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Popular software for Ham Radio Stations

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  Logging Software Log4OM (free and paid versions available): A comprehensive logging program for Windows that offers features like contact logging, band mapping, awards tracking, and more.  Ham Radio Deluxe (paid): Offers a comprehensive suite of tools for logging contacts, controlling radios, and more.  MacLoggerDX (paid): A popular logging program for Mac users.  HamLogBook (paid): A cloud-based logging program that can be accessed from any device.  Digital Modes Software WSJT-X (free): A popular program for weak signal communication modes like FT8.  FLdigi (free): Supports a variety of digital modes including PSK31, RTTY, and CW.  JS8Call (free): An open-source program for digital voice communication.  Contesting Software N1MM Logger+ (paid): A popular program for contesting and awards programs.  TR4W (free): An open-source contesting program.  Radio Control Software Ham Radio Deluxe (paid): Can also be used for radio control.  HRD Rig Control (part

ARISS SSTV Event Scheduled for April 11 - 13

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 ARISS SSTV Event Set for April 11-13, 2022 From the International Space Station, an ARISS Slow Scan TV (SSTV) event is planned (ISS). The event is scheduled to begin on April 11 at 16:30 UTC for setup and operation and will finish on April 13 at 12:00 UTC. These are approximate timings that may fluctuate based on crew availability. Images will be downlinked at 145.8 MHz +/- 3 KHz for Doppler shift, and the planned SSTV mode of operation is PD 120. This event will commemorate Cosmonautics Day and Women in Space. Radio enthusiasts participating in the event can publish and see images in the ARISS SSTV Gallery at https://www.spaceflightsoftware.com/ARISS SSTV/. UPDATE 12/04/2022 Images captured today 12/04/2022 UPDATE 13/04/2022 Images captured today 13/04/2022