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

NOAA-19 received with FCD

Roland (py4zbz) recently posted within the FUNcube & FUNcube Dongle Yahoo group - http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/funcube/ his received  NOAA-19 image using the AMSAT-UK FUNcube dongle For more information or to order a FUNcube Dongle visit...

Dnepr Launch Animation Video

The Dnepr rocket is a converted ICBM used for launching satellites into orbit, operated by launch service provider ISC Kosmotras. The first launch, on April 21, 1999, successfully placed UoSAT-12, a 350 kg demonstration mini-satellite, into a 650 km circular Low Earth...

WD9EWK working FO-29 using QRP from Scottsdale (Arizona) Hamfest

In this video Patrick Stoddard WD9EWK shows that high power isn't needed to work the satellites. On Saturday, March 9. 2013, at 1636 UT at the Scottsdale Amateur Radio Club Hamfest in Tempe, Arizona (grid DM43al)  he showed you can work F)-29 using just 5 watts from a...

FUNCube Status

AO-73 Active
JO-97 Active

AMSAT-UK Nets

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QO-100