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What an amazing
and TINY unit. BEWARE that most 434MHz sets you'll find are greatly
inferior with substandard engineering and very low (as well as often
exaggerated) average RF output power. We've carried this transmitter
for years and it has proven to be stable and reliable when properly
used and powered. Even inferior units can be found out there costing
twice as much or even more! We have tested this unit at over 800
ft. in outdoor LOS (line-of-sight) conditions.
*NOTE: This
transmitter is among our most MISUNDEDSTOOD devices. Once powered,
it simply plugs into one of our cameras and is broadcasting the
camera signal, just like ANY of our wireless transmitters. But this
CANNOT be received by televisions plugged into active cable (or
satellite) descrambler 'boxes' as many believe. #TX-5/5A units broadcast
to a UHF frequency which is received on 'cable-ready' tuners preset
to channel #59, or analog (dial-type) televisions, including portable
just under channel 14. User will likely require an "air"
antenna (i.e. UHF bowtie or loop style) to receive the signal as
'rabbit ears' are tuned in to lower VHF frequencies. *Consumer television
sets and VCRs with built-in TV tuners are notorious for having weak
UHF reception.
Confused yet??!!
Based on the number of variables involved, 434 MHz is RARELY recommended
in place of 900MHz equipment.
TX-5/5A can
be a GREAT solution for a WIDE variety of uses- both mobile and
stationary. It's often the best alternative for situations which
may not be as suitable for microwave frequencies (i.e. 2.4GHz or
5.8GHz). Microwave transmitter or receiver are in motion or used
around people or animals. *900MHz also provides better barrier penetration
and ability for movement than higher frequency devices.
434 megahertz
is also a great alternative to using 2.4GHz in conditions where
other 2.4GHz equipment is (or even could be) operating in close
relative proximity to either transmitter or receiver- or anywhere
in between. This type of interference may include wireless LAN networking,
2.4 gig cordless telephones, alternate video transmission, microwave
ovens and other sources.
It must be noted
that, even though a quality 434MHz unit has a number of potential
advantages over other wireless video frequencies, any wireless video-
even if incredible- is certainly not 'magic'. There should always
be a careful analysis of all known factors and a preparedness for
certain types of potential problems which can never be fully realized
until trial. Please read more on our wireless FAQ page.
We carry ONLY
wireless equipment manufactured with quality-engineered onboard
surface mount board + processor components (critical to produce
a high quality wireless video unit). Too many in our industry are
making false and exaggerated claims about their inferior products
and about wireless video technology in general. You never have or
will find such products or erroneous information on our site.
Common
Applications:
•General
CCTV video and security purposes where installing hardwired connection
is not feasible or possible
•Mobile and bodyworn portable videography including use at
wedding receptions, in nightclubs, etc.
•Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and R/C (radio controlled)
vehicle applications including robotics
Variations
/ Alternate Equipment to Consider:
PLEASE CONSIDER
the #TX-9100 and #TX-9500, which only slightly larger but feature
more power and more reliable signal as they are designed to be used
with matched receivers.
Cautions:
This is a non-weatherproof
transmitter, and as such- must be treated with extra care and NEVER
left outdoors without the proper protective housings.
Do NOT smother
this or any other electronic device into an area where generated
heat is not allowed to escape or be dissipated.
Because this
unit has no built-in 'reverse polarity protection' circuitry, it
MUST be powered PROPERLY and ONLY to guarantee SAFE operation.
Reception range
of wireless performance is based on a number of factors which can
generally be determined only after actual testing has been made.
Please consult our wireless FAQ page for MUCH more information on
this subject.
This type of
wireless equipment is typically more suited for CCTV camera and
security applications, rather than with consumer entertainment-type
devices.
