VHF online VHF/UHF workshop

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SARL and AMSATSA will join forces on 20 February 2021 to present an online VHF/UHF workshop on the BlueJeans platform. Attendance at the VHF workshop will be free for SARL and AMSATSA members and R50 for non-members. Formal registration is required. More details and the programme will be made available on the SARL and AMSATSA websites.

The programme includes

  • Next Generation 2 Metre Beacons

  • Complexity of Repeater Systems from a technical perspective

  • The design of the AMSAT SA dual band Yagi and its performance

  • VHF/UHF dongles for SDR operation.

The workshop will run from 10:00 - 13:00 CAT followed by an open discussion on how amateur radio contributes to technology.

SARL - http://www.sarl.org.za/

AMSATSA - http://www.amsatsa.org.za/

QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo AMSAT Speakers Announced

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QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo AMSAT Speakers Announced

The 13-14th March 2021 QSO Today Virtual Ham Expo is in full planning mode with many exciting new things underway for the upcoming event. In addition to the world-class line-up of 60+ speakers and workshops, the Expo team is proud to announce an entire speaker track dedicated to the amazing world of AMSAT - the worldwide group of amateur radio operators who share an active interest in building, launching and then communicating with each other through non-commercial amateur radio satellites. To date, over 70 amateur radio satellites have been launched. At the Expo, there will be 9 sessions by AMSAT experts who will discuss everything you need to know about taking advantage of this satellite network.

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Hamvention 2021 Cancelled

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Unfortunately, several setbacks in the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic make necessary the difficult decision to cancel Hamvention 2021. Hundreds of volunteers have been working to do everything necessary to bring this Hamvention to the many amateur radio enthusiasts and vendors who support the Dayton Hamvention.

“Further information will be published about the QSO party for the Hamvention weekend. We’ll be back with Hamvention next year.”
— Executive Committee, Dayton Hamvention 2021