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
ISS contact planned for Bampton School in Devon
An International Space Station ARISS school contact has been planned between astronaut Drew Morgan KI5AAA and participants at Bampton School, Bampton, United Kingdom on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at 12:51 GMT, which is 1:51 PM BST. The contact between GB4BPS at the...
Devon school students to contact ISS
Young people at Bampton School in Devon will get an opportunity to use amateur radio to talk to an astronaut on the International Space Station on Tuesday, October 8. The school has tweeted: "The news we’ve all been waiting for: @BamptonSCH contact with @Space_Station...
Hurricane Lorenzo: Amateur satellite AO-92 will be available in U/v mode
Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT VP Operations has received a request from amateurs involved with emergency communications in the Azores, requesting we forego L/v operation on AO-92 this week. AMSAT News Service reports: Hurricane Lorenzo is expected to pass through the...
Autumn issue of OSCAR News now available for download
E-members of AMSAT-UK can now download the Autumn 2019 edition of OSCAR News, issue 227, here. The paper edition should be sent to postal members in 2-3 weeks. In this issue: • From the Secretary’s Keyboard • Editors welcome • 2019 Meetings & Events Calendar •...
QO-100 satellite, GNU Radio and SDR talks released
Mark M5BOP reports the complete set of amateur radio technical talks from this year's Martlesham Microwave Round Table is now available to watch on YouTube. Videos of these MMRT 2019 talks are available: • Practical GNUradio - Heather Lomond M0HMO • From Death Rays to...
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