Hams in Space Has Prepared a New Deck!

For the first time in over five years, there has been an update to the Hams In Space presentation deck! Randy Schulze W0ICQ writes,

Hams in Space was an in depth presentation which started out very small in 2010, and evolved into a major production. The Presentation Team consisted of Randy Schulze – KD0HKD (now W0ICQ), Eddy Paul – KY0F (SK), and Jeremy Widner – AC0DX. Between 2010 and 2015, we provided the presentation 45 times across Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Arkansas, including twice for the National Hamvention in Dayton, Ohio. At its peak, the presentation discussed a wide selection of satellites, software, radios, antennas, and accessories, and was featured in the November 2014 edition of CQ Amateur Radio Magazine. A number of YouTube Videos were produced, and are still viewed and commented on today!

Our last “official” presentation occurred on November 17, 2015 at the Raytown Hamfest, not long after our second presentation at Dayton. Since just about everyone had seen our presentation, some more than once, we opted to stop promoting the show, and started working on ideas for a new presentation on another topic.

This version of the presentation, while based on the last full version, has been edited down. While it focuses on only one satellite, SO-50; the instructions and process are basically the same. Some of the hardware displayed may seem old, but again the instructions can be applied to newer radios, etc.

My Dear Friend, Eddy Paul – KY0F passed away unexpectedly in December 2019. This presentation is dedicated to Eddy.

You can view a PDF version of the deck at: http://hamsinspace.com/resource/Sat_Radio_7_1_1_Raytown.pdf

This version of the presentation was prepared to be presented at a meeting of the Raytown Amateur Radio Club. When asked if Randy would take the presentation on the road again he replied, "I'm not making any promises, but I'd consider it."

Updated: 10AUG23

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Hams in Space Team Member KY0F-Eddy Paul SK

I'm very sad to report that my dear friend, KY0F-Eddy Paul passed away on December 18, 2019. Eddy and I, along with AC0DX - Jeremy Widner worked together at Sprint back in the 90's. We became fishing buddies, and all became involved in Amateur Radio in 2009. Eddy was a member of the Radio Amateurs of Johnson County, and worked part time at Associated Radio in Overland Park, Kansas.

You might recall Eddy as one of my partners on the Hams in Space Presentation Team. We traveled to radio club meetings and Hamfests all over the Midwest, and were invited to provide our presentation at the Dayton National Hamvention on two occasions. Between fishing and Hamfests, Eddy and I shared countless miles on road trips to Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Ohio.

He was a kind gentle sole with an outstanding sense of humor. Eddy enjoyed life with family, friends, and he always caught his limit.

I'm really, really going to miss him....

Updated: 18DEC19

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Hams in Space Recognized by SATERN!

Randy and Eddy from the Hams in Space Team were recently presented with Certificates of Special Recognition after providing their Hams in Space Presentation at their monthly meeting in Olathe, Kansas on the evening of May 11, 2015.

This wasd a very fun presentation, and served as a good "dress rehersal" before our presentation at the Dayton National Hamvention on May 16, 2015. Thanks SATERN, this was unexpected, and a very nice gesture!

Updated: 11MAY15

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2015 is Shaping Up to be Another Big Year for Hams in Space!

If you’re from the Kansas City Metro Region, you’ve likely seen the Hams in Space Presentation by KDØHKD Randy Schulze, KYØF Eddy Paul, and ACØDX Jeremy Widner at your local radio club meeting or at one of the many fine hamfests in the region. They’ve appeared in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas, and Ohio showing hams how easy and fun it is to get on the air with Amateur Radio Satellites, many times with equipment they may already own. The message Hams in Space has been giving is, “Keep it simple, and have fun!”

We can’t believe it, but we’ve now been taking this dog and pony show to all corners of the Midwest for going on six years now! Hams in Space has appeared in videos, and a feature article in the November 2014 issue of CQ – Amateur Radio Magazine. We’ve had the honor and pleasure to work with two NASA Astronauts during our presentations, and have seen our work show up on web sites from around the world!

Believe it or not, while we’ve had a lot of fun providing this presentation, we’ve actually planned on not hitting the circuit as hard, or at least not to advertise the presentation as we’ve did in the past. None the less, requests for the presentation continue to arrive at our in box. So far, we have the following requests for 2015:

The Hams in Space Team looks forward to seeing you at one of these venues!

