Satellite Az/El tracker video

Stefan HB9ZEM has released a video showing his prototype Amateur Radio satellite Azimuth/Elevation tracker. The YouTube description reads: In order to learn more about ham radio satellites, TCP/IP networking, stepper motor control, open-source Linux, and socket...

Upcoming CubeSat launch opportunities

The past year has seen a shortage of launches for Amateur Radio CubeSats.  Abe Bonnema from ISIS provides details of upcoming launch opportunities. Many of you are looking for launch opportunities for your CubeSats (or nanosats), but launches for CubeSats have been...

AMSAT Colloquium

AMSAT Colloquium 2011 AMSAT Colloquium, Holiday Inn 29-30 July. We understand that the hotel is getting booked up already for the Sat night. To avoid disappointment, we strongly urge you to book your place asap. Speak to Rachael Cross on +44 (0) 1483 784418. More...

It's time to get ready for ARISSat-1

It’s time to get ready for ARISSat-1 A few weeks remain before the planned July deployment of ARISSat-1 from the ISS. Here are some reminders to help you get your station ready for ARISSat-1 operation. 145.950 MHz FM Downlink: FM transmissions will cycle between...

AMSAT-UK at the UK Space Conference July 4/5th 2011

AMSAT-UK will have a presence at the first ever UK Space Conference taking place at the Univeristy of Warwick on July 4/5th. This is being organised by the UK Space Agency which was formally commenced in April this year. We have been sponsored by a member to have a...