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
RSGB Convention
The early booking discount for the RSGB Convention has been extended until August 31. The Convention takes place in Milton Keynes, October 9-11, and there is an impressive line up of speakers planned, including: • Ionosondes by Dr Ruth Bamford • Regular 3000km+...
CPUT planning successor to Africa’s first nanosatellite
Following on the successes of ZACube-1, a.k.a. TshepisoSat, ZACube-2 is the second instalment in the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) F’SATI mission series. The satellite will serve as technology demonstrator for essential subsystems and form the basis...
IARU Region 3 Act on Band Plan Satellite Allocations
The IARU Region 3 (Asia/Pacific) Directors have submitted a band plan paper concerning amateur satellite allocations for consideration at the IARU Region 3 Conference which takes place October 12-16 in Bali, Indonesia. This is the 16th Conference and it will be hosted...
UK NanoSat Weekend
Would you like to build your own satellite? Would you like to do that in a single weekend...and fly it too? The Satellite Applications Catapult has developed a build-your-own satellite kit. Over the course of a weekend you will assemble, test and program your own...
Amateur Radio and ISS on ABC radio show
On Thursday, August 20, Onno VK6FLAB was interviewed by Gillian O'Shaughnessy for the ABC 720 Breakfast Show to talk about Amateur Radio after a UK based radio ham, Adrian 2E0SDR, managed a contact with the ISS from his garden shed. Read the ABC 720 Blog Post...
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AMSAT-UK Nets
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