Yuri has decided to run the 130 degree west longitude grid line and is headed there now. He should be on the line around 1824utc (CN52/CN42). He thinks that some will not understand the exchange which would include two grids and wanted this info disseminated widely to avoid confusion and questions during qso's. He will run the line all the way to CN56/46. Plans subject to change.
Based on previous posts I know that not everyone trying to make contact with Yuri reads the amsat-bb and/or the starcom-bb. Please share this information with your friends that might not subscribe or read it on the website(s). Please do not ask for a repeat of the grid square(s). Just listen to the other contacts if you think you did not copy something correctly. I will be receiving GPS photos for documentation. Computer controlled navigation systems on the ship will keep it on the line.
Yuri should be waiting to go into port off the coast of Oregon at the Columbia River around 3/28-29. He will be in port for a few days. Plans are to sail back to the Panama Canal but along the coast this time. Hopefully this will result in many west coast grids needed for working all 488 Continental USA grids on satellite.
73, John K8YSE