OSCAR News Issue 213

Issue 213 of the AMSAT-UK amateur radio satellite publication OSCAR News was released on March 12,…

FUNcube transponder on EO-79 active

On March 25, 2016, the EO-79 SB/CW transponder was activated and will be available for a…

UK student balloon flies around the world

On Monday, March 21, 2016 the UBSEDS14 balloon, launched by University of Bristol students, completed its…

UK student balloon crosses Pacific

On Thursday, March 17 the UBSEDS14 balloon, launched by University of Bristol students, had successfully crossed…

Otley school to talk to ISS

The Wharfedale Observer reports Otley school has been chosen for ‘out of this world’ talk using…

UBSEDS14 balloon flying across Pacific

On Monday, March 14 the UBSEDS14 balloon, launched by University of Bristol students, passed over Japan…

Listen for ISS with Raspberry Pi 3 and SoDeRa

Andrew Back G7JKB writes in Design Spark about using the Raspberry Pi 3 and the SoDeRa…

AMSAT/TAPR Banquet at Dayton Hamvention

The tenth annual joint AMSAT/TAPR Banquet will be held on Friday evening, May 20.  This dinner…

Tim Peake talks about Amateur Radio on the ISS

In this video, UK astronaut Tim Peake KG5BVI / GB1SS talks about the opportunities ARISS offers…

Get press publicity by receiving ISS school contacts

ISS school contacts provide an opportunity for radio amateurs across the country to get publicity for…