karn (05/18/82)
I have just read an AP newswire story announcing that the Soviets aboard Salyut-7 launched an "experimental amateur radio satellite" out the door. It weighs 62 lbs and is named Iskra-2. I spoke with Tom Clark, W3IWI, Amsat president, who says that Iskra-2 is transmitting on 29.58 Mhz. There will be a special Amsat net tonight at 9pm EDT on 3850 Khz where Tom will disseminate further information. Phil Karn, KA9Q/2