Portable TV

[CLynch7]

So, in 60 days, what will my portable 5in screen, B&W, analog tuned tv be good for?

 

[WouffHong]

Paperweight?

So, in 60 days, what will my portable 5in screen, B&W, analog tuned tv be good for?

I understand some local or UHF area-specific channels MAY still be radiating Analog, but that is very sketchy at best and would require just trying to see what, if anything, pops up after the june cutoff.

I have 3 of them and great for picnics or beach, and hate to see them become junque.

There has been some rumors that some far-east manufacturers are making small DTV converters that could be velcroed to or sit under these popular portables, so wouldn't trash it yet.. ;-)

If nothing else, we can use 'em for illuminated paperweights. :roll: :roll:

Take care.. Sometimes Progress= >$$ for Mfrs..

Mac

 

[gmclam]

Digital TV

So, in 60 days, what will my portable 5in screen, B&W, analog tuned tv be good for?

Testing batteries? Gee is that a CRT based 5" TV? If so, it is time to replace it with a color LCD version that has much better quality and a lot longer battery life anyway.

Here we go again; Only FULL POWER analog TV stations in the USA must stop broadcasting after 6/12/2009. If you pick up TV broadcasts from Canada or Mexico, they are likely to continue past that date. Additionally, there will be lots of LOW power analog signals on the air in the USA. Now this is not typically something you want to watch, but then that argument could be made for commercial TV anyway.

Lastly, there are already some converters out there which can be run from batteries. Heck most of the converters use wall warts and run from low DC voltage anyway. More will be available. But a far better choice is a new portable TV that has a digital tuner.

 

[poltergeisty]

So, in 60 days, what will my portable 5in screen, B&W, analog tuned tv be good for?

CCTV use!

I.E. security...

 

[MaxMan1986]

We had a thread about a year ago on the same topic and no one really had any good suggestions. Here it is: http://www.radioreference.com/forum...488-what-do-battery-powered-tv-next-year.html

 

[poltergeisty]

Another thing you could do is wirelessy transmit your converted HD signal form source to the portable if you wanted.

I have two B/W portables myself and are used to monitor the CCD cameras on the house.

 

[CLynch7]

Additionally, there will be lots of LOW power analog signals on the air in the USA. Now this is not typically something you want to watch, but then that argument could be made for commercial TV anyway.

A whole new era of tv DXing?

 

[ad5km]

Here is another good link that I found when I was wondering about using my old portable during emergencies (we have had tornado outbreaks almost every Spring and dealt with Hurricane Ike back in September 2008).

Digital TV Trainer

There is some DIY involved but there are just a few parts and the details are great on the page. It has worked for me.

73!
Brad, K5BDL
Jacksonville, TX

NETARE (Northeast Texas Area Radio Enthusiasts)

 

[n5ims]

Since the deadline is for full power TV stations, you could still watch the low power religous and shopping channels that have popped up. They will still be allowed to broadcast in analog, at least for the time being. Many are trying to snag one of the full power channels to increase their range once the conversion is complete for full power stations.

 

[newsphotog]

Won't the frequencies used for broadcast TV audio be vacated as well? I really liked the option on my BCT-15 to scan for the audio signals and listen to the 5 o'clock newscast on the road. I don't think this will be an option anymore.

I think the portable TV's would still be good for amateur TV use. I think they mostly operate on UHF channels.

 

[Don_Burke]

Won't the frequencies used for broadcast TV audio be vacated as well? I really liked the option on my BCT-15 to scan for the audio signals and listen to the 5 o'clock newscast on the road. I don't think this will be an option anymore.

For the most part, the analog signals will be gone except for some low power stations.

There are some channel six stations that are trying to figure out a way to keep analog audio going.

I think the portable TV's would still be good for amateur TV use. I think they mostly operate on UHF channels.

70cm amateur TV usually uses some of the cable channels.

 

[gmclam]

Channels 2-51 NOT 'vacated'

Won't the frequencies used for broadcast TV audio be vacated as well?

The channels used for OTA digital TV in the USA are the SAME channels used for OTA analog. The only exception to this rule is that current channels 52-69 are being 'given back' to the government and will become the new 700 MHz band.