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It transmits Digital video and audio in MPEG-2 format using the DVB-S protocol in the 13cms band on 2395MHz.

Revision as of 09:19, 2 March 2024

Following repairs carried out last year it now looks likely that the original HAMTV unit will be returned to the ISS with potential commissioning by a visiting astronaut during April 2024.

What is HamTV

HAMTV is the name of the Digital Amateur Television (DATV) transmitter on board the Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS).

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It transmits Digital video and audio in MPEG-2 format using the DVB-S protocol in the 13cms band on 2395MHz.