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
Getting Started with Amateur Satellites 2016
The 2016 edition of the book Getting Started with Amateur Satellites is now available from the AMSAT-UK shop. This excellent book is written by G. Gould Smith, WA4SXM and Friends. This year’s edition has been thoroughly updated and the book is now 176 pages long,...
Phase-4A Geostationary Transponders
Es'hail 2 is a geostationary satellite which will carry two amateur radio transponders. The launch of the Es’Hail-2 satellite into a geostationary orbit is currently planned for the 3rd quarter of 2017. The coverage area of the Narrowband (NB) and Wideband (WB)...
India launches ham radio satellites
On June 22, 2016 the Indian Space Agency ISRO successfully launched several satellites carrying amateur radio payloads. The CSAT Swayam satellite was one of those launched. The 1U CubeSat carries a digital store and forward messaging system for use by the amateur...
Amateur Satellites at Skills Night
Steve Hedgecock M0SHQ explained how to operate via the amateur radio satellites at Skills Night hosted by the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society on Monday, June 20, 2016. He showed how to use the Elk dual-band 145/435 MHz Log Periodic Antenna to track the satellites and...
Colloquium – Final Call for Speakers
This is the final call for speakers for the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium 2016 which will be held from Saturday, July 30 to Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the Holiday Inn, Guildford, GU2 7XZ, United Kingdom. AMSAT-UK invites speakers, to cover topics about Amateur...
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