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
Geosynchronous ham radio payload to aid disaster communications
Phys.org interviews Hume Center Director of Research Bob McGwier N4HY about a geosynchronous satellite amateur radio payload which will aid disaster communications. Researchers at the Ted and Karyn Hume Center for National Security and Technology are preparing to send...
AO-73 in continuous transponder mode
The amateur radio satellite AO-73 will be operating in continuous transponder mode throughout the festive season until the evening of Sunday, January 3. Why not take full advantage of this activation and get your 73 on 73 Award, details at...
EO-79 transponder activation
On December 21, 2015 at 1038 UT, the EO-79 transponder was turned on for a prolonged period. The FUNcube transponder subsystem on QB50p1 (EO-79) had been provided by AMSAT-UK and AMSAT-NL and is a similar subsystem as on FUNcube-1, but without the telemetry downlink...
Amateur radio in UK Spectrum Policy Forum report
The UK Spectrum Policy Forum has released the UK Spectrum Usage & Demand report which covers amateur radio and other services. The UK Spectrum Policy Forum was launched in September 2013 at the behest of Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture and the Digital Economy to...
ISS SSTV activity planned for mid January
The ARISS Russia team is making plans to support a couple of Slow Scan TV (SSTV) events in the next few months on 145.800 MHz FM. The first session is being targeted for mid January (subject to change) to celebrate 15 years of ARISS school contacts with the ISS crew....
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100