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Space Station Contact

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K2BSA has received the date/time for their National Scout Jamboree contact with the International Space Station. It will happen on Saturday, July 20, at 15:34 UTC or 11:34 AM Eastern. The contact will be with Astronaut Luca Parmitano, KF5KDP.

Ten Scouts will be selected to ask questions of the astronaut during the roughly 7 minute overhead pass. A public address system has been set up to allow as many Scouts, leaders, and visitors to observe the contact first hand at the K2BSA Exhibit at the National Scout Jamboree in the Summit Gateway location.

Stand by for photos and video.

K2BSA GuideStar Exchange Gold

Jim Wilson
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The K2BSA Amateur Radio Association has been a long time member of the GuideStar Exchange for non-profits. GuideStar’s mission is To revolutionize philanthropy by providing information that advances transparency, enables users to make better decisions, and encourages charitable giving.

GuideStar just introduced three levels of participation in their program for non-profits. We’re proud to report that the K2BSA Amateur Radio Association has just qualified as a Gold Level Participant. The highest level of transparency. Check out our report at the link below. You can also donate at our Donations page.

Jamboree Setup

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You can see photos of the K2BSA Jamboree set up at the Summit Bechtel Reserve from late June. It’s in a photo album on the K2BSA Facebook Page. No need to log in to see the photos. However, while you’re there you might as well “like” K2BSA.Scouting.

Repeater Installation

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The WV8BSA repeaters were installed this past week. They are now operational on 2m, 70cm FM, and on 70cm D-Star. You can find the frequency listings at Jamboree Live! and see photos of the installation at WV8BSA Repeaters.

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