[amsat-bb] Re: [sarex] Re: Why is SSTV STILL on 2 mtrs?

["Bruce Paige" <kk5do@xxxxxxxxx>]

> are very expensive, over $10,000-20,000 each (with all flight safety
> approvals from both governments included). Until we have a reliable supply

so what's the big deal about $10,000 to 20,000. the government wastes more 
money than that on projects. add this to the bill with all the rest of the 
equipment. just buy it put it on the next rocket up and everyone will be happy.

73...bruce



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