Video Transmitters/Recievers (wireless)

Chris Santucci said:
I've been using these cheapie hundred dollar units I found from an eBay seller in China. They work great:

http://cgi.ebay.com/DVD-TV-Xbox-3W-...ryZ48636QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Hi Chris,

Sounds like a great unit at a fantastic price - almost too good to be true! One question - does the 1.2Ghz frequency comply with authorized FCC frequency allocations? Giving the FCC frequency allocation table a quick look, it seems like the 1.2Ghz band is reserved for Aeronautical Radio Navigation - not the kind of thing we'd want to jam! (here come da' ambulance, here come da' lawyers, here come da' judge...)

http://www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/allochrt.pdf

Thoughts?

Michael
 
My bet would be that any video transmitter/receiver wouldn't jam their transmissions... if somehow there was a problem, your video transmitter/receiver would likely be the thing to get jammed. I mean, it's only 1500mW of TX power--hardly much when compared to what aeronautical transmitters would run.... :-)
 
A UK based company called blackbox video do transmitter and directors monitor packages. Its not too expensive...
 
davbeisner said:
My bet would be that any video transmitter/receiver wouldn't jam their transmissions... if somehow there was a problem, your video transmitter/receiver would likely be the thing to get jammed. I mean, it's only 1500mW of TX power--hardly much when compared to what aeronautical transmitters would run.... :-)
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Hmm, I wonder if the FCC or FAA would agree. Let's say this is the transponder transmission frequency on the airplane that puts out 5-10 watts. Let's also assume the plane is 100 miles away from the airport but the videographer's tranmitter is 1 mile away from the airport.

In this example, I'd prefer it would be you on the plane instead of me!

Let me put it another way - I doubt anyone here would be willing to stake a considerable wager that either the FCC or FAA would say an unauthorized 1.5 watt tranmitter blasting on their air traffic frequencies would be okay. Those of us with FCC licenses have seen citations for trivial matters, let alone something on this magnitude with critical traffic.

Others may have better information, but I'm still eager to place a wager - any takers here with PayPal?

Happy Trails, Michael
 
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moonlitnite said:
Hi Chris,

Sounds like a great unit at a fantastic price - almost too good to be true! One question - does the 1.2Ghz frequency comply with authorized FCC frequency allocations? Giving the FCC frequency allocation table a quick look, it seems like the 1.2Ghz band is reserved for Aeronautical Radio Navigation - not the kind of thing we'd want to jam! (here come da' ambulance, here come da' lawyers, here come da' judge...)

http://www.ntia.doc.gov/osmhome/allochrt.pdf

Thoughts?

Michael
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I've been using these with my camera stabilizer and for hand held work. They work very well. And I have no idea if they are OK with the FCC. I should probably be more aware, I admit, so thanks for the linkie.

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