Just so everyone knows, I find all of this utter ridiculous; and while I disagree with all of the folks who say "this is just a hobby" (since many of us are also commercial operators and heavily involved in ARES/RACES, etc. as certified emergency radio operators), I do believe that some civility is in order.
Rather than complain incessantly though, I'm just going to get off the birds altogether. I'm thinking of selling my FT-60R, my Elk antenna, and my digital recorder and moseying on down the bands. I really prefer HF DX and contesting anyway, but satellite was fun while it lasted...
I do hope you're all able to sort this mess out though. It's really seeming petty from the outside, and I know most of us don't like infighting like this.
Good luck! I'm out....
- Jake, K3UAZ
Wow, I always tell people that it is a hobby. I am also involved with RACES. I was involved with commercial satellite communications as well. You put into this part of the hobby what you expect to get out of it. For instance--LEO vs. HEO. You must see the many laments about the High Earth orbiters being fun supplying many hours of fun DX and communications. At the moment, and near future, LEO is what we have and we must share resources. Drew is getting hit with a sucker punch without warrant. He is one of the people behind the scenes. All the engineering, supervisory, and worker bee staff is to be commended for their "Volunteer" efforts. Maybe, Jake, you can step in to assist in some way and bring your energy to this group. I was on the phone yesterday with a Satellite "newbie" and offered advice and supplied him with enough to get him started and hooked to this end of the hobby. Many Sats and many hours of use to satisfy everyone presently. And--to those that use the Sats--Join AMSAT so your voices can be added to those support efforts required. 73, Dee, NB2F NJ AMSAT coordinator
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Giacobbe Lauser Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:16 AM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Fm Birds
Just so everyone knows, I find all of this utter ridiculous; and while I disagree with all of the folks who say "this is just a hobby" (since many of us are also commercial operators and heavily involved in ARES/RACES, etc. as certified emergency radio operators), I do believe that some civility is in order.
Rather than complain incessantly though, I'm just going to get off the birds altogether. I'm thinking of selling my FT-60R, my Elk antenna, and my digital recorder and moseying on down the bands. I really prefer HF DX and contesting anyway, but satellite was fun while it lasted...
I do hope you're all able to sort this mess out though. It's really seeming petty from the outside, and I know most of us don't like infighting like this.
Good luck! I'm out....
- Jake, K3UAZ _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Hi Jake, K3UAZ
I agree strongly with you because the satellite activity was nice and promising until OSCAR-10, OSCAR-13 and AO40 lasted !
Now I pull for P3-E
73" de
i8CVS Domenico
----- Original Message ----- From: "Giacobbe Lauser" 23tauri@gmail.com To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 5:16 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Fm Birds
Just so everyone knows, I find all of this utter ridiculous; and while I disagree with all of the folks who say "this is just a hobby" (since many of us are also commercial operators and heavily involved in ARES/RACES, etc. as certified emergency radio operators), I do believe that some civility is in order.
Rather than complain incessantly though, I'm just going to get off the birds altogether. I'm thinking of selling my FT-60R, my Elk antenna, and my digital recorder and moseying on down the bands. I really prefer HF DX and contesting anyway, but satellite was fun while it lasted...
I do hope you're all able to sort this mess out though. It's really seeming petty from the outside, and I know most of us don't like infighting like this.
Good luck! I'm out....
- Jake, K3UAZ
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