Digital Amateur Television (DATV) Information and Projects
Find guides, projects, and technical details for setting up and operating Digital Amateur Television stations.
Digital Amateur Television (DATV) allows hams to transmit and receive video and audio signals over the air, similar to broadcast television but within amateur radio bands. Operators use various digital modulation schemes to send live video, images, and data, often experimenting with different frequencies and equipment configurations. This mode offers a unique challenge for those interested in video transmission and reception, pushing the boundaries of traditional amateur radio activity beyond voice and Morse code.
Hams exploring DATV can find resources ranging from introductory guides to detailed project descriptions for building their own transmitters. Many articles explain the technical aspects of digital television in simple terms, helping operators understand modulation and signal identification. There are also examples of DATV stations in operation, like those seen at events such as Friedrichshafen, and discussions on setting up a complete digital ATV station for bands like 70 cm and 23 cm.
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Build this simple and cheap 70 MHz Exciter and start to transmit Digital Television by Jean-Francois Fourcadier -
This article was first published in CQ-TV issue 208. Author try to explain digital television in layman's terms and without getting too involved in mathematics. -
Introduction digital atv in the 70 cm band -
Article explain how create your own D-ATV station. By Ken W6HHC & Robbie KB6CJZ on RF Newsletter -
Audio and waterfall images of some sounds found on the RF spectrum -
This group is for any Amateur Radio Televison Enthusiast. From 70Cms - 13Cms and above. -
Digital amateur tv and mobile transmitting around Friedrichshafen and Lake Konstanz to be seen in Hall A. Heinz DC6MR is presenting the news, novelties and technical aspects of DATV.