[amsat-bb] Why is AO-27 not available in the Southern Hemisphere ?

[Allan Saul]

Hi,

Is there someone out there that can explain to me why 
AO-27 cannot be made available to Radio Amateurs south
of the equator ?
There are a bunch of operators in South America, South
Africa, Australia and New Zealand amongst others who 
would dearly like an opportunity to operate on this
satellite.
Is there some valid technical reason it cannot be made 
available to us for a few days per month ?

Allan ZS1LS 
South Africa