Folks,
We have available one, and possibly two analog LPTV transmitters that we no longer use. The fact is, everyone we talk to has told us they aren't good for anything more than boat anchors. While that may be true to the broadcast industry, they may have usable parts for amateur or other service uses.
The transmitters are: 1) Acrodyne 1kw TPO, on Ch.39, with spare tube, working when removed from air in 11/09. 2) Comark 600w TPO, on Ch. 18, no spare tube, working when removed from air in 5/09.
We also have two and possibly three UHF LPTV transmitting antennas: 1) Kathrein Slot Omnidirectional Antenna tuned for Ch. 14. 2) Kathrein Slot directional Antenna tuned for Ch. 39. 3) Unidirectional Panel antenna of unknown manufacture tuned for Ch. 18.
The antennas should still be useful for low-power digital operation. After all, RF is RF. We were told by an engineer that the Comark could be adapted for digital operation. The Acrodyne is probably the least convertible, but probably the power amps can be modified to work on other frequencies.
We will consider any offer, or even donation for a non-profit organization operating a translator or LPTV operation. We just want to see this still-operable equipment find a new life somewhere. Send me a private message if you have any idea where it might find a home.
Later . . . .
We have available one, and possibly two analog LPTV transmitters that we no longer use. The fact is, everyone we talk to has told us they aren't good for anything more than boat anchors. While that may be true to the broadcast industry, they may have usable parts for amateur or other service uses.
The transmitters are: 1) Acrodyne 1kw TPO, on Ch.39, with spare tube, working when removed from air in 11/09. 2) Comark 600w TPO, on Ch. 18, no spare tube, working when removed from air in 5/09.
We also have two and possibly three UHF LPTV transmitting antennas: 1) Kathrein Slot Omnidirectional Antenna tuned for Ch. 14. 2) Kathrein Slot directional Antenna tuned for Ch. 39. 3) Unidirectional Panel antenna of unknown manufacture tuned for Ch. 18.
The antennas should still be useful for low-power digital operation. After all, RF is RF. We were told by an engineer that the Comark could be adapted for digital operation. The Acrodyne is probably the least convertible, but probably the power amps can be modified to work on other frequencies.
We will consider any offer, or even donation for a non-profit organization operating a translator or LPTV operation. We just want to see this still-operable equipment find a new life somewhere. Send me a private message if you have any idea where it might find a home.
Later . . . .
