And if we are going to make fun of new operators, we need to modernize our terminology. Referring to "Channel 19" or "11 Meters" is sooooooo 20th Century. :-)
73, Bob K0NR On 2/2/2011 8:56 AM, Dee wrote: > Everyone makes mistakes. > There is about 10 reams of instructions available on www.AMSAT.org about > using FM satellites--Read and ask questions..I give many talks and always > have similar questions because people do need some instructions....Good luck > on the sats and enjoy them because of the hard work of a few people that > volunteer their time to put them together for "US." Please join AMSAT when > you start to feel guilty..Hi, Hi... > > This reminds me of when Owen Garriot, W5LFL, was first on the Shuttle. The > uplink and the downlink were very much confused by people trying to contact > him. Speaking of chaos - everyone that transmitted on the downlink was > harshly reprimanded and caused many moments of listening time abuse. The > unhamly comments and language heard was enough to turn anyone off about Ham > Radio. What a mess.... > > Rule of thumb? Listen to a few passes-learn the technique in use - then use > it yourself.... AND Be K I N D to each other. Get your 2 or so QSO's in > and leave some time for others to do the same....Good Luck... > Giving a talk at the BARA meeting in NJ on February 13th - stop by and join > in the fun evening. > 73, > Dee, NB2F > _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
