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

ARISSat used as teaching tool, covered in local newspaper

ARISSat used as teaching tool, covered in local newspaper Matt Severin, principal of Dowagiac Middle School in Michigan, took some of his students outside to track and listen to the satellite ARISSat-1 on Tuesday, September 13. Two years earlier, Severin, then...

Isle of Skye on Amateur Radio Satellites Sep 24

Paul Robinson 2E1EUB, current holder of the Louis Varney G5RV cup, will be active on the Amateur Radio satellites from the Isle of Skye and Eastern Scotland starting Saturday, September 24. He will be using the call sign 2M1EUB/P and weather permitting Paul will be...

AMSAT-NA BOD election results

AMSAT-NA BOD election results The 2011 AMSAT-NA Board of Directors election has been completed with the following results: Barry Baines, WD4ASW- 576 Tony Monteiro, AA2TX - 560 Alan Biddle, WA4SCA - 516 Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA - 418 Mark Hammond, N8MH - 319 First...

Indian NOAA APT images with the 'AMSAT-UKFUNcube Dongle SDR'

Indian NOAA APT images Mahesh Vhatkay VU2IIA has used his AMSAT-UK FUNcube Dongle SDR to receive weather satellite images of the Indian sub-continent. As well as the FUNcube Dongle software defined radio his station comprised a QFH antenna with 137 MHz preamp...

Indian NOAA APT images with the ‘AMSAT-UKFUNcube Dongle SDR’

Indian NOAA APT images Mahesh Vhatkay VU2IIA has used his AMSAT-UK FUNcube Dongle SDR to receive weather satellite images of the Indian sub-continent. As well as the FUNcube Dongle software defined radio his station comprised a QFH antenna with 137 MHz preamp...

FUNCube Status

AO-73 Active
JO-97 Active

AMSAT-UK Nets

80m

QO-100