[amsat-bb] Re: Three CubeSats from Santa Clara University

[B J]

On 6/14/13, Robert McGwier <rwmcgwier at gmail.com> wrote:
> I really wish there was a mechanism that allowed the application of BS
> repellant without smashing the ingenuity and inquisitiveness of these
> groups.  I'm finding the adult leadership of almost 100% of these groups do
> not know enough to come in out of the rain.  I hate whatever damage is done
> to the groups, their sponsors, etc by the lack of mentoring.  As steely
> eyed rocket folks know, regulations,policy and understanding the impact are
> crucial components....
>
>
> Sigh
>

I heard a story about a similar situation here in Canada.

A certain prof taught a course on something like circuit design and he
had the students build a small transmitter as a project.  I'm not sure
about the details but, from what I understand, he had them write the
appropriate amateur radio certification exam in order to comply with
federal regulations, finding out about it after the fact.

Someone clearly didn't do his homework before starting the course.

73s

Bernhard VA6BMJ @ DO33FL

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