How to transmit video long distance for cheap

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This discussion focuses on building a low-cost system to transmit composite video over a distance of one mile, particularly from a car. The user seeks alternatives to expensive pre-made systems, which can cost around $3,000. Key considerations include obtaining a ham radio license for the 70 cm or 13 cm bands and ensuring the transmitter is designed to minimize interference, as transmitting over such distances requires significant power.

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  • Understanding of composite video transmission
  • Familiarity with ham radio licensing requirements
  • Knowledge of RF (radio frequency) transmission principles
  • Basic electronics skills for building transmitters
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  • Research ham radio licensing for 70 cm and 13 cm bands
  • Explore DIY transmitter designs for video transmission
  • Investigate methods to reduce RF interference in transmission
  • Learn about power requirements for long-distance video transmission
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This discussion is beneficial for hobbyists, amateur radio operators, and anyone interested in building cost-effective video transmission systems over long distances.

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I am looking to build or Gerry-rig up a system to transmit a composite video feed from a car over a distance of 1 mile with a fair amount of physical barriers between transmitter and receiver.

Pre-made systems that I've been able to find have been ridiculously expensive ($3k). So I'm looking for pointers on some information on building something myself or maybe some ideas on using some existing technology which could be easily procured for low cost to carry such a signal.

Thanks for any ideas you can provide.
 
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I believe you need to first obtain a licence; probably a ham license would suffice for 70 cm or 13 cm bands.

Transmitting over a mile requires considerable amount of power, and that just begs for interference. So, if you are going to construct such a transmitter, you need to make sure it doesn't produce interference.
 

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