You are probably correct in that statement Jeff, "so naturally we're nuts,"....hi... I can imagine just what folks think when they see one of us sweeping the skies with our little antennas and radios.

That 4 corner location was viewed in Google Earth. Once I get in the area, then I can really look over the situation. I dont think CM96 or CM97 are in demand as much as DM07, looking at your survey. So, when I get there I will determine just exactly what I am going to do.

Again, this Grid-exposition is scheduled for tomorrow 11/18/09 on the AO-27 pass @ 2041 utc and the SO-50 pass @ 2238 utc. Also maybe the AO-27 pass @ 2220 utc, which is a West Coast pass. Equipment will be Yaesu FT-60R HT and ELK yagi on tripod this time.

For QSL, send me an email with your info or QSL direct (SASE not required but appreciated) or eQSL.cc. I dont chase paper or grids, but do like to get cards. Hey, gotta plug up the nail holes in the wall the xyl puts in with pictures and nick-nacks, right?

Hope to see you all there.

John W6ZKH DM06

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff Yanko" wb3jfs@cox.net To: w6zkh@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 12:55:50 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific Subject: Re: [amsat-bb] Portable in DM07

Hi John,

Will be looking forward to working you in DM07. You know. The 4 grid corner in the middle of an almond orchard is really not a problem. We're hams, we operate satellites, so naturally we're nuts, so we'd all fit in. :)

73,

Jeff WB3JFS

----- Original Message ----- From: w6zkh@comcast.net To: "amsat-bb" amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 8:13 AM Subject: [amsat-bb] Portable in DM07

Hello all............barring any unforeseen problems, next Wednesday, 11/18/09 I will take a quick trip up to DM07 Grid to fulfill some requests for that grid, plus hopefully it wont be a bust like last time. The data is:

AO-27 @ 2041 utc which is a 25 deg pass SO-50 @ 2238 utc which is a 23 deg pass

I had hoped to work the intersection of CM86/CM87/DM06/DM07 except it is in the middle of large Almond orchard, so will just stick with DM07.

I will be using the Yaesu FT-60R ht + Elk dual-band yagi, like I did when on vacation last month.

Hope to work as many as I can for those 2 passes. QSL direct (no SASE required) or eQSL.cc This Grid Location, DM07 is mostly rural and mountainous, where Yosemite is located. I will be in the SW corner, in the valley so wont be blocked by the Sierra Nevada's.

Look for all.

John W6ZKH

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