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April 12 is the International Day of Human Spaceflight so, what better theme for the April 11-16 Slow Scan TV transmissions.<\/p>\n
Start: Friday, April 11 1700 GMT (6pm BST)
End: Wed, April 16 1430 GMT (3:30pm BST)<\/p>\n
Frequency: 145.800 MHz FM (+\/-3.5 kHz Doppler Shift)
SSTV Mode: PD120 (Transmission cycle 2 minutes on, 2 minutes off)<\/p>\n
You are invited to upload decoded images in the ARISS gallery at: <\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve submitted, just clicking on the dedicated button you can apply for the official ARISS SSTV award.<\/p>\n
Also, you can request the ARISS QSL by contacting the European QSL bureau: <\/p>\n
The European Space Agency released tutorials about how to receive pictures transmitted over amateur radio by the International Space Station: you can find them on <\/p>\n
It\u2019s always possible to decode the audio signals coming from the WebSDR at Goonhilly Earth Station <\/p>\n
Follow @ARISS_intl<\/strong> on X for official updates, since changes can occur.<\/p>\n Reminder, the images are sent on a (roughly) 2 minutes on, 2 minutes off schedule. So if you don\u2019t hear anything, give it 2 minutes!<\/p>\n Many FM rigs can be switched been wide and narrow deviation FM filters. For best results you should select the filter for wider deviation FM. Handhelds generally have a single wide filter fitted as standard.<\/p>\n You can get predictions for the ISS pass times at <\/p>\n Useful information to receive the pictures can be found here:<\/p>\n You may be able to get publicity for the amateur radio hobby if you contact your local newspaper and tell them you\u2019ve received a picture (doesn\u2019t have to be perfect) from the International Space Station, see<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n