24 Jan
2011
24 Jan
'11
10:21 p.m.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-12253228
Considering how powerful smart phones have gotten I'm happy to see someone take the chance to see how well a cell phone holds up to LEO situations. If successful it may open the door to more homebrew amateur satellites by simplifying the construction and possibly lowering the cost. Just thought I would share even though it seems like its yesterday's news.
~73, AC2RF Ron