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| − | '''Welcome to the British Amateur Television Club Wiki''' - the place to find information | + | '''Welcome to the British Amateur Television Club Wiki''' - the place to find information on all Amateur Television related equipment and projects. For details on how to join the BATC, the member's shop and CQ-TV archive and download visit the BATC website https://batc.org.uk/ |
| − | + | This is your site, developed by the BATC for use by the worldwide ATV community - any information which you feel is of use to others can be put on the Wiki but please observe any copyright restrictions on the material you use. | |
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| + | * New to Amateur TV - Get the basics on our [[Getting Started|Getting Started page]] | ||
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| + | * For details on the Portsdown DATV transmit and receive system go to [[The Portsdown DATV transceiver system|the Portsdown pages]] | ||
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| + | * For information on the MiniTiouner USB DATV receiver go to [[MiniTioune|MiniTiouner]] | ||
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| + | * For the DATV equipment capability list go to [[DATV equipment capability|https://wiki.batc.org.uk/DATV_equipment_capability]] | ||
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== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
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== New to Amateur TV? == | == New to Amateur TV? == | ||
| − | + | * Get the basics on our [[Getting Started|Getting Started page]] | |
| − | * Get the basics | ||
| − | == BATC Information and services== | + | ==BATC Information and services== |
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* [[Joining the BATC]] | * [[Joining the BATC]] | ||
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* [[Renewing your membership]] | * [[Renewing your membership]] | ||
| − | * The [[BATC Privacy statement and data protection policy]] | + | |
| − | + | * The [[BATC Privacy statement and data protection policy]] | |
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* The [[BATC forum]] | * The [[BATC forum]] | ||
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* The [[BATC shop]] | * The [[BATC shop]] | ||
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| + | * The [[The_new_streamer|BATC streamer]] | ||
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| + | * The [[BATC archive]] Collection of photos and documents from BATC's past | ||
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| + | * The [[new BATC website|BATC website]] | ||
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| + | == BATC projects == | ||
| + | * [[The Portsdown Transmitter]] - the BATC's Raspberry Pi-based DATV Transmitter | ||
| + | * [[MiniTioune]] - the DATV DVB-S / S2 receiver project | ||
| + | * [[Ryde Receiver]] - Dedicated DATV set top box project | ||
| + | * [[Knucker]] - Variable bandwidth DVB-T project | ||
| + | * [[Advanced receiver hardware]] - Details of the BATC advanced receiver hardware. | ||
| + | * [[WinterHill Receiver Project]] - Multi-channel DVB-S / S2 project | ||
| + | * [[BATC Video Source]] - The Raspberry Pi-based composite video source described in CQ-TV 270 | ||
| + | * [[BATC HDMI Source]] - The Raspberry Pi-based HDMI video source to be described in CQ-TV 280 | ||
| + | * [[Digilite]] - The original home build DATV construction project | ||
| + | * [[Repeater Controller]] - The BATC ATV Repeater Controller using a Raspberry Pi 4 | ||
| + | * [[ARISS Digital Communication System]] | ||
| + | * [[PicoTuner]] - A USB tuner for DATV using the RpiPico as the USB interface | ||
== CQ-TV Magazine == | == CQ-TV Magazine == | ||
* [[Index of articles]] | * [[Index of articles]] | ||
* [[Archive edition|Archive editions]] download | * [[Archive edition|Archive editions]] download | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[BATC_Software_Library]] for project downloads |
==BATC Event Streaming Equipment== | ==BATC Event Streaming Equipment== | ||
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== BATC Conventions == | == BATC Conventions == | ||
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| − | + | Presentations from previous conventions can be found on this page [[BATC Conventions]] | |
| − | * [[ HAM RADIO 2018 ]] ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2018 at | + | ==National and International Events== |
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| + | * [[ HAM RADIO 2018 ]] ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2018 at Friedrichhsafen. | ||
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| + | * [[ HAM RADIO 2019 ]] ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2019 at Friedrichshafen. | ||
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| + | * [[ HAM RADIO 2022 ]] ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2022 at Friedrichshafen. | ||
