Yes, Thanks to Jerry for taking time from your day to type a reply and answer questions.
I certainly didn't intend my message from early this morning to sound harsh, and I apologize if I came off that way. Like others, I spent quite a deal of time researching the new Fox-1 satellite and after watching the video posted on AMSATS "Meet The Fox Project", around the 7:53 mark is where it is stated that operators with hand held equipment would be able to work this new satellite. So, I was quite eager and anxious to have something else circling the globe other than just SO-50 for us FM'ers, as I do not have the proper equipment to work the linear birds. I don't have to rehash the issues that came along and I found that working this new bird with hand held equipment was not as easy as it was presented in the video, and yes, I did become a bit frustrated ... kind of like getting that new train for Christmas and finding that you don't have a locomotive to pull the train. So if I stepped on toes, I am truly sorry. I will sit back, be patient, and let this be a learning experience, since from the time I entered into the amateur radio satellite arena, there were already working FM birds in place, two of those which have since "passed away". This is my first experience of having a new FM bird launched into space and I admit, I was expecting it to work as well as what is already up there. This is truly a learning experience for the people who turned the first screw right down to those of us who eagerly watch our tracking data and step outside to wave an antenna at the sky (while getting peculiar looks from our neighbors). My hats off to all those who are involved with the Fox project, and I do look forward to the future Fox satellites. Take care and have a great day.
Loon