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'''Welcome to the British Amateur Television Club Wiki''' - the place to find information on on all Amateur Television related equipment and projects.
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'''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/
  
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  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/
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  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 editing accounts are only available to trusted members.  Please get in touch with any member of the BATC Committee if you have something of interest to post.
  
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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 your 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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'''You do not need an account to view and read the information on the wiki''', however before you can add or edit content you will need to [[Registering|register for an account]].
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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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''This is a reference library - please use the [https://forum.batc.org.uk/ BATC forum] for discussion on these or any other items.''
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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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== New to Amateur TV? ==
 
== New to Amateur TV? ==
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* Glossary and index of terms and TLAs used in Amateur Television [[Glossary of terms|Glossary of terms]]
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* Get the basics on our [[Getting Started|Getting Started page]]
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* Get the basics in our collection of [[Getting Started|Getting Started guides]]
 
  
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== BATC Information and services==
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==BATC Information and services==
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* The [[BATC archive]]  Collection of photos and documents from BATC's past
 
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* The [[new BATC website]]
 
 
* [[Joining the BATC]]
 
* [[Joining the BATC]]
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* [[Renewing your membership]]
 
* [[Renewing your membership]]
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* The [[BATC Privacy statement and data protection policy]]  
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* The original [[BATC.TV video streaming service]] - pre May 2018
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* The [[BATC Privacy statement and data protection policy]]
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* The [[BATC video archive]]
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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 [[WordPress Streaming Parameters]]
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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 ==
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* [[The Portsdown Transmitter]] - the BATC's Raspberry Pi-based DATV Transmitter
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* [[MiniTioune]] - the DATV DVB-S / S2 receiver project
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* [[Ryde Receiver]] - Dedicated DATV set top box project
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* [[Knucker]] - Variable bandwidth DVB-T project
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* [[Advanced receiver hardware]] - Details of the BATC advanced receiver hardware.
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* [[WinterHill Receiver Project]] - Multi-channel DVB-S / S2 project
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* [[BATC Video Source]] - The Raspberry Pi-based composite video source described in CQ-TV 270
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* [[BATC HDMI Source]] - The Raspberry Pi-based HDMI video source to be described in CQ-TV 280
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* [[Digilite]] - The original home build DATV construction project
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* [[Repeater Controller]] - The BATC ATV Repeater Controller using a Raspberry Pi 4
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* [[ARISS Digital Communication System]]
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* [[PicoTuner]] - A USB tuner for DATV using the RpiPico as the USB interface
  
 
== CQ-TV Magazine ==
 
== CQ-TV Magazine ==
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== BATC Conventions ==
 
== BATC Conventions ==
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* [[CAT 20]] Presentations from CAT 20 which was conducted as a Zoom Webinar.
 
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* [[CAT 19 South|CAT 19 South (Didcot)]] Presentations from the 2019 regional convention at Didcot.
 
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* [[CAT 19 Finningley]] Presentations from the 2019 regional convention at Finningley.
 
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* [[CAT 19 Bristol]] Presentations from the 2019 regional convention at Bristol.
 
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* [[CAT 18|CAT 18 Coventry]] Presentations and links to the videos from the 2018 convention.
 
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* [[CAT 17|CAT 17 Finningley|]] Antenna test range results, presentations and links to the videos from the 2017 convention.
 
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* [[Presentations from CAT 16|CAT 16 Cosford]] Presentations and links to the videos from the 2016 convention.
 
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* Video Recordings from previous ATV Conventions can be found on the [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUWLnUZllytlcCFd93tnBzw BATC YouTube Channel].
 