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| + | * [[ RSGB Convention 2022 ]] ATV Presentation at the 2022 RSGB Convention 2022 | ||
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| + | * [[ HAM RADIO 2023 ]] ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2023 at Friedrichshafen. | ||
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| + | * [[ EMFcamp 2024 ]] BATC / AMSAT-UK / UKuG demonstration village at EMFcamp 2024. | ||
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| + | * [[ HAM RADIO 2024 ]] ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2024 at Friedrichshafen. | ||
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| + | ==HAMTV on the ISS== | ||
| + | [[HAMTV from the ISS]] | ||
== Getting on the air with ATV == | == Getting on the air with ATV == | ||
===The ATV bands=== | ===The ATV bands=== | ||
| + | * [[29 MHz]] | ||
| + | * [[51 MHz]] | ||
* [[71 MHz]] | * [[71 MHz]] | ||
* [[146 MHz RB-TV]] | * [[146 MHz RB-TV]] | ||
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===The different ATV modes=== | ===The different ATV modes=== | ||
* [[Reduced bandwidth TV]] (RB-TV) | * [[Reduced bandwidth TV]] (RB-TV) | ||
| + | * [[The Effect of FEC]] | ||
===Equipment Options=== | ===Equipment Options=== | ||
* [[DATV transmitting Equipment]] | * [[DATV transmitting Equipment]] | ||
| − | === | + | ==Advanced encoding / input options== |
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| + | Details of advanced transmission configurations, primarily for H265,and video production software. | ||
| − | * [[Open Broadcast Studio]] | + | * [[Feeding Video to Portsdown from vMix|Vmix output in to Portsdown IPTS input]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[OBS - Open Broadcast Studio|OBS output in to Portsdown IPTS input]] |
| + | * [[Using GTX10xx Graphics card encoder with OBS]] | ||
| + | * [[Custom_DATV_Firmware_for_the_Pluto|Using the Pluto for DATV]] | ||
| + | * [[Jetson_Nano|Using the Jetson Nano with Portsdown]] | ||
== Operating == | == Operating == | ||
| + | * [[DATV equipment capability]] - Wiki page documenting the capabilities of common DATV transmit and receive equipment. | ||
* [[ATV standards]] - a list of standards used by ATV operators including FM bandwidths, DATV PIDs, symbol rates and FEC | * [[ATV standards]] - a list of standards used by ATV operators including FM bandwidths, DATV PIDs, symbol rates and FEC | ||
| + | * [[EMF Compliance]] - information about EMF compliance for ATV and Microwave Operation | ||
* [[Directory of portable sites]] suitable for ATV and microwave operation | * [[Directory of portable sites]] suitable for ATV and microwave operation | ||
* [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1VeLnRRbLwloDTL2i9-HE2sxqL0c&ll=52.95536632179757%2C-0.49709419999999227&z=7 Google map] showing possible portable operating sites | * [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1VeLnRRbLwloDTL2i9-HE2sxqL0c&ll=52.95536632179757%2C-0.49709419999999227&z=7 Google map] showing possible portable operating sites | ||
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* [[Propagation tools]] | * [[Propagation tools]] | ||
* [[UK ATV DX Records]] - a list of Known DX Records for the UK | * [[UK ATV DX Records]] - a list of Known DX Records for the UK | ||
| − | * [[Christmas | + | * [[2022 Activity Weekends]] |
| + | * [[2023 BATC Activity Weekends & Contests]] | ||
| + | * [[Christmas 2023 Repeater Contest & Activity Challenge]] | ||
| + | * [[Christmas 2024 Repeater Contest & Activity Challenge]] | ||
| + | * [[2023 6cm Activity Ladder]] | ||
* [[IARU ATV contest]] - How to enter the annual international TV contest | * [[IARU ATV contest]] - How to enter the annual international TV contest | ||
| + | * [[IARU ATV contest 2023 International Results]] - International Results for the June 2023 IARU Contest | ||
| + | * [[IARU ATV contest 2022 International Results]] - International Results for the June 2022 IARU Contest | ||
| + | * [[IARU ATV contest 2021 International Results]] - International Results for the June 2021 IARU Contest | ||
| + | * [[IARU ATV contest 2020 International Results]] - International Results for the June 2020 IARU Contest | ||
| + | * [[IARU ATV contest 2019 International Results]] - International Results for the June 2019 IARU Contest | ||
* [[IARU ATV contest 2018 Results]] - UK Results for the June 2018 IARU and BATC Contests | * [[IARU ATV contest 2018 Results]] - UK Results for the June 2018 IARU and BATC Contests | ||
* [[IARU ATV contest 2018 International Results]] - International Results for the June 2018 IARU Contest | * [[IARU ATV contest 2018 International Results]] - International Results for the June 2018 IARU Contest | ||
| + | * [[September 2019 BATC Low Band Contest]] | ||
==ATV repeaters== | ==ATV repeaters== | ||
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* [[Es'hail-2_LNBs_and_Antennaes|Es'hail-2_LNBs]] | * [[Es'hail-2_LNBs_and_Antennaes|Es'hail-2_LNBs]] | ||
