ANS-259 AMSAT News Service Weekly Bulletins

AMSAT News Service ANS-259 September 15, 2024 In this edition: LAST DAY TO VOTE – AMSAT Board of Directors Election Concludes at 23:59 EDT on September 15th Registration Continues for the 42nd Annual AMSAT Space Symposium & Annual General Meeting Call for Papers F. Brent Abbott, NA7D, Chief Revenue Officer of Rogue Space Systems Corporation, … Read more

Castles and Trains at Dundurn Castle NHS

As always there are lots of links within the article. Click one! Click them all! Learn all the things! by Vince (VE6LK) In August and September 2024 I was travelling around Southern Ontario for some family matters and, naturally, I brought my radio kit with me to squeeze in some radio therapy stops along the … Read more

The POTA Babe Learns Some Lessons

by Teri (KO4WFP) After an interesting and successful activation at Fort McAllister, I turned my sights southward and further back in time to Fort Morris Historic Site (US-3717). Fort Morris Historic Site contains earthen fortifications that date back to the Revolutionary War. The site is simpler than that of Fort McAllister. Fort Morris was built … Read more

CW Three Band Activation Among the Giant Timbers

As always there are lots of links within the article. Click one! Click them all! Learn all the things! ? by Vince (VE6LK) In August and September 2024 I was travelling around Southern Ontario for some family matters and naturally I brought my radio kit with me to squeeze in some radio therapy stops along … Read more

Christian takes his new “Red Corners” uSDR+ on a POTA shake-out activation

Many thanks to Christian (IX1CKN) who shares the following field report: How the Red Corners uSDR+ Performed on Its First Field Test by Christian (IX1CKN) 24 QSOs in 104 minutes at 5 watts—how would you rate that? The answer isn’t exactly scientific, as it depends on personal opinions, habits, and the unique propagation conditions during the activation. … Read more

Jeff activates two POTA ATNOs in one day trip!

Many thanks to Jeff (VE7EFF) who shares the following guest post: Hiking and Activating the Backcountry  – Two Activations on one Day Trip by Jeff (VE7EFF) Today’s field report, and three more to come, outlines the outdoor hiking/activation adventures of Jeff – VE7EFF and his wife, Alexis – VE7LXE in the backcountry of south-central British … Read more

Xiegu X6200: Quick note about keyer timing

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve received messages and comments from several readers asking about the X6200 and whether I would recommend it. For those planning to use it in CW mode, I suggest holding off for now. I discovered early in testing that there is a keyer timing issue, especially when operating in … Read more