I have had a few questions and a bunch of submissions lately. I thought I would clear up some of the questions about this award. I have also updated the web page for the award with submission information.
Just a little history, Robert W. Barbee Jr., W4AMI, was a very prolific operator and in his honor this certificate was created and the first certificate was issued to him on June 27, 1994. He has since become an SK and his local club has taken over his call sign. The award was originally the W4AMI Satellite Operator Achievement Award. The local club asked me not to use their call sign for the award. I changed the award to The Robert W. Barbee, Jr. W4AMI Satellite Operator Achievement Award. And here we are today, finally having issued over 100 certificates and over 30 of the 5,000 certificate.
This award is for making 1,000 contacts with any station any time. You can say hello to your friend on every satellite on every pass every day and count those contacts. That being said, any contact you log counts. The award has endorsements for making 1,000 more contacts up to 4,000. Another 1,000 contacts will earn a special W4AMI 5,000 certificate.
To submit for the award, please email me an extract from your log either in Microsoft Excel XLS(X) format or ADI(F) format. Either will work just fine. Then wait for me to get back to you notifying you to go online and make your payment. I need nothing from LoTW, confirmed contacts are not an issue, this award is for simply making a contact.
73...bruce
I'd be fine with Amsat-Journal being digital only, permanently. For me, best would be a plain unencrypted PDF file that I could download from the site, or receive via email.
On 04/19/20 18:39, Cathryn Mataga via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I'd be fine with Amsat-Journal being digital only, permanently. For me, best would be a plain unencrypted PDF file that I could download from the site, or receive via email.
This is a bit non-sequitur, eh? Or did I miss something?
--- Zach N0ZGO
From the website.
"The March/April issue of /The AMSAT Journal/ will be produced on time. However, it may only be possible to publish it in digital format. Stay tuned for further updates."
On 4/19/2020 4:54 PM, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
On 04/19/20 18:39, Cathryn Mataga via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I'd be fine with Amsat-Journal being digital only, permanently. For me, best would be a plain unencrypted PDF file that I could download from the site, or receive via email.
This is a bit non-sequitur, eh? Or did I miss something?
--- Zach N0ZGO _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
I would be perfectly happy with a PDF file, saves a ton of money.
73, Bernd - KB7AK
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org On Behalf Of Cathryn Mataga via AMSAT-BB Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2020 5:01 PM To: Zach Metzinger zmetzing@pobox.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Amsat Journal, Digital-only?
From the website.
"The March/April issue of /The AMSAT Journal/ will be produced on time. However, it may only be possible to publish it in digital format. Stay tuned for further updates."
On 4/19/2020 4:54 PM, Zach Metzinger via AMSAT-BB wrote:
On 04/19/20 18:39, Cathryn Mataga via AMSAT-BB wrote:
I'd be fine with Amsat-Journal being digital only, permanently. For me, best would be a plain unencrypted PDF file that I could download from the site, or receive via email.
This is a bit non-sequitur, eh? Or did I miss something?
--- Zach N0ZGO _______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
_______________________________________________ Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. AMSAT-NA makes this open forum available to all interested persons worldwide without requiring membership. Opinions expressed are solely those of the author, and do not reflect the official views of AMSAT-NA. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
On 04/19/20 19:01, Cathryn Mataga wrote:
From the website.
"The March/April issue of /The AMSAT Journal/ will be produced on time. However, it may only be possible to publish it in digital format. Stay tuned for further updates."
Ah, that's good background.
I'm one of those curmudgeons that actually likes to read paper, so I'm not in favor of this course of action. An opt-in, sure, but not a wholesale change.
I spend far too much time looking at glowing pixels.
--- Zach N0ZGO
As a person diagnosed with tennis-elbow (over-use of tendons in forearm from computing mouse/keyboard movements), my Amsat Journal preference remains printed material.
I realize there are advantages to go digital/soft-copy, but an opt-out of printed default would serve those with various needs.
If a new printer is required, please consult Quad Graphics (Pewaukee, WI) with whom I have no financial connection (the disclaimer).
very 73,
Dave KJ9I
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