It was great! My 8 year-old and 5 year-old boys listened with awe in their eyes as the bird came into view. I've been trying to spark their interest for years, and this may have done the trick!

Thanks to all who put this together.

73 de N8AU, Jim in Raymore, MO

Light travels faster than sound... This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 22:55:08 -0400 From: "John Marranca, Jr" jmarranca@bnsystems.com Subject: [amsat-bb] THANKS TO ALL FOR THE SPUTNIK EVENT To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Message-ID: 8edcdb130710031955r7ecda932o1dbd5bbe1d77b8be@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1

Tonight was truly fantastic and historic. My thanks to all for the hard work they undoubtedly put into this night.

Fifty years ago today, that same sound was certainly met with fear and trepidation, as well as amazment and curiosity. The idea of a transmitter orbiting the earth...and at a time when the Cold War and countless "space-themed" B-Movies....it must have been incredible.

Great event! Can't wait fot the certificate to come!

John KB2HSH