N2IJ Amateur Radio

Sunday, February 02, 2003

Seven Heroes

Lost while serving mankind.

The american Radio Relay league reports that three of the crew members on the scientific mission were also Amateur Radio operators.

The seven STS-107 crew members during training: Seated in front are astronauts Rick D. Husband (left), mission commander; Kalpana Chawla, KD5ESI, mission specialist; and William C. McCool, pilot. Standing are (from the left) astronauts David M. Brown,KC5ZTC; Laurel B. Clark, KC5ZSU; and Michael P. Anderson--all mission specialists--and Ilan Ramon, a payload specialist representing the Israeli Space Agency. [NASA Photo]

Full story via the ARRL .

FCC licensed since 1994. I earned my Extra class license in 1995. I'm a casual DXer and occasional contester. I operate CW (morse code) almost exclusively on the HF bands. I also experiment with and enjoy using the digital modes, including APRS and PSK-31. For more info on Amateur Radio visit the ARRL. I'm also involved locally with the Amateur Radio Emergency Service where I assist in a volunteer capacity when there's a need.