[digitalradio] General questions about SSTV
Hi guys, I'm looking into SSTV. I see that popular frequencies to operate it are 7171, 7173, 14230 and 14233. Are these pictures sent using an analog or digital method? What popular software is being used? Is there another Yahoo group for this? Thanks for the help. Bob C (WU9Q)
Re: [digitalradio] General questions about SSTV
--- Bob Christenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi guys, I'm looking into SSTV. I see that popular frequencies to operate it are 7171, 7173, 14230 and 14233. Are these pictures sent using an analog or digital method? What popular software is being used? Is there another Yahoo group for this? Thanks for the help. Bob C (WU9Q) SSTV is usually an analog mode. YOu can use the sound card on your computer to work it. Look here for some free programs. http://www.muenster.de/~welp/sb.htm MMSSTV is a popular free program. Set your rig for USB and tune in the hams talking about the sstv. This should put you on frequency. There are many differant modes so you will have to see which one they are sending at the time. YOu may hear them say something like Scotty 1 or such. As with most sound card modes, for receiving you may be able to decode it just by holding the mic from the computer next to the receiver speaker if you are in a quiet location. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
Re: [digitalradio] General questions about SSTV
Hi Bob, The digital modes are not often mixed with analog and since the analog were there first, they tend to use the lower frequency, particularly on 20 meters. Since you are quite close to me, you may find that best signals on 40 meters as a good choice. The most active operator is Dave Jones, KB4YZ, located in Indiana. Most of operation on 40 meters is digital SSTV but some hams may still be operating analog on 20 or other frequencies. There may be Yahoogroups, but one thing about SSTV is that all the coordination is done with voice and that probably means SSB voice most of the time, so you can ask questions. Dave is very helpful and pleasant although I have found some of the older hams to be a bit unpleasant with newcomers who ask questions. The most popular software at the moment seems to be EasyPal and seems to have eclipsed WinDRM for digital SSTV. I recommend Dave's site for SSTV information: http://www.kiva.net/~djones/ Scroll down to the EasyPal (New Version) section for information and downloads. 73, Rick, KV9U Bob Christenson wrote: Hi guys, I'm looking into SSTV. I see that popular frequencies to operate it are 7171, 7173, 14230 and 14233. Are these pictures sent using an analog or digital method? What popular software is being used? Is there another Yahoo group for this? Thanks for the help. Bob C (WU9Q)
