[amsat-bb] idle comments - Idle SATs

[Peter Goodhall]

The latest radios might be expensive, but there are plenty second-hand
multimode bits of kit available could also save money and use an SDR
for the receiver so a single FT-817 works.

Linears aren't empty, the issue is that a few certain satellites get
underused for various reasons.

I'd support an activity event on the linear birds.

Peter, 2M0SQL

On 16 March 2018 at 12:26,  <skristof at etczone.com> wrote:
> At least part of the problem is that all-mode VHF/UHF equipment is
> expensive. The FM satellites are busy because you can work them with an
> HT. The linear birds are empty because you need to spend a month's (or
> more) wages to get on.
>
> Steve AI9IN
>
> Its not too many satellites,  not enough ops!
>
> -------- Original message --------From: Bob- W7LRD <w7lrd at comcast.net>
> Date: 3/15/18  6:23 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: amsat-bb <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> Subject: [amsat-bb] idle comments
> Hello from Seattle
>
> I read the bb almost thoroughly throughout the day.  A small common
> denominator is subtly appearing.  I read, "I was on the bird all alone",
>  or something like, "no one to talk to".
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Peter Goodhall, 2M0SQL