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''All info here is provisional. Will be updated as the event takes form.''
  
The [https://www.emfcamp.org/ '''Electromagnetic Field'''] is a non-profit camping festival for those with an inquisitive mind or an interest in making things: hackers, artists, geeks, crafters, scientists, and engineers. Electromagnetic Field 2026 will be held on date TBA at Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Eastnor, Ledbury.
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The [https://www.emfcamp.org/ '''Electromagnetic Field'''] is a non-profit camping festival for those with an inquisitive mind or an interest in making things: hackers, artists, geeks, crafters, scientists, and engineers. Electromagnetic Field 2026 will be held July 16-19 at Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Eastnor, Ledbury.
  
 
''AMSAT-UK'', ''BATC'' & ''UKuG'' are setting up a 'village' that will host a variety of demonstrations and presentations during the weekend.
 
''AMSAT-UK'', ''BATC'' & ''UKuG'' are setting up a 'village' that will host a variety of demonstrations and presentations during the weekend.
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[https://batc.org.uk/ '''BATC''']
 
[https://batc.org.uk/ '''BATC''']
 
The British Amateur Television Club (BATC) actively promotes the hobby of Amateur Television and covers all aspects of Television from making and editing programmes to transmitting television on the amateur radio bands. During EMF Camp, presentations will be given on the subjects, in addition to making video contacts via the QO-100 geostationary satellite.
 
The British Amateur Television Club (BATC) actively promotes the hobby of Amateur Television and covers all aspects of Television from making and editing programmes to transmitting television on the amateur radio bands. During EMF Camp, presentations will be given on the subjects, in addition to making video contacts via the QO-100 geostationary satellite.
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[https://www.microwavers.org/ '''UKuG''']
 
[https://www.microwavers.org/ '''UKuG''']
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There is a wide cross-over in the activities and interests of these three groups. And regularly work together to further the many projects and issues that affect Amateur Radio in the UK.
 
There is a wide cross-over in the activities and interests of these three groups. And regularly work together to further the many projects and issues that affect Amateur Radio in the UK.
At EMF-2024 these three organisations will be demonstrating various aspects of the hobby. Including low earth orbiting and geostationary satellite communications and possibly deep space reception. Microwave contest operation. Digital television via terrestrial links and via the QO100 transponder, aboard a geostationary satellite. And a random selection of other interests, which members would like to showcase.
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At EMF-2026 these three organisations will be demonstrating various aspects of the hobby. Including low earth orbiting and geostationary satellite communications and possibly deep space reception. Microwave contest operation. Digital television via terrestrial links and via the QO100 transponder, aboard a geostationary satellite. And a random selection of other interests, which members would like to showcase.
  
 
'''GB4EMF''' Amateur Radio Special Event callsign during EMF for all contacts.
 
'''GB4EMF''' Amateur Radio Special Event callsign during EMF for all contacts.
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If you want your name added to the list but don't want to edit the wiki, give Dave Johnson (secretary at amsat-uk.org) a shout.  
 
If you want your name added to the list but don't want to edit the wiki, give Dave Johnson (secretary at amsat-uk.org) a shout.  
  
On-site coordination: 144.750MHz, 432.750MHz, bring an H/T!
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On-site coordination: Simplex FM on 144.750MHz, 432.750MHz, bring an H/T!
Also an onsite 2mtr repeater, 145.5875MHz output input freq TBA input 118hz ctcss.
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Also an onsite 2mtr repeater, 145.5875MHz output input freq TBA input 118hz ctcss. Callsign TBA.
  
 
There is a Whatsapp group. Contact Jules or Paul (EYT) if you would like to join.  
 
There is a Whatsapp group. Contact Jules or Paul (EYT) if you would like to join.  
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== Our Event Flyer ==
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== Our Event Flyer (2024) ==
If you didn't get a chance to get your hands on our flyer it can be downloaded
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If you didn't get a chance to get your hands on our 2024 flyer it can be downloaded
 
here [[File:Welcome_to_our_Village.docx]]
 
here [[File:Welcome_to_our_Village.docx]]
  

Latest revision as of 13:31, 23 July 2025

A great time had by all at EMF 2024. See you in 2026???


All info here is provisional. Will be updated as the event takes form.

The Electromagnetic Field is a non-profit camping festival for those with an inquisitive mind or an interest in making things: hackers, artists, geeks, crafters, scientists, and engineers. Electromagnetic Field 2026 will be held July 16-19 at Eastnor Castle Deer Park, Eastnor, Ledbury.

AMSAT-UK, BATC & UKuG are setting up a 'village' that will host a variety of demonstrations and presentations during the weekend.

AMSAT-UK Represents the amateur satellite community in the UK whose members not only operate amateur satellites but also help to design, build and fund them.

BATC The British Amateur Television Club (BATC) actively promotes the hobby of Amateur Television and covers all aspects of Television from making and editing programmes to transmitting television on the amateur radio bands. During EMF Camp, presentations will be given on the subjects, in addition to making video contacts via the QO-100 geostationary satellite.

UKuG The UK Microwave Group is the body who represent Amateur activities and developments in the high UHF and microwave parts of the radio spectrum.

There is a wide cross-over in the activities and interests of these three groups. And regularly work together to further the many projects and issues that affect Amateur Radio in the UK. At EMF-2026 these three organisations will be demonstrating various aspects of the hobby. Including low earth orbiting and geostationary satellite communications and possibly deep space reception. Microwave contest operation. Digital television via terrestrial links and via the QO100 transponder, aboard a geostationary satellite. And a random selection of other interests, which members would like to showcase.

GB4EMF Amateur Radio Special Event callsign during EMF for all contacts.

G0AUK The AMSAT-UK (Club) callsign will also be in use.


The group would like to express it's thanks for support in 2024 to:

for a grants and donations towards the funding of the Marquee and associated items.

Inhabitants

If you want your name added to the list but don't want to edit the wiki, give Dave Johnson (secretary at amsat-uk.org) a shout.

On-site coordination: Simplex FM on 144.750MHz, 432.750MHz, bring an H/T! Also an onsite 2mtr repeater, 145.5875MHz output input freq TBA input 118hz ctcss. Callsign TBA.

There is a Whatsapp group. Contact Jules or Paul (EYT) if you would like to join.

Name Callsign Ticket Arrival Departure Bringing
Jules Smith G0NZO not yet! TBA

for setup

TBA TBA
... ... ...

NB: label your stuff folks!

Village Setup

Location of village

  • 6x6m Marquee with flooring (?), tables (?), chairs (?0) for stations, workshops, demonstrations. Includes interior lighting and power strip. [Rented from EMF]
  • ...

Village Happenings

TBD: as we sort out a plan around the main EMF schedule! Will include some talks on what AMSAT/BATC/UKuG do and how, live TV transmissions via QO-100 geostationary satellite...

Activity Organiser Confirmed Time Description
QO100 DATV TBA Continuous Demonstrating uplinking digital Amateur Television, through the AMSAT transponder aboard the geostationary Es'hail satellite.
QO100 Narrow Band

modes

TBA Continuous We will have a smaller dish setup for SSB voice comms, and anything else anyone wants to play with.(?)
Terrestrial DATV G0NZO Continuous
Talks program Various TBA Various talks have been offered to the orga. Details here and on main timetable when confirmed.

Our Event Flyer (2024)

If you didn't get a chance to get your hands on our 2024 flyer it can be downloaded here File:Welcome to our Village.docx


QO-100 satellite dish bearing

Amsat-village-qo-100-heading.png