Some Resources for SSTV.
Posted: Tue May 13, 2025 2:53 pm
Here's a few starting references for basic info about Amateur Radio SSTV, how to do it, and how it works:
A disclaimer right from the start: I get a lot of fun out of a very simple SSTV setup, and so could you. I'm certainly no expert!
Getting started:
"QST September 1990, pp. 53-56"
How to report signal quality - 595 and P-scales made easy:
Anyone know who put this summary together? Hope it's ok to post:
Image Communication on Short Waves, © 2012, Martin Bruchanov OK2MNM, rev 2019: Detailed and very full account of how it all works.
SSTV contesting and repeaters:
Professional HF stations worldwide: Not all are still broadcasting, but with a little persistence some make great catches!
A fine SSTV slideshow presentation by KB7AZ:
And while not entirely SSTV,
Image
Communication
on Short Waves
Free ham radio handbook for SSTV, WEFAX and digital SSTV.:
Well, that should get you going with some easy and not-so-easy reading. If some seems a tad technical, just remember that modern SSTV free software takes are of most things, so all you have to do is enjoy the pictures!
A disclaimer right from the start: I get a lot of fun out of a very simple SSTV setup, and so could you. I'm certainly no expert!
Getting started:
"QST September 1990, pp. 53-56"
How to report signal quality - 595 and P-scales made easy:
Anyone know who put this summary together? Hope it's ok to post:
Image Communication on Short Waves, © 2012, Martin Bruchanov OK2MNM, rev 2019: Detailed and very full account of how it all works.
SSTV contesting and repeaters:
Professional HF stations worldwide: Not all are still broadcasting, but with a little persistence some make great catches!
A fine SSTV slideshow presentation by KB7AZ:
And while not entirely SSTV,
Image
Communication
on Short Waves
Free ham radio handbook for SSTV, WEFAX and digital SSTV.:
Well, that should get you going with some easy and not-so-easy reading. If some seems a tad technical, just remember that modern SSTV free software takes are of most things, so all you have to do is enjoy the pictures!