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mmsstv-yoniq SSTV #SSTV #vhf

 

A few of us had fun receiving the SSTV (slow scan tv) images from the International Space Station during their multi day event.
As I mentioned before here, Ben turned me on to a newer version of MMSSTV that did a fantastic job of automatically receiving using the Digirig interface.
This is the same USB soundcard we use for VARA and VARA FM. I simply selected the DigirigUSB as the soundcard in the setup's misc menu.
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I didn't try any transmitting until today because I assumed there would be some additional software needed to handle the PTT.
On a lark, in the MMSSTV setup, I decided to simply assign the same COMM port I use with VARA to the PTT port menu and I checked exclusive lock.
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Viola! It works.? Apparently, the 210x UART driver installed for VARA also works with the SSTV program. Nice.
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If there is any interest, perhaps we could start an informal SSTV net?
Eons ago, we held them on the 147.03 machine til we ran out of pictures to send. The Internet was brand new then and pretty empty.? :)
Simplex works well for us that have out door antennas.
Thoughts?
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73
Mike N0QBH
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Re: ARISS SSTV Event

 

You got some good images! Here's the best one's I was able to get, it was from the parking lot of work using my 2 element yagi in one hand and my HT and phone running Robot 36 in the other.
Re: ARISS SSTV Event

 

Some of my best captures during the NASA SSTV event from the ISS (Space Station).
Thanks Ben for turning me on to the new SSTV software. Works slick with the Digirig.
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Re: ARISS SSTV Event

 

I've been using Robot 36 on my android phone. I've installed mmsstv yoniq, bit quickly learned the software s smarter than I am.? Oh well more things to learn.?
Re: ARISS SSTV Event

 

Re: ARISS SSTV Event

 

Mike, This SSTV decoder offers more rigs and control vs most of the older software and allows the use of OMNI-RIG
https://hamsoft.ca/pages/mmsstv-yoniq.php
Re: ARISS SSTV Event

 

Re: ARISS SSTV Event

 

I've been trying.
Re: ARISS SSTV Event

 

Here's an old favorite SSTV decoder for Windows.
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73
Mike N0QBH
Re: ARISS SSTV Event

 

I'll try this. It looks like free fun. :)

https://ariss-usa.org/ariss-sstv-event-scheduled-for-next-week/
Re: ARISS SSTV Event

 

The issue may be that I run Dark Mode on both PCs
Re: ARISS SSTV Event

 

I'm not sure, page shows up fine on both my work PC and home laptop.
Re: ARISS SSTV Event

 

I'm only seeing a black screen with a couple of links?
Did I miss something obvious (like usual?)
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Mike N0QBH
ARISS SSTV Event

 
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ARISS SSTV Event Scheduled for Next Week

November 6, 2024?— Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) announces an SSTV event to be held next week. The event is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 11 at 11:50 UTC and to end Monday, November 18 at 13:40 UTC. SSTV transmissions will be paused during scheduled school contacts on November 15 and 16. Downlink transmissions will be at 145.800 MHz and the mode is expected to be PD 120.
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*** Scheduled SSTV outages (AS OF 2024-11-12) ***

Nov 13 – Off 12:35. On 13:15 UTC, Off 7:35 am ET.? On 8:15 am ET (Progress test)
Nov 14 – Off 09:05. On 09:30 UTC,? Off 4:05 am ET, On 4:30 am ET(Soyuz test)
Nov 15 – Off 17:05. On 19:00 UTC, Off 12:05 pm ET,? On 2 pm ET (ARISS School contact)
Nov 16 – Off 17:55. On 19:30 UTC, Off 12: 55 pm ET, On 2:30 pm ET (ARISS School contact)

