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
ISS SSTV activation July 30-31
The Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station are expected to activate amateur radio Slow Scan Television (SSTV) transmissions on 145.800 MHz FM during Monday and Tuesday, July 30-31. The Inter-MAI-75 SSTV experiment should be active on: • Monday, July 30...
Android Satellite Tracking Applications
In his blog Peter Goodhall 2M0SQL looks at satellite tracking Apps for Android devices He says "Satellite tracking applications play an important part in using the transponders available to radio amateurs, of course, experiences of them all vary and are very...
434 MHz balloon launch from Goonhilly
Phil M0DNY is planning to launch a high altitude balloon or two on Tuesday, July 10 from the Goonhilly Earth Station on the Lizard in Cornwall, nearby to the Marconi Wireless Testing Station. Any help with tracking would be greatly appreciated! We're currently...
CubeSats to deploy from ISS July 13
Masa JN1GKZ reports JAXA has announced that nine CubeSats will deploy from the International Space Station on Friday, July 13. The nine CubeSats are RainCube, Radix, CubeRRT, HaloSat, TEMPEST-D, EnduroSat AD, EQUISat, MemSat and RadSat-g. EnduroSat AD, EQUISat and...
Summer issue of OSCAR News now available
E-members of AMSAT-UK can now download the Summer 2018 edition of OSCAR News here. The paper edition should be sent to postal members in 2-3 weeks. In this issue: • From the Secretary’s Keyboard • 2018 Meetings & Events calendar • My amateur Radio “Career” by...
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