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Outline
SSTV
Slow Scan Television
What is SSTV ?
Sending still images via radio.
The Beginning
Early Pictures
Images made from signals taped during June 1966 FCC-sanctioned on-air tests.
DX
The first two-way SSTV QSO between the U.S. and Europe occurred in 1969.
Original 8-second format
Used tones to represent image
First Color SSTV
Done with analog equipment in 1969
Scan Converters
Digitally store an image in memories
Color Revisited
Scan converter with three memory blocks
Sequential Methods
Frame sequential versus line sequential
VIS Code
Vertical Interval Signaling Code
Computers
SSTV Easier and Cheaper!
Where can you do SSTV?
Just about anywhere voice is allowed
SSTV Calling frequencies
Where to listen for Slow-Scan TV
MM-SSTV Software
Freeware SSTV Program
Setting up MM-SSTV
A few changes to the RX default settings
Setting up MM-SSTV
A few changes to the TX default settings
Setting up MM-SSTV
A few changes to the Misc default settings
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