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
New STRaND-1 telemetry spreadsheet and DK3WN magnetic field vector analysis
The STRaND-1 team have released a new version of the Excel Spreadsheet for the STRaND-1 Telemetry which is now updated with switch details. Download the new spreadsheet from http://amsat-uk.org/satellites/strand-1/strand-1-telemetry/ Mike Rupprecht DK3WN has been...
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...
British Interplanetary Society KickSat Sprite programming and planning day
Members and non-members are invited to a BIS KickSat 437 MHz Sprite satellite programming and planning day. The event takes place on March 30, 2013, 11am-4pm at 27/29 South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1SZ and has these aims: • Developer kit: setup and programming tests...
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
80m
QO-100

