The QO-100 Narrow Band (NB) transponder is now open for experimental usage until the official inauguration and opening on the 14th of February.

The Qatar Amateur Radio Society (QARS) invites radio amateurs worlwide to use the NB transponder in a good manner and make contacts among each other.

In parallel Es’hailSat, QARS and AMSAT-DL will observe the transponder performance and optimize transponder parameters.

LEILA operation with the beacons will start on Wednesday.