Clint,
I couldn't agree more. Add to all you and the others have said, Patrick is a great Elmer. I first met him at WestFest in Glendale back in January and his demo convinced me that I wanted to work the birds. He's been a great help to me as I learn the ropes of working satellites. He always has the time to answer my questions (and anticipate a few as well.
He's gonna be blushing when he get back home......:)
BTW, you're a pretty strong voice as well.
73
Clear Skies
Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroastro@cox.net K7TEJ
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Clint Bradford Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 12:27 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] WD9EWK - Hardest Workin' AMSATter
We have to create a "Hardest Workin' AMSAT Member" award, and give the first one to Patrick. When I perform my demos, he's ALWAYS out there. When he slides into his car, he is ALWAYS stopping alongside a highway to work a satellite. (Did you see the video he posted yesterday? He is LITERALLY stopped alongside a highway just to work a bird for our benefit.)
I have seen him in action at a hamfest in Arizona ... I hope some of his energy and enthusiasm rubs off on us all.
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