Thanks Tim, I agree, without doubt, the most fun had on amateur radio so far....only wish I'd started sooner!

regards, James - ZL4JM davenbeck.engineering@gmail.com +64 (0)21 1477265

- original message - Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] (no subject) From: n3tl@bellsouth.net Date: 30/09/2008 15:58

Congrats, James ... and welcome to orbit!

I've only been working the satellites for a few months, but I still get the same rush of excitement every time I hear that first signal, which tells me I've acquired the satellite for a given pass. This is the most fun I've ever had in amateur radio!

73, Tim - N3TL AMSAT Member No. 36820 Athens, Ga. EM84ha - USA -------------- Original message from "James Craig" davenbeck.engineering@gmail.com: --------------

Well I just worked my first ever satellite this evening (AO-51) and all I can

say is WOW!.....The smile is still on my face! What a blast! regards, James - ZL4JM davenbeck.engineering@gmail.com +64 (0)21 1477265

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