AT5KLH on satellites from Kachchhigadh Lighthouse
 100vw, 300px»></a>Rajesh Vagadia VU2EXP will be active on the FM satellites from Kachchhigadh Light House during August 18-21.</p>
<p>This will be second Light House of Gujarat state which will be activated after Veraval Light House (AT3VLH) was activated by Rajesh Vagadia VU2EXP & Sakshi Vagadia VU3EXP (father & daughter) in 2022.</p>
<p>Our <strong>Motive</strong> for <strong>AT5KLH Lighthouse </strong>Activation is to;</p>
<ul>
<li>Spread awareness of Khachhigadh Lighthouse amongst students & public</li>
<li>Highlight the World class Shivrajpur Beach which is only Blue Flag awarded beach from Gujarat State</li>
<li>Aware about Lighthouse functioning</li>
<li>Highlight its importance in Maritime traffic</li>
<li>Understand it’s Heritage value</li>
<li>Show our gratitude to the Lighthouse keepers & administration</li>
<li>To give exposure of Amateur Radio to young generation</li>
<li>Enjoy Ham Radio Activity at the coast of Light House!</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Operation Dates: </strong>18th to 21st August, 2023</p>
<p><strong>Grid Locator:</strong> ML42LH</p>
<p><strong>HF Operating Bands:</strong> 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m</p>
<p><strong>VHF Band:</strong> 145.500 MHz simplex</p>
<p><strong>Modes:</strong> FM, SSB, Digital & Satellite</p>
<p><strong>Radio:</strong> Icom IC-718, Icom IC-705, Kenwood TM-281A, Pair of HTs</p>
<p><strong>Antenna:</strong> Fan Dipole for 40m, 20m, 15m</p>
<p>EFHW Antenna 40m – 10m</p>
<p><strong>Satellite antenna:</strong> Arrow-II, Dual Band Yagi, IOio Antenna</p>
<p>More details will be published soon at <a href=)
Look for AT5KLH
Thank you 73
Rajesh P. Vagadia – VU2EXP
Rajkot – Gujarat – India
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AMSAT-UK
 100vw, 300px»></a>Rajesh Vagadia VU2EXP will be active on the FM satellites from Kachchhigadh Light House during August 18-21.</p>
<p>This will be second Light House of Gujarat state which will be activated after Veraval Light House (AT3VLH) was activated by Rajesh Vagadia VU2EXP & Sakshi Vagadia VU3EXP (father & daughter) in 2022.</p>
<p>Our <strong>Motive</strong> for <strong>AT5KLH Lighthouse </strong>Activation is to;</p>
<ul>
<li>Spread awareness of Khachhigadh Lighthouse amongst students & public</li>
<li>Highlight the World class Shivrajpur Beach which is only Blue Flag awarded beach from Gujarat State</li>
<li>Aware about Lighthouse functioning</li>
<li>Highlight its importance in Maritime traffic</li>
<li>Understand it’s Heritage value</li>
<li>Show our gratitude to the Lighthouse keepers & administration</li>
<li>To give exposure of Amateur Radio to young generation</li>
<li>Enjoy Ham Radio Activity at the coast of Light House!</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Operation Dates: </strong>18th to 21st August, 2023</p>
<p><strong>Grid Locator:</strong> ML42LH</p>
<p><strong>HF Operating Bands:</strong> 40m, 20m, 15m, 10m</p>
<p><strong>VHF Band:</strong> 145.500 MHz simplex</p>
<p><strong>Modes:</strong> FM, SSB, Digital & Satellite</p>
<p><strong>Radio:</strong> Icom IC-718, Icom IC-705, Kenwood TM-281A, Pair of HTs</p>
<p><strong>Antenna:</strong> Fan Dipole for 40m, 20m, 15m</p>
<p>EFHW Antenna 40m – 10m</p>
<p><strong>Satellite antenna:</strong> Arrow-II, Dual Band Yagi, IOio Antenna</p>
<p>More details will be published soon at <a href=)
Look for AT5KLH
Thank you 73
Rajesh P. Vagadia – VU2EXP
Rajkot – Gujarat – India
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AMSAT-UK is pleased to announce that the 2023 Colloquium will take place alongside the RSGB Convention at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre, Milton Keynes on the weekend of 14/15th October 2023.
Full details of the Colloquium will be made available nearer the time on the AMSAT-UK website at https://amsat-uk.org
As in previous years, the AMSAT-UK Colloquium will run as a separate stream within the RSGB Convention and will include presentations on a variety of satellite and space related topics.
The Annual General Meeting of AMSAT-UK will take place during the colloquium. The calling notice for the AGM will be issued once the programme of events has been finalised.
An AMSAT Gala Dinner will be held on the evening of Saturday 14th October at the Marriott Delta Hotel on Trimbold Drive, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes. Attendance is restricted this year at the hotel and a limited number of tickets are on sale via the AMSAT-UK Online Shop. https://shop.amsat-uk.org
The cost of the Gala Dinner is £39 per person and includes a three course meal with tea / coffee at its conclusion.
Alongside the Gala Dinner, AMSAT-UK has reserved a number of rooms at the Marriott Delta for the evening of Saturday 14th October 2023. These rooms include breakfast on Sunday 15th and are priced at £84 per room for single occupancy or £95 for double occupancy. Hotel accommodation and tickets for the Gala Dinner can be purchased on the AMSAT-UK Online Shop.
Bookings for the Hotel and Gala Dinner are now available on the AMSAT-UK Shop, but must close on 1st October 2023 unless sold out sooner, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Entrance to the RSGB Convention is managed by the RSGB and you will be required to purchase Day Tickets for the Saturday and/or Sunday to attend the AMSAT-UK Colloquium. These can be booked via the RSGB website at https://rsgb.org/main/rsgb-2023-convention/ Early bird discounts are being offered by the RSGB via their website.
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Barry Sankey G7RWY and Dave Johnson G4DPZ
AMSAT-UK Joint Secretary
email secretary@amsat-uk.org
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The paper edition edition will be sent to postal members and should arrive in the next 2-3 weeks.
In this issue:
• From the Secretary’s Keyboard
• Satellite News
• “St Davids Rove” 28th Feb – 1st March 2023 by Nick MW1DDD/P
• G3VZV Operating via QO-100 on South Georgia as VP0GAA and on Tristan da Cuhna as ZD9VZV in March 2023
• Part of a great clear-out!
• ARISS International Meeting April 2023
• ITU News
• Receiving HAMTV from the ISS
• QO100 and a Family Road Trip Jim Ryan EI3DP
• QO-100 Portable Station by Dave M0GIW
• FUNcube-1 was centre-stage in the British Science Week
Membership of AMSAT-UK is open to anyone who has an interest in amateur radio satellites or space activities, including the International Space Station (ISS).
E-members of AMSAT-UK are able to download the quarterly publication OSCAR News as a convenient PDF that can be read on laptops, tablets or smartphones anytime, anyplace, anywhere. Join as an E-member at Electronic (PDF) E-membership
PDF sample copy of “Oscar News” here.
Join AMSAT-UK using PayPal, Debit or Credit card at
http://shop.amsat-uk.org/
E-members can download their copies of OSCAR News here.
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