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  1. 01-31-2013, 12:29 PM #1
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    Small Japanese Satellite Beams Morse from Space via LEDs.

    Rumors of Morse's demise are a bit premature...

    An ultra-small Japanese satellite is being spotted from the ground, thanks to a set of lights that flash brightly in Morse code. The novel cubesat, known as FITSAT-1, has been orbiting Earth since early October of last year. Though it tips the scales at less than 3 pounds (1.3 kilograms), FITSAT-1's powerful light-emitting diodes (LEDs) make it a compelling target for skywatchers.
    "As long as the LEDs are active, then you will be able to see it using binoculars," veteran Canadian satellite watcher Kevin Fetter told SPACE.com.
    Will this turn into a code/no-code thread?

    Tiny Japanese Satellite Beams Morse Code Messages from Space
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  2. 01-31-2013, 12:41 PM #2
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    I don't know why they didn't send in PSK-31. It is more error free.
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    Because there is no PSK Zeppelin.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kb2vxa View Post
    Because there is no PSK Zeppelin.
    Nice way to Plant a comeback. We should all take a Page from your book of ideas.
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    in Engrish or Japanese???
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    I bet that was just a prototype. I bet the next one they send up will be the size of a Rubik's cube and be undetectable by both terrestrial and satellite radar.
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    Maybe a little something for North Korea to think about?
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    Quote Originally Posted by N2NH View Post
    Maybe a little something for North Korea to think about?
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    All the world’s a stage, but obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines. Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ6BSO View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ6BSO View Post
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    HUH?


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