Once you get your station setup you will be in a position to help the local EOC's get up and running. Then it will be just another band to work DXCC on. But, I think the public service aspect will keep everyone busy enough :-)
73 Jeff kb2m
-----Original Message----- From: Bob- W7LRD Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2018 5:17 PM To: amsat-bb Subject: [amsat-bb] an opinion
Regarding the newest GEO. Once the GEO bird is in position and functioning, we just fix our antennas to one spot, no doppler, no hunting the satellite down, no planning for the next access time, or direction, no experimenting with hardware or various antenna systems, no ongoing challenge. I got into satellites many years ago because of the hunting, because of the difficulty and challenge. This is the ultimate “easy sat”. If one wants the easy sat this is your baby. Yes once established one can “work” lots of dx somewhat analogous to a phone call. A highly elliptical orbit (AO40 sob sob) makes one actually work, learn, experiment, and yes have fun. My opinion will no doubt be different from others. No flames please, just a discussion. _______________________________________________ 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
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