Hello European satellite friends, It is possible that I will be QRV from Madrid, Spain on FO-29, VO-52, AO-73, SO-50, and AO-7 (?) while the family is on holiday. This is a very low priority part of the trip, and I can't predict when I'll be able to get on the air (limitations of being in the city with poor view to sky, etc.). But I am going to try at least a few passes one way or another!
The opportunity is from around Dec 24 until Jan 2. My station will be very simple--FT-817, Elk antenna, and a hand mic. Working half-duplex on the SSB birds will be very challenging for me! I am spoiled by fully automated station operations. So if you hear EA/N8MH, please be patient and say hello :) It may be the only chance for a QSO with long time friends across the big pond... Should I be able to post an email note in advance of a specific pass/satellite, I will do so. But it might not be possible. 73! -- Mark L. Hammond [N8MH] _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
