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
Sir Martin Sweeting G3YJO – Early years and favourite space missions
Radio amateur and Executive Chairman of SSTL, Sir Martin Sweeting G3YJO, has recorded a series of home videos from Coronavirus lockdown to record answers to the questions he is most frequently asked. In this episode he talks about his inspiration for pioneering the...
Huskysat-1 Transponder is Open
After a week of testing, the transponder on HuskySat-1 is enabled and open for use and testing. It’s fairly sensitive, and 5-10 watts is plenty most of the time. There are some fades due to satellite orientation, and some passes are definitely better than others. The...
Filtered 2400 MHz Driver Amplifier Kits Now Available
This kit has been designed by David Bowman G0MRF and contains all the parts required to drive a PA on 2.4 GHz for QO-100. The completed board will have a gain of about 25 - 26 dB and for best linearity, should be kept to 200 mW output. This kit can be assembled in a...
Online Amateur Radio Satellite talk on Zoom
On Wednesday, May 13, at 1830 GMT (7:30pm BST) Robin Moseley G1MHU will give a talk on Zoom titled "Introduction to amateur satellites, meteor scatter, EME and ISS". The presentation is being organised by the Denby Dales Amateur Radio Society and being on Zoom it'll...
Spring Issue of OSCAR News Available
E-members of AMSAT-UK can now download the March 2020 edition of OSCAR News, issue 229, here. The paper edition edition is being sent to postal members and should arrive in the coming week. In this issue: • From the Secretary’s Keyboard • QO-100 Wideband Transponder –...
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