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The 2020 Dayton Hamvention has been canceled, but you still have the opportunity to attend Contest University from the comfort of your QTH! The organizers of Contest University will be holding a free Virtual Contest University via Zoom on May 14th.
Contest University is a full day of educational presentations. The world’s most skilled contesters share their knowledge. You will learn not just how to operate in a contest but skills that are useful for all ham radio operators:
How to improve your station
All about propagation and when to operate to get the most and most distant contacts
Information on setting up your digital station and operating digital modes,
What are the best performing transceivers based on testing by Rob Sherwood, NC0B
And much more!
Fred, AB1OC, and I have been attending Contest University for many years and we learn something new every time. Contest University is highly recommended for our Student/Teacher Contesters as well as all of our members.
We have successfully tested the ISS Telebridge capabilities here at our station. ARISS has scheduled a Multipoint Telebridge a school contact using our Ground Station for Thursday, April 30th beginning at 13:35 UTC (9:35 am Eastern Time). The Multipoint Telebridge format enables the students to contact the ISS from their homes via telephone connections…
After two successful tests of the Telebridge/Phone Patch capabilities here at our station, we are ready to support a school contact! ARISS has scheduled a Multipoint Telebridge contact using our station for next Thursday.
We’ve added some upgrades to our Space Communications Ground station to accommodate ARISS contacts with the ISS. The additions include:
