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From: john@frog.UUCP (John Woods)
Newsgroups: net.ham-radio
Subject: Re: Ham antennas on shuttle.
Message-ID: <239@frog.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 25-Jul-85 11:08:55 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jul 25 11:08:55 1985
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Organization: Charles River Data Systems, Framingham MA
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> I understand that the current ham antenna situation is the same as
> during Owen Garriot's flight. That is the ham-in-space puts an antenna
> up against a window when operation is to take place. It seems
> inconceivable to disconnect any "real" equipment during flight, and
> the cost of getting another hole in the shuttle whould be stupendous,
> as would be the delay.
> 
> Bob, W3OTC

Well, he could sit in the cargo bay with the door open...  Putting a hole
in the suit might not be quite so expensive.

John, WB7EEL

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John Woods, Charles River Data Systems, Framingham MA, (617) 626-1101
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