/packet) should be granted coordination. Then they are useful to the amateur radio community.
73,
--- Zach N0ZGO