*** There may be additional outages.? We will post that information when it is available ***

The transmissions will consist of 12 images featuring activities from the 2024 40th Anniversary Celebrating Amateur Radio in Human Spaceflight. If you are a past participant in our SSTV events, please note that we will be using our newly updated gallery at??.?
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ARISS has a new way to request a special certificate. When participants successfully receive at least one image and submit it at the new gallery, participants will be moved to a thank-you page. There, a person can read text about data protection, and press the button that says “I agree,” and receive an email in two weeks or sooner with a certificate. If a person submits additional images, the thank-you page tells them they have already asked for a certificate.
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Thanks to our user community for participating in ARISS.
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Receive frequency on 145.800 MHz
Mode PD 120
ISS tracking for Android -
ISS tracking for Windows -
SSTV decoding for Android -
SSTV decoding for Windows -

Re: Winlink Nets and Check-In info

 

One more thing to mention. After checking into these nets, most of them give an after action reports, net reminders and info on future training exercises which makes for a great way to learn and play around with various templates and functions on Winlink.
Re: Winlink Nets and Check-In info

 

I just started doing this and it's kinda fun!
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A reminder for VARA FM check ins - you will need to used Ben's gateway, W0AYE-10 near Olivia.
The Willmar HHS gateway does not have Internet yet.?
Distant registered VARA users can use it's digipeater, N0QBH-4, to access W0AYE-10.
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We discovered during the workshop that non registered VARA users cannot digi.?
When we get the HHS site on line, this won't be an issue.
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73
Mike N0QBH
Winlink Nets and Check-In info

 

I'd like to pass along some info for checking into a few Winlink nets. I made a sticky note with all of the pertinent info in the format for each net which makes checking in a simple copy and paste format for each net. Hopefully this helps a few of you get started!
My info is as follows but you should change the info to your call, name, location and mode. For these nets info format is critical for their records and documentation.
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Check-In Anytime-
Florida Winlink Net
TO: W4AKH?
SUBJECT LINE: FL WL NET, BEN, OLIVIA, MN, VARA FM (or mode)
OPTIONAL IN SUBJECT LINE (80 characters MAX): EMERGENCY POWER TYPES: BAT, GEN,SOL ) BAT (charged by Grid) , GEN (Battery charged or direct from generator) , SOL (Solar charging batt)
Check the W4AKH website for Pictures
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Check-In Anytime-
Great Lakes Area Winlink Net
TO: GLAWN
SUBJECT LINE: GLAWN (DATE)
BODY: BEN, W0AYE, OLIVIA, RENVILLE, MN, USA
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Check-In on Wednesdays-
Winlink Wednesday
TO: KN4LQN
SUBJECT LINE: WINLINK WEDNESDAY CHECK-IN
BODY: W0AYE, BEN, OLIVIA, RENVILLE, MN (VHF)
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Check-In Anytime-
To: East-Coast
Subject Line: East Coast Winlink Net
Body: W0AYE, Ben, Olivia, Renville, MN (Questions or Attachments in Body)
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JS8CALL Check-In: Fridays 4PM-9PM?
To: N3MEL
Dial Freq: 7.078 MHz
Message: N3MEL MGS FL WL NET, Ben, Olivia, MN
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How to watch local APRS

 

Here's the link to a real time APRS map locally.??
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Increasing the track tail length time will let you see who's been out and about sending APRS beacons.
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Several local Ham have the new Yaesu FTM-200, 300, 400 and 500 model radios with built in GPS and APRS.
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I usually have mine on when I'm traveling.?
The info beacon these radios send also tells what voice frequency they are listening on.
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73
Mike N0QBH
Re: Winlink / VARA workshop follow up. #VaraFM #Winlink

 

Something worth noting for Windows 11 users is that the AGC will turn itself back on after an update. A sticky note by your monitor would serve as a handy reminder. I've not noticed this to be true for Windows 10.
Re: Winlink / VARA workshop follow up. #VaraFM #Winlink

 

Also, we had trouble finding the Silicon Labs link for the CP-210x UART driver needed.

Here it is, you want the universal driver on top.
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Here's the Digirig help page for installation where the link is found.
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73
Mike N0QBH
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