Page 10 of 2006 ATV Catalogue by P. C. Electronics

Where do I start? The 70cm 420-450 MHz band; Its the first Amateur band that will support a standard 6 MHz AM ATV channel and you only need a code free Technician class license or higher to transmit. Also since the lower the frequency, the farther the distance, given the same power and antenna gain, this is where 98% of ATV operates. The 902-928 MHz band goes half the distance. The 70cm band is also lowest cost and easiest to get on. ATV frequencies work best with unobstructed line of sight paths between the transmitting and receiving antennas. So the antenna and height is the most important part of the ATV station. To see your first picture it may be as easy as turning your cable ready TV to cable channel 57 thru 60 and connecting it to a good outside 70cm antenna. Cable channel 57 is 421.25 MHz, the most common ATV repeater output, and 60 is 439.25 MHz, the highest frequency used in the band. Contact a local ATVer on two meters (144.34 typ) and have them send a picture your way. If you dont know of one, call or email us and we will try to put you in contact. After you see your first picture, you will want to improve your reception for DX or get less snow with one of our downconverters and high gain beams see page 3 or go all the way with the TC70-20Sa Transceiver on page 1. We also have 1 or 20 watt modules for those who want to package their own systems or use them for R/C, rockets or balloon ATV. From: P. C. Electronics 2522 Paxson lane Arcadia CA 91007-8537 USA July 2006 ATV Catalogue mailed free to licensed Radio Amateurs (Hams). TO: First Class Mail ATV Info Sources: page 10 See all the Fun ATV applications and info on our web site www.hamtv.com I suggest reading the ATV section of the 1995 -2006 ARRL Radio Amateurs Handbook starting in chapter 12 page 46 (W6ORG wrote it). It will give you all the basic information and background for this visual mode of ham radio as well as all other facets of the hobby. Contact local ATVers to find out the local antenna polarity, nets and frequencies used in your area. 144.34 or 146.43 simplex are the most common ATV coordination and talk back frequencies. If you cannot find a local ATVer contact us and we will look some up from our customer data base for you to try. The ARRL Repeater Directory lists all the coordinated ATV repeaters in the country see if one is in your area. If you have email, there is an ATV remailer where you can ask questions, receive info, and keep up on happenings around the country it is free. To subscribe, just send an email to: majordomo@www.kd4moj.org In the body of the message just put: subscribe atv This will automatically send you any message sent to the remailer from other ATVers. You can also find local ATVers and clubs on this remailer. Our email is tom@hamtv.com For non-amateur video links, we suggest the FCC Type Accepted transmitters from Microtek (888) 366-4276 they have both license free FCC Part 15 (1000 ft) and commercial Part 90 2.5 gHz systems (up to 20 miles) or ATV Research, call 1-800-392-3922, for their catalogue or web site www.atvresearch.com. Amateur frequencies cannot be used to further a business, profit or non-profit, or local government purpose per 47 CFR 97.113 and 97.111. Get the ATV Bug and SEE who you are talking to! Its Easy and Fun! ATV is live action color and sound just like broadcast TV show the family to fellow hams!

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