Gary, W0MNA, passed the 75,000 chaser point level. Great going! Gary and Martha are always in there. I know that my activations will have at least 2 QSOs with their steadfast chasing. Always with a great signal and operating style. I just missed giving Gary this milestone as I activated this morning. I should have gotten on the trail earlier.
That’s awesome, congratulations indeed. When fretting about not making the 4 contacts on top of a frozen mountain, it’s always a morale booster to hear Gary and/or Martha’s call signs come in clearly. They’re both great about hanging around to chase the 2nd or 3rd activator on a given hill, even though they’ve already bagged the points with the first activator and could just as easily move on. Such thoughtfulness is part of what makes this a great pastime.
Congratulations! Impressive! Gary is one of the reasons I enjoy SOTA, getting me to my four contacts and making me smile while he does it. Thank you Gary for all the times you’ve chased me.
Congratulations, Gary!!
From Merle and Herm presently sitting in the RV at the trailhead for Richland Balsam and catching up on data input during a rainstorm.
On every expedition we undertake it is Gary and Martha who constantly ensure our success when the cell signal isn’t there by anticipating and being there to pull us out of faiulure!
Many sincere thanks and hope to talk to you very soon.
KB1RJD and KB1RJC
Blue Ridge Parkway Portable
Congrats Gary on a super achievement. Even under horrible band conditions, your signal makes it through. Thanks for many contacts, looking for more.
Doug n7cnh