In the middle of a Russian swampland, not far from the city of St Petersburg, is a rectangular iron gate. Beyond its rusted bars is a collection of radio towers, abandoned buildings and power lines bordered by a dry-stone wall. This sinister location is the focus of a mystery which stretches back Read More …
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ISS SSTV activity this weekend
From the Southgate Amateur Radio News The ARISS Russia Team is planning to support a couple of Slow Scan Television (SSTV) events in the next few months on 145.800 MHz FM The first session is being targeted for Saturday, January 16 (may be subject to change) to celebrate 15 years Read More …
ITU Affirms UHF for Broadcasting
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND—The international body governing global spectrum treaties has affirmed the reservation of UHF channels for broadcasting across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Russia and neighboring nations. In making way for mobile broadband, the World Radiocommunication Conference last week voted to reserve 470-694 MHz (U.S. Chs. 14-51) for broadcasting. Full Read More …