via Amateur Radio Daily: HB9RG Trophy Celebrates First Amateur Radio Contact via Satellite

AMSAT Switzerland has announced a special event and contest that encourages hams to make extreme long-distance contacts via amateur satellite. The event recognizes Dr. Hans Rudolf Lauber (HB9RG) and his contribution to amateur radio. HB9RG and Alfons Häring (DL6EZA) conducted the first amateur radio contact via satellite on March 10th, 1965.

The event runs for 2 weeks, March 2-15. The 10 furthest contacts will be evaluated. The full set of rules is available here [PDF].

The #HB9RGTrophy hashtag will be active on social media to help track this event.

Source: AMSAT Switzerland

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