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WG3K > ANS 12.05.24 16:22l 20 Lines 2010 Bytes #999 (0) @ AMSAT
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Since April 28, 2019, the Swiss satellite net on QO-100 has been a consistent weekly event, marking its fifth anniversary on th
e same date in 2024. Hosted by HB9RYZ initially and later by HB9TSI from Italy, the round convenes every Sunday at 9:00 p.m. on
10489.740 MHz, typically with 5 to 10 participants, though 15 joined for the anniversary round. Led by Paul, HB9DFQ, the round
maintains a familiar format: participants check in, share station updates and radio experiences, delve into topics, and bid fa
rewell. Despite no specific celebration planned, the anniversary drew a hearty attendance. Notable moments include Roman, HB9HC
F's reports from Antarctica during the pandemic, while regular attendees like IS0/HB9SJP and supportive listeners add to the ca
maraderie. The inaugural round was preserved on Soundcloud by HB9WDF, encapsulating the enduring spirit of this community gathe
ring. More information at https://www.amsat-hb.org/willkommen?b=1000278&c=ND1000105&s=03. [ANS thanks AMSAT-BB for the above in
formation for the above information.]
In May, there are two planned attempts to establish contacts from Newfoundland using the QO-100 geostationary satellite amateur
transponders, despite Newfoundland being just outside the satellite's coverage area. With the elevation at Signal Hill in St.
Johns being -0.9°, there's optimism due to successful contacts made from Indonesia at an elevation as low as -1.3°. Gopan VO1
/M0XUU (VU3HPF) will be in Newfoundland from May 8-15 for the initial attempt, while David VO1/G0MRF and Graham VO1/G3VZV will
be there from May 15-19, planning to utilize various modes including SSB, CW, FT8, FT4, and DATV. Updates on their progress can
be found on their respective online platforms, and additional information on making QO-100 contacts is available via a present
ation by Graham G3VZV and on the AMSAT-DL forum. More information at https://amsat-uk.org/2024/05/05/newfoundland-on-qo-100/. [
ANS thanks AMSAT-UK, for the above information.]
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