[amsat-bb] W7O update

[Gus]

On 11/17/2014 11:38 PM, Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK) wrote:
> So far, so good. Lots of operators have been helping
> out by operating as W7O, on the satellites and the HF
> bands.

How does that happen?  Is there not a statutory requirement that 
theoperators in question use their own callsigns? I understand using a 
club call at a club station, but surely operators all over the place 
can't simply decide to use whatever call they feel like, all at once, 
whenever they like?

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Gus 8P6SM
The Easternmost Isle