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Subj: President's Message - Special Edition
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AMSAT News Service Bulletin 186.01 From AMSAT HQ
SILVER SPRING, MD. July 4, 2004
To All RADIO AMATEURS
BID: $ANS-186.01
ECHO
It is with very great pleasure that I acknowledge the ANS news releases
concerning the successful launch of ECHO and the other related satellites
from Baikonur. This achievement is due to many individuals around the
world, who have helped in the design, building, integration, testing and
launching of this satellite. Also the members of AMSATs in many countries
who have helped us by funding this "Electronic Adventure". Without your
financial support the satellite could not have been completed, and would
never have been launched. Give yourselves a "pat on the back" for a job well
done.
Lee McLamb, KU4OS, Senior Editor of the AMSAT News Service will be issuing
up dated bulletins over the next few days to advise you on the progress
being made during commissioning. At the proper time, when sufficient data
has been confirmed, Past President Bill Tynan will issue a bulletin giving
the AO-XX designation, updated Keplerian Elements will be issued as soon as
they are received.
MEANWHILE please DO NOT Transmit to the satellite - commissioning must take
priority. A bulletin will be released when the satellite is open for general
use.
New Web site
I am delighted to announce that our new web site will be officially opened
to coincide with the launching of ECHO. Many of you have already seen the
Beta trial and now is the big day. I must personally thank Emily Clarke for
her excellent work in developing this new web site. Judging by your comments
it already has your approval. My thanks also go to Paul Williamson for the
work on the old web site and the effort put into helping Emily. About one
year ago I asked Executive Vice President Rick Hambly to manage this
project, and I am gratified by the result. On your behalf, I thank all who
were involved.
73
Robin Haighton VE3FRH
President AMSAT
[ANS thanks Robin, VE3FRH for the above information]
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