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This is interesting.

It seems the ill fated Series 30 will go ahead. The #SSTV transmissions will come from from #RS-38S rather that the #ISS.

Transmissions will be on #UHF #70cms and the mode will be #Robot36.

Images will be lower resolution, the usual PD120 is 640x496 while Robot36 is 256x120
arissintl.bsky.social ARISS - Amateur Radio on the International Space Station @arissintl.bsky.social · Nov 29
If you missed out on the chance to get the SSTV Series 30 images via the ISS, there's an event coming up to fulfill that need.

Satellite RS-38S will begin transmitting these images "within the next 5-7 days". Not all details are finalized, but what we know is below!
Here is clear, concise alt text for this image:"Announcement graphic for an upcoming ARISS SSTV event featuring Series 30 images transmitted from the International Space Station. Images will be sent from the RS-38S module on 437.825 MHz using Robot 36 mode, starting the week of 1 December (exact date TBD). The event will include 12 images with transmissions lasting 36 seconds on, 2–3 minutes off. Thanks to Sergey RV3DR and ARISS-RU for organizing. Certificates will be available via the ARISS SSTV gallery on ariss-usa.org and will differ from earlier Series 30 awards. Includes ISS and ARISS logos and a photo of astronaut Frank Culbertson."
November 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
radio-pilot.bsky.social
SSTV reception record - 9.

#ARISS Series 30 #SSTV Event
"25th Anniversary-Scouting - RS-38S"

6el YAGI-UDA Ant, SDR Console, RX-SSTV

#ISS equipment malfunction.
The #CubeSat was transmitting at 70cm.
Using materials left over from making the 2m Ant, I quickly made a 70cm 6-el Yagi Ant and tried.
March 8, 2026 at 11:34 AM
amsat.se
RS-38S SSTV 2025-12-05
The RS-38S satellite has turned on it's SSTV transmission on 437.825 MHz FM Robot 36-mode. Equipment used: RX at 437.825 MHz FM 2 x 13 el LFA X-Yagi (InnovAntenna) at...
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December 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
der-siebte-schatten.space
En remplacement de la série 30 qui a été très rapidement écourtée, le satellite russe RS-38S va transmettre les images la semaine prochaine ! 🛰🇷🇺

Attention aux changements !
- UHF 437.825
- Robot36 et non PD120
- Plus rapide donc : 36s de transmission pour 2-3' de silence !
arissintl.bsky.social ARISS - Amateur Radio on the International Space Station @arissintl.bsky.social · Nov 29
If you missed out on the chance to get the SSTV Series 30 images via the ISS, there's an event coming up to fulfill that need.

Satellite RS-38S will begin transmitting these images "within the next 5-7 days". Not all details are finalized, but what we know is below!
Here is clear, concise alt text for this image:"Announcement graphic for an upcoming ARISS SSTV event featuring Series 30 images transmitted from the International Space Station. Images will be sent from the RS-38S module on 437.825 MHz using Robot 36 mode, starting the week of 1 December (exact date TBD). The event will include 12 images with transmissions lasting 36 seconds on, 2–3 minutes off. Thanks to Sergey RV3DR and ARISS-RU for organizing. Certificates will be available via the ARISS SSTV gallery on ariss-usa.org and will differ from earlier Series 30 awards. Includes ISS and ARISS logos and a photo of astronaut Frank Culbertson."
November 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
arissintl.bsky.social
Continuing our year in review, ARISS worked on 7 SSTV events this year, not all from the Space Station!

In April we were proud to be part of the Fram2Ham event with Rabea Rogge. We then worked with the RS-38S team to finish up Series 30.

How many images did you get?
A vertical collage summarizing ARISS activities in 2025. The top section shows a received SSTV puzzle image of Earth from space. The middle section displays a commemorative image of the Apollo-Soyuz docking for its 50th anniversary. The bottom section features astronaut Loral O'Hara smiling and holding a microphone during Jamboree On The Air. Text overlays highlight seven SSTV events, collaborations, and anniversaries, with the ARISS logo in the corner.
December 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
arissintl.bsky.social
If you haven't submitted your Series 30-1 SSTV images to the gallery yet, today is the last day to do so if you want our official certificate.

