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From: vail@tegra.UUCP (Johnathan Vail)
Newsgroups: sci.electronics,rec.ham-radio
Subject: Re: ATV (amateur television)
Message-ID: <531@atlas.tegra.UUCP>
Date: 12 Jun 89 16:19:25 GMT
References: <190700041@trsvax> <1989Jun7.103650.2946@mntgfx.mentor.com>
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In-reply-to: mbutts@mntgfx.mentor.com's message of 7 Jun 89 17:36:48 GMT

In article <1989Jun7.103650.2946@mntgfx.mentor.com> mbutts@mntgfx.mentor.com (Mike Butts) writes:
   From article <190700041@trsvax>, by bb@trsvax.UUCP:
   > I might mention that the primary reason I am looking into this is the hopes
   > of putting a camera in a remote control airplane.  There are other potential
   > uses if that is not successful but that is my goal.  I have found several
   > dealers who deal in security cameras that sell B&W cameras that measure
   > as small as 2x2x3 inches for about $600.  The problem is getting the 
   > transmitter.  I want to do this all legally, so I am curious is it illegal
   > to sell TV RF transmitters even to licensed ameteurs?   

   Excellent!  That's an old fantasy of mine, and I'm glad there is someone
   with the RC airplane experience to try it!  Ultimately we might imagine
   being able to pan and zoom the camera and sending altitude, attitude and
   airspeed telemetry down to a computer for a completely virtual flying
   experience!  Do keep us posted on how it goes.

I have had this as a project on the back burner for severl years.
Recently DAK has advertised a Uniden mono camera and monitor combo for
$159.  It uses 3 cond zip cord to connect the two and provide power.
I bought one and was not disappointed.  It is very simple, fixed focus
and weighs 7 oz with the case.  Taking it apart it gets smaller and
lighter (build into body of plane?!).  

It runs on 12v (actuall I think it had a 5 volt regulator in it so it
may run on less).  The monitor is very small and runs on 12 volts.

Drawbacks:  The sensitivity and resolution are not great but it is
fine for well lit scenes.  It is also only black and white.  Well, for
$150 you can't expect too much.

I have talked to an RC friend and we may get together when I get a
transmitter.  I plan on using the R7000 and this little 12v monitor to
recieve.

"The crux of the biscuit, is the apostrophe" -- This is the dog talking...
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