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
Having FUN in space
In this video David Johnson G4DPZ describes the AMSAT-UK FUNcube satellite project. Watch Having FUN in space [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-dW-oMrIIY] FUNcube Power Point Slides http://funcubetest2.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/funcube_oct2013fin.ppt FUNcube...
Radio Astronomy Magazine Available
The March 2014 issue of the free Radio Astronomy Group publication RAGazine is now available for download. This issue includes: - RAG 2014 Meeting, Leicester - Book review: “Space Has No Frontier” - VLF quarterly observing report - Brief note on the comparison of...
Southampton University Wireless Society WebSDR
The Southampton University Wireless Society (SUWS) Web-based software defined radio (SDR) has been used to receive signals from the new amateur radio LitSat-1 satellite. The Lithuanian satellite LitSat-1 was deployed from the ISS on February 28 and the builders of the...
Mass Launch of 437 MHz Satellites
The largest ever launch of 437 MHz satellites is planned for March 16 at 0841 UT when 104 Sprite satellites will fly on the SpaceX Falcon 9 CRS 3 mission to be deployed into a 325x315 km 51.5 degree inclination orbit. You should be able to watch the launch live on...
RSGB: IARU 2014 VHF/UHF/UW Consultation
The RSGB IARU VHF/UHF/Microwaves discussion forum invites feedback on proposals to amend the bandplans. Items being discussed are: - Update to the 144MHz Satellite Allocation to formalise the shared use of 144.000-144.025 by linear amateur satellite transponders...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100

