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
SUWS WebSDR supports Meteor Scatter enthusiasts
The SUWS WebSDR, a popular resource for the Amateur Satellite and 434 MHz High Altitude Balloon communities, has recently been upgraded to support VLF and 49.990 MHz for Meteor Scatter observations. The SUWS team hope that these new bands will further enhance the...
Small satellites: Possible future WRC agenda item
The CEPT CPG-PTA-8 meeting in Catania, Sicily, July 21-24, discussed a number of issues related to WRC-15 among them a paper submitted by The Netherlands - Small satellites: further aspects for the development of a future agenda item. The paper's summary says:...
Radio Astronomy Group Meteor Scatter Workshop
A BAA RAG Workshop on Meteor Scatter is planned for Saturday, October 31 in Northampton, the keynote speaker will be Jean-Louis Rault F6AGR. Paul Hyde G4CSD writes: Please note that we are going to hold a one-day workshop on Meteor Scatter at Northampton Natural...
GB1DS – Amateur Satellites and Meteor Scatter
Run by the Brecon & Radnor Amateur Radio Society, GB1DS will operate on most bands and satellites on the weekend of August 15-16, coinciding with the annual Perseids meteor shower which will make for an incredible operation. In co-operation with the Brecon Beacons...
“First” UK radio ham to contact space station astronauts
A newspaper story says a Swindon radio amateur was believed to be the first in the UK to contact an astronaut on a space station, the Russian Mir, which hosted UK and USA astronauts. The story published in the Swindon Advertiser on August 7 says: "...it took place...
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