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Because ATV requires substantial bandwidth, it is only permitted at [[UHF]] and higher frequencies.  This means that ATV is strictly a local communications medium, and [[DX]] is not possible.  Amateurs wishing to exchange images with operators thousands of miles away should investigate [[Slow-Scan Television (SSTV)]].
Because ATV requires substantial bandwidth, it is only permitted at [[UHF]] and higher frequencies.  This means that ATV is strictly a local communications medium, and [[DX]] is not possible.  Amateurs wishing to exchange images with operators thousands of miles away should investigate [[Slow-Scan Television (SSTV)]].
== External links ==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_television ATV] Wikipedia entry
* [http://www.hamtv.com/ PC Electronics] Supplier of ATV equipment
* [http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/atv.html ATV page] from ARRL

Revision as of 15:15, 2 July 2008

Related wiki pages: Slow-Scan Television (SSTV), Modes

Fast-Scan Television, often known simply as Amateur Television and abbreviated ATV, allows amateur operators to send and receive live-action TV images very similar to those of broadcast TV.

Because ATV requires substantial bandwidth, it is only permitted at UHF and higher frequencies. This means that ATV is strictly a local communications medium, and DX is not possible. Amateurs wishing to exchange images with operators thousands of miles away should investigate Slow-Scan Television (SSTV).

External links

  • ATV Wikipedia entry