Allen, N5AFV, and I had a great time at the George Observatory today for their ARISS contact. We had 4-5 other hams there with us from the Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club. I'd like to thank everyone on the AO-27 pass that we worked mid afternoon. Unfortunately it was the first pass after the ARISS contact and was 2.5 hours after the contact so all the kids were gone. But Allen and I were up on the roof of the observatory (an observation deck) and had a bunch of adults waiting for the satellite aos and when they heard it start up they were thrilled. It was more fun when we started making contacts. Allen was about 20 feet away from me and we both had people listening in. Allen made about 5 contacts and I made 3 or 4 (keep in mind, I have not worked a satellite in over a year but it is like riding a bicycle, you never forget).
73...bruce