The D700 typically operates at 5 or 10 watts. It feeds into a linear antenna on the aft end of the Zvezda service module. Info on the antennas is available at http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/station/reference/radio/antennas.html . Additional operation of the SSTV system is planned but it will be more infrequent until a fully unattended operation is in place.
Kenneth - N5VHO
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From: [email protected] on behalf of Mr Jeffrey L Ross Sent: Wed 10/22/2008 8:15 AM To: amsat Subject: [amsat-bb] ISS SSTV
Hi Folks, just got a pic from the ISS. It was not a very good pic but still a pic. I was wondering how many watts the ISS station is using and what kind of antenna they have. Anyone know where I can find this information? Hopefully they will let the SSTV Station run automatically so we will still have it even after the Space Tourist leaves. Its been fun. KC8GKF
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