You know where to go: ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV/
Graphic on dark blue background for ARISS SSTV Series 30-1 event transmitted via Satellite RS-38S. Yellow title: "SSTV Series 30 from Satellite RS-38S". Urges submitting original unedited decodes by 23:59 UTC / 6:59 PM ET tonight for certificates. Thanks 850+ participants, notes nearly 40% are students/educators ("YEA STEM!"). Certificates via ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV gallery; sent within 72 hours (check spam). Features photo of astronaut Frank Culbertson, Jamboree On The Air October 2025 banner, ISS 25th anniversary patch, and ARISS logo. (428 characters)
December 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
arissintl.bsky.social
You have a few hours left to capture one of those elusive SSTV Series 30-1 images from RS-38S.

Then, get your original decode submitted to the ARISS gallery by Tuesday for a event certificate.
Here's The status for the SSTV Series 30-1 event: End Date: 13-December around 23:59 UTC | 6:59 PM ET Images: 12 Series-30 images Satellite: RS-38S aka "VIZARD-meteo" Frequency: 437.825 MHz (+/- Doppler Shift) Mode: Robot 36 Timing: 36 seconds on, 2-3 minutes off Awards: Certificates will be available via the ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV gallery. To qualify for a certificate, submit an original decode by 23:59 UTC | 6:59 PM ET on Tuesday, December 16.
December 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
arissintl.bsky.social
Here's the latest status for the amateur radios on the ISS.

The RS-38S SSTV event continues until Saturday.
This is a status update for the International Space Station (ISS) Amateur Radio systems as of Thursday, 11 December 2025.Current Status Summary:Columbus Module Radio (Voice Repeater): Currently ON and configured as a crossband repeater Downlink: 437.800 MHz Uplink: 145.990 MHz with 67 Hz PL tone Service Module Radio (Russian segment): Currently OFFLINE Planned reset for the older D710GA unit before the end of the year HamTV (DATV - Digital Amateur Television): Currently active, transmitting a blank AV signal (black screen) Downlink: 2395 MHz (2.395 GHz) SSTV (Series 30-1) from RS-38S (VIZARD-meteo): Ongoing transmission of images Frequency: 437.825 MHz using Robot 36 format Scheduled to end: 23:59 UTC on Saturday, 13 December 2025 (6:59 PM ET) Upcoming Event:21 December 2025: ARISS 25th Anniversary educational radio contact First event with astronaut Bill Shepherd and students from Burbank School (USA)
December 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
arissintl.bsky.social
The SSTV Series 30-1 event continues until Saturday evening at 23:59 UTC.

Remember, you are listening for transmissions from the RS-38S satellite on 437.825 MHz. Bring your best practices for managing Doppler shift with this one!
ARISS SSTV Series 30 Update (as of 10 Dec 2025):Series 30 images now transmitted from satellite RS-38S ("VIZARD-meteo") on 437.825 MHz using Robot 36 mode, due to ISS radio issues.Event ends: ~13 Dec 2025, 23:59 UTC (6:59 PM ET).Features 12 commemorative images for ISS 25th anniversary & Jamboree On The Air.Transmission cycle: 36 sec on, 2-3 min off. Doppler shift correction advised.Submissions: 1,250 images from 600 unique users (50% students/educators); Asia & Europe leading.Certificates available via ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV gallery.
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
arissintl.bsky.social
Later this morning the cross-band voice repeater outage begins.

Outage will run until Wednesday due to spaceflight activity.

Packet radio currently offline. HamTV, RS-38S SSTV event not impacted.
December 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
arissintl.bsky.social
Cross-band voice repeater outage beginning Monday due to spaceflight activity.

Packet radio currently offline. HamTV, RS-38S SSTV event not impacted.
Alt text for the image:Outages Upcoming: 08–10 December 2025An astronaut in a spacesuit performs an EVA outside the International Space Station against a backdrop of Earth. Text panel on the right announces:Columbus Module Radio (Cross-band voice repeater) Off: Monday at 16:05 UTC | 11:05 AM ET On: Wednesday at 15:05 UTC | 10:05 AM ET Service Module Radio – APRS Packet / SSTV Radio troubleshooting continues on APRS/SSTV. Maintenance activities are planned for this radio. HamTV is not expected to be impacted. SSTV Series 30-1 will not be impacted, as this event is via the RS38S satellite. Footer notes: As always, all times approximate and dependent on other spaceflight activities. NASA Image: 2009 EVA installing a ham radio antenna. ARISS logo present.
December 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
arissintl.bsky.social
SSTV Series 30-1 is underway from RS-38S.

