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
Providing Education Through Amateur Satellites
AMSAT-NA will be present at the 2011 Dayton Hamvention with the theme of 'Providing Education Through Amateur Satellites'. The Hamvention takes place May 20-22 and there will be multiple exhibits of the new AMSAT satellites on display. The AMSAT-UK FUNcube Dongle...
AO-51 Having a difficult time
AMSAT Vice-President of Operations Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA reported the AO-51 Command Team is having a difficult time trying to restore AO-51 to operation. The current situation is the satellite will not retain the upload of the flight software across eclipse. The...
ARISSat-1 Reception Challenge
ARISSat-1 is scheduled for deployment from the ISS next Wednesday Feb 16 – it has a composite VHF downlink that will easily fit into the FUNcube Dongle receive spectrum. The telemetry is 1 kbit BPSK and can, of course, also be received with a normal SSB 2 metre...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100