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
1240-1300 MHz: ITU-R WP5A Meeting Report
IARU report on the recent meeting of ITU-R WP5A, the lead group responsible for developing the Conference Preparatory Meeting report about the WRC23 agenda item on the 23cm band. The latest meeting of ITU-R WP5A concluded on June 2, 2022. The IARU was represented by...
FUNcube-1 / AO73 Update
Many will be aware that FUNcube-1 has been transmitting a special Fitter message to commemorate her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee earlier this month. Everyone who receives this message and uploads it to the Data Warehouse using the Dashboard can generate a...
ISS SSTV June 8-9 145.800 MHz FM
Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are planning to transmit Slow Scan TV (SSTV) images on 145.800 MHz FM probably using the SSTV mode PD-120. Update June 8: There were no reports of any SSTV transmissions being received. The transmissions are...
AO-73/FUNcube-1 Fitter Message for The Queen’s 70th Jubilee Celebration
In June 2022, Her Majesty The Queen becomes the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service. AMSAT-UK has decided to send a special Platinum Jubilee greetings message via FUNcube-1 (AO-73). Anyone who receives this message and...
23cm band and Sat-Nav Coexistence: ITU‑R WP4C Studies
The Chair of IARU Region 1 Spectrum Affairs, Barry Lewis G4SJH, reports on the work being done in defending the interests of the Amateur Services in the 1240-1300 MHz band. On the IARU Region 1 site he writes: During the period May 4-10, 2022, the IARU continued to...
FUNCube Status
AO-73 | Active |
JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
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