DANG!! Transmitters back ordered!!

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For those wondering what has happened ( Inspector for one!) , the transmitters for our 1,000 yard wireless target systems have been back ordered!:confused:
Apparantly, the U.S. War machine takes precidence over us
civilian shooters- go figure!:mad::(
Talked to our builder the other day, and they are shipping him two , he was looking for 7 plus the 5 we ordered.
Oh, well, gives us time to do the rest of our winter landscaping and pounding steel!:dancingbanana:( a guy has to look on the bright side, I guess....)
Cat
 
catnthehatt said:
...transmitters for our 1,000 yard wireless target systems have been back ordered!
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Sounds interesting (and it's the first I've heard of a long range wireless target being installed in Canada).

Can you point me to some info already written on this, or could you tell us a bit more here? (e.g. I am wondering what manufacturer makes the system you are getting, how much it costs per target or per shooter, whether it needs a special target or an ordinary one, whether is works with supersonic bullets only or if it will also register subsonic bullets, what its accuracy is, etc...)

Thanks,
 
http://www.targettransmitter.com/
here is the website link
I got the info from the 24 hour campfire.
The boyz that use them Stateside have been having no problem seeing 338 hole out to a mile IIRC, and 223 at 1,000 is no sweat.

Basiclly, you have a monitor that looks at a camera, via a wireless transmitter.

Each monitor has four different channels, so you can check what Bubba is doing over on his target when the conditions start switching!

very portable, so we can set them up on a weekend, take them down and store them if we wish to.

This will elliminate the need for target cantilever systems and two different butts.

In between relays we will run the quads out and patch targetsas needed.
And yes, I think this is cutting edge for Canada!:dancingbanana:
with this system you can also record the bullet holes , I believe....
Cat
 
I just made my own wireless system. 2.4Ghz RX/TX. LCD monitor from auto video players. Some Lipo batt packs from my RC planes. Digi camera for my image.

The components fit in a 8"X6" X 5" box. Two tripods and a camera pouch.

Have been able to reach out to 750yds. System is rated at 2000 to 3000ft. I am thinking more 2000 then 3000ft :)

Seems to do what I want for dirt cheap. Hope your gear shows up sooner then later.

Jerry
 
Hmm...

I work in the ISP business, and this is basically a wireless camera set up, with software to view the multiple cameras. Nothing major. The only catches are that you want the wireless aggregation device to be enclosed in a weather-proof box, and the cameras should be weather-proof as well.

A multi-camera system designed for sale could be had for only a few grand (assuming, say, 4 cameras minimum).

On a budget, a wireless web-cam with decent resolution, plus a small SOHO wireless router would do. Just link your laptop up to it, and you're done. Obviously batteries are required, as Mysticplayer pointed out.

-- L.

EDIT: Here's a link to an open-source camera security system that supports multiple cameras. If you're comfortable running Linux on a laptop, then this software plus a few SOHO wireless network cameras and a router would make short (and portable) work of a video system monitoring multiple targets.

http://www.zoneminder.com

FWIW, I've been thinking of something similar, should I start putting together long-range competitions for friends and those in the community. It shouldn't be too difficult to export the video to a larger projection screen system.
 
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c4pyro said:
Not everyone is as smart as you Jerry...haha. I would build if I could, but can't so i buy. :)
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My stuff is completely plug and play. Each RX/TX comes with 4 decrete channels so I assume you could have 4 set ups running at the same time without interference.

And you can sneak a peak at the other targets:D

The only 'building' I did was to solder a few plugs so the lipo packs could power the RX/TX and monitor. The lipo packs come fully assembled ready to charge and go.

The output from the digi cam is RCA which plugs into the RX. The TX has RCA outputs which plug into the monitor harness.

You splice some battery plugs into the wiring from the AC adapter - keep the jack that plugs into the RX and TX. Voila, good to go.

The image quality is definitely fuzzy but more then clear enough to see your bullet holes on target.

I have seen larger antennae's added to boost the distance these things work. I assume that can be added to the RX/TX but I am no electronics expert and 700 to 750yds is plenty for my needs.

Jerry
 
mysticplayer said:
My stuff is completely plug and play. Each RX/TX comes with 4 decrete channels so I assume you could have 4 set ups running at the same time without interference.

And you can sneak a peak at the other targets:D

The only 'building' I did was to solder a few plugs so the lipo packs could power the RX/TX and monitor. The lipo packs come fully assembled ready to charge and go.

The output from the digi cam is RCA which plugs into the RX. The TX has RCA outputs which plug into the monitor harness.

You splice some battery plugs into the wiring from the AC adapter - keep the jack that plugs into the RX and TX. Voila, good to go.

The image quality is definitely fuzzy but more then clear enough to see your bullet holes on target.

I have seen larger antennae's added to boost the distance these things work. I assume that can be added to the RX/TX but I am no electronics expert and 700 to 750yds is plenty for my needs.

Jerry
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Jerry,
Which transmitter/receiver combo did you use? I'm working on an el-cheapo homebrew setup also.

Thanks,
Jim
 
The set came overseas off Ebay. Looks like it was made for the Radio Shack company. Simple RCA jacks in and out, some power inputs and antennae.

Very simple and seems to work. Resolutions is not that great - no hi def here, but more then enough to see bullet holes in paper.

Works to 750yds line of sight so that is far enough for my needs. I am sure the antennae can be enlarged or boosted for my longer distances. 2.4Ghz signal with 4 possible channels.

Jerry
 
I picked up a very interesting item at a Boxing Week sale at the BIG drugstore. It's a Swann wireless security camera, 2.4 GHz. The camera has a built-in battery good for 5 hours and comes with an AC power supply/recharger. The receiver runs on an AC adapter that puts out about 8 VDC. There are selectors on the camera and receiver for four different channels. Output is 1 video channel and 1 audio channel to RCA plugs. Cost was under $50.00, and the video quality is pretty darn good for 380 lines. Colour, too, and IR monochrome if it gets dark.

Swan_Security_Camera_Kit.jpg


The range on the thing out of the box is between 150 and 200 feet. However, the antenna on the receiver is a simple 3" stick, and the camera antenna is an inch and a half of wire. I am sure, from my far-off days as a radio ham, that these can be improved. PA had high-gain 2.4 GHz wireless antennas on sale in their last flyer for about $10.

If a person had an old dirt-cheap monitor - preferably LCD and 12"-15" for portability - that took RCA inputs and some patience at building a gain antenna from the Radio Amateur's handbook, I'm betting a 300 metre single camera system could be brought in for under $100. If you had to purchase rechargeable batteries and an inverter, maybe $150.

Not what you'd need for competitions, but excellent for practice.

Anybody got an old LCD monitor with RCA inputs they're not using???......LOL.
 
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