ISS SSTV image 5 received by Dave Boult G7HCE in Exeter on April 14, 2019

ISS SSTV image 5 received by Dave Boult G7HCE in Exeter on April 14, 2019

An ARISS Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event is scheduled from the International Space Station (ISS) for October 4-8.

Update: Transmissions commenced on October 3.

The event is scheduled to begin on October 4 at 14:00 GMT for setup and operation and continue until October 8 ending at 19:15 GMT. Dates and times subject to change due to ISS operational adjustments.

Images will be downlinked at 145.800 MHz FM +/- 3 kHz for Doppler shift and the expected SSTV mode of operation is PD 120. The main theme of this collection of images will be Satellites.

Radio enthusiasts participating in the event can post and view images on the ARISS SSTV Gallery at https://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS_SSTV/

After your image is posted at the gallery, you can acquire a special award by linking to https://ariss.pzk.org.pl/sstv/ and following directions for submitting a digital copy of your received image.

ARISS SSTV Blog http://ariss-sstv.blogspot.com/

If your radio has selectable FM filters then for best results select the wider filter designed for 25 kHz channel spacing.

ISS SSTV info and links https://amsat-uk.org/beginners/iss-sstv