[TowerTalk] Proximity to broadcast television transmitters

[Brian Gieryk]

Being a transmitter engineer for Fox television, Los Angeles (CA), I  
can tell you unequivocly YES, they can be an issue.

What you need to know are the RF channel, Power level (ERP), and  
distance (directionl vs. non directional antenna info would be helpful  
also)

This information is available in a few places, check the FCC website,  
the individual stations public file, and call the stations, ask for  
the engineering department (alot of TV engineers are hams, and should  
be happy to help)

Best of luck, and keep us updated!

Brian
KE6IYC


On Jul 23, 2009, at 10:05 AM, Steve wrote:

> I'm looking at a possible new QTH near some television broadcast
> transmitter sites. I estimate they would be a mile or more distant  
> from
> the property I'm considering. I set out to determine the exact  
> distance,
> but couldn't locate the TV transmitters on google maps. Wonder where I
> can find the latitude and longitude of a broadcast television  
> transmitter?
>
> Do broadcast television transmitters present any issues for nearby
> amateur HF operations? For 6 or 2 meter operation? Do the TV
> transmitters make transmitter noise or other spurious emissions that
> might interfere with reception of weak signals on the amateur bands?
>
> The television broadcast stations with which I am concerned transmit  
> on
> channels 3, 13 and 34. The respective web sites indicate these  
> stations
> have made the transition to digital broadcasting. I poked around on  
> the
> internet a bit but didn't come up with the actual transmitting
> frequencies for those DTV channels.
>
> Thoughts or advice?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Steve K8JQ
>
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