Re: [amsat-bb] lower frequency downlinks

[John <g3bvu@xxxxxxxx>]

At 11:39 2/1/06 +0000, you wrote:
>Hi Folks,
>
>Andrew said..
>
>>RS 10/11 and RS 12/13 were packages attached to larger Russian satellites 
>>(whose proper names escape me at the moment). Both of these put out whopper 
>>signals on 10m and 2m, but when power is cheap and easy, thats much easier 
>>to do.
>>
				snip
>
>These small craft although in LEO (I believe 1000Kms) put out cracking 
>signals and were very popular birds.
>Much of course depends on whether you use a piece of wet string or a proper 
>antenna on the ground:-)  Signal strength is a subjective issue.
>
		+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
	GM1SXX de G3BVU   BT
	Al,
	
	Is not "wetness" also subjective?  
	Distilled water is an insulator, but there may be impurities in the string.

	If you keep a pack of Foxhounds together with a pink jacket and topper
	you'll do much better.
	
	Additionally, your horse can make a (large) valuable contribution.

	73s, de  John  G3BVU   SK
----
Sent via amsat-bb@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author.
Not an AMSAT member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program!
To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe amsat-bb" to Majordomo@amsat.org