If you call CQ on 52 while in Huntsville, you better be ready to get slammed.

[@siennavanlife9502]

Not a skydiver, don't ever plan on it. But, I appreciate someone who's creating content. I'm still dragging my feet but it's 'about' to happen. lol. Liked & Subscribed! :)

[@LifeAtTerminalVelocity]

Make the content! It takes time but if you have a story to tell others might find it interesting. I started this channel basically by mistake. Here I am a few years later enjoying the process.

[@davidbisciotti7424]

Thanks for the contact! I have been anxiously waiting for the You Tube to "verify the QSO"...Thanks

[@LifeAtTerminalVelocity]

Well now you have confirmation. I hope to catch up QSL cards by January of 2025.

[@GreggK6EGG]

This is pretty amazing

[@LifeAtTerminalVelocity]

Thanks Gregg!

[@hkmp5s]

That's always cool.

[@LifeAtTerminalVelocity]

Thank you!

[@NovemberOneOscarGrouch]

Bummer you lost the bowtie. Great video as always!

[@LifeAtTerminalVelocity]

No, the magnets on the parachute container caught it by the metal clasp. I still have it.

[@NovemberOneOscarGrouch]

@LifeAtTerminalVelocity that's great! I saw it come off and my heart sank for you. Glad it was saved

[@7z1sj]

CARLOS what a great Parachute Mobile. what was the mic?. sound great 73s 7Z1SJ

[@LifeAtTerminalVelocity]

RadioSport headset

[@PBenetton]

Great video! What was the record distance?

[@LifeAtTerminalVelocity]

Thanks! There is no way to tell with a jump like this one. There were people traveling from all over the country to come to this hamfest so I have no way of knowing where exactly they were when the contact was made. In other videos I post estimated ranges based on their home address town.

[@tyronetrump1612]

Man you gotta slow down for those Alabamians.... but then again you would only have 5 contacts by the time you hit the ground lol

[@LifeAtTerminalVelocity]

LMAO - I do find myself wondering why people and not just Alabamians don't understand the context of "I'm under a parachute, no real time for a rag chew".

[@louiehudson7915]

THIS IS COOL AS FUCK! What does "CQ" stand for?

[@Jagabot_Esq.]

Transmitting the letters CQ on a particular radio frequency means that the transmission is a broadcast or "General Call" to anyone listening, and when the operator sends "K" or says "Go Ahead" it is an invitation for any licensed radio station listening on that frequency to respond.

[@LifeAtTerminalVelocity]

Like @Jagabot_Esq noted it is a general call for a contact. The letters CQ are short for Seek You. As in "I seek you for a contact".