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
FM Interference to Linear Transponder Satellites
Alexandru Csete OZ9AEC has previously written about interference from FM stations on the HO-68 linear transponder. He now reports that other satellites with linear transponders (designed for SSB/CW use only) also suffer from local FM traffic by people who haven't got...
ARTSAT release App for iPhone or iPod Touch
ARTSAT PROJECT-1: INVADER is an amateur radio “Art Satellite” currently being developed as a part of the “ARTSAT: Art and Satellite Project” which aims at a practical use of a satellite for art and design. Invader is a 1U CubeSat being developed by students at Tama...
IARU agrees 437.525 MHz for ITF-1
The Cubesat "Image The Future" ITF-1 build by students at the University of Tsukuba has had the frequency of 437.525 MHz coordinated by the IARU Amateur Satellite Frequency Cooordination panel. IFT-1 recently underwent thermal vacuum testing. It is planned to be...
CubeBug-1 Updated: 02 May 2012
Supporting Organisation Ministry of Science, Technology & Productive Innovation Contact Person norberto.wente.dk.nospam Headline Details: CubeBug-1 is the first technology demonstration mission for a new cubesat platform design (mechanics, hardware and...
OSSI CubeSat – Ground Station Video
Korean artist Hojun Song DS1SBO has made available videos showing the construction of his satellite OSSI. In addition to radio communications (145 MHz uplink, 435 MHz downlink) OSSI is fitted with LED's that can flash in Morse Code and is also flying Super-Capacitors....
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| AO-73 | Active |
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