[amsat-bb] ISS

[skristof at etczone.com]

Yes, sir, that's the one. I'm very glad it worked it for you and the
kids. I'm feeling like a durn kid myself when I stand out in the parking
lot with my Arrow antenna and HT and digital recorder and get a big grin
on my face when I hear the astronaut's voice come over the radio. Well
worth the funny looks I get! 

Keep up the good work! 

Steve AI9IN

On 2016-05-06 23:41, Bob wrote:

> Hi Steve, 
> 
> I think you are talking about the All Saints Academy contact up here in Rhode Island.  Things went VERY well and we were fortunate to speak with Astronaut Jeff Williams who was great with the kids and helped move things along at a rapid pace -- all 24 students were able to ask their questions. 
> 
> A live stream recording is still online for a bit here:  http://livestream.com/accounts/9685187/events/5301163 
> 
> Be warned that the actual program begins at 3 hours 28 minutes 40 seconds.  The actual Q&A begins at 4 hours 13 minutes 50 seconds. 
> 
> 73, Bob, WB4SON 
> 
> On Fri, May 6, 2016 at 1:17 PM, <skristof at etczone.com> wrote:
> 
>> Heard the astronaut side of the school contact really well here EM79. I
>> made a recording but I haven't checked it out yet.
>> 
>> Max elevation here was 28 degrees but with nice flat area I could hear
>> ISS horizon to horizon.
>> 
>> Steve AI9IN
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