[amsat-bb] FM Satellites: Good Operating Practices for Beginning and Experienced Operators

[Paul Andrews]

I think that satellite DX is very exciting.  The challenge of selecting the
perfect orbit to complete a long distance QSO at the extreme limits of the
satellite footprint.  Two station completing a QSO at less than 1 degree
Elevation.  Exciting!

73 - Paul - W2HRO

On Dec 12, 2017 19:38, "Sean Waite" <waisean at gmail.com> wrote:

I'll bite. As far as I can tell, there are 2 main reasons for working the
satellites. Chasing grids and making contacts via space. This includes both
these acts as well as the fun of overcoming the challenges of doing the
same.

Maybe Zach has a third option that we haven't considered, one that is
contrary to the grid hunt. Rag chews aren't really viable due to the
limited resource and short time, but there could be something else.

73,
Sean WA1TE

On Tue, Dec 12, 2017, 19:05 Jeff Johns <jeff30339 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I don’t have him on my logs either.
>
> Jeff WE4B
>
> On Tuesday, December 12, 2017, David Swanson <dave at druidnetworks.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Zach,
> >
> > Do you avoid Satellites too? I've looked thru my logs and I don't have
> your
> > call in there. I've asked a few other prolific ops and they lack a QSO
> with
> > you as well. Just curious why the strong feelings on Item 6 if you're
not
> > active on the birds.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Dave, KG5CCI
> >
> > On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 4:30 PM, Zach Metzinger <zmetzing at pobox.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > On 12/12/17 14:25, John KI4RO wrote:
> > > > Just like rare DX Zach...you must be a great operator on HF
> too...Ugh!
> > > >
> > > > 73
> > > > John KI4RO
> > >
> > > John,
> > >
> > > I generally avoid 160 meters, as there are too many on there who
resort
> > > to disparaging insults.
> > >
> > > 73,
> > >
> > > --- Zach
> > > N0ZGO
> > >
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