Colloquium 2024

AMSAT-UK Colloquium 2024 is set to take place on October 12-13, at Kents Hill Park Conference Centre in Milton Keynes. Join us for an exciting weekend of satellite discussions and networking, held in conjunction with the RSGB Convention.

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

Winter issue of OSCAR News now available

E-members of AMSAT-UK can now download the December 2020 edition of OSCAR News, issue 232, here. The paper edition edition will be sent to postal members and should arrive in the next 2-3 weeks. In this issue: • From the Secretary’s Keyboard • The Colloquium 2020 •...

ISS Slow Scan TV event 145.800 MHz FM

An ARISS Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event is scheduled from the International Space Station (ISS) for December 24-31. This will be a special SSTV event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ARISS operations on the ISS. The event is scheduled to begin on December 24 from 16:40...

AMSAT’s RadFxSat-2 / Fox-1E Launched

Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne Launch Demo 2 mission carried AMSAT's RadFxSat-2 / Fox-1E to orbit on Sunday, January 17, 2020. On January 19 AMSAT issued this RadFxSat-2 / Fox-1E Status Update https://www.amsat.org/radfxsat-2-fox-1e-status-update/ At 22:28 GMT, Jan 17,...

Athlone students to contact ISS

An ARISS educational school contact is planned between astronaut Shannon Walker KD5DXB on the International Space Station and students at Athlone Community College, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The contact is scheduled on Monday, December 7, 2020, at approximately 2:50 PM...

New IARU VHF Handbook (v9.00) now available as free PDF

A new edition (v9.00) of the free IARU VHF Handbook covering the bands at VHF and Above is now available for download. It contains all the decisions regarding the bands at VHF and Above that were made at the 2020 IARU Region 1 virtual General Conference. The band plan...

FUNCube Status

AO-73 Active
JO-97 Active

AMSAT-UK Nets

80m

QO-100