[aprssig] HF/VHF APRS/Packet & "Big Screen" TV's

[Len Revelle]

I have two big screens, a Sony and a Samsung. I get hash from one, or  
both, on 144.39. It is sufficient to open the squelch. The Play  
Station 3 also nails the freq.

Len Revelle N9IJ
n9ij at comcast.net



On May 6, 2009, at 1:59 PM, Matthew Stennett wrote:

> I am considering a "Big Screen" TV, and have been wondering about how
> these beasts react to an HF or VHF signal close by.
> Specifically, if I put my PK-900 back on the air as an HF Gate here  
> in NE FL.
> (yes; I am still around, and occasionally monitoring the SIG, but  
> have been
> MIA for a while)
> Unfortunately, I have not seen any real "upswing" in VHF APRS  
> activity in
> my area, so I am reluctant to spend the money on electricity, if  
> it's in vain.
> Anyway, if anyone has had any trouble with THEIR TV of this type, I  
> would
> be interested in hearing from you.
>
> Matt Stennett
>
> WA4TKG / 7J6CAT
>
> Previously: " The ONLY APRS Station in J-Pan" (tm)
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