A satellite demonstration using a hand-held radio

AMSAT-UK invites M3’s to Colloquium

From 2002 until 2006, AMSAT-UK campaigned to get Foundation licence holders access to the Amateur Satellite Service.

At the end of last year, the UK regulator Ofcom agreed to allow Foundation holders full access to the Amateur Satellite Service.

This new privilege enables Foundation holders to speak directly to Astronauts on the International Space Station and communicate around the world on VHF and UHF via the rapidly growing number of Amateur Radio Satellites.

AMSAT-UK appreciate that Space Communications may seem daunting to many new Amateurs so they have organised a special Beginners Workshop which will show how to get started in this exciting aspect of Amateur Radio.

The International Space Station

The Beginners Workshop will be held as part of the AMSAT-UK 22nd International Space Colloquium to be held at the University of Surrey, Guildford from Friday 20th until Sunday 22nd July.

The event is open to all Radio Amateurs and SWL's. You do not need to be an AMSAT-UK member.

Either day passes or full packages comprising overnight accommodation and meals at the University are available. There is an online booking service and PayPal, Visa and Master Card payments are 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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