Re: [amsat-bb] RE: Beginner Birds

["Robert Oler" <cvn65vf94@xxxxxxx>]

Dave.

This is where the realtionship with NASA on ISS if it had any real value to 
hams would shine.  NASA should jump at the chance to put a Mode A 
transponder on the station.  Clear some hoops in terms of the paperwork 
involved, maybe even spring for some cash, and offer the launch.  With the 
new antennas the "radios/hardware" probably could even be "inside".



Robert Oler WB5MZO Houston TX





>From: David Reinhart <wa6ilt@bellatlantic.net>
>Reply-To: wa6ilt@AMSAT.Org
>To: amsat-bb@AMSAT.Org
>Subject: [amsat-bb] RE: Beginner Birds
>Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2003 17:05:20 -0400
>
>I agree with Wayne.  I think Mode A is the best balance between multiple
>user access (i.e., transponder), ease of use and equipment
>requirements.  A beam isn't even necessary.  I made lots of RS-10
>contacts using a 2m ground plane antenna and compensated for the lack of
>pointing ability with more power.  The only problem was with very high
>angle passes.
>
>I am willing to put money and effort into a bird with Mode A
>capability.  My skills as a builder are not great, but I'll pledge my
>labor and $1,000 for a satellite that can do Mode A.
>
>Dave Reinhart
>wa6ilt@NOamsat.org
>
>Much snipped.  Wayne wrote:
>
>I think the best entry-level satellite is Mode A, which offers a quali
>ty user experience and a very EASY TO HEAR 10m downlink.  The 2m SSB
>uplink is more difficult than FM satellites, but it offers an upgrade
>path to the higher satellites.  But maybe my thinking is biased by the
>fact that I'm an "old timer" who became a ham when HF SSB was the main
>attraction of ham radio.
>
>
>
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