Introduction

This site will be the focal point for some of the best SSTV images received during Oct 2008 and beyond. Images will be downlinked by ISS on 145.800 MHz. To view some of the received images transmitted from the ISS check out the following Gallery Website . You may also submit images at that website as well.



In addition to SSTV image receptions, reports of planned amateur radio activity using SSTV will be provided.

You can also apply for the official ARISS SSTV Award .

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Nov 2024 SSTV

 With the new hardware and software installed and tested, here comes another SSTV event.

ARISS Slow Scan Television (SSTV) transmissions from the International Space Station are planned to start Monday, November 11 about 11:50 UTC and to end Monday, November 18 about 13:40 UTC. There will be some interruptions on Friday and Saturday to allow for the crew to conduct some school contacts. Downlink frequency will be 145.800 MHz FM. Images will be transmitted in SSTV mode PD-120.

The transmissions will consist of 12 imagers featuring activities from the 40th Anniversary celebrating amateur radio in human spaceflight. 

Note that there is a new SSTV gallery site being used for this event at  https://ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV/ . 

Monday, October 7, 2024

Oct 2024 SSTV

 

  • SSTV (Kenwood D710E) – STATUS - Planned activation. ​​ Default mode is for​​​ scheduled SSTV operations (145.800 MHz down) using PD 120​​.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
    • Planned installation and activation on Oct 8 about 14:15-16:00 UTC.
    • Continuous operation from activation until Oct 11 about 07:25 UTC (to support school contacts that day).
    • Reactivation Oct 11 about 14:50 and continuous operation until Oct 14 about 14:20 UTC.
    • Specifically configured for SSTV ops. 
    • Currently capable of ONLY supporting ROS scheduled voice contacts and SSTV ops.
  • Future updates to be provided at https://www.ariss.org/current-status-of-iss-stations.html