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
Brazilian contact via FUNcube-1 (AO-73)
Paulo PV8DX and Luciano PY5LF have made the first contact using the amateur radio FUNcube-1 AO-73 satellite between the North and the South of Brazil. Watch AO73 - HAM CUBESAT [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Cc16aBiWp0&w=560&h=315]
Former radio ham plans Bitcoin CubeSat
Former radio amateur Jeff Garzik ex-KB4UZB plans to develop a CubeSat BitSat to distribute block chain data for the digital currency Bitcoin. Jeff's amateur radio license expired in 2006 and in recent years during his spare time he has been a Bitcoin core-developer,...
Santa uses 434.075 MHz during sleigh test
BBC TV News has reported on the 434.075 MHz STRATODEAN balloon carrying Santa and Rudolf that was launched from Coleford, Gloucestershire, UK. The BBC say that amateur scientists Cassie Phelps and Mark Ireland, from the Forest of Dean, successful launched Santa and...
Book publisher wants to launch CubeSat
A publisher of printed paper books, Mikazuki Publishing House, has issued a press release saying they will be launching a 3U CubeSat in August 2014 that would have both voice and data uplinks and downlinks. They intend to use the CubeSat for a single book marketing...
Join AMSAT-UK
Founded in 1975 AMSAT-UK is a voluntary organisation that supports the design and building of equipment for Amateur Radio Satellites. AMSAT-UK initially produced a short bulletin called OSCAR News to give members advice on amateur satellite communications. Since those...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100

