Slow Scan TV (SSTV)

 

SSTV is a fun mode, can be done on any band with the right equipment, and is easy to operate. You can transmit via HF, VHF/UHF Simplex, or even through a repeater (though you have to be mindful of the timeout on the repeater). You'll need a Rig, Computer (w/Sound Card), and a Sound Card Interface. 14.230mhz on 20M appears to be the most active band currently.

 Below are some links to information, hardware and software to get you started :

SSTV Info 

Getting Started with Slow Scan TV            http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/pdf/99753.pdf

An SSTV Primer                                          http://www.valbrembanaweb.it/gor/iz2dpz/SSTV/

Understanding Sound Card Interfaces        http://www.qsl.net/wm2u/interface.htm

 More SSTV Info                                           http://www.sstvham.com/

 

Sound Card Interfaces

Rascal                                                           http://www.packetradio.com/

Rigblaster                                                      http://www.westmountainradio.com/

Signal Link                                                      http://www.tigertronics.com/

 

SSTV Software

MMSSTV                                                        http://users.chartertn.net/kf4hou/mmsstv.htm

SSTVPAL Multi Mode                                    http://www.kiva.net/~djones/   

 

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