Forwarded from GGARC club member KL7YY, Myron Babcock. See dses.science for additional info.
Dear DSES Members,
We are thrilled to announce that, once again, the Deep Space Exploration Society (DSES) has been invited to participate in the 2024 European Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) Contest sponsored by DUBUS and REF, set to commence on May 10 at 0000 UTC. This prestigious European contest, focusing on Continuous Wave (CW)/Single Side Band (SSB) communication, presents an exciting opportunity for our members to engage in Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communication with the international community.
Date Begin: Friday, May 10, 2024, at 6 PM MSTDate End: Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 1 PM MSTLocation: Paul Plishner Radio Astronomy and Space Sciences Center
9301 County Rd 20, Haswell CO 81045
Last year, our participation in the contest yielded remarkable results, with our members successfully contacting over 80 stations off the moon using our formidable 60-foot dish. In fact, our collective efforts secured us a remarkable 2nd place in this esteemed worldwide contest. Building upon this success, our goal this year is to surpass the number of contacts made and demonstrate our ongoing commitment to excellence in deep-space communication.
It’s important to note that the contest primarily occurs during daytime hours, aligning with the moon’s morning rise and facilitating communication with many European stations. Additionally, we anticipate Pacific and Asian EME contacts during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Moonset times are scheduled for 10:20 PM MST on Friday and 11:20 PM MST on Saturday evening, providing ample opportunities for engagement.
For those planning to join us, rustic overnight accommodation will be available in the new unfinished building. Please remember to bring your own sleeping bags and cot/air mattress. Alternatively, the Cobblestone Inn in Eads, CO, is available for those seeking more comfortable lodging. Reservations are necessary for accommodation at either location.
To facilitate our planning efforts, we kindly request interested participants to contact:Vice President Marketing Paul Sobon, NOØT
Email: sobonpaul@gmail.com
Also on Wednesday May 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM there will be a Contest Zoom call to confirm operators, times, operating preferences, guests attending, those with their own headphones and/or keyer paddles, refreshments and snacks, campers, RV’s. The Zoom will be open at 6:00 PM for those wishing to adjust their cameras etc. Here is the Zoom information:
Paul NO0T is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 2024 DUBUS/REF International EME Contest
Time: May 8, 2024 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83070068955?pwd=cEVxNFVzNE4zTVJpWEVQUk1EZ0dDQT09
Meeting ID: 830 7006 8955
Passcode: 244865Your confirmation will greatly assist us in organizing refreshments and ensuring a delightful experience for all attendees.
As with any amateur radio event, unforeseen circumstances may arise, necessitating updates and adjustments. We encourage you to stay tuned to future emails for any pertinent information or changes as we approach the May 10th date.
We eagerly anticipate your participation in this exciting event, and we look forward to achieving even greater success together in the 2024 DUBUS EME Contest.
Cobblestone Inn
501 E Lowell St, Eads, CO 81036(719) 438-2021eads@staycobblestone.com
DUBUS EME 2024 Contest Rules http://www.marsport.org.uk/dubus/EMEContest2024.pdf
DUBUS EME 2023 Results http://www.marsport.org.uk/dubus/EMEContest2023results.pdf
Best Regards,
Deep Space Exploration Society (DSES) Management Team