Thanks to PU4ELT and CX8AF for reception reports on X during a pass over South America this evening.
December 5, 2025 at 1:54 AM
arissintl.bsky.social
ARISS Ops is anticipating the SSTV Series 30-1 event from satellite RS-38S will start around 00:01 UTC on Friday 05-Dec. (7:01 PM ET Thu 04-Dec).

Event is expected to run until December 13. Details in the graphic.
Alt text for the image:SSTV Series 30 from Satellite RS-38S (International Space Station)Upcoming transmissions of Series 30 images will be from RS-38S on 437.825 MHz in Robot 36 mode.Here’s the latest as of 03-December:Start Date: 05-Dec around 00:01 UTC (04-Dec ~7:01 PM ET) Images: 12 Series-30 images Satellite: RS-38S (NORAD 57189), also known as "VIZARD-meteo" Frequency: 437.825 MHz (+/− Doppler shift) Mode: Robot 36 Timing: 36 seconds on, 2–3 minutes off End Date: 13-Dec around 23:59 UTC (6:59 PM ET) Awards: Certificates will be available via the ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV gallery.Features ARISS logo, Jamboree On The Air October 2025 photo of Frank Culbertson, and ISS 25-year anniversary patch.
December 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
arissintl.bsky.social
If you missed out on the chance to get the SSTV Series 30 images via the ISS, there's an event coming up to fulfill that need.

Satellite RS-38S will begin transmitting these images "within the next 5-7 days". Not all details are finalized, but what we know is below!
Here is clear, concise alt text for this image:"Announcement graphic for an upcoming ARISS SSTV event featuring Series 30 images transmitted from the International Space Station. Images will be sent from the RS-38S module on 437.825 MHz using Robot 36 mode, starting the week of 1 December (exact date TBD). The event will include 12 images with transmissions lasting 36 seconds on, 2–3 minutes off. Thanks to Sergey RV3DR and ARISS-RU for organizing. Certificates will be available via the ARISS SSTV gallery on ariss-usa.org and will differ from earlier Series 30 awards. Includes ISS and ARISS logos and a photo of astronaut Frank Culbertson."
November 29, 2025 at 2:07 PM
mbanks.bsky.social
ARISS SSTV Series 30-1 with VIZARD-meteo (RS-38S)

Received three more images since my last post. Last image is from tonight
December 13, 2025 at 3:08 AM
mbanks.bsky.social
ARISS SSTV Series 30-1 with VIZARD-meteo (RS-38S)

Another image received tonight
December 7, 2025 at 3:06 AM
mbanks.bsky.social
ARISS SSTV Series 30-1 with VIZARD-meteo (RS-38S)

Received one more image and a bit of another
December 6, 2025 at 4:38 AM
mbanks.bsky.social
ARISS SSTV Series 30-1 with VIZARD-meteo (RS-38S)

Braved the cold and received one image
December 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
vhsvault.bsky.social
Lionel Southern Pacific Dash 9 W/TMCC, RS 6-18228 1997 : 38s
May 19, 2026 at 2:00 AM
m0pwx.bsky.social
@arissintl.bsky.social #SSTV i got my diploma today :)
ARISS SSTV Award for receiving images from satellite RS-38S for Series 30
December 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
m0pwx.bsky.social
@arissintl.bsky.social #SSTV #ARISS #RS-38s #RS38s
i finally got a image (poor but recognizable) from RS-38s part of ARISS series 30

not good enough to submit for a diploma but gives me hope :)
poor and grainy SSTV image from RS-38S series 30
December 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
m0pwx.bsky.social
Only a few hours to go before for the ARISS SSTV event

SSTV Series 30 from Satellite RS-38s

series 30 will be robot36 mode on 437.825Mhz FM

36sec on, 2-3 min off cycle for the images

start 00:01 5th dec UTC
end 23:59 13th dec UTC

Certs available from ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV gallery
SSTV Series 30 from Satellite RS-38s series 30 will be robot36 mode on 437.825Mhz FM 36sec on, 2-3 min off cycle for the images start 00:01 5th dec UTC end 23:59 13th dec UTC Certs available from ariss-usa.org/ARISS_SSTV gallery
December 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
m0pwx.bsky.social
#SSTV #ARISS

Series 30 ARISS SSTV will be via a satellite

RS-38s 437.825MHz using robot36 (36sec tx, 2-3min off cycle)
November 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
n0hio.bsky.social
Listening for the #ariss #sstv pass on RS-38S just a bit ago. Nothing heard. Will switch antennas for the next pass, then probably have to wait to try again tonight.
December 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM