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
Catch the signal of e-st@r-II CubeSat
The CubeSat Team of Politecnico di Torino invite the amateur radio community to participate in a competition to receive the 437.485 MHz signal from their new satellite e-st@r-II which launches 2102 UT on Monday, April 25, 2016 on a Russian Soyuz-STA Fregat-M rocket...
Earth to Space via Amateur Radio
The story of the buildup, workshops and Live contact with Tim Peake on the ISS made using Amateur Radio by Norfolk Schools at the City of Norwich School on February 26, 2016. 1080 high resolution version - 720P version also available to download ©Abacus Television and...
RSGB amateur radio video – a world of possibilities
The Radio Society of Great Britain have released a new amateur radio promotional video which features amateur radio satellites. Amateur radio is a hobby with so many aspects it can be hard to describe – and difficult to know what to try first! We’ve tried to give a...
St Richard’s Catholic College Tim Peake Contact
Lucy Woolridge M6LGJ establishing communications with Tim Peake KG5BVI / GB1SS on the ISS An International Space Station radio contact took place on Monday, April 18 1456 GMT between Timothy Peake GB1SS and participants at St Richard's Catholic College,...
Wellesley House School Tim Peake Contact
The ARISS contact between Wellesley House School GB1WHS in Broadstairs, Kent and Tim Peake GB1SS on the International Space Station took place on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 1210 GMT (1:10 pm BST). The contact was receivable on 145.800 MHz FM over the British Isles...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100