Congrats, James ... and welcome to orbit!
I've only been working the satellites for a few months, but I still get the same rush of excitement every time I hear that first signal, which tells me I've acquired the satellite for a given pass. This is the most fun I've ever had in amateur radio!
73, Tim - N3TL AMSAT Member No. 36820 Athens, Ga. EM84ha - USA -------------- Original message from "James Craig" davenbeck.engineering@gmail.com: --------------
Well I just worked my first ever satellite this evening (AO-51) and all I can
say is WOW!.....The smile is still on my face! What a blast! regards, James - ZL4JM davenbeck.engineering@gmail.com +64 (0)21 1477265
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