RSGB News

AMSAT-UK will be holding their 23rd International Space Colloquium at the University of Surrey, Guildford, from Friday 25th until Sunday 27th July. On Friday, in addition to the main lecture programme there will be a special Beginners Workshop to show newcomers how to use the many amateur satellites that are available. RSGB Amateur Radio Manager Carlos Eavis G0AKI will be giving a presentation about the plans for a brand new GB4FUN Radio Communications demonstration vehicle on Saturday 26th July. On Sunday morning, the IARU Satellite Adviser Hans, ZS6AKV, will chair the IARU Satellite Forum, which will be attended by the RSGB Microwave Manager Murray Niman, G6JYB. He will be available for questions on the papers relating to amateur satellite operation being presented by the RSGB to the IARU Region 1 conference at Cavtat in November. The event is open to all Radio Amateurs and SWL's. It is planned to broadcast some of the proceedings live via the internet at www.batc.tv