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| + | * [[Transmitting_Oscar_100_DATV_signals|Es'hail-2 Transmitters]] | ||
* [[Es'hail-2 Antennaes]] | * [[Es'hail-2 Antennaes]] | ||
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* [[Es'hail-2 conference transmissions]] | * [[Es'hail-2 conference transmissions]] | ||
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| − | * [[ | + | ==ATV projects== |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Adalm Pluto]] - Collection of information on using the Adalm Pluto for DATV |
| + | * [[The MacGuffin Project]] - Collection of tools used to create an automated multi-band ATV system | ||
* [[Receiver upconverters]] - Details of upconverters to receive 146 and 437 MHz on STB and MiniTioune | * [[Receiver upconverters]] - Details of upconverters to receive 146 and 437 MHz on STB and MiniTioune | ||
* [[Jetson Nano]] - Third generation computer-based DATV Transmitter | * [[Jetson Nano]] - Third generation computer-based DATV Transmitter | ||
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* [[DTX1 TS]] - interface board to take in TS streams to the DTX1 | * [[DTX1 TS]] - interface board to take in TS streams to the DTX1 | ||
* [[RpiDATV]] - software for the Rpi | * [[RpiDATV]] - software for the Rpi | ||
* [[RBTVMOD]] - variable rate RB-TV mdulator for the Rpi | * [[RBTVMOD]] - variable rate RB-TV mdulator for the Rpi | ||
* [[DATVExpress]] - SDR hardware based DATV transmitter covering 70 - 2450 MHz | * [[DATVExpress]] - SDR hardware based DATV transmitter covering 70 - 2450 MHz | ||
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* [[PE4302]] - PE4302 variable attenuator project | * [[PE4302]] - PE4302 variable attenuator project | ||
* [[ADF435x PIC]] - PIC controllers for Chinese ADF4350/4351 boards | * [[ADF435x PIC]] - PIC controllers for Chinese ADF4350/4351 boards | ||
* [[DigiTwist]] - an experimental 2 axis satellite tracker | * [[DigiTwist]] - an experimental 2 axis satellite tracker | ||
| + | * [[G4WIM PA controller]] - an advanced PA controller design by G4WIM published in CQ-TV 265 | ||
| + | * [[WinterHill Receiver Project]] | ||
| + | * [[Tilt-O-Matic]] Pan and tilt head for surveyor tripods | ||
| + | * [[Gerber Files]] Index of Gerber (PCB) files used by BATC and Members' Projects | ||
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| + | == Deutschsprachiges Wiki == | ||
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| + | * Portsdown DATV Projekt - Deutschsprachiges Wiki | ||
| + | * Minitioune(r) - Deutschsprachiges Wiki | ||
== Useful Circuits and notes == | == Useful Circuits and notes == | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Antenna changeover relays]] - Notes on suitable antenna change over relays for ATV use. |
* [[Filters]] - Collection of links and designs for that most critical but over looked component! | * [[Filters]] - Collection of links and designs for that most critical but over looked component! | ||
* [[Pre-amps]] - Notes, suppliers and circuits of pre-amplifiers suitable for ATV | * [[Pre-amps]] - Notes, suppliers and circuits of pre-amplifiers suitable for ATV | ||
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* [[Wood & Douglas FM TV equipment]] - Circuits, pcb layouts and information | * [[Wood & Douglas FM TV equipment]] - Circuits, pcb layouts and information | ||
* [[LMW Electronics]] - Circuits, pcb layouts and information | * [[LMW Electronics]] - Circuits, pcb layouts and information | ||
| + | * [[Fortop]] - Circuits, pcb layouts and information | ||
* [[Glencom]] - VC-510 VHF to L band up converter circuit diagram and modifications | * [[Glencom]] - VC-510 VHF to L band up converter circuit diagram and modifications | ||
* [[Global communications]] - Hand drawn circuit of tuneable 70 / 140 MHz to L band block up converter | * [[Global communications]] - Hand drawn circuit of tuneable 70 / 140 MHz to L band block up converter | ||
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* [[NDS Alteia rx]] | * [[NDS Alteia rx]] | ||
| − | == Test equipment | + | == Test equipment Information == |
| − | For HP and Agilent equipment see the [https://groups. | + | For HP and Agilent equipment see the io group discussion at [https://groups.io/g/HP-Agilent-Keysight-equipment] |
== Other equipment information related to ATV == | == Other equipment information related to ATV == | ||
Latest revision as of 18:19, 26 October 2024
Welcome to the British Amateur Television Club Wiki - the place to find information on all Amateur Television related equipment and projects. For details on how to join the BATC, the member's shop and CQ-TV archive and download visit the BATC website https://batc.org.uk/
This is your site, developed by the BATC for use by the worldwide ATV community - any information which you feel is of use to others can be put on the Wiki but please observe any copyright restrictions on the material you use.
