Android decoding app for SSTV - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36&hl=en_US

If you have never worked SSTV from the ISS, it is incredibly easy - as simple as holding up your Smartphone up to your HT’s speaker! Here’s a page with links to resources

Monday, July 22, 2019 Two SSTV events during July 29 - August 4. Below is the scheduled (as of July 22) for the planned activation of SSTV from the ISS. The first session is the routine MAI-75

Hi Clint, I figured that is what was happening during the eclipse. Thanks. Jerry

It is the phase in which the satellite doesn't receive the sunlight to recharge itself through the solar cells that in turn reduces the power of the satellite to transmit/receive signals from the

Clint, What may be a good indication that the AO-85 is in the eclipse? Jerry

Do NOT attempt to work ‘85 when it is in eclipse - even if you do hear it. (From AMSAT last week, and this week.)

I saw that the DK3WN sat database is showing AO-85 as inactive. Is this the last word? DA1VF/WD8DUP, Floyd

July 15, 2019 MEDIA ADVISORY M19-072 NASA to Broadcast Next Space Station Resupply Launch, Prelaunch Activities A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon cargo craft launches from Space Launch Complex

Do NOT attempt to work ‘85 when it is in eclipse - even if you do hear it. (From AMSAT last week.)

From AMSAT-NA earlier this week ... AO-85 Update: Do Not Access While in EclipseThe auto Safe mode was disabled on June 24 and the transponder was turned on. A few QSOs were made to verify that it

Thanks for the feedback all!

Either will receive fine. Improve the antenna - several DIY projects on the ANTENNAS page at work-sat.com The FT-60 has a better battery setup. And a better wide RX. And a stronger case build.

I also use the Kenwood TH-D72A. Great for the SATS and repeaters. I has duplex receive. Jerry...W8RQM

I use an Yaesu FT470R. WW0E

My choice would be Kenwood TH-D72 No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced !

Looking to upgrade HT for FM satellites and wondering between FT-60 and FT-70 (not a question about digital modes). Just wondering about others thoughts on which one had the best front end receive

SpaceX just Tweeted - Targeting T-0 of 2:30 a.m. EDT for Falcon Heavy launch of STP-2; team completed additional ground system checkouts. Vehicle and payload continue to look good.

And M5AKa reminds of more projects on board ... Falcon Heavy STP-2 - credit SpaceX Amateur radio satellites are expected to be launched between 0330-0730 GMT on June 25, 2019 on SpaceX Falcon

LightSail 2 launches tonight between 8:30 pm and 11:30 pm Pacific. Watch the launch live on planetary.org and join other supporters around the world on social media using the hashtag #LightSail2.