Updated: 04MAY15

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Hams in Space Present a Forum at the
National Hamvention at Dayton, Ohio

The Hams in Space Team of KDØHKD - Randy Schulze, KYØF – Eddy Paul, and ACØDX – Jeremy Widner gave their presentation on FM Amateur Radio Satellites as a Forum at the Dayton Hamvention on May 16th before a full room of 159 hams in the audiance. “We always hope for a good turnout,” said Randy, “But this exceeded our expectations!”

The team was surprised, and much honored to have NASA Astronaut, Colonel Doug Wheelock on hand to participate in the Hams in Space Presentation. Many will recall Colonel Wheelock’s time on the International Space Station in 2010 when he made many contacts to amateur radio operators around the world. Randy mentioned that he and the Astronaut had made contact during the very early morning hours in 2010 while Randy was driving cross country near Laramie, Wyoming when Colonel Wheelock’s voice came booming over the mobile unit that was scanning in the truck. Colonel Wheelock also remembered the contact with that mobile unit traveling across Wyoming at Oh-Dark-Thirty!

The Hams in Space presentation focuses on the FM Amateur Radio Satellites, demonstrating how easy it is for Hams interested in working satellites to get started, often with equipment they might already have on hand. During the presentation, an emphasis of ‘Keep it simple, and Have Fun!’ is stressed throughout. The audience was lively and entertained, and asked many really good questions, both during and after the presentation.

Looking back since 2010, Hams in Space Team has provided their presentation about thirty-eight times to amateur radio club meetings and hamfests in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, and Iowa; fine tuning and adjusting the presentation into the product that is presented today. “When we started our presentations back then, there were five, active FM Amateur Radio Satellites that could be worked,” explains Randy, “While there are launches and opportunities coming in the future, at present there is only one FM Amateur Radio Satellite, that being SO-50, and on occasion the International Space Station participates in making contacts with the Amateur Radio Community.” In spite of there being fewer satellites to work, the Hams in Space presentation continues to be in demand, and attracts an interested audience wherever they appear.

While the Dayton Hamvention has been a pinnacle for Hams in Space in providing presentations, the team extends their appreciation to the many organizations who have invited Hams in Space to appear at their events and meetings over the years. It’s the enthusiasm shown by these audiences that keep Hams in Space doing what they do!

L to R: KY0F Eddy Paul, KD0HKD Randy Schulze, Colonel, Doug Wheelock, and AC0DX Jeremy Widner

“The event staff at Dayton was outstanding, and really made our team feel like we were special guests; even going out of the way to show us where we could find things we were looking for, and making sure all the systems related to the presentation such as computers, mics, and PA Systems were up and working,” says Randy. “They’ve been doing this for quite a few years, and it shows!”

Updated: 23MAY14

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Hams in Space to Appear at the Dayton National Hamvention!

If you’re from the Kansas City Metro Region, you’ve likely seen the Hams in Space Presentation by KDØHKD Randy Schulze, KYØF Eddy Paul, and ACØDX Jeremy Widner at your local radio club meeting or at one of the many fine hamfests in the region. They’ve appeared in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Arkansas showing hams how easy and fun it is to get on the air with Amateur Radio Satellites, many times with equipment they may already own. The message Hams in Space has been giving is, “Keep it simple, and have fun!”

The team is very excited and proud to announce that Hams in Space will be providing their entertaining and informative presentation at the National Hamvention at Dayton, Ohio! They will be in Forum Room Two, at 2:30 PM, Friday, May 16th.

For more information on the many forums at the Dayton Hamvention, go to the web at:
http://www.hamvention.org/forums.php

For more information about the Hams in Space presentation, go to the web at:
http://hamsinspace.com

So if you’re in Dayton for the Big Show, why not stop in and see the side show by Hams in Space!

Updated: 02MAY14

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2013 Has Been Another Great Season for Hams in Space!

Thanks Everyone!

I can't believe we're going on our fifth year of providing our presentation in 2014!

Eddy - KY0F, Jeremy - AC0DX, and Randy - KD0HKD visited and provided our presentation to nine Amateur Radio Clubs or Hamfests in the region during 2013, including the ARRL Midwest Division Convention! All included, these venues included:

Ft. Smith Area ARC Hamfest, (Ft. Smith, AR) Apr 06-13
ASCRA Conference, (Independence, MO) Apr 13-13
Bates County Hamfest, (Adrian, MO) May 11-13
Warrensburg Area Amateur Radio Club Hambash, (Warrensburg, MO) Jul 20-13
The Joplin Hamfest, (Joplin, MO) Aug 24-13
Santa Fe Trails ARC Edu-Fest, (Gardner, Kansas) Sep 14-13
Santa Fe Trails ARC (Gardner, KS) Oct 4-13
ARRL Midwest Convention, (Lebanon, MO) Nov 08 / 09-13
Raytown Amateur Radio Club Hamfest, (Raytown, MO) Nov 16-13

I have to tell you, we enjoyed every one of them! At the ARRL Midwest Division Convention, we got to rub elbows with a real, honest to goodness Astronaut!

