In article , "Gene Storey"
writes:

I was excited about the microsats. Then they built this monster satellite
and spent millions on it. I don't know anyone in a 100 miles who uses it.

About 6-10 years ago I heard rumors of a Ham satellite that would use the HF
bands (not VHF/UHF) and pack enough power that we could pick it up on our
dipoles and BA receivers, and work it with a plain old transceiver and wire or
beam antennas.

Did anything like that ever happen? Is that the monster you refer to? I
haven't read QST in years so I don't know what the protocol would be for
accessing the beast.
--Mike K.

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