WhiIle I did have a dozen left over from 2003 on AO-40 (SK). a few new grids can be attributed to "modern" rovers, including ND9M, WD9EWK, and W5PFG. However, most of these new grids are credited to Yuri, UT1FG. Yuri was/is a great op, often on multiple overnight FO-29 passes (ZZZZZZZ) when in range. I worked him sporatically during daylight hours due to work, but was ever so grateful to give up a little sleep for such rare wet grids as he so generoursly provided. Also worthy of a Best Supporting Actor Award is Eugene, UT0FY, who is Yuri's QSL manager.

If there was ever a reason to improve your satellite station, it is to get ready for his next trip once his summer vacation is over in Ukraine :-) 73, Jerry, K5OE

KK5DO writes:

Congrats to Jerry, K5OE. He just submitted his VUCC upgrade to 1,000 grids today, actually 1,008 but who';s counting.

It was an easy set of cards to check. About 30 from a bunch of hams and 100 or so grids from Yuri. Not a bad haul. and... I have never worked Yuri on satellite.

73...bruce