ISS Slow Scan TV in April file:///C:\Users\KAM-HU~1\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtml1\01\clip_image002.jpg ISS SSTV image 1 received byMurray Hely ZL3MH January 31, 2015 ARISS reports thatInternational Space Station (ISS) Slow Scan TV(SSTV) transmissions on 145.800 MHz FM may take place between April 11-15, 2016. The schedule for the ARISScommemorative event is currently:
• Setup and activation on April 11 about 18:25 UT.
• Paused April 12 from 12:15 until 14:15 UT to allow for a school contact with Romania.
• Paused April 13 from 12:45 until 14:30 UT to allow for a school contact with Argentina.
• Deactivation on April 14 at 11:35 UT.
This opportunity should cover most of the world during the operationalperiod.The image transmissions should be on 145.800 MHz and the mode is plannedto be PD180. In addition, MAI-75 (SSTV Experiment) will be conducting two sessionsafterwards. The first one is April 14 from 14:45 until 18:00 UT. Thesecond session is on April 15 from 14:10 until 19:00 UT. Thesetimes do not cross N. America but will provide opportunities for Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia and S. America. Local newspapers are usuallykeen to publish stories about the reception of signals from the Space Station.If you receive an SSTV picture why not tell your local newspaper about it tohelp get publicity for amateur radio and your local radio club.
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