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
Simple dual band dish feed for Es’hail-2 / QO-100
The April 2019 issue of the free DKARS magazine features an article in English - Simple dual band dish feed for Es'hail-2 / QO-100 by Mike Willis G0MJW, Remco den Besten PA3FYM and Paul Marsh M0EYT. Their article, on pages 18-23, describes an easy to build 2.4 and 10...
SatNOGS satellite ground station article in HackSpace magazine
The May edition of HackSpace magazine, issue 18, featuring articles by radio amateur Jo Hinchliffe MW6CYK is available as a free PDF. On pages 34-47 is his special feature on Space, which explains how you can build a SatNOGS satellite ground station to receive amateur...
FUNcube Data Warehouse URL Change
Dave G4DPZ reports on a change to the URL used by the AMSAT-UK Data Warehouse for the FUNcube amateur radio satellites. As part of the migration of the data warehouse to the new server, we are now redirecting all dashboard data submissions to:...
ISS SSTV at Music is Magic in Space Rehearsal
The International Space Station SSTV transmissions were received during rehearsals for the Music is Magic in Space performance that will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday, April 15. Russian cosmonauts on the ISS transmitted amateur radio SSTV on 145.800...
ISS SSTV Success
50 students in Rajkot, India enjoyed a live demonstration of Slow Scan Television (SSTV) from the International Space Station during a visible pass of the ISS. Russian cosmonauts on the ISS transmitted amateur radio SSTV on 145.800 MHz FM from April 11-14. AMSAT-INDIA...
FUNCube Status
| AO-73 | Active |
| JO-97 | Active |
AMSAT-UK Nets
80m
QO-100