Free Android SSTV Encoder/Decoder Software

Ahmet Inan and his wife, Olga Miller, have teamed up to develop some very nice open source SSTV software for Android devices.

Free Android SSTV Encoder/Decoder Software

Olga has written the "SSTV Encoder" while Ahmet wrote the SSTV Decoder named, "Robot36 - SSTV Image Decoder".

Ahmet says he would like to keep the name Robot36 even though the app is able to decode more than just the Robot36 as a great respect for the Robot engineers who developed the awesome Robot36 mode.
It currently supports the following modes:

• Robot Modes: 36 & 72
• Martin Modes: 1 & 2
• Scottie Modes: 1, 2 & DX
• Wrasse Modes: SC2 180

"Robot36 - SSTV Image Decoder" is available for free on Google Play and also via GitHub.

GooglePlay - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36&hl=en
GitHub: https://github.com/xdsopl/robot36/tree/android

Olga's free open source SSTV Encoder - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=om.sstvencoder

New D-STAR Support Section

Icom UK has recently re-developed its D-STAR dedicated microsite. Among the recent changes is a new support section which includes links to data files of UK D-STAR repeaters and reflectors for Icom models.

The page also features a link to its D-STAR YouTube Channel where you will find tips and tricks for some of Icom’s latest D-STAR radios.

The support section also features a link to three forums set up for registered users to participate in. The three current forums are D-STAR (GB7IC), D-STAR (General) and D-STAR (Technical). There is also a link to other international forums as well as a link to a list of useful international D-STAR websites.

“We have been very busy preparing repeater lists for various Icom D-STAR radios so that our customers can come to the site to download appropriate information for their radios. Customers should also find the videos that we have added to our YouTube channel very useful.”

— Ian Lockyer, Marketing Manager of Icom UK

Icom’s D-STAR support section - http://www.d-staruk.co.uk/support

The ARRL Library goes live!

The ARRL have announced a free repository of educational presentations and oral histories. It is aimed at helping to preserve Amateur Radio’s history and to educate clubs and individuals

“This long-term project will be home to what I hope will eventually become one of the largest repositories of Amateur Radio-related papers and presentations, created by and for the Amateur Radio community, This is your opportunity to submit material for the betterment and education of all radio amateurs.”

— ARRL Media and Public Relations Manager Sean Kutzko, KX9X

Kutzko said the Library will initially consist of three major areas. These will include PowerPoint presentations that may be used at club meetings, outreach efforts to the general public or other public presentations; PDFs of general educational material about Amateur Radio, and oral histories of radio amateurs describing their personal experiences with Amateur Radio.

Visit the free ARRL Online Library - http://www.arrl.org/library