Colloquium 2024

AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2024 is set to take place on October 12-13, at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. Join us for an exciting weekend of satellite discussions and networking, held in conjunction with the RSGB Convention.

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

Amateur Satellites at BATC Convention Sept 24-25

CAT 16, the British Amateur Television Club (BATC) Convention at Cosford in Shropshire Sat/Sun Sept 24/25 will be streamed live. The talks program and agenda for the weekend has now been published and amateur space communications feature in the schedule, highlights...

UBSEDS19/20 balloons launch from Bristol

Richard Meadows M0SBU reports two high altitude balloons carrying 434 MHz payloads will launch from Bristol on Monday, August 29. There will be Slow Scan Digital Video (SSDV) transmissions. Online real-time tracking of UBSEDS balloons...

First contact via ham radio satellite AO-85

On Saturday, August 13, 2016, Christian Jacobs 2E0ICL made his first contact via the amateur radio FM CubeSat AO-85, it was with Peter Goodhall 2E0SQL. On YouTube Christian writes: First contact over AO-85 with Peter 2E0SQL using a new Elk antenna, a Comet CF-4160...

Graham Shirville G3VZV to be next BATC President

The British Amateur Television Club (BATC) has announced that Graham Shirville, G3VZV, has been chosen to be the organisation's next President. He first joined BATC in the early 1970’s, where he supported the development of the network of ATV repeaters in the UK for...

Satellite operation during ILLW

Ken Eaton GW1FKY reports the Barry Amateur Radio Society will be active on the amateur radio satellites during International Lighthouse Lightship Weekend August 20-21. The Barry Amateur Radio Society will be operating from a twin pair of lighthouses located at Nash...

FUNCube Status

AO-73 Active
JO-97 Active

AMSAT-UK Nets

80m

QO-100