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P. C. Electronics
Tel: (626) 447-4565 m-th 8am-5:30pm pst (UTC - 8)
2522 Paxson Lane Arcadia CA 91007-8537 USA
Tom (W6ORG) & Mary Ann (WB6YSS)
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  Since 1965

tower cam

ATV Repeater
Live Tower Cam
with OSD ID overlay.


NEW for 2012
Last update December 27, 2011



TX70-5s transmitter TX70-5s 70cm ATV Transmitter....$499
    TX33-.1s 33cm ATV Transmitter.....$449
    TX33-.1s 23cm ATV Transmitter.....$449

We have responded to requests from emergency communications groups to make a small production run of the Videolynx transmitter module built in the die cast aluminum box similar to our Videolynx VM70X application note so they can get into operation right away. The Videolynx TX70-5s accepts line level audio and video, 11 to 14Vdc at 1.5A and outputs more than 4 Watts pep on the selected frequency - 426.25, 427.25, 434.0 or 439.25 MHz (ch 1 not used to transmit, but all channels correspond to the companion TVC-4S downconverter). We also have 50-100mW versions in the same enclosure for the 902-928 MHz and 1240-1300 MHz Amateur bands. These transmitters can drive the Downeast Microwave 3340PA and 2330PATV amplifiers respectively.

inside view packaged transmitter with VM-70X module If you want to package your own ATV transmitter for home or portable use, the app note describes, mounting the VM-70X along with the mic amp and deviation compressor section of the FMA5-G sound board and TR-1b T/R relay boards in a Hammond 1590D (7.4x4.7x2.1") diecast aluminum box. Total cost of the parts list using the listed sources is about $360.

You might also consider a used ATV transceiver of ours - TC70-10 or -20 - often available on eBay, QRZ.com On Line Swapmeet or other sources. Our manufactured ATV products do have a reputation for longevity and we can email to you the manual or data sheet on most. We can repair or service any of the P. C. Electronics packaged gear for $80 plus parts cost - download our Repair Autorization form.



OSD-ID board systemVideo Overlay boards by Intuitive Circuits

OSD sample pixOverlay text on your camera video for call letter IDing, location, calling frequency or other information. The 28 pin hybrid IC can be run by itself wired to a socket for R/C and Rocket work where size is important or use the 2.5x2.5" carrier board which together weighs 1oz. Video can stand alone wth a color background or connect in the video line between your camera and transmitter to overlay text. Accepts NTSC or PAL video and takes 7 to 14Vdc. Improved fonts, sizes and graphics as can be seen on the sample screen shot photo at left. The CC36icr camera is suggested for home or portable applications, and the CG35A or CG35-SL for balloons, rockets and R/C - see below.

There are three new or upgraded video overlay boards that we are stocking:

    OSD-ID+ with carrier board. .....$129
        Program up to 30 characters per 13 lines from the on board buttons or
        use your computer. This is an easy way to ID your transmissions with
        your call continuously or timed every 10 minutes when doing public service events.
        Non volitile memory maintains the ID / text while power is off.
    OSD-GPS+ with carrier board....$129
        Overlays Latitude, Longitude, Heading, Speed, Time, Altitude, DX and bearing to
        a waypoint from your GPS receiver along with your call.
    OSD-232+ with carrier board...$119
        Overlay up to 30 characters per 12 rows directly from your computers RS-232 port or Basic II Stamp.


These 4 cameras replace the CB35 and LB1000 color cameras. A new feature on two of the cameras is the high light sensitivity automatic day / night switching which can be of great benefit while doing public service events at night or in dimly lit rooms.

CG35A color cameraCG35A Mini Color Camera....$89

For R/C applications or a low cost alternative even for home stations, we suggest the CG35A mini color camera. Sony 1/3" CCD, 1 lux, 420 line resolution and built in mic with line audio output. Size is about 1.4" square, weighs just 2oz. and runs on +8 to +14 Vdc at 90 mA. It comes with 3.6mm lens and 12V wallplug power supply. For portable or R/C applications, make your own DC power cable with a 2.1 x 5.5 DC power plug - Radio Shack 274-1569 - for connecting to a battery (goes for >3 hrs on a 9V alkaline) or other supply.
CG-35-SL 520 line, Star-light .001 lux Sony 1/3" CCD video only version...$119

CC36icr camera CC36icr Low Cost High Resolution 560 line Color Camera....$199

The CC36icr color camera is perfect for the ham shack, but also good for mobile or portable with our ATV transmitters with it's 560 lines of resolution using a 1/3 inch Sony CCD. 811(H) x 508(V) picture elements, Star-light .001 lux, AGC built in, 60 dB S/N ratio, switchable back light compensation, automatic white balance, automatic electronic shutter and optional auto iris control. 6mm adjustable focus CS mount lens supplied as well as a 12Vdc @ 500 ma / 110 VAC wall plug power supply (camera draws 160 ma and can run on external +9 to 14 Vdc - Make your own DC power cable with a 2.1 x 5.5 DC power plug to connect to a battery or other supply - Radio Shack 274-1569). Camera is 5 x 2 x 2 inches and weighs 13 oz. NTSC 1 volt peak to peak composite video out BNC connector and RCA jack line audio.

SLDVR High Resolution 540 line Color Camera with Digital Video Recorder....$299

SLDVR cameraThis small 4x2x2.25", 9oz, .001 lux color camera is perfect for emergency communications ATV from difficult sites where you can record significant events inside buildings or other locations where you dont have a good RF path back to the EOC or van, and then play them back when you move to a good RF location to transmit. Requires +10 to 14 Vdc at 250 mA. Records 8 hours of high quality video with the included 4GB SD card - up gradeable to 32GB. Nice to have a full direct recording to review later after transmitting video from balloons, rockets, R/C or at public service events. Single push on/ push off button on the back to manually record or use included remote control. Can be programmed to record on a time schedule or by motion detection. Comes with 4.0mm wide angle C/S mount lens and has many features.

SLDVR camera rear view


HOW TO ORDER:
Call 626-447-4565 Monday through Thursday between 8 AM and 5:30 PM Pacific time with your Visa or Mastercard ready and list of model numbers. Orders called before noon Pacific time usually ship the same day. Or you can download our Order Form, fill it out and postal mail or email it back to us.

We only accept Visa, Mastercard ($25 minumum credit card order), money order or check with the order. Checks must be in US dollars drawn on a USA bank and except for US Postal Money Orders, shipment waits 3 weeks for the check to clear.

We do no billing. Absolutely no purchase orders, pro-forma invoices, formal quotes, bank transfers, etc. - our price structure is set up for the least cost sales directly to individual licensed radio amateurs.
Government agencies buying ATV gear from us for their ARES, RACES or Homeland Security Emergency Communications group need to download and have the Responsible Ham fill out the form and send to us before shipment. Click on Sales Policies for all our sales policies.

You must be a FCC licensed radio amateur to legally operate our equipment in the USA, therefore we only sell to and support licensed radio amateurs with few exceptions such as city and state emergency communications groups, Amembassy AFRTS, or other legal uses - see Legal uses and FCC Rules.

Licensed radio amateurs need to use their personal credit card, not that of a third party. If the card is owned (the entity that pays the card bills) by a business or government agency, download the Responsible Ham form.
If the card owner is outside the USA and not a ham, download the Foreign End User form.

Only email requests by licensed radio amateurs for lost manuals of our equipment will be honored.
Email requests must include your call letters, model number, revision letter and year as etched on the board.
Call or email if you need trouble shooting help with our manufactured gear.
If you need an item repaired by us, download, fill out and include with the item our Repair Authorization form.




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