What is the TVI situation today?

[JeffreyL]

I basically gave up hamming in the 70s due to TVI. Back then I was running a Drake 4 line. After we got our first VCR, I just couldn't cure the TVI, and gave up. How are things today, now that TV has gone digital? And are modern rigs any better in preventing problems?

[5B4AJB]

Most TV equipment doesn't use R.F. for interconnects any more & modern rigs are "probably" a bit tighter on the filtering too.

VCR's can be a right b*tch when it comes to transmitters...

[kd0bik]

Hi Jeff,

Demetrius is correct most of the modern equipment doesn't have issues. I have an older TV which shows some signs of TVI on certain bands. However, all my other TV's, DVR's, etc. etc. all are OK. I live in a townhome neighborhood that is tightly controlled by an HOA. The HOA allows no antennas, but I'm getting by with a Hustler 6BTV vertical and a 20m hamstick dipole. I've verified with neighbors that they have no issues (TVI). All is good.

Jerry