17 Nov
2009
17 Nov
'09
5:37 p.m.
Hi folks: Did you know that you can "work" ham radio satellites with just a dual-band handheld and a rubber duck antenna? Join me at the Santa Barbara Amateur Radio Club's meeting on Friday, where I will be demonstrating how easy it is to use OSCAR satellites. Topics include: 1. History of Amateur Radio Satellites 2. Types of Satellites 3. How to work the "easy sats" with a simple radio 4. Demonstration of Satellite Equipment 5. SBARC ISS Contact (video of our recent contact with the space station) Here are the details: Friday, November 20, 2009 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:45!) Location: Goleta Union Schools Admin. Board Room 401 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta I hope to see you there! Ken Owen, N6KTH