Welcome to the SlowscanTV Information Centre.
Here you will find everything you need to start receiving Slow Scan Television images, configure your software and automatically upload your received images to SlowscanTV.
Whether you are new to SSTV or an experienced amateur radio operator, this section contains useful information, tutorials and downloads.
Read how SlowscanTV grew from free Ziggo web space into a dynamic international SSTV platform.
Read our storyLearn how Slow Scan Television works and why it is still one of the most enjoyable digital modes in amateur radio.
OpenLearn how experienced SSTV operators evaluate picture quality using the P-System and RSV reports. Understand the difference between P5, P3 and the often misunderstood 595 report.
OpenDiscover the most popular SSTV transmission modes, including Martin M1, Scottie S1, Robot 36 and PD120. Compare transmission speed, resolution, picture quality and typical use.
OpenEverything you need to receive your first SSTV image, from radio equipment and audio connections to software installation and basic receiving.
OpenLearn how to automatically upload received SSTV images from MMSSTV to a website or SlowscanTV station directory using the KE5RS FTP Widget.
OpenLearn how to receive Slow Scan Television images directly from the International Space Station during ARISS SSTV events.
OpenDiscover SSTV from amateur radio satellites, including QO-100, UMKA-1, SAKHACUBE-CHOLBON and VIZARD-METEO. Learn about frequencies, receiving equipment and decoding software.
Explore Satellite SSTVReceive digital SSDV pictures from the tiny SpinnyONE satellite. A simple guide to 436.875 MHz, FSK, Doppler, decoding and rebuilding images from space.
OpenOverview of the most commonly used SSTV frequencies on the amateur radio bands, including HF, VHF and ISS activity.
OpenFind MMSSTV, RX-SSTV, FTP software and other useful applications and resources for receiving and working with SSTV.
OpenDiscover MMSSTV, the classic Windows SSTV program created by Makoto Mori, JE3HHT. Learn what it can do and why it became one of the most widely used SSTV programs in amateur radio.
Explore MMSSTV
Explore the complete MMSSTV manual in a modern web-based format. Seventeen chapters cover installation, receiving, transmitting, SSTV modes, templates, logging, FSKID, repeater operation, DSP, sound-card calibration, troubleshooting and the history of MMSSTV.
Open the MMSSTV Help Archive →Discover the simple receive-only SSTV program developed especially for shortwave listeners, beginners and radio amateurs who do not require a transmit function.
Explore RX-SSTVLearn how to become a licensed radio amateur, what you need to study and what you can do with an amateur radio licence.
Learn more100 beginner-friendly questions and answers about SSTV, equipment, software, frequencies, receiving and transmitting.
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