RESULTS of the 2005 AMSAT-DC MEETING AND SPACE SEMINAR

We had a wonderful time at the meeting on Sunday afternoon, May 15, 2005. You had to be
there to enjoy the full essence. So, below are a few results to entice your presence for next time.
Please return to this web page later for the next announcement. In between the local meetings,
activities are discussed on the amsat-dc mail list. Please join us!

Presenters and more (slides in PDF format):

o Agenda
o Frank Bauer, KA3HDO
o Dick Daniels, W4PUJ
o Rick Hambly, W2GPS
o Pat Kilroy, N8PK
o Dan Schultz, N8FGV
o Introductions and network building (not recorded)
o Group Photo (by Charlie Heisler, K3VDB)
o More Photos (later)
o John Franke, WA4WDL
o David Bern, W2LNX
o Business Meeting
o Tom Clark, W3IWI
o Bob Bruninga, WB4APR
o Scott Stevens, N3ASA

The remainder of the presentation slides will be uploaded to this web page *after* Dayton
Hamvention 2005.

THANK YOUs

Thank you to all who got the word out. Thank you to those of you who came! Thank you
especially to our presenters, and again to Bob WB4APR, who brought in the cool space flight
hardware to set up and demonstrate.

FYI, below are the announcements appearing on this web page leading up to the last meeting.

UPDATED 5/5/05: Meeting delayed to Sunday, May 15, at 1 PM.

2005 Meeting Announcement [Updated Version]

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AMSAT-DC MEETING AND SPACE SEMINAR
 
WHO:   Ham radio operators, students, educators & all are invited. 
WHAT:  Talks, demos, tutorials and socializing about amateur 
       satellites and balloon experiments in the mid-Atlantic area.
WHEN:  Sunday, May 15, 2005, starting at 1:00 P.M. EDT.
WHERE: NASA GSFC Visitor Center auditorium, Greenbelt, Md. 20771
WHY:   Fun, education, public service, cool stuff, and more fun.
HOW:   Talk-in on 146.835 MHz WA3NAN/R and located on APRS map.
HOST:  Pat Kilroy, n8pk@amsat.org or Patrick.L.Kilroy@nasa.gov
WEB:   http://patkilroy.com/amsat-dc/
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2005 AMSAT-DC MEETING AND SPACE SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT
 
The local AMSAT members invite all amateur space 
satellite enthusiasts to the next Maryland-DC area 
annual AMSAT Meeting and Space Seminar.  Students, 
educators, experimenters and all Amateur Radio 
operators are welcome.  Mark your calendar for 
Sunday, May 15.  We start at 1:00 P.M. this year 
for a day of activities.  Same place as last 
year, namely, the Visitor Center auditorium at the 
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) in 
Greenbelt, Maryland 20771.  
 
All topics relate to the amateur space program, 
Amateur Radio, ground station operations, homebrew 
electronic projects, high-altitude balloon 
experiments, telemetry, satellite hardware, orbits, 
and associated items.  
 
The format is a combination of presentations, 
informal "show 'n' tell" demonstrations and a 
social period.  Normally the first presentations 
and the keynote address are designed to be 
especially valuable for the beginner satellite 
operator.  You may bring a brown bag and soft 
drink for your lunch.  Photo identification and 
sign in information are required at the door.  
 
Presenters are sought.  Anyone who presents is 
to coordinate with the host well in advance.  
Special Event callsign: N8PK. 
 
Informal talk-in is on WA3NAN/R 146.835 MHz 
Greenbelt.  Visitor Center phone numbers: 
301-286-8981 and 301-286-3979.  
 
Donations will be accepted to help offset the 
associated seminar costs.  Free paved parking 
is available on site.  
 
Map and directions:
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/about/maps.html
 
Notes:
 
1. From Soil Conservation Service Road turn west 
on to Explorer Road and then south (left) at the 
guard shack.  The meeting place coordinates are 
N 38 59' 34.8", W076 50' 48.8" 
(or 38 59.58, -76 50.813).  
 
2. This AMSAT meeting is being held shortly 
after the East Coast Regional High-Altitude Small 
Balloon Experimenter's Symposium.  For details see 
the HASBE link under http://patkilroy.com/simsat/ 
for the required pre-registration form and details.  
 
3. DUE TO SECURITY RESTRICTIONS observed at this 
facility, our meeting here is contingent upon the 
national Homeland Security Level being no higher 
than ELEVATED (Code Yellow) on the meeting date.  
See http://www.whitehouse.gov/homeland/ or 
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?theme=29 
for the security level in effect.  
 
4. Local AMSAT members are volunteering for 
tasks and coordinating activities on the 
amsat-dc@amsat.org mail list.  Sign up now! 
 
5. Information and late breaking news can be 
found at http://patkilroy.com/amsat-dc/
 
This meeting is open to all.  Please forward 
this message, print this out, post it and 
SPREAD THE WORD.  
 
Hope to see you there!  
 
Sincerely,
 
Pat Kilroy, N8PK
AMSAT Area Coordinator (MDC Section)
n8pk@amsat.org
 
 
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See a map and directions to the GSFC Visitor Center.

Check the security level at the White House web site or at the DHS (Department
of Homeland Security) web site.

Download an eye-catching flier in PDF format to use as a handout.

For more information, contact:

Mr. Patrick L. Kilroy
NASA GSFC Code 568
Work: 301-286-1984
E-mail: Patrick.L.Kilroy@nasa.gov

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