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
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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...
Astronaut Luca Parmitano KF5KDP making ham radio contacts
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano KF5KDP has been making random voice contacts from the International Space Station (ISS) to other radio amateurs on Earth on 145.800 MHz. When the astronauts put out a CQ call, in range of Europe and Africa, they transmit on 145.800 MHz FM...
Thailand’s first ham radio satellite
The Thailand Amateur Radio Satellite Group are developing their first satellite JAISAT-1. The group hope to complete the satellite, a 1U CubeSat, by the end of 2015. Plans include a 145 to 435 MHz linear transponder for SSB/CW communications, APRS, a packet bulletin...
Ofcom Consultation covers 2.3, 2.4, 3.4 and 5 GHz bands
Ofcom has published a consultation on the role that spectrum sharing could play in meeting the future capacity demands of mobile broadband and machine-to-machine communications. Spectrum sharing is the principle of allowing multiple users to exploit the same band of...
ArduSat Open Source Ham Radio CubeSats
Australian Foundation radio amateur Jonathan Oxer VK3FADO is one of the designers of the two CubeSats ArduSat-1 and ArduSat-X which arrived at the ISS on Friday, August 9 UT. The Arduino-powered satellites were transported to the International Space Station by the...
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