SSTV Sked from ISS

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Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are planning to transmit slow-scan TV (SSTV) images on 145.800MHz FM using the SSTV mode PD-120.

The transmissions will be made from RS0ISS in the Russian ISS service module.

The dates are planned as the 6 August 2021 from 1050 to 1910UTC, and the 7 August 2021 from 0950 to 1555UTC.

As always, these dates and times could change depending on operations onboard the ISS.

The signal should be receivable on a handheld with a quarter-wave whip.

If your rig has selectable FM filters, try the wider filter for 25kHz channel spacing.

ISS Pass Times - http://amsat.org/track

Prosecution for Possessing a Prohibited Radio

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Recently, New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management successfully brought charges against Moko Turner who was found guilty of possessing an Unrestricted Two Way Radio. The prohibited radio was found in Mr Turner’s vehicle by police officers during a routine pullover.

On further analysis, the prohibited radio had police frequencies programmed into the unit and was able to transmit on police channels. Mr Turner appeared in the Whangarei District Court and was found guilty of charges under the Radiocommunications Act 1989, s113 and s114.

It is illegal for any person (apart from NZ Police) to transmit on Police channels. Unsolicited radiocommunications can cause serious harm and put Officers and the New Zealand public in danger.

Radio Spectrum Management takes a very serious stance against those who disrupt or cause interference to Police or other emergency services.

FCC Investigating Alleged “Jamming” on 40 Meters

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FCC Investigating Alleged “Jamming” on 40 Meters

Reports suggest that jamming stations have been deployed on the lower portion of 40 meters. The jamming appears to be coming from Cuba. The signals, spaced at regular intervals, exhibit a squishy, popping noise. The apparent jamming showed up after anti-government protesters took to the streets in Cuba, followed by a government crackdown. So far, there’s no proven connection between the jamming and the protests, as evidence has been circumstantial. DX spots suggest that Cuban hams are on the air on SSB but do appear rare on 40 meters. A lot of Cuban spots point to FT8 activity. The jamming issue has drawn the attention of the FCC, which is looking into the matter, according to one tech publication.

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