Building a simple ground station for radiosonde tracking

Only a few weeks ago, I was introduced to the world of radiosondes through an amazingly informative video from Andreas Spiess. By lunchtime the next day, I had one in my hands. These devices pack so many things … Read More

Building a simple ground station for radiosonde tracking

Only a few weeks ago, I was introduced to the world of radiosondes through an amazingly informative video from Andreas Spiess. By lunchtime the next day, I had one in my hands. These devices pack so many things … Read More

Postcards from space: How to receive SSTV from the ISS

A few years ago, I learned of slow-scan TV transmissions from the International Space Station.  SSTV is essentially a form of narrowband television – a single frame, taking anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes to … Read More

Postcards from space: How to receive SSTV from the ISS

A few years ago, I learned of slow-scan TV transmissions from the International Space Station.  SSTV is essentially a form of narrowband television – a single frame, taking anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes to … Read More