  
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==International Events==
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Presentations from previous conventions can be found on this page [[BATC Conventions]]
  
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* [[ HAM RADIO 2018 ]] ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2018 at Friedrichsafen.
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==National and International Events==
  
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* [[ HAM RADIO 2019 ]] ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2019 at Friedrichsafen.
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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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* [[ HAM RADIO 2025 ]] ATV Presentations from HAM RADIO 2025 at Friedrichshafen.
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==HAMTV on the ISS==
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[[HAMTV from the ISS]]
  
 
== Getting on the air with ATV ==
 
== Getting on the air with ATV ==
 
===The ATV bands===
 
===The ATV bands===
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* [[29 MHz]]
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* [[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)
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* [[The Effect of FEC]]
  
 
===Equipment Options===
 
===Equipment Options===
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== Operating ==
 
== Operating ==
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* [[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
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* [[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
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* [[Christmas 2018 BATC Repeater Activity Contest]]
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* [[2025 Activity Weekends]]
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* [[Christmas 2019 BATC Repeater Activity Contest]]
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* [[Christmas 2024 Repeater Contest & Activity Challenge]]
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* [[Christmas 2020 BATC Repeater Activity Contest and Activity Challenge]]
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* [[2025 Activity Ladders]]
 
* [[IARU ATV contest]] - How to enter the annual international TV contest
 
* [[IARU ATV contest]] - How to enter the annual international TV contest
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* [[IARU ATV contest 2023 International Results]] - International Results for the June 2023 IARU Contest
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* [[IARU ATV contest 2022 International Results]] - International Results for the June 2022 IARU Contest
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* [[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 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 2019 International Results]] - International Results for the June 2019 IARU Contest
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* [[Es'hail-2 conference transmissions]]
 
* [[Es'hail-2 conference transmissions]]
  
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== ATV construction projects ==
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* [[The Portsdown Transmitter]] - the BATC's Raspberry Pi-based DATV Transmitter
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==ATV projects==
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* [[MiniTioune]] - the DATV DVB-S / S2 receiver project
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* [[Adalm Pluto]] - Collection of information on using the Adalm Pluto for DATV
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* [[Ryde Receiver]] - Dedicated DATV set top box project
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* [[The MacGuffin Project]] - Collection of tools used to create an automated multi-band ATV system
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* [[Knucker]] - Variable bandwidth DVB-T project
 
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* [[Advanced receiver hardware]] - Details of the BATC advanced receiver hardware.
 
 
* [[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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* [[BATC Video Source]] - The Raspberry Pi-based composite video source described in CQ-TV 270
 
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* [[Digilite]] - The original home build DATV construction project
 
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* [[DigiThin]] - plug in QPSK modulator module for Rpi
 
 
* [[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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* [[PE43703  2025]] - PE43703 variable attenuator project 2025 version
 
* [[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
 
* [[G4WIM PA controller]] - an advanced PA controller design by G4WIM published in CQ-TV 265
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* [[WinterHill Receiver Project]]
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* [[Tilt-O-Matic]] Pan and tilt head for surveyor tripods
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* [[Gerber Files]] Index of Gerber (PCB) files used by BATC and Members' Projects
  
 
== Deutschsprachiges Wiki ==
 
== Deutschsprachiges Wiki ==
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* [[NDS Alteia rx]]
 
* [[NDS Alteia rx]]
  
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== Test equipment manuals ==
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== Test equipment Information ==
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For HP and Agilent equipment see the [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/hp_agilent_equipment/info Yahoo group]
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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 09:11, 29 November 2025

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 editing accounts are only available to trusted members.  Please get in touch with any member of the BATC Committee if you have something of interest to post.
  • For information on the MiniTiouner USB DATV receiver go to MiniTiouner


Contents

New to Amateur TV?

BATC Information and services

  • The BATC archive Collection of photos and documents from BATC's past

BATC projects

CQ-TV Magazine

BATC Event Streaming Equipment

BATC Conventions

Presentations from previous conventions can be found on this page BATC Conventions

National and International Events

  • EMFcamp 2024 BATC / AMSAT-UK / UKuG demonstration village at EMFcamp 2024.

HAMTV on the ISS

HAMTV from the ISS

Getting on the air with ATV

The ATV bands

The different ATV modes

Equipment Options

Advanced encoding / input options

Details of advanced transmission configurations, primarily for H265,and video production software.

Operating

ATV repeaters

Es'hail-2


ATV projects

Deutschsprachiges Wiki

  • Portsdown DATV Projekt - Deutschsprachiges Wiki
  • Minitioune(r) - Deutschsprachiges Wiki

Useful Circuits and notes

ATV Equipment manuals and schematics

Ex commercial broadcast equipment manuals

Test equipment Information

For HP and Agilent equipment see the io group discussion at [1]

Other equipment information related to ATV

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