[Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] Request for AO-51 AMSAT Echo satellite reference book for study

[Samudra Haque]

Hello,

does any one in the Alexandria, VA proximity have a copy of the
specifications for AO-51 Echo AMSAT satellite ? I am interested in the
design of the spacecraft bus and descriptions of its various
sub-systems in detail - I am considering writing a research report on
the spacecraft. If you are local, and have worked AO-51, could you
give me some pointers and possibly a demonstration of a QSO
Ground/Space ?

I noticed there is a book AO-51; Development, Operations, and
Specification *NEW Jan, 2005* "Echo; Operations, Development and
Specifications".

The AO-51 book is now in color, has 32 new pages over the previous
version (73 total). Much more information, examples and pictures about
AO-51 Operation and Deployment.

Additional information and photos of the experiments and hardware.

By Gould Smith, WA4SXM


** Before I purchase it outright, just how good is this book ? Does it
have good technical content ?

Thanks,

73 de X
Samudra Haque, N3RDX/S21X
samudra.haque at gmail.com