70 cms DATV from IO82?
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70 cms DATV from IO82?
Does G3UD have a 70 cms input / output? If not, what are the chances of me receiving (initially) ATV on 70 cms from my IO82qv location please? Thanks
Re: 70 cms DATV from IO82?
Hi Basil
no GB3UD does not have 70cms capabilities, It transmits on 1318.5MHz Digital DVB-S and can receive Both Analogue and Digital on its input Frequency of 1249MHz
The chances of you receiving 70cms DATV are only restricted by the system you are using eg quality of coax good pre-amp and a decent sized beam and your location. AND how many people are active running 70cms DATV.
If you want to get into ATV I would recommend you go for 24cms system as there are a couple of repeaters you may be able to receive, GB3UD and GB3GV. And the advantage that there will always be a signal to tune to and look for, I am not sure how many hams are QRV on 70cms Digital.
Of course anything is possible with the right propagation But it is easier when you have a known signal to look for 24/7
Looking on a Map you are a fair distance from GB3UD But it is located on a very good site so could be possible But as already said you need a really good low loss antenna system and dont forget ALL ATV is Horizontally polarised NOT vertical like normal repeaters.
See if you can find some locals who are set up for ATV they could then advise you further.
I hope this helps a little. Cheers Mark
no GB3UD does not have 70cms capabilities, It transmits on 1318.5MHz Digital DVB-S and can receive Both Analogue and Digital on its input Frequency of 1249MHz
The chances of you receiving 70cms DATV are only restricted by the system you are using eg quality of coax good pre-amp and a decent sized beam and your location. AND how many people are active running 70cms DATV.
If you want to get into ATV I would recommend you go for 24cms system as there are a couple of repeaters you may be able to receive, GB3UD and GB3GV. And the advantage that there will always be a signal to tune to and look for, I am not sure how many hams are QRV on 70cms Digital.
Of course anything is possible with the right propagation But it is easier when you have a known signal to look for 24/7
Looking on a Map you are a fair distance from GB3UD But it is located on a very good site so could be possible But as already said you need a really good low loss antenna system and dont forget ALL ATV is Horizontally polarised NOT vertical like normal repeaters.
See if you can find some locals who are set up for ATV they could then advise you further.
I hope this helps a little. Cheers Mark
Re: 70 cms DATV from IO82?
It does indeed help, and has answered most of my thoughts most adequately, thanks a lot for the detailed reply!