Sputnik recollections wanted for CQ Magazine

October 4, 1957 saw the launch of the worlds first artificial earth-orbiting satellite, Sputnik I.

The editor of CQ Magazine would like Radio Amateurs' recollections of that historic event for inclusion in the October issue.

CQ Editor Rich Moseson, W2VU says:

The 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik is coming up in October, and we are currently working on our October issue. Many of you remember the launch well, and of course, hams were in the vanguard of listening for those beeps from above.

We'd like to collect a representative sampling of
your first-hand recollections to weave into an article for our October issue. Plus, we'd like to hear if this experience had a significant impact on your choice of careers, etc. - in short, did listening for Sputnik change your life? If so, how?

Please respond as soon as possible by e-mail directly to a special mailbox we've set up at
sputnik@cq-amateur-radio.com

Many thanks in advance and 73,

Rich W2VU
CQ Magazine
http://www.cq-amateur-radio.com/