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My Ongoing Decatur and State Line Railway Research Project

Posted on April 26, 2019June 19, 2020 by KD9IXX

A while ago I discovered a small section of abandoned railroad right near my home in Frankfort, IL which was going to be called the Decatur and State Line Railway. As its name implies, the railroad was to originate somewhere within Decaur, Illinois and travel northeast to meet up with one of the main Chicago […]

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Second ISS SSTV Oppertunity Planned Feb. 15-17

Posted on February 15, 2019June 19, 2020 by KD9IXX

Over on the ARISS SSTV blog, the team has announced a second ISS SSTV opportunity scheduled for February 15th through the 17th. Due to the weak signal conditions that plagued most of the first of three days of the event, the crew aboard the ISS has decided to do another Slow Scan Television event to […]

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ISS SSTV Attempt #2 – SUCCESS!

Posted on February 9, 2019June 19, 2020 by KD9IXX

On my second ever ISS SSTV pass, I got a full perfect image! I am super excited! After being let down last time I am now enthralled to have downloaded an image from the Space Station over radio!

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ISS SSTV Attempt #1

Posted on February 9, 2019June 19, 2020 by KD9IXX

Not a whole lot of success, but nevertheless my very first parts of an ISS SSTV image! Hope for better luck soon.  

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Successful Reception of Fox1-Cliff Signal!

Posted on December 4, 2018June 19, 2020 by KD9IXX

While braving the freezing temperatures outside, I hiked to the field beside my house and successfully captured Fox1-Cliff’s first words while in Low Earth Orbit. Take a Listen!  

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Hello world!

Posted on September 25, 2018June 19, 2020 by KD9IXX

Hello, My blog is currently under construction and will be done soon!     -KD9IXX

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