[ICOM] re:tv on 7000

[peter markavage]

I find that beacons are a better indicator of some type of opening. TV's
also can't detect auroral conditions. As the cycle starts to swing up,
and MUF starts to climb, it may never reach to Channel 2 (54 MHz). If you
live near a large airport, incoming arrivals or outgoing departures with
large planes can cause ghosting or multiple images very similar to what
you see when the band is open or trying to open.

A TV in a ham rig begs the question, what's the value for the majority of
hams. We buy rigs to play radio not to watch TV.

Pete, wa2cwa

On Wed, 21 Dec 2005 10:32:00 -0600 "W5JMW  John" <w5jmw at cableone.net>
writes:
> After reading some of the comments on the tv I am inclined to submit 
> this 
> thought.The tv capability is really a cool tool for 6 meter and 2 
> meter ssb 
> work.With the tv active you can search the tv bands such as tv ch2 
> for 
> active band openings.Tv ch 7 is 175 mhz as channel 6 which is 
> 83mhz.Using 
> your current antennas for 6 and 2.Some noted 6 meter ops still keep 
> a tv 
> turned on just as a tool for band openings.Just some thoughts..73 to 
> all and 
> Merry Christmas,all the best in 2006..john