Saturday 10/3 was spent assembling a temporary satellite station, this year’s new addition to our exhibit. It is hoped that that the shiny antennas moving above our tent along with the graphic display of satellite orbits will attract additional interest this year. Using equipment on loan from Tom, NY4I, Tom along with Dave, KR4U, John, KI4UIP, Felax KI4TWQ and Bob, N2ESP assembled and tested the station. Clayton, KJ4RUS has provided us with updated graphics for the booth. We will also be demonstrating PSK and SSB communications, and providing the opportunity for kids to try their hand at sending Morse code.
If you would like to participate, we will start setting up at 8:00AM on Saturday, October 17th with the event running from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. Everyone is welcome. It’s a lot of fun introducing our hobby to the public, and you may get the opportunity to kiss a fish at a neighboring booth. Don’t forget your SPARC T-shirt and a folding chair. See the post below for additional information on the festival.
