[amsat-bb] 5 years of IO-86 satellite

[Paulo PV8DX]

Hi Yono

Congratulations
LAPAN has also helped us
in the teaching / learning process.
Sometimes the principal of school here in my city requested.
The LAPAN team has always responded positively to requests.
Appreciated for STEM development.
Long live LAPAN.

Thanks for attention

73  de Paulo PV8DX

Em 28/09/2020 08:45, Yono Adisoemarta via AMSAT-BB escreveu:
> Today is the celebration of 5 years of flawless operation of IO-86 satellite.
> This satellite has performed in at least 3 emergency communications from disaster area in Indonesia, and has been a breeding ground for close to 100 new Indonesian amsat operators.
>
> Yesterday we’ve concluded a 3-day event to celebrate this huge milestone thru a VR and APRS qso party.
>
> Please remember this satellite was designed for portable (HT with handheld yagi / elk antenna) ops, so please refrain of using high power in accessing IO-86.