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Repeaters & Skycam

Repeater
Skycam
Slow Scan TV

Repeater

KC5OYN ATV-repeater. We have mounted an ATV repeater atop the Hillcrest Medical Tower, one of the highest points in McLennan County. The repeater listens on an input frequency of 910.25 MHz and retransmits on an output of 421.25 MHz (Cable channel 57). The repeater enables ATV communications from almost anywhere within McLennan County, and in some places beyond. The repeater is currently operational and open to any amateur use.


Sky Cam

The WATS Skycam is a color video camera mounted atop the Waco Hilton Hotel across the street from the Waco Suspension Bridge and Indian Springs Park. Using 2-meter FM radio signals, members can activate the camera and transmitter to control a pan-tilt head and point the camera in almost any direction. The video signal is beamed to the KC5OYN ATV-repeater. The Skycam is currently operational and open to all WATS members.

Here's some pictures of the Skycam being installed.
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Left: The skycam's transmitter and ID board in the Hilton
Left Center: Tom Haddad (left) and Horace Bushnell (right) installing the Skycam
Right Center: Horace Bushnell installing the skycam
Right: The installed skycam


Slow Scan TV

Here are the last three pictures received on Larry Bush's (W5NCD) SSTV repeater. Click here to visit Larry Bush's SSTV webpage Click on the picture to enlarge it.