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
Talk – Launching and Tracking of 434 MHz Balloons
On Tuesday, July 1, Chris Stubbs M6EDF will be giving a talk on 434 MHz high altitude balloons to the Chelmsford Amateur Radio Society (CARS). Weather permitting it is hoped to be able to do a balloon launch (434.300 MHz FSK). The meeting is open to all. Chris took...
The Isle of Man space program on TV
In the BBC TV show Newsnight broadcast June 17, 2014 Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock reports on the space program in the Isle of Man. The space segment start 39:25 into the show which can be seen at http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b047bxqg/newsnight-17062014 Note...
Successful launch of amateur radio satellite payloads
On Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 19:11:11 UT a Dnepr rocket was launched from Dombarovsky near Yasny in the Russian Federation, 12 of the satellites on-board carried amateur radio payloads. In total 33 satellites were deployed from the Dnepr on June 19. One of those...
Dnepr Launch for D-STAR Satellite
The D-STAR satellite TabletSat-Aurora is expected to launch with 11 other satellites carrying amateur radio payloads from Dombarovsky near Yasny on Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 19:11:11 UT. It carries a D-STAR Parrot (Store and Forward) Repeater running 0.8 watts of...
QST Editor to speak at Colloquium
QST Editor and ARRL Publications Manager Steve Ford, WB8IMY will give a presentation to the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium at the Holiday Inn in Guildford on Saturday, July 26. Steve will be traveling to the UK to talk about the satellite operations at the...
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