Target Launch Date: April 1, 2026. Launch Window: If the April 1st date slips, there are several “launch opportunities” in early April (specifically April 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6) based on the alignment of the Earth and Moon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemis_II Mission Duration: Approximately 10 days, ending with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. For theContinue reading “Artemis II Radio Plan”
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Quantum Antenna?
“Promising implications for everyday uses in consumer electronics.” Sam Jarman, Phys.org Rydberg-atom sensors become antennas to detect the radio signals, performing demodulation and down conversion automatically. Rydberg receivers could eliminate significant portions of the front-end devices and electronics concerned with signal isolation when compared to conventional receivers. In a Rydberg atom, a single electron isContinue reading “Quantum Antenna?”
Amateur Operators Prosecuted
In Belarus, several amateur radio operators face severe penalties, including the death penalty, for alleged espionage and high treason amid a government crackdown. Accusations stem from standard radio equipment, deemed ineffective against modern encryption. Exiled operators argue this represents a targeted assault on intellectual freedom within the technical community.
Coos County Radio Club 