Steve,
Congratulations! I still remember my first Sat QSO as if it were yesterday. The thrill of hearing my downlink and then the response from W6AJP was one of the highlights of my time as a ham.
Now be sure to apply for the Satellite Communicators Award. Details are the AMSAT web page.
73 & see you on the birds!
Rick Tejera (K7TEJ) Sagauro Astronomy Club www.saguaroastro.org Thunderbird Amatuer Radio Club www.w7tbc.org
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Steve May Sent: Monday, 28 May, 2012 16:45 To: AMSAT-BB@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] First Satellite QSO
I want to give a huge "Thank You" to all of the guys at the Dayton Hamvention for the information they shared at the AMSAT booth and the demonstrations. After a few unsuccessful tries I made my first QSO on SO-50 about 10 minutes ago. I only made one contact tonight, that being KC9TTR in Indiana, but I know that the first one is the hardest.
I am thrilled right now, and I know that learning what I learned in Dayton put me ahead many, many hours.
Thanks again,
-- Steve May, W5IEM Amateur Extra - Georgetown, KY (520) 261-7847 - Cell Skype: USHorseman Steve.W5IEM@gmail.com
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