Team: Last night I transmitted a significant letter to Rick Hambly, Bob McGwier, and the AMSAT Board of Directors.
As a result of life changing events this year, I have realized that I no longer have time for amateur radio and therefore Eagle. With GREAT regret, I tendered my resignation as Project Manager and Assistant VP (Director) of Engineering. I simply do not have the time to do this right, and would therefore prefer someone else do it.
I deeply regret having to take this decision. I got into this when asked because I saw it as a chance for me to give something back to AMSAT. It also gave me the wonderful opportunity to work closely with the awesome intellect that you all represent. Working with you people, this team, has been a highlight of my personal and professional life. It is painful to step away, but I must do so -- I'm over extended, and must reprioritize some things in my life.
Many of you have worked very hard and have worked hard at doing things differently. In the process, you've taught the ENTIRE ORGANIZATION some new things that we must deal with in todays era of electronics -- both process and technical details. I beg you all to not give up and please continue.
I will support and encourage from the side lines, as I can.
Thank you all for all that you've done. I wish you, and Eagle, only good things.
Very 73, Jim [email protected]