- New to Amateur TV - Get the basics on our Getting Started page
- For details on the Portsdown DATV transmit and receive system go to the Portsdown pages
- For information on the MiniTiouner USB DATV receiver go to MiniTiouner
- For the DATV equipment capability list go to https://wiki.batc.org.uk/DATV_equipment_capability
Contents
- Registering on the BATC wiki
New to Amateur TV?
- Get the basics on our Getting Started page
BATC Information and services
- The BATC forum
- The BATC shop
- The BATC streamer
- The BATC archive Collection of photos and documents from BATC's past
- The BATC website
BATC projects
- The Portsdown Transmitter - the BATC's Raspberry Pi-based DATV Transmitter
- MiniTioune - the DATV DVB-S / S2 receiver project
- Ryde Receiver - Dedicated DATV set top box project
- Knucker - Variable bandwidth DVB-T project
- Advanced receiver hardware - Details of the BATC advanced receiver hardware.
- WinterHill Receiver Project - Multi-channel DVB-S / S2 project
- BATC Video Source - The Raspberry Pi-based composite video source described in CQ-TV 270
- BATC HDMI Source - The Raspberry Pi-based HDMI video source to be described in CQ-TV 280
- Digilite - The original home build DATV construction project
- Repeater Controller - The BATC ATV Repeater Controller using a Raspberry Pi 4
- ARISS Digital Communication System
- PicoTuner - A USB tuner for DATV using the RpiPico as the USB interface
CQ-TV Magazine
- Index of articles
- Archive editions download
- BATC_Software_Library for project downloads
BATC Event Streaming Equipment
BATC Conventions
Presentations from previous conventions can be found on this page BATC Conventions
National and International Events
- HAM RADIO 2018 ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2018 at Friedrichhsafen.
- HAM RADIO 2019 ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2019 at Friedrichshafen.
- HAM RADIO 2022 ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2022 at Friedrichshafen.
- RSGB Convention 2022 ATV Presentation at the 2022 RSGB Convention 2022
- HAM RADIO 2023 ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2023 at Friedrichshafen.
- EMFcamp 2024 BATC / AMSAT-UK / UKuG demonstration village at EMFcamp 2024.
- HAM RADIO 2024 ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2024 at Friedrichshafen.
HAMTV on the ISS
Getting on the air with ATV
The ATV bands
- 29 MHz
- 51 MHz
- 71 MHz
- 146 MHz RB-TV
- 70cms Analogue TV
- 70cm DATV
- 23cms ATV
- 13cms
- 3.4 GHz DATV
- 5.6 GHz
- 10 GHz
- April 2018 Presentation to MMRT about ATV on 5.6 10 and 24 GHz
The different ATV modes
Equipment Options
Advanced encoding / input options
Details of advanced transmission configurations, primarily for H265,and video production software.
- Vmix output in to Portsdown IPTS input
- OBS output in to Portsdown IPTS input
- Using GTX10xx Graphics card encoder with OBS
- Using the Pluto for DATV
- Using the Jetson Nano with Portsdown
Operating
- DATV equipment capability - Wiki page documenting the capabilities of common DATV transmit and receive equipment.
