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 respond to Ofcom 5G consultation
The RSGB have responded to the Ofcom Call for Input on Spectrum above 6 GHz for future mobile communications (5G) consultation. The range of frequencies Ofcom are considering included the Primary amateur and amateur-satellite allocation at 47-47.2 GHz. Read the RSGB...
$50SAT/MO-76: 15 months, 15 orbits per day, and some unexpected behavior
Saturday, February 21, 2015 marked the 15 month anniversary of the launch of $50SAT/MO-76, and you guessed it - it is still operating. Thursday, February 12, 2015 marked a different milestone - its orbit has decayed to the point where its mean motion crossed the 15...
Radio hams will be at BBC Solar Eclipse event
Two radio amateurs, Dave Akerman M0RPI and Paolo Nespoli IZ0JPA, will be at the BBC Stargazing Live solar eclipse event at Leicester on March 20. Dave Akerman M0RPI is well known for many High Altitude Balloon flights. These have carried the Rapsberry Pi computer...
RSGB respond to Ofcom UHF review
The RSGB has responded to the Ofcom call for inputs to the strategic review of the 420-470 MHz spectrum. The review includes the key Amateur 430-440 MHz and Amateur-Satellite 435-438 MHz allocations. The consultation had been due to close on February 19 but was...
APRS balloon heads for UK
An amateur radio balloon CNSP-22, call sign K6RPT-11, is crossing the Atlantic at an altitude of 11,150 metres and should reach the British Isles on Friday, February 27. The solar powered around-the-world high altitude balloon was released by the California Near Space...
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