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
Israeli CubeSat InKlajn-1
Shamai Opfer 4Z1WS will be giving a talk on Israel's new 3U CubeSat InKlajn-1 to the AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium in Guildford next weekend. The triple CubeSat aims to educate a new generation of Radio Amateurs, enabling students to take a part in a real...
FUNcube Environmental Testing at RAL
Wouter PA3WEG (right) working in the RAL cleanroom before placing FUNcube into the vacuum chamber During the week starting 18 July, members of AMSAT-UK performed temperature testing and thermo vacuum testing of the FUNcube satellite. The facilities to do this were...
Responses to DCMS spectrum release plan
A joint response from the RSGB, UK Microwave Group, AMSAT-UK and BATC is among the 31 responses to the DCMS consultation on releasing public sector spectrum. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) consultation sought opinion on the release of 500MHz of...
AMSAT-UK planning ARISSat-1 activation
Members of AMSAT-UK hope to be active using GB4FUN during the ARISSat-1 tests, July 30-31, from the International Space Colloquium in Guildford. ARISSat-1 is a new Amateur Radio satellite that will be deployed from the International Space Station (ISS) during a...
ARISSat-1/KEDR activation planned
ARISSat-1/KEDR Project Manager Gould Smith, WA4SXM said this week the latest status, discussed during the International ARISS teleconference Sergey Samburov, RV3DR announced the ARISSat battery will be charged late July and a test of the system will be conducted on...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100

