About AMSAT-Australia
AMSAT-Australia is part of a global network of amateur radio operators passionate about designing, launching, and communicating through non-commercial satellites. Our members are involved in:
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Amateur radio satellites (building, operating, and tracking)
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Communicating with the International Space Station (ISS)
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Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) communications
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Monitoring weather satellites (WX) and other spacecraft
🌐 Website: https://sites.google.com/site/amsataustralia/
Why Join AMSAT-Australia?
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Free membership – Open to all interested in satellite communications
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National nets – Participate in HF and repeater-based networks
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Community & collaboration – Engage with fellow satellite enthusiasts
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Hands-on involvement – Contribute to satellite development and operations
Meetings & Activities
Online Community
📡 Primary Interaction:
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Yahoo Group: group.amsat-vk.org (Discussion & coordination)
Annual Meetup
📅 Wyong Field Day – Our main in-person gathering (check website for updates).
Monthly Nets
🎙️ Two national nets:
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HF-based net
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Repeater/Echolink/IRLP net (connects Australia, NZ, and the US)
ℹ️ Details: AMSAT-Australia Nets
Get Involved!
Whether you're new to satellite comms or an experienced operator, AMSAT-Australia welcomes you!
🔗 Join for free: Visit our Membership Page
Committee & Contact
Leadership Team
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President: Paul Paradigm – VK2TXT
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Secretary: Judy Williams – VK2TJU (Moderator of the Amsat-VK Forum)
📩 General Inquiries:
Visit our website for contact details.
Join the Satellite Revolution!
From tracking the ISS to building the next amateur satellite, AMSAT-Australia is your gateway to space-based ham radio. 🚀📡
73s from AMSAT-Australia!
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