Operated by Ted Lee in British Columbia, Canada — SSTV contacts,
emergency backup systems, Morse code, and notes for fellow hams.
VE7LEE
Analog contacts
VE7LE
Digital contacts
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About the Station
This station operates under two callsigns: VE7LEE for
analog contacts and VE7LE for digital contacts.
The site documents SSTV contacts, emergency backup systems, and resources
for fellow amateur radio operators.
📋 Quick Reference
Callsign (Analog)VE7LEE
Callsign (Digital)VE7LE
OperatorTed Lee — British Columbia, Canada
MembershipOM International Sideband Society — Lifetime Member #16047
ModesSSTV (VHF), SSB, Digital (including Morse / CW)
Slow Scan Television (SSTV) is an amateur radio mode that transmits still
images over radio frequencies. This station supports SSTV over VHF.
What is SSTV? Instead of voice or text, SSTV sends an image as audio tones
over the air. It takes about 8–120 seconds to receive a complete image, depending on the
mode used. It's popular for receiving images from the International Space Station (ISS)
which broadcasts SSTV on 145.800 MHz.
Recent reception includes contacts and images from RS0ISS (the Russian
segment of the International Space Station) and other international stations.
🏆 SSTV Diplomas & Awards Received
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ARISS SSTV Award — Lunar Exploration ARISS SSTV award #193110
Received SSTV images from the ISS commemorating Lunar Exploration.
Images were sent via the Russian segment of the International Space Station.
Award No. 193110.
SSTV certificate
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BARC Apollo 12 — 50th Anniversary SSTV Event
Burnaby Amateur Radio Club certificate of achievement for participating in the
Apollo 12 50th anniversary SSTV event. November 16, 2019.
How to verify a contact or SSTV log: If you are another ham wanting to
make contact or verify SSTV logs, reach Ted via email at
ve7lee at tedlee.ca.
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Morse Code — CW Academy Certificate
Morse code — known in amateur radio as CW (Continuous Wave) — is
one of the oldest and most reliable modes in radio communication. Ted completed the
CW Academy Beginner programme in early 2026.
🎓 CW Academy Certificate of Completion
Issued by CW Ops — CW Academy,
the world's premier amateur radio Morse code training programme.
Morse code represents each letter and number as a pattern of short (dit) and long (dah)
signals. Ted's callsigns in Morse notation:
VE7LEE: · · · — · · · — — — · — · · · — · ·
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jscwlib
— open-source JavaScript CW library.
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Emergency Backup & Preparedness
Picture of VA7REF Backup Batteries
This station maintains a full-house emergency backup system —
a critical part of being a responsible amateur radio operator and a community
asset during emergencies.
⚡ Power Redundancy
Battery and solar backup systems provide power to critical equipment during
grid outages, including repeaters and radio gear.
📻 Repeater Backup
Repeater infrastructure is included in the backup plan, ensuring
continued communication capability when commercial power fails.
💻 Computer Systems
Critical computers are included in the backup plan with offline
data copies, ensuring logging and digital modes remain available.
🏠 Whole-House Integration
The backup system is integrated at the house level — not just the
radio shack — supporting the full station and essential household systems.
Why emergency backup matters for hams: Amateur radio operators are often called upon during disasters when commercial communications fail. A
station with reliable backup power can serve as a critical communication hub for the community. If my house batteries go dead (only 26 kW backup), I can plug into my F150 Lightning Truck with 138 kW of batteries. With 110 and 220 VAC outlets.
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Amateur Radio Freedom
Amateur radio is a global community — and in some countries, simply being a ham
can lead to arrest. Ted supports awareness of this important issue.
