On 20.11.2001 started a first field test with DATV 3rd generation
at the ATV repeater DB0KO in Cologne. The universal coder from DJ8DW
is set to QPSK mode with SR 4167, FEC 5/6, Video PID 0033, Audio PID 
0049, and the exciter is feeding a linear PA with 2C39 tubes running
only about 10 Watt ERP on 23 cm. The horizontal TX antenna (nearly 
circular radiation char.) is switched between normal FM-ATV and the 
experimental DATV output.

Until now around 16 stations up to 40 km from Cologne have received
excellent quality video with their sat-tv settop boxes and a normal
directional antenna. DJ8DW will set up another test sequence with
GMSK modulation later on, but then special receivers are needed
(some experimental 19 inch frame devices are in preparation).
Pictures of devices in use now are found on our website
www.darc.de/g/datv/fotos.html, technical explanations under
www.darc.de/g/datv/intro2.html