AMSAT-UK Satellite Beginners Workshop

International Space Colloquium 2006

AMSAT-UK will be holding their 21st International Space Colloquium at the University of Surrey, Guildford, England from Friday 28th until Sunday 30th July.

As in previous years there will be a Beginner’s Workshop on the Friday to teach newcomers how to get started in the fascinating world of Amateur Radio Space communications.

Demonstration of satellite comms using a FM handheld

With some satellites you can communicate using little more than a standard dual-band FM handheld. Most of the Astronauts onboard the International Space Station are licenced Amateurs and operate 2 metres FM when off duty

Also on the Friday there will be guided tours of the Surrey Space Centre satellite ground station.

For the full programme see
http://www.uk.amsat.org/Colloquium/programme/

The event is open to all. Either day passes or full packages comprising overnight accommodation and meals at the University are available. This year an online booking service is available with PayPal, Visa and Master Card payments accepted.

For further details contact Jim Heck G3WGM
Tel: 01258 453959
Email: g3wgm@amsat.org
Web: http://www.uk.amsat.org/Colloquium/
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AMSAT-UK produces a newsletter Oscar News packed full of Amateur Satellite information. For membership details contact the secretary Jim Heck G3WGM Tel: +44 (0)1258 453959 Email: g3wgm@amsat.org Website: http://www.uk.amsat.org/ Online Satellite Pass Predictions: http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/tools/predict/

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