Re: [amsat-bb] Intolerance

[Emily Clarke <w0eec@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Guys,

I have to agree with Bob on this one Cliff.  I got my license in Feb 2003 
and discovered UO-14 in March.  Now it's a constant path of 
discovery.  Despite "elmers" telling me that certain modes (ie packet) were 
useless without a major investment in huge antennas and rotators I have 
worked every satellite (and more) that Bob has mentioned.  Amateur 
Satellites aren't limited by budget, space (I live in a townhouse apartment 
with CRC's) or height, but they are limited by small thinking.  Anyone who 
doesn't think they can work satellites should talk to Allen N5AFV, myself 
and the countless others who find ways to make do.  You can, if you want to.

We may be amateurs, but we've learned a thing or two along the way from 
guys like you and Bob.  And we can disagree from time to time, but the 
goals are the same.

It's a hobby - let's enjoy it.

73,

Emily



At 12:26 AM 1/12/2004 -0500, Bob Bruninga wrote:

>There were 18 operating LEO's just 4 years ago.  The number is smaller
>now, but I think they have a lot to offer.
>
>ISS, Space Shuttle, AO7, FO29, AO27, NO44, NO45, SO50 and soon ECHO!
>
>And I enjoy them...



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