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SSTV Software and Tools
Desktop Applications
MMSSTV (Recommended)
Platform: Windows, Linux, Mac
Features:
- Complete SSTV decoder
- Multiple mode support
- Image processing tools
- Automatic frequency adjustment
- ISS tracking
Download: MMSSTV Official
QSSTV
Platform: Linux
Features:
- Open source SSTV software
- Full SSTV support
- Integrated ISS tracking
- Spectrum analysis
Download: QSSTV GitHub
EasyPal
Platform: Windows
Features:
- User-friendly interface
- Simple settings
- Basic encoding/decoding
- Image management
Mobile Applications
SSTV App (iOS)
Features:
- Complete SSTV decoding
- 30+ modes
- Real-time reception
- File processing
- ISS tracking
Other Mobile Apps
- Android SSTV - Android platform
- Digital Master - Multi-feature tools
Auxiliary Tools
Spectrum Analysis
| Tool | Platform | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| GQRX | Linux/Mac | SDR reception |
| CubicSDR | Cross-platform | SDR visualization |
| WaveShop | Windows | Audio analysis |
Orbit Tracking
| Tool | Features |
|---|---|
| Heavens-Above | Online satellite tracking |
| WXtrack | Local satellite prediction |
| Orbitron | Detailed orbit calculation |
| ISS Notifier | ISS pass alerts |
Image Processing
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| GIMP | Full image editing |
| ImageMagick | Batch processing |
| Python PIL | Scripted processing |
| MATLAB | Advanced processing |
Web Tools
Online Resources
- SSTV Archive - Historical image library
- Mode Generator - Online SSTV encoding
- Frequency Checker - Verify frequencies
- Satellite Calculator - Pass time calculation
Recommended Configurations
Beginner Setup
Computer/Mobile
↓
SSTV App or MMSSTV
↓
Audio interface
↓
Radio transceiver
↓
Simple antenna
Advanced Setup
Computer
↓
MMSSTV + QSSTV + Spectrum Analysis
↓
Quality audio interface
↓
Multi-band transceiver
↓
Directional antenna array
Software Settings Guide
MMSSTV Configuration
- Install application
- Configure audio input
- Select mode
- Adjust input level
- Start reception
QSSTV Configuration
- Compile or install
- Configure audio device
- Set ISS tracking
- Select reception parameters
- Start listening
Licensing and Permissions
Most SSTV software is free, but:
- Respect the developers
- Read license terms
- Consider donating
- Report bugs
Updates and Support
Check regularly for:
- New versions and features
- Security patches
- Community support
- Online documentation
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