RSGB VHF-UHF Manual and Radio Communication Handbook used by Korean satellite pioneer Sungdong Park

The RSGB amateur radio books VHF-UHF Manual and the Radio Communication Handbook were referenced by Korean satellite pioneer Sungdong Park when he made the first Korean satellite KitSAT-OSCAR-23 in early 90’s.

On Wednesday, August 8, Sungdong Park, now CEO of the Satrec Initiative, donated these books to Hojun Song DS1SBO of  the Open Source Satellite Initiative OSSI. Hojun says it was a pleasure to hear about the stories from him.

The OSSI CubeSat, planned to launch in December, has a beacon in the 145 MHz band and a data communications transceiver in the 435 MHz band. This innovative satellite carries a 44 watt LED array to flash Morse Code messages to observers on Earth.

BBC TV report South Korean artist has high hopes for his homemade satellite http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-19007475

Open Source Satellite Initiative (OSSI) http://opensat.cc/

OSSI CubeSat to Launch in December http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=9220

OSSI CubeSat – Ground Station Video http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=7218

OSSI Art CubeSat to Launch http://www.uk.amsat.org/?p=6993