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
User manual released for Fengtai OSCAR-118
CAMSAT's transponder satellite CAS-5A (Fengtai OSCAR-118) launched on December 9, 2022, carrying three amateur radio transponders. The satellite user manual can be downloaded here: CAMSAT CAS-5A Amateur Radio Satellite User's Manual V2.0 CAS-5A Frequencies: CW Beacon:...
ARISS contact with students in Malta
Update Dec 9 : Contact POSTPONED An ARISS contact between students at Stella Maris College, Gzira, Malta, callsign 9H1MRL and the International Space Station (ISS) is scheduled for TBD. The ISS crew member will be astronaut Koichi Wakata KI5TMN who will be using the...
FUNcube-1 (AO73) Now celebrating nine years in orbit!
Another year has passed and FUNcube 1 has continued to operate from its orbit around 600km above the earth. To start with some statistics. The spacecraft creates and downlinks data in frames that run for two minute periods. It has now transmitted more that 16 million...
Making QO-100 contacts from North America – A new challenge
It is understandable that amateur radio operators in North America are disappointed that they cannot experience the fun of using QO100. However, although the footprint charts that have been published show that it is not possible, there have been good reports recently...
AMSAT-UK Colloquium: Talks now on YouTube
Videos of the talks given at the 2022 AMSAT-UK International Space Colloquium are now available on YouTube. Playlist is at https://youtube.com/watch?v=svaElf4UUkc&list=PLTDI7lbh1cWo-8sCd4AptcdzumTRtsstF
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