ATV via Oscar 100

Typical TV picture via Oscar 100

Every Thursday evening at 2000z, BATC has a TV net on Oscar 100. I am disappointed that the only people I have seen are UK stations, but this confirms that there are some very bright people about. I am very impressed.

See https://batc.org.uk/live/oscar100net .

Reminder - ATV net on Oscar 100 live stream

 A reminder that BATC live streams the ATV net on Thursdays at 2000z on Oscar 100. I must remember this and watch!

See https://batc.org.uk/live/oscar100net

UPDATE 2130z:  It worked well, although I was disappointed that there were only G, GW and GI stations on the net, but considering the path was 44000 miles, the quality of the pictures was excellent. There are some very clever people around - far cleverer than me! To get a good TV picture through the satellite requires RF skills, TV knowledge and software skills.

DATV via Oscar 100

As mentioned yesterday there is a live stream of the (D?)ATV net on Oscar 100 starting at 2000z Thursdays. I must try to remember this as I have never seen live ATV via this geosynchronous satellite.

See https://batc.org.uk/live/oscar100net .

Rally and BATC ATV Convention

In the last few days I have been reminded of the following:

• On this Saturday August 21st is the BATV Convention. You may recall the date has changed. One person missing will be Ian G3KKD who died earlier this year.  He was a keen ATV man.
• On Sunday August 22nd is the Grand Field Day Out at Willesborough  Windmill, near ashford in Kent. 

As usual, I'd made sure these are on before setting out.

BATC ATV Convention (south)

Saturday 9 NOVEMBER : BATC ATV CONVENTION (SOUTH) 

Chilton Village Hall near Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 0SH. ATV Clinic, Show and Tell, Bring and Buy and 2 interesting talks. More information at https://forum.batc.org.uk.

A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/rallies/

BATC convention this weekend

15-16 SEPTEMBER : BATC CONVENTION (CAT18)

Midlands Air Museum. https://forum.batc.org.uk/viewforum.php?f=115.

A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/rallies/

Amateur TV

There is always something in our hobby that we cannot do. One of these is ATV, which despite being interested, I have never tried. The BATC streams many TV repeaters, so you can take a peak without investing in TV gear.

See http://batc.tv/multi_screen.php .

Rally and BATC convention at the weekend

9 SEPTEMBER 2017 : CAISTER LIFEBOAT RADIO RALLY
Doors open 9.30am to 3pm, traders get access at 8am. Indoor tables £10 per table, outside pitches £5 per table. There will be a raffle. A cafe and gift shop is onsite. Contact Zane, 0771 1214 790 or email m1bfidx@ntlworld.com www.m1bfidx.wixsite.com/cl-radio-rally

9 & 10 SEPTEMBER 2017 : BATC CONVENTION (CAT 17)
Finningley Amateur Radio Society, The Hurst Communications Centre, Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX

A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/rallies/

BATC videos on YouTube

See https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUWLnUZllytlcCFd93tnBzw/videos .

Southgate News reports that videos of the recent BATC convention talks are now available on YouTube. I watched some of these when they were steamed, but it is good to hear they are available offline.

BATC Convention

Although I shall not be attending others might be interested:

Dear Roger,
The following Radio Rallies are coming soon:

5 & 6 SEPTEMBER : BRITISH AMATEUR TELEVISION CLUB CONVENTION
Finningley ARS HQ, The Hurst Communications Centre, Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster DN8 5SX. 

£10 per day inc free tea & coffee. LEC, TS, demos. Convention Dinner on Sat eve. 

Contact g8adm@btinternet.com www.batc.org.uk.

A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/rallies/

G3RJV QRP lecture on the BATC streaming site

A talk called "QRP Why and How" by G3RJV is available now on the BATC website. Go to http://www.batc.tv/ and click on the 'Film Archive' icon and select "G3RJV QRP Lecture" from the drop-down list on the left hand side. The BATC site has a wide choice of videos available to view on-line as well as streamed outputs of amateur TV stations and repeaters.