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THE NEXT EXCITING CLUB MEETING!
VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME!
FRIDAY, March 16, 2012 @ 7:00 PM
Location: Resurrection Lutheran Church - 11575 North 1st Avenue Oro Valley
MARCH PROGRAM
“AMSAT" - The Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation
Presented by Larry Brown, W7LB
AMSAT is a non-profit volunteer organization which designs, builds and operates experimental satellites and promotes space education. We work in partnership with government, industry, educational institutions and fellow amateur radio societies. We encourage technical and scientific innovation, and promote the training and development of skilled satellite and ground system designers and operators.
Presented by Larry Brown, W7LB
AMSAT is a non-profit volunteer organization which designs, builds and operates experimental satellites and promotes space education. We work in partnership with government, industry, educational institutions and fellow amateur radio societies. We encourage technical and scientific innovation, and promote the training and development of skilled satellite and ground system designers and operators.
- Larry will show you how you can use a simple Handi-Talkie to to access and talk through an Amateur satellite. These satellites are open to ALL Amateur Radio operators!
- Larry will also show you how to use computer software, mobile phone apps, iPad or tablet apps and other easy means to track satellites and know exactly when they will be overhead.
- This will be a fun and exciting presentation!
The July, 2011 Club Meeting featured Guest Speaker, Bob Heil founder of
Heil Sound. Bob joined the meeting LIVE via Skype on the big screen. It was
just as though he was there in person! Bob was also able to see and interact with the
club meeting crowd. The video quality was excellent and was one of the best guests ever!
Heil Sound. Bob joined the meeting LIVE via Skype on the big screen. It was
just as though he was there in person! Bob was also able to see and interact with the
club meeting crowd. The video quality was excellent and was one of the best guests ever!