[amsat-bb] Re: Kudos from K4DLG

[David - KG4ZLB]

I too have tried to help Dave with his BB problem including sending his 
message of help directly to the List Administrator - on the basis that 
you have had to post a message for him Tim, I guess the problem still 
exists (unfortunately!)

David
KG4ZLB

n3tl at bellsouth.net wrote:
> Hey everyone,
>
> Dave, K4DLG, has asked me to post the following because he is unable to get posts through to the BB.
>
> >From Dave:
> ____________________________________
>
> I just want to take a moment to thank a number of folks that have 
> been adding much enjoyment to my satellite operations lately.
>
> Wednesday I found an envelope in my mailbox with a  bunch of QSLs 
> from Jim (ND9M) confirming QSOs in 13 different grid squares with 6 
> of them "new ones" for me along the East coast from Delaware to 
> Florida.  I recently logged 5 new squares with contacts with Patrick 
> (WD9EWK) in AZ and UT.  A few weeks ago I received some QSLs from 
> Doug (KD8CAO) providing me some new contacts into upper MI.  In 
> addition there has been Gail (KB0RZD) adding to my collection in the 
> midwest with many new grids, and John (K8YSE) with his trip to DE 
> helping those that needed DE for WAS or just for an additional grid 
> worked.  Rob (KD4ZGW) is always "popping up" somewhere in the US and 
> always willing to provide a contact to anyone making the trip.  Last 
> year Allen (N5AFV) provided me with some great contacts to some very 
> wet grid squares while operating /MM from a cruise ship.  There have 
> been others which I have missed, but none the less their efforts are 
> appreciated.
>
> These guys armed with their laptops, GPS units, handheld antennas, 
> radios, and maps take off into remote country and areas to provide us 
> with the enjoyment of working a new grid.  Then when they return they 
> have to face a pile of QSL requests from folks like me wanting to 
> confirm our new contacts.  They spend a lot of time and money with 
> nothing in return except the thanks from those of us that have 
> benefited from their efforts.
>
> There have been other posts recently publicly thanking these guys but 
> I just wanted to chime in and add my thanks for some great contacts 
> with some great guys!
>
> I just took a break from writing this note to go work AO-27.  I 
> didn't expect much because of the short pass and the fact that it was 
> a low pass to the East of me, however, much to my surprise and good 
> fortune I made a contact with Nick (KB1RVT) working from FN54!  Thanks 
> Nick, you made my day!
>
> Guys, I just want to add my sincere thanks and appreciation to your 
> efforts and desire to help enhance the amateur radio hobby for a 
> great many of us that enjoy working the "birds"!
>
> I hope someday the conditions will allow me to pack up a radio and 
> trek off into some area where I also can provide some contacts in a 
> new area and provide some QSLs for others.  However, in the meantime, 
> thanks to those of you that are currently   spending time to better 
> the hobby for all of us!
>
> Thanks!
>
> 73,
> Dave - K4DLG
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David
KG4ZLB
www.kg4zlb.com