[vcf-midatlantic] OT / Proposed Earth-Venus-Earth attempt at ISEC

[Martin A. Flynn]

The CDL team is providing technology support for a proposed 
Earth-Venus-Earth attempt at ISEC.

While Venus will be at closest distance to the Earth on March 23, 2025, 
the project intends to operate over the entire weekend.

WHAT IS “EVE 25” PROJECT?
• Earth – Venus – Earth (EVE) a radio communication attempt via 
reflection from the planet Venus
• Venusbounce – Radio Amateurs Bounce a Signal off Venus

GOALS OF “EVE 25” PROJECT
• Create excitement and awareness around ISEC  and promote the ISEC Mission
• Build interest in new members joining InfoAge / ISEC and existing 
members to participate in science experiments
• Help solicit new donations to ISEC

OBJECTIVES OF “EVE 25” PROJECT
• Test the ability to send and receive using digital algorithms (i.e Q65 
mode) signals via reflection off other planet (Venus)
• Establish and complete digital QSO with another station
• Use “EVE 25” project to teach STEM classes with first hand example and 
build interest in Astronomy and Sciences
• Establish ties to universities and colleges, and ties to other 
astronomy groups with similar capabilities as the DSES site in Haswell, 
CO  https://dses.science/

Please reply off-list if interested to reduce list clutter!

Martin Flynn

Trustee, W2CDL