- ATV standards - a list of standards used by ATV operators including FM bandwidths, DATV PIDs, symbol rates and FEC
- EMF Compliance - information about EMF compliance for ATV and Microwave Operation
- Directory of portable sites suitable for ATV and microwave operation
- Google map showing possible portable operating sites
- Mapping tools including finding the QRA locator of a site, UK postcode to Lat and Long conversion and a topographic overlay for Google maps
- Propagation tools
- UK ATV DX Records - a list of Known DX Records for the UK
- 2022 Activity Weekends
- 2023 BATC Activity Weekends & Contests
- Christmas 2023 Repeater Contest & Activity Challenge
- Christmas 2024 Repeater Contest & Activity Challenge
- 2023 6cm Activity Ladder
- IARU ATV contest - How to enter the annual international TV contest
- IARU ATV contest 2023 International Results - International Results for the June 2023 IARU Contest
- IARU ATV contest 2022 International Results - International Results for the June 2022 IARU Contest
- IARU ATV contest 2021 International Results - International Results for the June 2021 IARU Contest
- IARU ATV contest 2020 International Results - International Results for the June 2020 IARU Contest
- IARU ATV contest 2019 International Results - International Results for the June 2019 IARU Contest
- IARU ATV contest 2018 Results - UK Results for the June 2018 IARU and BATC Contests
- IARU ATV contest 2018 International Results - International Results for the June 2018 IARU Contest
- September 2019 BATC Low Band Contest
ATV repeaters
Es'hail-2
ATV projects
- Adalm Pluto - Collection of information on using the Adalm Pluto for DATV
- The MacGuffin Project - Collection of tools used to create an automated multi-band ATV system
- Receiver upconverters - Details of upconverters to receive 146 and 437 MHz on STB and MiniTioune
- Jetson Nano - Third generation computer-based DATV Transmitter
- DTX1 TS - interface board to take in TS streams to the DTX1
- RpiDATV - software for the Rpi
- RBTVMOD - variable rate RB-TV mdulator for the Rpi
- DATVExpress - SDR hardware based DATV transmitter covering 70 - 2450 MHz
- PE4302 - PE4302 variable attenuator project
- ADF435x PIC - PIC controllers for Chinese ADF4350/4351 boards
- DigiTwist - an experimental 2 axis satellite tracker
- G4WIM PA controller - an advanced PA controller design by G4WIM published in CQ-TV 265
- WinterHill Receiver Project
- Tilt-O-Matic Pan and tilt head for surveyor tripods
- Gerber Files Index of Gerber (PCB) files used by BATC and Members' Projects
Deutschsprachiges Wiki
- Portsdown DATV Projekt - Deutschsprachiges Wiki
- Minitioune(r) - Deutschsprachiges Wiki
Useful Circuits and notes
- Antenna changeover relays - Notes on suitable antenna change over relays for ATV use.
- Filters - Collection of links and designs for that most critical but over looked component!
- Pre-amps - Notes, suppliers and circuits of pre-amplifiers suitable for ATV
- Power amplifiers - Notes, suppliers and circuits of power amplifiers suitable for ATV
- Video circuits - Notes and circuits for video processing
- Satellite receiver tuning offsets - Note on how to set up a satellite receiver to directly receive L band signals.
- Using ex-satellite dishes - Notes on how to find the feed point of a dish and designs for feeds to use
ATV Equipment manuals and schematics
- Bob Platts G8OZP Circuits and documentation for the Bob Platts range of equipment
- Comtech module - 23cms and 13cms ATV Tx and Rx circuits and guides
- Solent ATV units - Tx and Rx circuits and information
- Wood & Douglas FM TV equipment - Circuits, pcb layouts and information
- LMW Electronics - Circuits, pcb layouts and information
- Fortop - Circuits, pcb layouts and information
- Glencom - VC-510 VHF to L band up converter circuit diagram and modifications
- Global communications - Hand drawn circuit of tuneable 70 / 140 MHz to L band block up converter
- Jaybeam - Details of many Jaybeam aerials
Ex commercial broadcast equipment manuals
Test equipment Information
For HP and Agilent equipment see the io group discussion at [1]