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
Nepal students to speak to Tim Peake
UK astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI will be using amateur radio to talk to students at Brihaspati Vidhyasadan School (BVS) in Nepal on Wednesday, January 20 at 08:37:04 UT. You can listen to the audio online at https://sites.google.com/site/arissaudio/ The Himalayan Times...
Amateur radio village at EMF 2016
An amateur radio village is planned for the Electromagnetic Field EMF 2016 event which takes place August 5-7, 2016 near Guildford in Surrey. London Hackspace Amateur Radio Club are planning to erect at least one of their Clark masts in the village. During EMF 2016...
Local newspaper reports reception of Tim Peake on ISS
ISS school contacts provide an opportunity for radio amateurs across the country to get publicity for the hobby in their local newspaper. Simply hearing Tim Peake using amateur radio from the ISS is in itself a newsworthy event which can be used to promote your local...
ISS SSTV activity January
The ARISS Russia Team is planning to support a couple of Slow Scan Television (SSTV) events in the next few months on 145.800 MHz FM. The upcoming spacewalk (EVA) will result in the amateur radio equipment on the ISS being powered down on Friday, January 15 at about...
Listening to the ISS on a handheld radio
In this video Dan Trudgian M0TGN shows how to listen to the ISS using nothing more than a handheld radio, a Yaesu VX8, from Hackpen Hill in Wiltshire. In the UK we use narrow 2.5 kHz deviation FM but the ISS transmits on 145.800 MHz with the wider 5 kHz deviation used...
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