TOLDEO, Ohio USA — BoosterVision is now offering a new very powerful yet small sized video transmission system perfect for high power rockets and balloon experiments. The mini-sized 1 watt hi-power transmitter/receiver kit comes complete with a CCD sensor camera with built-in audio.

According to BoosterVision owner Art Upton, "The mini-sized transmitter puts out just over 1 watt of power in the S-band. With the included 12db radome receiver antenna, the range is increased up to 15,000 feet or more."

BoosterVisions new video transmission system.

The mini-sized transmitter is only 78mm x 51mm x 18mm and is fitted in a smooth hi-tech black aluminum case. The S-band 2.4ghz transmitter transmits on any one of five user-selectable channels: 2390, 2410, 2430,2450 and 2470mhz.

The kit comes with video/audio patch cords to hook into the included camera, with power-share cord. The power-share cord lets one 2.1mm power connector on the battery provide power to both the camera and the transmitter.

Booster Vision's Radome Combo also includes a PLL frequency lock multi-channel hi-sensitivity (-85dbm) S-band 2.4ghz receiver with SMA antenna connector. Using the 12db radome receiver antenna, range is increased as much as 15,000 feet. The CCD sensor camera size is 36mm x 36mm square, yet also includes a built-in audio pickup microphone.

Transmitter units are powered by 11.1 - 12.8 volts. Ni-cad, 11.1 Li-Poly recommended. CCD camera requires 11.1-12.8 volts. Receiver unit requires 12 volts regulated.

The combo package includes transmitter, receiver, cords, CCD camera and 12db radome antenna. Mount the antenna on a tripod at a 45 degree angle to your flying field and aerobatic box for R/C aircraft or mount the antenna straight up near the launch pad for rockets and balloons.

The transmitter requires that a payload specialist hold any valid amateur radio license. This may or may not be the same person as the owner of the rocket.

CCD Camera Specs:

• Signal System: NTSC
• Image Sensor: 1/4” CCD with Audio
• Effective Pixels: 512 x 492
• Horizontal Resolution: 380TV lines
• Lens: 3.6mm Angle of View
• S/N Ratio: > 48dB Min.
• Illumination: 1.0Lux/F1.2
• White Balance: Auto tracking
• Shutter Speed: 1/60-1/100,000 sec

Batteries not included.

For more information please see: http://www.boostervision.com/cart/scripts/mini1watt.htm

08-25-2007 06:21 PM  #1
Steve_Shannon When in doubt, ask Keenan   Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1978	Boostervision has great equipment. This is going on the wish list, for right after I take the amateur radio test sometime during the cold of winter.

08-25-2007 06:36 PM  #2
Art Upton Space Cowboy   Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 87	Thanks for the Kudos Steve I find this place the best to take the tests online. http://www.qrz.com/p/testing.pl Take the TECH test 2 times a day for say 3 days a week and in two weeks your ready to take the real test. As you miss questions on this real test, they will tell you the answers. You will soon learn it in a few days. Once your getting better then 90% (75 to pass) then go here: http://www.arrl.org/arrlvec/examsearch.phtml Put in your zip code and find out the next location for a $14 test for a 10 year license. Besides video telemetery, items like the BigRedBee are open to Ham Radio users. http://www.bigredbee.com/ In all , HAVE FUN !! Art

08-25-2007 10:52 PM  #3
k3td Earth-bound misfit   Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 66	amateur ticket Getting an amateur ticket is pretty easy. In addition to the online resources, find a local amateur radio club for help. As mentioned in the product announcement, anyone at the launch with a Technician or higher class license can be the control operator - it doesn't have to be the owner of the rocket.

08-25-2007 11:43 PM  #4
n5wd NAR L1   Joined: May 2007 Posts: 34	Quote: ...anyone at the launch with a Technician or higher class license can be the control operator - it doesn't have to be the owner of the rocket. Rocket owner: Say, Wayne... would you mind being the control op for my video launch, today? Me: Sure, but I'll need to borrow that little rig for a few weeks, afterward, so I can verify that I was transmitting on frequency, proper deviation, and to get my QSL cards printed up!

08-26-2007 09:25 AM  #5
k3td Earth-bound misfit   Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 66	Quote: Me: Sure, but I'll need to borrow that little rig for a few weeks, afterward, so I can verify that I was transmitting on frequency, proper deviation, and to get my QSL cards printed up! A perfectly reasonable request Wayne! Thanks for thinking of it!

08-26-2007 12:53 PM  #6
ddmobley Administrator   Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 3189	Quote: A perfectly reasonable request Wayne! Thanks for thinking of it! Sounds like Tad just figured out a way to start doing video rocketry! Hey Tad, do like Stu. He has APCP Services, you start K3TD Services!

08-27-2007 10:03 AM  #7
JohnK3 Certified Level One   Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 19	Sorry, Darrel, no can do. As an Amateur Radio Operator, you cannot accept any compensation for the operation of an amateur station. The most you could do is borrow it for your own flight or something similar. If you want to study for your Amateur Radio license and do it FAST, I suggest http://www.hamtestonline.com as a resource. For $50, you get two years of unlimited access to their practice exam system. They don't just have you memorize the answers, they have study materials to help you learn the material. I used them to go from General to Extra in less than a month. They have exam materials for all three (Technician, General and Extra) classes of US licenses, as well as Canadian Amateur Radio licenses. When you're up to the point where you're passing the practice exams at a 90% or better rate, go spend the $14 to take the test from a Volunteer Examiner (VE) and you'll be good to go. BTW: Tad's the one that got *me* to finally get my license. I'd been interested since I was a kid, but it was his gentle prodding and help that got me to DO it. 73 de W5NNH