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
PocketQube Workshop presentation slides released
In March Stuart McAndrew gave a presentation on OzQube-1 a tiny PocketQube satellite which aims to transmit images of the Earth from space. OzQube-1 will be just 5x5x5 cm (1P) in size and the aim is to keep the hardware costs down to under $1,000. The satellite...
South African QB50 CubeSats
Two South African built satellites are about to be launched to the International Space Station as part of the QB50 project. SARL News reports: The South African satellite industry is taking another step forward as a player in the international space arena with the...
ISS Packet Digipeater Back On 145.825 MHz FM
ARISS is pleased to announce that Packet Radio from the International Space Station is back on 145.825 MHz FM. A few months back, the ARISS Team did the foot work and paperwork to launch the final copy of the Ericsson VHF handheld radio to the ISS. This work was...
5 GHz – RSGB respond to Ofcom
The RSGB has published its response to the Ofcom statement on increasing the amount of the 5 GHz band that can be used for WiFi. The Amateur Satellite Service has a Space-to-Earth allocation at 5830-5850 MHz. Annex 6 of the Ofcom 5 GHz statement says regarding Fixed...
Argentine balloon to fly to South Africa and beyond
On Saturday, April 8 at 08:00 GMT, weather permitting, Amsat Argentina plans to launch the amateur radio HF WSPR Leila PicoBalloon from the East Argentina coast. This 24 gram PicoBalloon, with micro Atmel328, of long duration (circumnavigator) would flight around...
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