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RAS Home :: About Radio Astronomy Supplies RAS History Robert Sickels Radio Astronomy Supplies was founded in 1994 by Jeffrey M. Lichtman, founder of the Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers (SARA), with encouragement from Dorothy Sickels, wife of Robert M. Sickels, pioneer amateur radio astronomer and owner of Bob's Electronic Service. In the early stages of planning, our main focus was on quality, ethics and customer support. In order to run a company you must also surround yourself with staff who share the same visions. This is reflected in our Mission Statement. "The Right Tool for the Right Job" We Offer the Real Option! 85-1 Antenna, PARI Radio Telescopes for Educational, Research and Individual Use Our radio telescopes are specifically engineered for radio astronomy research purposes ONLY. We do not promote modified general coverage receivers, converted satellite equipment, or scanner technology designed for areas other than radio astronomy research. Rack Mounted Ultra Cyber We design and build all our own equipment resulting in a line of high-grade products. Included with our products comes years of radio astronomy engineering knowledge, high quality and high ethics, including our guaranteed customer satisfaction! Rein Smit G.Reber & J.Lictman, SARA/NRAO Jeff at PARI Carl, NRAO 40 Foot In addition, we offer our customers full technical support via email and our Engineering Hotline. We have been at your side since 1994 and we will continue to be there. If you want exceptional results, proven best in the field and combined with excellent pricing, our quality research radio telescopes and associated equipment will get you there! RAS Staff Radio Astronomy Supplies has over 70 years of combined knowledge in RF and digital design and construction of low noise systems. Jeffrey M. Lichtman, KI4GIY Owner and Founder, Marketing and Engineering Founder of the Society of Amateur Radio Astronomers (SARA). Jeff's background includes military (US Army 1967-1970) missle electronics in the nike missle system, radar and computer maintenance, attending Redstone Arsenal at Marshall Spaceflight Center, Hunstville, AL McGregor Missle Range, NM, Military and Commercial Avionics and RF systems. Education includes two degrees, AS Science, AS Electronics. Jeff as worked with Grumman Aerospace on the LEM (Lunar Excursion Module), Hazeltine, Hamilton Standar (div. UTC), Bendix Avionic and Lockeheed Martin, and has communications background, technical commercial and military documentation, telecommunications, microwave and business marketing. Jeff is available as Speaker for hire for your company, group, organization, events. Carl Lyster Lead Design Engineer, RF Front End / Back End Systems and Development As our lead design engineer, Carl is responsible for the design of our fine radio telecopes. He graduated with a degree in electronics and his knowledge spans RF and digital. He has spent the last twenty-five plus years in the development and modification of communication systems and low noise technology, as well as radio telescopes. Carl is available via our email support or our Engineering Hotline. Tommy Henderson (WD5AGO) LNA Engineer and System Development (Radio Astronomy Supplies LNA and Microwave Design) Tommy is responsible for the low noise amplifiers and system designs and he is very well known internationally in this area of expertise. He is responsible for the design of our Methanol Receiving System. He is an Assistant Professor of Electronics at a local community college, in the Tulsa vicinity, and a RF circuit designer. In addition, he has been an amateur radio operator for thirty years. In addition, Tommy has provided his expertise to Radio Astronomy Supplies in the area of LNA and Microwave System Design. During his career, he has developed software and hardware plus, operated equipment for moonbounce (EME) from 144 MHz to 5760 MHz and is currently on 2304 MHz EME as well as, Radio Astronomy. Note: He receives his lunar echoes 100% of the time and while not transmitting he does radio astronomy research. Tommy is also a published author, with several articles on: LNA and feedhorns designs (published through ARRL) He holds a AASEET, BS, and MET degrees. Tommy received the ARRL Professional Instructor of the Year Award in 2002. Dr. John Bernard Software Development Dr. John Bernard holds degrees in the Computer Sciences. In addition, Dr. Bernard holds the position as Professor Computer Engineering at a prestigious learning institiution. Dr. Bernard has been in the research area of many radio astronomy programs including his SASAR Project. In addition, the software for our systems has been developed by Dr. Bernard and a team of assistants. Peter Reise European Representative As our European representative, Peter provides our European customers with top quality support and design engineering serivces. Peter has a long and distinguished career in the low noise microwave field and is equipped with the latest test equipment required in this area. Rein Smit West Coast USA Representative Rein, our West Coast, USA, representive, has a mathematical and mechanical background and brings many years of experience in the engineering field as well as antenna design concepts. Jim Van Prooyen Specialty Software Development PULSAR Software Jim is a long time Software Engineer with knowledge and experience in Aerospace and Astronomical applications. In addition, Jim has developed a unique Pulsar software program, for use at 406 MHz and 1420 MHz

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