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ISS SSTV Event Will Simulate Upcoming Fram2Ham Space-X SSTV Transmission

In preparation for an upcoming mission to transmit SSTV images from a Space-X Dragon capsule later this spring, a simulation of that event will transmit from the International Space Station (ISS) beginning on February 13th. SSTV images are expected to be transmitted from the ISS from February 13th through February 17th. Unlike previous ISS SSTV events, images will be transmitted on 437.550 MHz rather than the standard 2 meter frequency.

This event is designed to be a practice session for educators and students that will be participating in the Fram2 event later this spring. The practice sessions will help participants get used to the doppler effect of 70 cm as well as getting familiar with equipment.

More information on the Fram2 event later this spring can be viewed on the Fram2 website. A Discord channel is also available.

Source: AMSAT-UK

Lonar Meteor Lake Special Event AU6LON

Lonar Meteor Lake is a creator lake formed by the impact of a meteor 5,00,000 years in the past. It is an astronomical wonder in itself. VU2DSI, Datta from India is operating/activating from this unique place in the world of astronomy from 20 February to 24 February 2025.

Lonar Meteor Lake in Buldhana district, Maharashtra state in India.

Special event callsign AU6LON.

February 20th through February 25th 2025.

  • 10 meters - 28 545, 28520, 28450 & 29650 (FM) kHz.
  • 15 meters- 28350, 21310, 21235 kHz.
  • 20 meters- 14210, 14250, 14330 kHz.
  • 40 meters - 7030, 7140, 1418 kHz.

Source: QRZ

Monday Overdrive for February 3rd, 2025

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