karn@eagle.UUCP (Phil Karn) (07/28/83)
Immediately after the unsuccessful second kick motor firing attempt, the satellite was commanded to reorient to the operational attitude with the antennas pointing at the earth. To allow for reorientation and transponder checkout, a date of August 6 has been selected for the start of general operations. The initial schedule will favor the mode B (70cm->2m) transponder, with occasional operation of the mode L (23cm->70cm) transponder to be announced. Watch this space or the CW message on the General Beacon at 145.810 mhz. Phil Karn, KA9Q