Post AkYQHTvyARrkh8e1Cq by prokyonid@mastodon.sdf.org
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 (DIR) Post #AkYQHTvyARrkh8e1Cq by prokyonid@mastodon.sdf.org
       2024-08-02T10:51:25Z
       
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       Found an old DVD-based DVR that also supports VHS playback over HDMI. Now I need to find a way to transmit a DTV signal...If I understand correctly, most of the modern modulators only accept IP transported inputs, which means I'd also have to be able to convert the HDMI output from the DVR. Most of this equipment seems to be ruinously expensive still, unlike conventional NTSC broadcast equipment (I bought my second-hand Blonder Tongue AP for like 40 bucks)Anyone have any ideas?
       
 (DIR) Post #AkYQHUXXujvKZgE1mC by publius@mastodon.sdf.org
       2024-08-02T10:53:57Z
       
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       @prokyonid I assume you've looked into what the ATV / HAM DTV folks are doing?
       
 (DIR) Post #AkYRgI6LOk3TBqtIaO by prokyonid@mastodon.sdf.org
       2024-08-02T11:09:36Z
       
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       @publius I have not, actually - my general assumption is that HAMs are going for long-distance broadcasting and therefore are likely using equipment way out of spec for my applications and price range (whole-house broadcasting as inexpensively as possible)Maybe I'm mistaken and should be checking out what they're doing.
       
 (DIR) Post #AkYZ0WHl4SYKeUp4F6 by publius@mastodon.sdf.org
       2024-08-02T12:31:41Z
       
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       @prokyonid Hams LOVE low-power stuff. And half the time they're doing high-power or long-distance stuff, they're using repeaters, with the actual original transmitter being something small, lightweight, and portable.