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

SSTV sent through ARISSat-1 transponder

SSTV sent through ARISSat-1 transponder Henk PA3GUO has made the first successful transmission of a Slow Scan TV (SSTV) image through the ARISSat-1 linear transponder. His receiver was an AMSAT-UK FUNcube Dongle SDR The 435 MHz receive antenna on the ARISSat-1...

ARISSat-1 Deployed

The Amateur Radio satellite ARISSat-1 has been deployed from the International Space International Space Station and its 145.950 MHz FM/SSTV and145.920 MHz BPSK signals have been received around the world On the AMSAT bulletin board Gould, WA4SXM writes: The ARISSat-1...

ARISSat-1/KEDR is now ready for deployment Today.

ARISSat-1/KEDR deployment on August 3 ARISSat-1/KEDR is now ready for deployment from the International Space Station during EVA 29 today, August 3. NASA TV will cover the EVA live starting at 1400 GMT, August 3. 1430: Hatch Open 1446: Egress ARISSat-1/KEDR and secure...

AMSAT-UK Photo Gallery

Upload your 2011 Colloquium Photo's to the AMSAT-UK photo gallery. http://t.co/BW8s9JL

Radio-to-Soundcard interface to receive satellite SSTV

The ARISSat-1/KEDR team have released this information about receiving the satellite: The FM downlink on 145.950 MHz will be audible on all common 2 meter amateur radio receivers with no modification needed to your equipment. A CW/SSB receiver will also receive the CW...

FUNCube Status

AO-73 Active
JO-97 Active

AMSAT-UK Nets

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