AMSAT-UK is a leading organization dedicated to advancing amateur satellite communications in the United Kingdom. Established to promote and support satellite experimentation and development, AMSAT-UK provides resources, education, and a community for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you’re new to satellite communications or an experienced operator, AMSAT-UK offers valuable insights, technical resources, and opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Through events like the annual Colloquium, AMSAT-UK brings together experts, hobbyists, and innovators to share knowledge and ideas. In addition to supporting satellite missions and projects, AMSAT-UK collaborates with international amateur satellite organizations, helping to expand the possibilities of amateur radio and satellite communications around the world.
Satellite News
A Geosynchronous Ham Radio Satellite
Gary Pearce KN4AQ has released a video of the Digital Communications Conference presentation by Bob McGwier N4HY about the AMSAT payload for a geosynchronous satellite. AMSAT-NA is developing a “hosted payload” for a spacecraft that Millennium Space Systems (MSS) of...
Autumn/Fall issue of OSCAR News now available
E-members of AMSAT-UK can now download the Autumn/Fall edition of OSCAR News here. This edition features an article by Ciaran Morgan M0XTD on the work that went on behind the scenes for the successful school contacts with UK ISS astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI/GB1SS. The...
AlSat-1N and Pratham launch from India
The AlSat-1N and Pratham satellites, both with amateur radio payloads, launched on the Indian ISRO PSLV-C35 mission at 0342 GMT on Monday, September 26, 2016, reports are requested. Update Sept 27: The AlSat-1N signal has been received but nothing heard from Pratham....
UBSEDS18 around the world balloon
A UK student built balloon carrying APRS and 434 MHz payloads is expected to complete its 2nd circumnavigation of the northern hemisphere on Tuesday afternoon . The solar powered UBSEDS18 was developed by students at Bristol University and launched on Wednesday,...
Amateur Satellite 5.7 GHz LNA
The AMSAT-NA site carries a picture showing the mechanical prototype of the 5.7 GHz Low Noise Amplifier which will be used in the Phase 5 Lunar and Phase 4B Geosynchronous amateur radio satellite projects. Unfortunately US Federal Government ITAR legislation prevents...
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