Difference between revisions of "Wood & Douglas FM TV equipment"
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The VP/D1 was a dual function board for video pre-emphasis (for transmission use) or de-emphasis (for reception use). Links select which function is enabled. The addition of these simple boards made a big improvement to picture quality (1-2 picture grades). | The VP/D1 was a dual function board for video pre-emphasis (for transmission use) or de-emphasis (for reception use). Links select which function is enabled. The addition of these simple boards made a big improvement to picture quality (1-2 picture grades). | ||
Revision as of 17:37, 17 October 2016
During the 1980's, Wood & Douglas produced a range of 1.3GHz FM TV equipment that gave many amateurs their first taste of microwave ATV operation.
VIDIF
The VIDIF was an FM TV demodulator board with an IF input of 50MHz. Separate boards were required for video de-emphasis and the sound sub-carrier.
File:VIDIFp1.pdf VIDIF descriptive text
File:VIDIFp2.pdf VIDIF circuit diagram & pcb layout
File:VIDIFp3.pdf VIDIF component list
VP/D1
The VP/D1 was a dual function board for video pre-emphasis (for transmission use) or de-emphasis (for reception use). Links select which function is enabled. The addition of these simple boards made a big improvement to picture quality (1-2 picture grades).