Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

I caught the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery yesterday evening. I used NASA TV on the web to keep up with the launch as I checked in to the GA SSB Net and the GA Emergency and Traffic Net. Meanwhile, Al Stern gave me a heads up on 5.711 USB for the Booster Recovery Net. As soon as the nets were over, I tuned over to 5.711 USB and kept an ear on BRD (Booster Recovery Director) and the Booster Recovery Vessel FREEDOM STAR. As soon as the Discovery lifted off on NASA TV, I opened up the squelch on on of the BC-780s tuned to 259.700. I caught 5-6 transmissions as the Discovery ascended.

Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net