Good evening everyone!
I wanted to share my excitement with all of you!
After three months and 8 days operating the FM satellites, I have received confirmation of my 100th grid from KG5CCI. I have submitted my application with hopes of receiving my VUCC award in the near future.
Even though I was licensed 23 years ago, I have never had so much fun. Knowing that I'm talking through a flying repeater hundred of miles away, fascinates me.
98% percent of my confirmed grids were worked on SO-50. Two unique grids worked on AO-85. This, using a 4 watts handheld, an Arrow antenna and some luck.
Confirming one hundred grids will sound minuscule to some, but thinking that I was trying to hear a ham radio satellite on a rubber ducky some months ago, is something I feel very proud of.
I would like to thank all the operators I have worked during this time. A special thank you to N6UA, WD9EWK, W5PFG, KC5CCI, N8HM, KA4H, KO4MA and KI4RO for all the support, the advice, the grids and above everything else for the patience.
To AMSAT-NA my best wishes and support!
Take care everyone and catch you on the birds!
73 Fernando, NP4JV