AMSAT call for papers

[Paul L Rinaldo]

 AMSAT-NA 2001 Annual Symposium issues call for papers: The first call for
papers has been issued for the AMSAT-NA 2001 Annual Symposium, set for
October 5-6 in Atlanta, Georgia. Papers may be presented by the author
during the symposium or simply offered for inclusion in the Symposium
Proceedings. Subject matter should be of general interest to Amateur Radio
operators involved in satellite communications. Suggested topics include
operating techniques, antenna design and construction, spacecraft design and
construction, current mission status, proposed satellite missions, telemetry
acquisition and relay, satellite microwave projects, etc. An outline
abstract of the proposed paper should be submitted as soon as possible. The
final date for abstracts is June 30, 2001. Completed papers must be received
no later than August 15. Electronic submittal is preferred. The format must
be either MS Word-compatible or plain text. For security purposes, Symposium
Chairman Steve Diggs, W4EPI, asks authors to send files as e-mail
attachments to w4epi@amsat.org.--AMSAT News Service