Clear copy of AO-51 message and Sputnik transmission at 0001 UTC from my balcony with a three element hand held UHF antenna.

"Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the launching of Sputnik One" followed by bursts of data.

We alerted the community here in Ottawa on a local repeater giving all coordinates and several stations copied and greatly enjoyed the exercise.

Thanks for the efforts.

Maurice-Andre Vigneault, VE3VIG AMSAT-NA member #36358 AMSAT-NA Club member #A-0499 AMSAT-NA Area Coordinator