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08/08/2015 | IARU Raises Satellite Frequency-Coordination Concerns
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) has expressed concern that satellites that are — or will be — operating in Amateur Radio bands may cause conflicts in some parts of the world.
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07/08/2015 | CAMSAT Renames, Postpones Six-Satellite Launch:
CAMSAT has announced new nomenclature for the six satellites that it planned to launch this summer. CAS-3A through F have been redesignated as the XW-2 (Hope-2) amateur satellite system — XW-2A through F.
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04/30/2015 | AMSAT to Roll Out Updated Edition of Getting Started with Amateur Satellites
The 2015 edition of Getting Started with Amateur Satellites by Gould Smith, WA4SXM, will be available from AMSAT at Dayton Hamvention.
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07/29/2013 | AMSAT Wants Amateur Satellites Off US Munitions List
Changes in complex federal export control regulations could impact ham satellites.
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06/29/2013 | Patrick Stoddard, WD9EWK, Named AMSAT’s Director of Field Operations
WD9EWK will manage AMSAT's network of area coordinators
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06/21/2013 | Only One FM Satellite Available During Field Day
Only One FM Satellite Available During Field Day
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06/14/2013 | Wilse Morgan, WX7P (ex-KL7CQ) SK
Wilse Morgan, WX7P (ex-KL7CQ) SK
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02/19/2013 | International Space Station Experiences Loss of Communications with Ground Control
At approximately 9:45 AM EST (1445 UTC) on Tuesday, February 19, the International Space Station experienced a loss of communication with the ground.
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