[amsat-bb] Thank you AMSAT from a beginner

[Don KB2YSI]

Awesome Isaac!

Welcome to the birds, it can be very rewarding!

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020, 06:20 Isaac C via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> A short note to all those here who helped and advised me. I started from
> scratch 5 weeks ago with the goal of learning about LEO satellite
> communication.
> And after studying and listening for 4 weeks, I just recorded my first QSL
> through SO-50 using my 5w HT and handheld antenna. From here in NC to
> Missouri, through a satellite repeater is remarkable.
>
> From my very first email to this BB, I have been graciously responded to by
> many of you, including very helpful members, several VP's, group leaders,
> and I even got to meet an AMSAT ambassador. Because of this warm welcome, I
> joined AMSAT.
>
> My future goal is to assist young people to learn about satellites, ISS and
> STEM, starting with my 11 yr old granddaughter who tests for her license
> next week.
> Thanks to all of you for a great AMSAT organization.
>
> Isaac
> W4ITC
> Wilmington, NC
> FM14
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