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
USA Radio Hams at National Radio Centre
On Sunday, June 9, Brent Salmi KB1LQD and Bryce Salmi KB1LQC from Chelmsford MA met up with AMSAT-UK's Graham Shirville G3VZV at the RSGB National Radio Centre at Bletchley Park. Over a pint Graham G3VZV updated them on the current activities of AMSAT-UK. Bryce KB1LQC...
50th anniversary of historic Chelmsford EME contact
June 13 is the 50th anniversary of the first UK amateur radio moonbounce (EME) contact which was made by Peter Blair G3LTF from Chelmsford in Essex. The RSGB GB2RS News Service reports: July 2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the first time that amateur signals from...
Influence of ham radio on astronaut
In this video ISS Astronaut Alexander Gerst KF5ONO talks about how his grandfather, a radio ham, helped him bounce a signal off the moon (EME) when he was six and the influence amateur radio had on his career. Watch Alexander Gerst KF5ONO Crew Profile [youtube...
LituanicaSAT-1 FM Transponder Active
The LituanicaSAT-1 team have announced activation of the FM transponder. Dear radio amateurs, The LituanicaSAT-1 transponder is currently on and should remain so. General rule to find out if the transponder is working at the moment is following: if you can hear CW FM...
UK Engineers Ready UKube-1 for Launch
Engineers Steve Greenland and Andy Strain are in Baikonur, Kazakhstan to prepare UKube-1 for its launch on July 8. UKube-1 carries a set of AMSAT-UK FUNcube boards providing a 435/145 MHz linear transponder and educational telemetry beacon. On the same launch as...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
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