It’s been 41 days since I first launched AMSAT’s new, online Member Total. In that short time, 1,060 members have logged in, and we added 254 new and previously expired members to our ranks. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into transitioning our old dBase4 database into our new online Member Portal. It has been a humbling experience to see everything come together and the expanded services we can now offer our Members. While my original plan was to spend the first couple of months getting our members signed up, Paul Stoetzer, N8HM, took the initiative to collect, capture and upload all of The AMSAT Journals, dating back to 2014, to make them accessible to our members. In addition, Paul also made added AMSAT’s latest Amateur Satellite Frequency Guide as a member only benefit. This was a huge effort and added a lot of value for our members. Be sure to thank Paul for making it happen. To all of the members who have already signed up on the new AMSAT Member Portal and those who I have exchanged emails with, I thank you. I hope the level of our service lives up to your expectations. For those who have not signed up, what are you waiting for? It’s a fairly simple process and only takes a few minutes of your time. It is important that each and every member log in and MAKE SURE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE. While you’re there, take a moment to download the current satellite frequency guide, the stroll on over to The AMSAT Journal Archive. If you not a member, there is no better time to join. Visit launch.amsat.org
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Robert Bankston, KE4AL Vice-President, User Services Radio Amateur Satellite Corporation (AMSAT)