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

Belgium: 23 cm band Restrictions

On March 27, 2024, Belgium's regulator the BIPT published draft restrictions on amateur radio operation  in the 23cm (1240-1300 MHz) band. Belgium is believed to be the first country to propose restrictions on 23cm band operation following WRC-23 ITU-R Recommendation...

BBC Great British Railway Journeys at SSTL

Series 15 episode 4 of Michael Portillo's TV show Great British Railway Journeys: Havant to Guildford, features Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd and Professor Sir Martin Sweeting G3YJO. To see the segment fast-forward 20 mins 30 secs into the show. Watch in the UK on...

UK’s SaxaVord Spaceport to launch amateur radio satellites

Two more amateur radio satellites, MARIA-G (HADES-F) and UNNE-1 (HADES-E), are planned to launch from the UK's SaxaVord Spaceport later in 2024. Previously announced amateur radio payloads on the launch are: ERMINAZ-1U and -1V from AMSAT-DL GENESIS-MA and -ME from...

IO-117 GreenCube to cease operating on February 5

At 1622 GMT on Thursday, January 25, 2024 @S5Lab posted on X that the GreenCube IO-117 Digipeater would be permanently deactivated on February 5. Designed and developed by students of Sapienza University of Rome, GreenCube IO-117 was the first satellite to carry an...

December 2023 OSCAR News now available

E-members of AMSAT-UK can now download the December 2023 edition of OSCAR News, issue 243, 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 • Letters to the Editor •...

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AO-73 Active
JO-97 Active

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