Our calendar is pretty much wide open as we look ahead to 2014. If you would like our team to provide a presentation on Amateur Radio Satellites to your Amateur Radio Club or event, please contact me, KD0HKD - Randy Schulze by e-mail at: kd0hkd@everestkc.net, or go to http:// hamsinspace.com for additional details!

73! We hope to hear from you soon!

Updated 17FEB14

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“Hams in Space” Team to Appear at ARRL Midwest Division Convention

“Hams in Space” team of Eddy Paul, KYØF; Jeremy Widner, ACØDX, and Randy Schulze, KDØHKD, will appear at the ARRL Midwest Division Convention, Friday and Saturday, November 8 and 9, in Lebanon, Missouri. The Hams in Space presentation explains how to successfully get on FM Amateur Radio satellites, in most cases with equipment operators typically already own. Their emphasis is to “keep it simple” and “have fun.” The “Hams in Space” presentation will take place Saturday at noon in Room A. A special guest will be NASA Astronaut Steven Nagel, N5RAW. A good pass of SO-50 will fit into the schedule, and plans call for one or two hands-on demonstrations, weather permitting.

Updated: 01NOV13

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Hats Off to the Bates County Amateur Radio Club!

Eddy, KYØF and I returned from Adrian, Missouri this afternoon after having an excellent time at the Bates County Hamest in Adrian, Missouri where we were made to feel very welcome!

We were there provide our Hams in Space Presentation on working FM Amateur Radio Satellites to a respectable size audience followed by a hands-on demonstration in the parking lot. Three hams who have never worked satellites before tried their hand working a pass of SO-50, which came over the southern horizon in EM28 at about 12:11 PM-CDT. Between the three of them, I believe they made seven or eight successful contacts! (Thanks if you were at the other end of any of these QSOs!)

After all was said and done, we learned from Kevin Scrogham of the Bates County Amateur Radio Club, that their club is a very new organization, and that this was their very first attempt at a hamfest. Well you could have fooled me! Although small, this was a a very well organized event held in a great venue. The class room we used for our the presentation was comfortable, well set up with tables, chairs, and a screen and projector. It was the perfect size! The hamfest itself was in a large area with ample space for tables and exhibits, while a concession was set up with all the staple foods expected at a morning hamfest. (As you know, biscuits and gravy are to hams like doughnuts are to cops!)

Adrian, Missouri is about 45 miles, or just less than an hour's drive south of the Kansas City Metro Area. Based on the time of the year, and their location, I expect the Bates County Hamfest has the potential to become one of THE prominent hamfests in the region!

Keep up the good work, guys! Our hats are off to you!

73

Randy Schulze - KDØHKD
Hams in Space
Kansas City, Missouri
http://hamsinspace.com

Updated: 11MAY13

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It Has Been Another Great Season for Hams in Space!

Thanks Everyone!

Eddy - KY0F, Jeremy - AC0DX, and Randy - KD0HKD visited and provided our presentation to ten Amateur Radio Clubs or Hamfests in the region during 2012. These venues included:

January - Pilot Knob Amateur Radio Club, Leavenworth, Kansas
January - North Kansas City Hamfest, North Kansas City, Missouri
April - Ararat Shrine Hambash, Kansas City, Missouri
June - Independence FM Amateur Radio Club, Independence, Missouri
July - Warrensburg Area Amateur Radio Club Hambash, Warrensburg, Missouri
July - Communiversity; University of Missouri, Kansas City
August - The Joplin Hamfest, Joplin, Missouri
September - Santa Fe Trails ARC Edu-Fest, Gardner, Kansas
October - Southside ARC Ham Radio Octoberfest, Belton, Missouri
November - Raytown Amateur Radio Club Hamfest, Raytown, Missouri

I have to tell you, we enjoyed every one of them!

Our calendar is pretty much wide open as we look ahead to 2013. If you would like our team to provide a presentation on Amateur Radio Satellites to your Amateur Radio Club or event, please contact me, KD0HKD - Randy Schulze by e-mail at: kd0hkd@everestkc.net, or go to http:// hamsinspace.com for additional details!

73! We hope to hear from you soon!

Updated 17NOV12

Where will the Hams in Space Amateur Radio Satellite Team be presenting next?