Hi all,Apologies for this late post following the news by Wouter ( PA0WEG on the predicted re-entry of Delfi C3 ( DO-64 ) The news has personal memories for me, I was fortunate in winning the bid to have my personal call sign "GW1FKY" printed on one of the printed circuit boards for the satellite prior to its launch. I also had presented to me by Wouter and the team, at a Amsat-UK gathering at Surrey University. A back up of the PCB mounted in a frame, it also had my call sign and my name engraved on it.Also I am the proud owner of a publication " Structured Electronic Design " that was signed by Wouter and the team. - I still treasure them. The satellite certainly was a pioneer not only being designed to operate when in sun illumination (not battery power) but it was an example of how a young team could work together on projects for science,engineering and space.Many others in the world at Universities.Colleges etc. have now followed in the footsteps of the Delfi team. I also recall the gathering by the team at the University when Wouter, using only a handheld and Arrow antenna, demonstrated and made a contact via the satellite.The team went on to work on other projects - Here in the UK we were fortunate enough to have Wouter on the Funcube ( AO-73 ) and other projects.May congratulations to the team on the success and long and useful life of the satellite - 15 yars - my I wish I could have that time back again but very lucky after health problems to still be here follow its re-entry.Regards to all.Ken EatonGW1FKY
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