Friday, February 10, 2006

SuitSat Lives!

The reports of SuitSat's swift demise were premature. According to Dad, the SuitSat is down on power for unknown reasons but continues to broadcast its modest signal. As a result, more sophisticated antennas, receivers and preamps are required to pick up the signal than would have been necessary if the SuitSat were at full output (~5W). Amateur radio operators around the globe have managed to tune in to SuitSat. One such ham has compiled a substantial collection of audio files of contact with the temporary satellite. He also has a slightly unnerving video of the deployment of the SuitSat ("what are you doing, Dave?").

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