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ThaDood

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The US Navy 1964 satellite that won't die? SWL'ing rip.
« on: May 21, 2026, 1736 UTC »
https://spacedaily.com/b-there-is-a-single-satellite-launched-by-the-us-navy-in-1964-that-is-still-in-orbit-still-transmitting-and-still-being-used-by-amateur-radio-operators-around-the-world-and-nobody-at-the-nav/
OK... How come we were able to make gear that could last over 60 years, yet today you are damn lucky to have something that lasts 60 months? Huh...
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The best two statements of advice that I've ever gotten are from my brother-in-law in the early 1990's. 1st one, when I bought a used '89 Olds Cutless, my bro-in-law said, "Congratulations!!! You've just bought a deficit!". The other, was on a work environment, " No matter where you go, it's going to be f***'ed -up!". No truer words have been spoken.

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The US Navy 1964 satellite that won't die? SWL'ing rip.
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2026, 1431 UTC »
Yup I know DOOD,its sad in many ways..

Lets hope that bird keeps sending good info!
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