The June 27 meeting will be at the usual time and place (scroll down). We’re going to have a great program, given by one of our newest members. We hope to see you there!
Citizen Scientists: The Intersection of Amateur Radio
and the August Total Solar Eclipse
On August 21, we will experience a total solar eclipse that will affect much of the continental US. This relatively rare astronomical event presents a unique opportunity for amateur radio operators to add to our scientific understanding of the behavior of electromagnetic waves as they interact with the ionosphere. Researchers at Virginia Tech are asking for the assistance of ham radio operators and others to collect data from this eclipse event that can contribute to their scientific studies.
Joe Pajor, KBØKFH, will explain what we are being asked to do and why and will describe a Wichita Amateur Radio Club sponsored activation of Atchison, Kansas, which is within the path of totality. Amateur radio has a long tradition of delivering on one of our federally mandated purposes, that being “to contribute to the advancement of the radio art.” Come to our meeting and learn how our hobby can continue its role of helping others.