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
KickSat Sprites – Final Preparation
The British Interplanetary Society (BIS) are holding a meeting to prepare for reception of their fleet of Sprite satellites which will be deployed by the KickSat CubeSat on May 4 at 2000 UT. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting which takes place from 10 am to...
Ham Radio Earth-Moon-Earth Art Event on Google+ Hangout
OPTICKS is a live radio transmission performance between the Earth and the Moon during which images are sent to the Moon and back as radio signals using the MMSSTV Slow San TV software developed by Makoto Mori JE3HHT. A live Google+ hangout is taking place on May 1 at...
Ofcom: Interference to 2400 MHz from LTE
Ofcom has published additional information on co-existence studies between 2.3 GHz Long-Term Evolution (LTE) and 2400 MHz Wi-Fi. The ITU Amateur-Satellite Service allocation is 2400-2450 MHz In the consultation published on February 19, 2014, Ofcom presented technical...
BRICsat to carry 28 MHz PSK31 transponder
BRICsat is a 3U CubeSat built by students at the US Naval Academy. It has two Amateur Satellite Missions: • APRS constellation transponder with downlink on 437.975 MHz and with uplink on 145.825 MHz 1k2 and 9k6 AX25 • PSK31 transponder with a 28.120 MHz uplink (2.5...
DX-1 Microsatellite to launch from Baikonur
The microsatellite DX-1 (27 kg 40x40x30 cm) built by Dauria Aerospace, is planned to launch June 28, 2014 on the Soyuz-2.1b, Fregat-M rocket from Baikonur in Kazakhstan. It is understood the satellite will be using the following frequencies: • 144.975-145.025 MHz...
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