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Matt285:
So, to start off. I am not that computer savvy. A short time ago I purchased a Lenovo Chromebook because my kids have taken over the main PC in the house. Everything was fine for a while, I used it to check DX clusters, QRZ, Youtube etc. Now I have decided to get into SSTV, but I am limited to various apps. I really wanted to download and use windows software - Black Cat or MMSSTV. I have heard various things like somehow using Linux? I think I'm probably screwed in that dept, but if anyone has any creative ideas, I would love to hear them. Thanks

P.S - It would appear that I only have one audio input/Output jack on the chrome book. That may be a problem as well.

Brian:
You only need one audio input.

Matt285:
Hey, thanks! At least have that going for me. I asked one of our IT guys about it. He looked puzzled and said he'd think it over. His expression seemed to say 'Not likely'

RobRich:
There are SSTV apps in the Google Play store. You might need to first enable Android app support on ChromeOS.

https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/7021273?hl=en

I have not used it, so no comment on usability, but here is a freeware app for SSTV decoding when receiving.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xdsopl.robot36&hl=en_US&gl=US

Here is a free app for SSTV encoding when transmitting.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=om.sstvencoder

Matt285:
Rob, thanks for all the info. I found the box for the chromebook yesterday. I think I'm going to return it and get a laptop with a Windows OS. Now i just have to figure out what features the laptop will need for SSTV.

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