All,

Unless the sat happens to have a amateur radio assignment within it's bandpass (doubtful) they are of no use to us.   Why all the tilting at windmills?

Sancho Panza

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On Aug 9, 2019 09:49, Joe via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > I read that article twice, and I do not see any mention as the cost from > Space X to put the Sat into orbit. All I see if the cost of the Sat > only. Nothing about what it cost to get it into orbit. > > Joe WB9SBD > Sig > The Original Rolling Ball Clock > Idle Tyme > Idle-Tyme.com > http://www.idle-tyme.com > On 8/9/2019 8:31 AM, KC9SGV via AMSAT-BB wrote: > > Hi All, > > Just saw this latest effort by SpaceX to launch the Israeli AMOS satellite into GEO orbit. > > The cost is staggering. > > > > Maybe we should go with somehow securing transponder bandwidth on existing GEO satellites as an alternative ? > > > > https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-launch-today-live-stream-falcon-9-set-to... > > > > Bernard, > > KC9SGV > > > > > > Sent from my iPad > > _______________________________________________ > > 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb