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