ISS Information from Matty!

SSTV test from the ISS

The ARRL reports that a test of the ARISS SSTV system aboard the International Space Station may be conducted over Russia the weekend of July 29th. This news was released by the ARRL Amateur Radio News, July 26, 2006. Expedition 13 Commander Pavel Vinogradov, RV3BS is expected to test the SSTV system over Moscow using the downlink frequency of 144.49 MHz. All amateurs within range are encouraged to receive the FM broadcast.

Those of us in other parts of the world eagerly await further testing of the amateur radio SSTV system and look forward to receiving pictures from the ISS. Additional information about the SSTV system can be found on the MAREX-MG site.

Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society

Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society


5MHz access extended until 2010!

Use of 5MHz channels has been extended until 2010. However, all NOV's
expire on 31 July 2006 so those interested in continuing with the 5MHz
experiment will have to apply for a new NOV. Apparently two extra channels
will be available. For further details see RSGB and OFCOM websites.

Alan GD0MWL

Have you any comments to make?

The Blog has now been reset to allow comments to be made, it would be good to hear your views on having an IOMARS cap/badge made??

Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society

Isle of Man Amateur Radio Society

Embroidered IOMARS badge for baseball cap/polo shirt.

I have had a word with Promenade T-Shirts in Douglas and have learned that
such a badge is possible and that the primary cost is the 'setting up'. For example
an order for one badge would attract the whole 'setting up' cost! Apparently, an order for at least 50, preferably 100, badges would be more economical. We shall have to decide on a number and then get a proper quotation.

Alan GD0MWL

CEPT Foundation Licence

Europe are talking about an all Europe Foundation licence.
Have a look at this draft report - http://www.ero.dk/9E217D9C-3565-4EF2-BF64-08B40534089B?frames=no&

John
GD0NFN Tutor.