[amsat-bb] an opinion

[skristof at etczone.com]

Based on some of the other threads about this satellite, it seems like
there is lots of opportunity for experimenting with transmitters,
receivers, and antennas. 

I think if you are interested in some activity you can always find
something about that activity that can be your next challenge. 

Steve AI9IN

On 2018-11-17 17:17, Bob- W7LRD wrote:

> Regarding the newest GEO. Once the GEO bird is in position and functioning, we just fix our antennas to one spot, no doppler, no hunting the satellite down, no planning for the next access time, or direction, no experimenting with hardware or various antenna systems, no ongoing challenge. I got into satellites many years ago because of the hunting, because of the difficulty and challenge. This is the ultimate "easy sat". If one wants the easy sat this is your baby. Yes once established one can "work" lots of dx somewhat analogous to a phone call. A highly elliptical orbit (AO40 sob sob) makes one actually work, learn, experiment, and yes have fun. My opinion will no doubt be different from others. No flames please, just a discussion.