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This is a status update for the International Space Station (ISS) Amateur Radio systems as of Thursday, 11 December 2025.Current Status Summary:Columbus Module Radio (Voice Repeater): Currently ON and configured as a crossband repeater Downlink: 437.800 MHz Uplink: 145.990 MHz with 67 Hz PL tone Service Module Radio (Russian segment): Currently OFFLINE Planned reset for the older D710GA unit before the end of the year HamTV (DATV - Digital Amateur Television): Currently active, transmitting a blank AV signal (black screen) Downlink: 2395 MHz (2.395 GHz) SSTV (Series 30-1) from RS-38S (VIZARD-meteo): Ongoing transmission of images Frequency: 437.825 MHz using Robot 36 format Scheduled to end: 23:59 UTC on Saturday, 13 December 2025 (6:59 PM ET) Upcoming Event:21 December 2025: ARISS 25th Anniversary educational radio contact First event with astronaut Bill Shepherd and students from Burbank School (USA)

Here's the latest status for the amateur radios on the ISS.

The RS-38S SSTV event continues until Saturday.

Tom K5RC passed away today.

A respected DXer, top contester, and a proud member of the CQ Contest Hall of Fame. His contributions to amateur radio were truly remarkable.

Rest in peace, Tom. You will be missed. 🕊️

New shack coming along… Working out the spacing… Need to leave room for my IC-7760SE, still in its box following our house move @icomuk.bsky.social

ICOM watch face for Apple Watch…

The 2024 D-Star QSO Party will take place over the holiday period beginning at 0:00 (UTC) on the 27th Dec 2024 and continuing until 23:59 (UTC) on the 5th Jan 2025.

For further details and a link to the event page, click here: icomuk.co.uk/Announcing-t...