New Ham Radio Onboard The ISS Is On The Air
The InterOperable Radio System (IORS) replaces an ancient Ericsson radio system and packet module that were certified for spaceflight over two decades ago. The 5 watt HT that was aboard the ISS was getting worn out after many years of use. The Ericsson radio looks like something from a 1990s episode of Cops. Read more...
http://k0lwc.com/new-ham-radio-onboard-the-iss-is-on-the-air/
FCC proposes new fees for ham radio
Discussion on QRZ about a proposal to begin charging $50 for an amateur radio license.
https://tinyurl.com/y6ggjj6u
Let your voice be heard. Send your comments to the FCC.
AstroPhotography by K9SG
VVARA club member Dr. Gary K9SG has been working on his astrophotography. Here we see the moon running away from Mars (click the photo above for a larger version). Download the timelapse video.
The VVARA monthly club meeting was an internet on-line meeting. The presentation was by Wayne WA7IGI.
Here is a PDF copy of the presentation: https://vvara.org/pdf/Exploring_the_70cm_Band
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