May 14 - Success with Martin 1

This image from PS8RF and many other different views were received today from the ISS. The images were sent in the Martin1 format and using the SpaceCam computer based system. Each of the images transmitted today were preloaded into a library and sent in a slide show sequence.

May 13 - SSTV Problems

Seems the DATA connector on the front of the D700 is not seating properly with the cable from the VC-H1. Crew heard talking to MCC-Moscow about the problem. Several reports of carrier with no modulation when ISS in range of Moscow but no successful reports of image transmissions.

Tomorrow the crew will switch to the SpaceCam computer based system and attempt to transmit Martin-1 images but the connector port on the radio could still present a problem even though that system uses a differnet cable.

MAI-75 May event

Seems the team at MAI will be at it again on May 13-14. SSTV images will be transmitted while the ISS is in range of Moscow but may also be transmitted throughout a few orbits that pass over other parts of the world. Transmission times should be about 1300 UTC-1700 UTC each day. Transmission types will likely be Robot 36 for part of the time and Martin-1 for the remainder. Listen on 145.800 MHz and good luck.