Skylab and Space Shuttle Astronaut and First Amateur in Space: Owen Garriott, W5LFL Scientist-Astronaut-Amateur Owen K. Garriott, W5LFL, science pilot of the Skylab 3 mission, is stationed at the Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) console in the Multiple Docking Adapter of the Skylab space station in Earth orbit. From this console the astronauts actively control the […]
Special Events
Special Event for 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Cassino
A Special Amateur Radio Event is being organized to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Monte Cassino. The following Special Event Stations will be run from Saturday, May 11 to Saturday, May 18: GB0MC, GB1MC, GB2MC, GB4MC, GB5MC, GB6MC and SP593MC. Note: We are a small group with limited means and our power […]
Special Event Prefixes for the 50th Anniversary of the Official Languages Act of Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, at the request of Gerry, VE1RM/VY1AAA, has granted special event prefixes to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Official Languages Act of Canada. The Official Languages Act of Canada came into effect in 1969, making English and French the two official languages, and equal status in government. The following special event […]