Opportunities like the issue with the SSTV reception today are what I love about amateur radio. Things are not always perfect, and what you learn from the situation makes you a more knowledgeable operator. When the signal is perfect, I get perfect images. Today I'm getting fair images with a home-made antenna and the cheapest chinese radio on the market. It's a great opportunity to learn how to fix things on your end, because when the next hurricane Maria comes through, the people who need help the most, will most likely have the weakest signal.
N5KAR
Well said, Tom. Same here. I see no problem here...
I'm reminded of the Clint Eastwood line (he was 'Gunny Highway') "....adapt and improvise..."
73 and a good weekend to you and all
73, Ted K7TRK
-----Original Message----- From: AMSAT-BB [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Tom Karickhoff via AMSAT-BB Sent: Friday, April 12, 2019 12:46 PM To: amsat-bb Subject: [amsat-bb] SSTV challenge
Opportunities like the issue with the SSTV reception today are what I love about amateur radio. Things are not always perfect, and what you learn from the situation makes you a more knowledgeable operator. When the signal is perfect, I get perfect images. Today I'm getting fair images with a home-made antenna and the cheapest chinese radio on the market. It's a great opportunity to learn how to fix things on your end, because when the next hurricane Maria comes through, the people who need help the most, will most likely have the weakest signal.
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