ARISS promoted at Quebec Hamfest

On August 1st, Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) Canadian Delegate Maurice-André Vigneault set up an ARISS display and satellite communication demonstration station at the Quebec City Hamfest in nearby St-Romuald.

ARISS Delegate Daniel Lamoureux also participated in the Hamfest.

Pamphlets explaining the purpose of ARISS and AMSAT (Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation) were handed out.

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) also provided handouts, stickers and decals.

The delegates will next visit the Ottawa Hamfest in nearby Carp, Ontario, on September 12 to promote the ARISS program.

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