[amsat-bb] Re: DM19 Activated Aug 17

[Patrick STODDARD (WD9EWK/VA7EWK)]

HI Mark!

> I will activate grid DM19 (smack in the middle of NV) on August 17th during
> the 2130Z AO27 pass (approximate).  (It must be a rare grid because even
> WD9EWK says he needs the grid!)  There is a ghost town out there that I will
> visit on my way to AZ.   I'll be on my HT and an ARROW.  If you need a QSL
> for the contact, just send me an e-mail, I'll confirm with the log and send
> you a card.  No need for SASE or return card.

Thanks for the quick QSO from DM19 on that pass!  Yes, that was one of many
in Nevada I needed.  I sent you an e-mail a few minutes ago with the specifics
for our QSO.

I had intended on taking a late lunch to make that pass, and - unfortunately -
work ensured I would not get a lunch break any earlier.  I made it to a park
near my office and was able to set up my antenna just as the AO-27 repeater
switched on.  It took a few calls before I heard you say you got me, but you
did.  I hope you were able to make many satellite operators happy with a new
grid for the logbooks.

73!




Patrick WD9EWK/VA7EWK
http://www.wd9ewk.net/