[ARRL-OK] Successful ARISS in Oklahoma Section!

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Successful ARISS in Oklahoma Section!
February 7, 2006
by John Thomason-WB5SYT
Oklahoma Section Manager
 
The ISS was on cue as was the science students from Dale Public  Schools!
A very successful Amateur Radio demonstration was completed this  morning.  
The 9th grade  science students were able to have good  dialogue with the ISS 
and clearly displayed the magic of Amateur Radio and how  it plays into science 
and technology.   The Amateur Radio effort was  orchestrated by Ron 
Cochrane-KD5GEZ.  Principal Harold Jones was elated  with the Amateur Radio 
accomplishment and feels it was a highly positive  experience for this school. The Dale 
School, which is near Oklahoma City, held a  school wide assembly for all 
students and faculty and included many  parents.   The assembly was buzzing with 
excitement when the call for  NA1SS was successfully answered.  Thanks to Keith 
Pugh-W5IU ARISS mentor  for his support and presence.  Also in attendance were 
Coy-N5OK, West Gulf  Division Director, John Thomason-WB5SYT Oklahoma Section 
Manager and Joe  Lynch-N6CL Past Oklahoma Section Manager.  Several 
electronic and printed  media representatives were a part of the event.


 
 
 
 
 
 
Chula, GA
N7HRT
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