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
ISS Ham Radio SSTV Video
On the weekend of April 11/12 Randy Hall K7AGE used his Arrow dual band J-Pole antenna, FT-817, Signalink USB interface and MMSSTV software to capture some great amateur radio Slow Scan Television (SSTV) images from the International Space Station (ISS). Watch SSTV...
ISS SSTV in the Press
AMSAT-UK member Andrew Garratt M0NRD got some good publicity for Amateur Radio from the recent ISS Slow Scan Television transmissions. The SSTV pictures were sent in celebration of Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human to reach space, on April 12, 1961. The Russian...
Using WebSDRs Worldwide for the ISS
Martin Ehrenfried G8JNJ describes how he uses WebSDR's to listen to ISS transmissions on 145.800 and 145.825 MHz. The SUWS SDR at Farnham can even receive the 143.625 MHz ISS comms channel. We were treated to more Slow Scan Television (SSTV) pictures from the...
Hacker at AMSAT/TAPR Dayton Banquet
Michael Ossmann, AD0NR, will give a talk "Adventures of a Hacker Turned Ham" to the AMSAT/TAPR Banquet at the Dayton Hamvention. The ninth annual TAPR/AMSAT Banquet will be held on Friday night, May 15, at 1830 EDT. This dinner is always a highlight of the AMSAT...
ACMA consults on removing 3400-3410 MHz
The Australian regulator the ACMA is consulting on a number of changes to the amateur radio licence including removal of a key 3400 MHz allocation. 3400-3410 MHz is allocated to the Amateur Satellite Service in ITU Regions 2 and 3. It is used by amateurs in many...
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