On 19 Sep 2006 at 10:48, Jason White wrote:
which left me cold considering what I had done at my station to work AO-40. Even when AO-40 was up I felt it was very odd that time and money were spent on components and systems that were never used>
Hi Jason
You and many other are saying this in a same voice but AMSAT-NA and their sats builders does not hear/listen their own membership. They ask for money.money and money period. And they are doing what it is the best for the rest of the uneducated, unscientific crowd.
For me any opinions count and there is no question about a troll when peoples just express freely themselves.
I share, we share your thoughts while some want to attract new members with a disguise toll satellite fee for AO-51.
Just a note for the sake of clarity P3E is the next logical satellite to be launched and its where all your support should go. There is no political intent here just a plain logic (who is not present enough actually). P3E will have an S mode downlink and you will be able to use your former AO-40 setup.
"-" The medium is the message...The content is the audience...;)
Luc Leblanc VE2DWE WAC basic,CW,Phone,Satellite Skype VE2DWE www.qsl.net/ve2dwe