[HCRA] MTARA Meeting this Friday

[Jim Mullen]

Looking for something to do this coming Friday evening? Mount Tom has
Gary/AA1UE speaking on satellites. There's been quite a few changes in
satellite communication and Gary will bring you up to date on how YOU can
get started in this interesting facet of our hobby. Here's a brief
description of his presentation:


*MTARA* Meeting Date: Friday, February 18, 2011
*Time:* Doors open at 7 pm ~ meeting starts at 7:30 pm
*Location:* American Red Cross Bldg, 506 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA
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*Guest Speaker: Gary Thomas, AA1UE*

Gary, AA1UE is interested in Public Service, *Satellites*, and QRP. He
recently finished building the Elecraft K2 Serial # 4254 and has acquired
digital voice capability. He is also interested in helping inactive hams
become active and new hams to upgrade! So if you need a helping hand... feel
free to give Gary a call. Or better yet... Attend the February 18, 2011
meeting and meet Gary AA1UE in person!
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Meeting Topic: "A Satellite is Within Your Reach"
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*Gary, AA1UE will show you that you can make QSOs with satellites with the
equipment you already own!

1. History of Amateur Satellites
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*2. Satellite Basics

3. Working the "Easy Sats"
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*4. Operating Tips
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*5. Audio of FM and SSB QSOs*
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*So why not plan on making this very informative meeting and have the
mystery of Amateur Satellites revealed to you. This would be a great meeting
to bring your friends, children & extended family members for an evening of
fun and knowledge! You will not be disappointed as others that have seen one
of his presentations are still speaking about it! Reservations are not
needed but get there early for a good seat!

Jim/KK1W
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