Using an RTL-SDR Dongle to Receive Pictures from the ISS

Over on YouTube we've seen a good video from channel Ham Radio DX where presenter Hayden shows how to use an RTL-SDR to receive slow scan television (SSTV) images from the International Space Station (ISS). Often the ISS will transmit SSTV images down to earth on the VHF 2 meter bands as part of an event. With an RTL-SDR and simple antenna it's possible to receive those images.

In the video Hayden discusses the SSTV transmission, and demonstrates some SSTV decoding happening in real time as the ISS passes over his location. If you're looking to get started in ISS SSTV reception, this is a good video to get an idea of what's involved. He finishes the video with some useful tips for reception.

Using a RTL SDR Dongle to receive pictures from the ISS! | Software Defined Radio

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Cesar
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And…… SETUP ? ? 🙄

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tiim
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another “I am pooping my pants” YouToob facial expression… it’s 2021… just… stop….

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Steve K2GOG
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If anyone needs some recorded signals to test with, here you go from a few years ago. https://hvdnnotebook.blogspot.com/2018/10/sstv-images-from-iss.html

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