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
Amateur Radio Today – IARU-R1 Vienna Interview
In the show Amateur Radio Today for May 5, 2013 Murray Niman G6JYB is interviewed about the IARU Region 1 Vienna conference and discusses the proposal to permit amateur radio satellite linear transponders operate in the very bottom section of the 144 MHz band. The...
AMSAT-India VO-52 satellite completes eight years in orbit
On Sunday, May 5, 2013 AMSAT-India's VO-52 completed 8 years in orbit. During this time it has proved to be a valuable communications resource for the amateur radio community. Mani, VU2WMY, posted this on the AMSAT Bulletin Board: It gives us great and immense...
SdrDx adds Supports FUNcube Pro+
The New versin of SdrDx 2.12p adds support for the Andrus, FunCube Pro Plus and AFEDRI SDRs; It also provides various features and fixes. See the link to the changes document, below. Downloads: http://fyngyrz.com/?p=915 Documentation:...
How to pack a big solar sail in a tiny cubesat
By Tia Ghose Space.com A simple paper-folding technique could help tiny satellites unfurl big sails in space to detect micrometeoroid impacts, scientists say. The folding strategy, described Tuesday in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society A Mathematical and...
Find out about the BIS KickSat Sprite satellite
The British Interplanetary Society (BIS) invites those wishing to find out more about their KickSat Sprite to attend an end-to-end test day on Saturday, May 4. The BIS invites people to participate in project KickSat, or simply come along to find out more. Aims for...
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