The early passes on AO-51 for me occur just as I'm getting ready for work. That being said, I do enjoy the LATE passes on SO-50 when they occur and the late passes on SO-67 when it's available to NA. Form DM33 (Arizona) passes after 2000 Local are generally open. A few nights a go I had a Nice QSO with Kerry, WC7V on birds. It is refreshing to get more than the usual exchange of calls & grids.
BTW, SO-67 is a nice bird to work with a hand held. With the continuous carrier it's easy to stay on the bird.
Clear Skies
Rick Tejera Editor SACnews, Public Outreach Coordinator Saguaro Astronomy Club Phoenix, Arizona www.saguaroastro.org saguaroastro@cox.net K7TEJ, AMSAT 38452
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of John Neeley Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 13:36 To: Patrick Farcon; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Ragchewing on AO-51
Sounds like Loren, K7CWQ standing out on his driveway in a snowstorm, heh...course he did make WAS & VUCC using his HT and Arrow all on FM.....hearty youngster I must say...hi..
John W6ZKH
________________________________ From: Patrick Farcon pfarcon@yahoo.com To: "amsat-bb@amsat.org" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Wed, December 1, 2010 12:24:25 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: Ragchewing on AO-51
I agree with you John. My schedule at work often only makes the dreadfully early morning passes before 6am possible for me. I have often spoken with Craig W1MED and Carm WO3T roundtable style in the early mornings. Now if I could only figure how to stay warm at those hours since I am still using a portable setup. Lol!
73,
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