On Tue, 2 Jul 1996, Brian Lane wrote:
On Sat, 17 Aug 1996, Derek Bell wrote:
If the HAM radio community can get a satellite into space, why not the Cypherpunks/Linux communities?
Wow - I've been out of touch with space programmes in the last few years - which satellite was this? (The HAM radio one?)
Embarrasingly enough, I cannot remember its name. I don't have a HAM license (although I've studied for it -- just never took the test), but my boss does. I think the satellite was launched in the mid to late 80's, and it used for experimental communications.
The satellite is called OSCAR (Orbital-something-something-Amateur-Radio). The first one was launched in 1961, and 20 more have been launched since then, as the older ones wear out or there are advances in technology. --- Zach Babayco zachb@netcom.com <----- finger for PGP public key http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Park/4127