On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 12:40:05PM -0500, Joe wrote: > What I do not understand is why the Transponder is capable of being > shut off at all? > > That thing as soon as the plane is powered up should start > transmitting, and continue to do so till the plane is shut down. And > have no way anyone can shut it off in any way.
Because it takes a ludicrous amount of power to run. It would be one of the first things you'd turn off if you were load-shedding for some reason. -- Gordonjcp MM0YEQ _______________________________________________ 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
