[amsat-bb] idle comments - Idle SATs

[E.Mike McCardel]

Maybe we are over reacting. Consider the number of new people who are getting involved. It might take them some time to gear up. I believe many newbie FM ops will get into the linears as they gain experience and invest in equipment. A lot of us are getting old and have time on their hands. It’s possible others work have family commitments etc. I don’t ever expect every bird to be occupied all the time. Nor do I ever expect that it will be easy to break through when they are busy.
I’m sure the novelty of the newness to several new birds is wearing off. Maybe people have or haven’t found their away “other birds” or telemetry.
Regardless, events and awards may help. Anyone can sponsor one, have at it.

EMike McCardel, AA8EM
Rotating Editor AMSAT News Service
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> On Mar 16, 2018, at 8:26 AM, 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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