Contacts for my Sunday/Monday grid activations are uploaded to LoTW. Please let me know if any QSOs are missing or grids in error. I made at least 59 contacts from 7 grids using 5 satellites while driving 800 miles in 2 days to an area I had never visited.
I was sorry not to have better timing for Europe and west coast US passes. Another chance at these grids is coming up soon, as W5PFG will be roving in Maine (https://www.amsat.org/satellite-info/upcoming-satellite-operations/).
I learned to appreciate, but not rely on, an electronic recording device (I lost my 23JUL-1310Z FO-29 recording). I still prefer paper and pencil... dependable, if cumbersome.
I was able to visit every planet but Jupiter (missing), 2 dwarf planets, the Sun, and several moons (http://pages.umpi.edu/nmms/solar/). I also spotted quite a few birds of the other sort, though no "new ones" for that list.
Potato blossoms were in bloom and the wheat fields were beautiful.
Thanks to all who called. Apologies to those I missed.
73, Scott N1AIA
On Sat, Jul 22, 2017 at 7:03 AM, Scott Richardson [email protected] wrote:
I will activate up to 9 Maine grids over the next 3 days, including FN56, FN57, FN66, and FN67. Most activity will be Sunday and Monday. I will be on FM and linear sats.
I have no set schedule and more to do than operate satellites, but will make a solid effort to fill holes in your grid maps.
QSOs will be uploaded to LoTW after the trip using N1AIA.
73, Scott N1AIA