When you come to a Motosat/Datastorm rally, you get to see the latest and greatest technology. This time they brought their new dish ... the XF2. The X is supposed to stand for 'Commercial' - but, right now, we say it stands for Xperimental.

Not only did we get to see it, but Jim got to help install it! Here's the really cool contraption they used to get it on top of the motorhome:


That's Scott who is setting it up and who owns this cool tool. Scott is also known as "Dustyfoot" and he is one of the highly respected installers who are attending the rally. Jim is so excited to be able to learn from these guys.


Jim breaks thru a barrier! Here he is actually putting screws into someone else's motorhome!



And, what better motorhome to start with than Don's!? You see, Don is the guru of all things Datastorm. He created and maintains the Datastorm Users website and forum. He is also the first one to get any new toy. That's him in the middle of this next photo.



The only one to get the technology before Don would be the president of MotoSAT! Aha, speak of the devil - here he is, Jim Pendleton, just checking in on the guys, making sure they're doing it right!



During this rally we've had the privilege and the pleasure of hearing from the President, the VP of Engineering (Ed Travis) and the VP of Sales (Royal Lamb). And I do mean a pleasure! When they talk you know you're getting the straight scoop. They have a great product - attested to by all the attendees - and they obviously love what they do. The only thing missing from their presentations was a group hug!

I have to admit that I have been following your posts for about a month now. I don't know why. I just happened to chance upon it and find it interesting to read about other's travel...common others, that is, no offense meant.

It is also cool because I am from Fort Worth and I enjoy reading other perspectives on the State of Texas.

Keep up the good work and keep posting the pictures.

Chris,

I'm all for it--and if anyone can "organize it" you are definitely the one...let's ORGANIZE a GROUP HUG on Thursday just for Jim Pendleton!! A most deserving guy!