[amsat-bb] Re: P3E transponder and launch

[Steve Meuse <smeuse@xxxxxxxx>]

Patrick McGrane expunged (N2OEQ@aceweb.com):

> Oscar 7 is a good example of the ruggedness of the old technology.

Que?

It was off the air for 20 years and currently cannot be controled by a ground station. How is that "good" ?

-Steve
N1JFU

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