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
FUNcube-1 / AO-73 Transponder April 5-6
This weekend the FUNcube team are planning to command FUNcube-1 into full time transponder mode. It will be commanded into transponder mode on a suitable pass over the UK on the evening of Friday, April 4 (likely 21:30 UT). If all goes well, it will be left in...
June 19 launch date confirmed for UKube-1
UKube-1 carries a set of AMSAT-UK FUNcube boards providing a 435/145 MHz linear transponder and educational telemetry beacon. Clyde Space have announced that the launch is now confirmed for June 19, 2014 from Baikonur in Kazakhstan, where it will be launched on a...
Facebook plans Internet satellites
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook's Connectivity Lab plans to build satellites to bring the Internet to more people. "In our effort to connect the whole world with Internet.org, we've been working on ways to beam internet to people from the sky. Today, we're sharing some...
FUNcube-1 / AO-73 Transponder Test – March 29
Results of last weekend's tests: the transponder was maintained ON for two orbits, and we did not see any noticeable fall in battery temperature. We are therefore proposing to repeat the test on Saturday, March 29, but leave the transponder on for a longer period. We...
Anthony “Tony” J. Monteiro, AA2TX (SK)
AMSAT VP-Engineering and Board Member Anthony J. Monteiro, AA2TX of North Andover, MA died on Wednesday morning, March 26, 2014 while hospitalized in Boston, MA from cancer. He was 55. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou and daughter, Veronica, a college freshman....
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100

