Hi Gang,

The Orlando Hamcation is just a week away, and AMSAT will be there in force. We have a forum scheduled Saturday from 1:45 to 3:15, and this year it is INSIDE! I expect ARISSat-1 will be the main topic of discussion. We'll have live satellite demonstrations, ranging from simple handheld/portable operations, to fully automated systems. The ARISSat-1 engineering model will be on display, and on the air. I'll have a FUNcube Dongle Pro on display and in use. I'm also planning on having materials on hand for new members to build their own CJU 435 MHz antenna, for free as incentive to join and support AMSAT.

To make this all happen, we need your help. Orlando has become AMSAT's busiest hamfest behind Dayton, and we need current members to assist in the booth. If you can help answer questions and talk up the amateur satellite program, please consider putting in a few hours behind the table. Drop me an email at ko4ma@amsat.org, and let me know when you can come by and help out!

73, Drew KO4MA