[amsat-bb] A test question!

[Paul Stoetzer]

Graham,

There are a few older satellites that still transmit signals, but I
believe it is the oldest satellite in earth orbit that is still
providing a useful service.

73,

Paul, N8HM

On Wed, Jul 3, 2019 at 10:52 AM Graham Shirville via AMSAT-BB
<amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> I am preparing for a satellite talk and QO100 demo this Monday 8th July
> at the Milton Keynes Amateur Radio Society!
>
> I have a slide that shows Oscar 7 as having been launched in 1974 and I
> am tempted to state that it is the oldest satellite in earth orbit that
> is still functioning! (not just the oldest Oscar) Would I be correct?
>
> I will, of course, explain about how it was "out of service" for some
> years in the intervening 45.
>
> many thanks
>
> Graham G3VZV
>
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