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 Dongle SDR – Free Shipping Offer
On the FUNcube Dongle Software Defined Radio site Howard G6LVB says: I’ll be away for a few days next week (19 August to 23 August), so as there will be a short delay in dispatch, I’m currently offering free shipping until I return if you place an order before I...
Lithium-ion Capacitor satellite OPUSAT in the press
The OPUSAT CubeSat, built by students at the Osaka Prefecture University Small Spacecraft Systems Research Center (SSSRC), will test Lithium-Ion Capacitors in space. Lithium-Ion Capacitors have a high energy density (reportedly 14 Wh/kg) and so could potentially be of...
Amateur Radio Foundation Exam and NB TV at UKHAS Conference
There are a few tickets still available for the UKHAS conference at the University of Greenwich, London on Saturday, September 7.The UK High Altitude Society (UKHAS) conference attracts those interested in learning about building and flying High Altitude Balloons or...
Astronaut Luca Parmitano KF5KDP talks about his ham radio contacts
On his ESA blog astronaut Luca Parmitano KF5KDP talks about his ham radio contacts from the International Space Station. I set the radio to the ‘random’ contacts frequency, and without knowing what to expect, I put on the headphones. Physically, the International...
UKube-1: Art in Space
In addition to the amateur radio FUNcube boards the UK Space Agency's first CubeSat UKube-1 will also carry designs by artists Jon Gibson and Amanda White, who run the famous iam8bit gallery in Los Angeles. The Wired story says "[Nanosatellites] open the door to do...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
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