truckwiz wrote:

Hi,

I'm the president of PropelX (www.propelX.com http://www.propelx.com/ ) and a member of AMSAT . I've come to the conclusion over that last couple of months of asking questions and offering to help on satellites (only to be jerked around), That the only space that AMSAT is concerned about is their own . I will not be renewing my membership.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1GOGdNdQNc

Brian Beckius

Brian, I am not sure what your capabilities are, however, If your talents have fell on deaf ears, either you have just sent out general queries that have gone unnoticed or you have been directing your questions to the incorrect people at AMSAT. Please feel free to send e-mails or direct calls to the AMSAT members of the BOD so those that Have answers can respond. AMSAT is entirely VOLUNTEER people, working around their own lives and problems, to assist with the maze of correspondence and funding efforts that go on daily and things fall through the cracks. If we all felt as you do, we would never have the satellites to get into orbit for ALL to enjoy. Check the web site and direct questions to the people that can point you in the right direction-Start with W2GPS, Rick as he can jump start any assistance offered into a roller coaster. As a local co-ordinator (Volunteer position), I attend many hamfests here in the New Jersey area and act as an "ear" to complaints and praise and give the BOD my assembled opinions from the "Field" so they know how the membership feels. (Elections are a great way to weed out the deaf ears.) If you aren't a member, then please feel guilty about using any of the satellites we (AMSAT) have had direct input on bringing to reality. Our collaborations have ended in great birds. In the meantime, this note is going to those more important than a donation seeker and beginner's question bouncer. 73, Dee, NB2F NJ AMSAT Co-ordinator