Amateur Television (ATV) Information and Resources

Find schematics, projects, repeaters, and associations for sending and receiving video signals via ham radio.

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Reviewed by • Digital Modes & Software Editor March 2026

Amateur Television, or ATV, allows hams to transmit live or recorded video and audio signals over the air, much like broadcast television but on amateur radio bands. Operators use various frequencies, typically in the UHF and microwave bands, to send video signals for local QSOs or through repeaters. This mode offers a unique way to communicate, combining traditional radio operation with visual information, and often involves homebrewing equipment and antenna projects.

This category provides resources for both analog and Digital Amateur Television (DATV) operations. Hams can find schematics and project ideas for building ATV transmitters and receivers, like the 432 MHz AM transmitter or designs by RA3TTS. There are also listings for active ATV repeaters, such as PI6ZDM and PI6ATS, which extend the range for video contacts. Additionally, operators can access publications like CQ-DATV.mobi eBooks and the Amateur Television Quarterly for technical articles and operational guidance.

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