Public information brochure
Has AMSAT, or any frequent satellite demonstrator, developed an information brochure or card that explains the basics of amateur radio with a focus on space programs? I sometimes attract attention while operating in public and would like to provide a take-away for people -- licensed or not -- who show some interest.
73, Scott N1AIA
Scott, If you go to the AMSAT website and follow down the listings on the left side of the site, you will find a Question Mark (?) and if you click on that you will find many reams of getting started information. There is a bunch of articles for the more advanced as well. In the same listings, there are even downloadable videos for people to watch - a great way to attract people during a demo. When I was in Baltimore, with Richard Crow, he demo'd actual passes in the parking lot and I was showing a few videos on satellite stories inside. I tailor my talks to the crowd at hand and request from the group what the majority of them would like to see or talk about. Usually, there is never enough time to give a longer timely talk. All the information is downloadable and you can reproduce it giving AMSAT the credit. Don't forget to put a blurb in the flyer to attract membership. Our current trifold brochure is available also as a handout. Questions? Suggestions? 73, Dee, NB2F NJ AMSAT coordinator
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Scott Richardson Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 8:21 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Public information brochure
Has AMSAT, or any frequent satellite demonstrator, developed an information brochure or card that explains the basics of amateur radio with a focus on space programs? I sometimes attract attention while operating in public and would like to provide a take-away for people -- licensed or not -- who show some interest.
73, Scott N1AIA
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BlackBerry really seems to have the smallest selection of apps out there. So far I've only been able to find two apps relevant to hams: SATme ( http://www.k0sm.com/_mgxroot/page_10731.html) and BBScanner ( http://www.bbscanner.com/). BBScanner is really only an RSS feed app that specializes in streaming audio from scanner sites while SATme is a Satellite tracking app.
Honestly imo, Android is the way to go. The devices are faster, more capable, and have vastly larger & more organized market place for apps.
~73, KC2WQW
On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 6:51 PM, Dee morsesat@optonline.net wrote:
Scott, If you go to the AMSAT website and follow down the listings on the left side of the site, you will find a Question Mark (?) and if you click on that you will find many reams of getting started information. There is a bunch of articles for the more advanced as well. In the same listings, there are even downloadable videos for people to watch - a great way to attract people during a demo. When I was in Baltimore, with Richard Crow, he demo'd actual passes in the parking lot and I was showing a few videos on satellite stories inside. I tailor my talks to the crowd at hand and request from the group what the majority of them would like to see or talk about. Usually, there is never enough time to give a longer timely talk. All the information is downloadable and you can reproduce it giving AMSAT the credit. Don't forget to put a blurb in the flyer to attract membership. Our current trifold brochure is available also as a handout. Questions? Suggestions? 73, Dee, NB2F NJ AMSAT coordinator
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Scott Richardson Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 8:21 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Public information brochure
Has AMSAT, or any frequent satellite demonstrator, developed an information brochure or card that explains the basics of amateur radio with a focus on space programs? I sometimes attract attention while operating in public and would like to provide a take-away for people -- licensed or not -- who show some interest.
73, Scott N1AIA
Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
Sent via AMSAT-BB@amsat.org. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
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