TX Factor
Episode 18
TX Factor experiences what it’s like to be young again with a visit to the 2017 YOTA activity week at Gilwell Park in London. Bob and Pete meet the team behind the event and chat to the young people attending from 15 countries that made this year’s event so successful.
And, if you’ve ever fancied a go at moon bounce or EME, then see how Bob and a team of amateurs get on when they’re let loose on a 32 metre dish at Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall.
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Show Notes for Episode 18 (TXF018)
Please note that all URL links included in these notes are, to the best of our knowledge, correct and have been tested, although from time to time some may appear not to be working at the time of reading this. Sorry for the inconvenience, however, these things do happen, and a search on Google or similar should provide you with more up-to-date links.
Goonhilly
Find out more about Goonhilly Earth Station and its vital role in the development of satellite communication at goonhilly.org
There is an interesting article about the history of the site here: news.bbc.co.uk
Moonbounce or Earth Moon Earth
If you are just getting started or are already an expert this site is very useful moonbouncers.org
The ARRL have some interesting articles and information here arrl.org
YOTA
The RSGB were very excited and proud to host Youngsters On The Air 2017 and welcome 80 young people from around the world to Gilwell Park near London.
There are daily video diaries of the huge range of activities undertaken over the week and lots more information about this inspirational event at rsgb.org
Also check out the official YOTA site at ham-yota.com
If like us you were very excited by the 5 watt CW transceiver kit that the YOTA delegates were building, you too can have a go at making one!
Find out more by visiting the QRP Labs page here qrp-labs.com
For a fully detailed PDF fact sheet of episode 18 (TXF018) show-information click here
