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PRODUCT OF
THE MONTH
MODELCCB RF
DETECTOR
The hand-held Model CCB RF
Detector from Optoelectronics
will indicate the presence of a 1
mW transmitter within a twentyfoot
distance. The bargraph display
successively illuminates up
to 10 segments as the distance to
the transmitter decreases. This
simplifies locating and oeacnvaring
the unauthorized transmitters,
or "bugs," placed in rooms
for listening to private conversetions.
Other applications include
checking the output from small or
large transmitters used in radio
telemetry, two-way radio, ham radio,
garage door openers, RC
transmitters, cordless and cellular
phones, marine and aircraft
radio, CB, police and emergency radio services.
The CCB has a lwo-stage wideband RF amplifier, and a forward
biased hot carrier diode for a detector. The output of the
detector is filtered and fed 10 the log output bargraph driver
circuit. Each segment responds to a 3 dB step increase in signal
strength. Screwdriver adjustable pots are provided for zero and
full-scale adjustment.
The CCB RF Dectector is $100. Optoelectronics, Inc.• 5821
N.E. 14th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33334. (800) 327-5912 or
(305) 771-2051. Accessories include the Model TA-100S telescoping
BNC antenna for $12 and the CC·12 vinyl zippered case
for $10. Circle Reader Service Number 201 .
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ELKTRONICS
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Avcom i n t r od u c es a new
portable spectrum analyzer, the
model PSA-65A, which covers frequencies
through 1000 MHz in
one sweep with a sensitivity
greater than - 90 dBm at narrow
spans. The light-weight PSA-65A,
battery or line powered, was designed
for z-way radio, cellular,
cable, LAN, surveillance , educational,
production , and research
and development work,
Options include frequency ex-
The Elktronics Video 1.0 . Board
(VDG-1) provides a quick source
of instant video especially useful
lor those active in ATV or SSTV.
Four computer graphics screens
(2 Hi-resJ2 color bar) come on a
custom-programmed EPROM
with your callsign.
Since the VDG-1 operates from
12 volts DC, and measures just
3.75 " x 5", it's ideal for ATV repeater
identification or portable
and mobile operation.
You can switch from the I.D. to
live camera. An automatic timerJ
tenders for Satcom and higher frequencies,
audio demod for monitorin
g, log periodic antennas,
carrying case (AVSAC), and
more.
Size-111hw x 5 Y~h x 13 1hd ;
weight-18 Ibs.f8. 18 Kg, Price,
$2,675. Request brochure and
spec sheet. AVCOM of VA , Inc.,
500 Southlake Blvd., Richmond
VA 23236. (804) 794-2500. FAX:
(804) 794-8284. TLX: 70-1545
AVCOM,UD. Circle Reader Service
Number 208.
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sequencer allows you to display
all four graphics screens in
various combinations. Price, $89.
Elktronics, 12536 T.R. 77, Findlay
OH 45840. (419) 422-8206. Circle
Reader Service Number 210.
MEDIA
MENTOR, INC.
The Codekey 1000 is a
custom-made Code Practice
Oscillator from Media
Mentor, Inc. It is a practical,
cost-efficient classroom
tool for motivating
children to enjoy practicing
Morse Code . The
Code Key Oscillator operates
on a standard a-von
battery, which is included
in the price of $19.95.
Youngsters will love the
hands-on experience of
operating their own keys.
Every child will want to
have herand his own. This
is a great fund-raising item for a
school.
Call Carole WB2MGP's Ham
Radio Hotline for information on
this and other instructional
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products. Media Mentor. tnc. ,
PO Box 131646. Staten Island
NY 10313·0006. (718) 983-1416.
Circle Reader Service Number
207.
BIRD ELECTRONIC
CORPORAnON
Bird Electronic's new model
4029 Power Sensor Calibrator
was designed for use with it s
4420-series AF Power Meters. In
conjunction with a CRT or PC with
a serial port, it provides in-field
calibration of the power meters to
within ±3% of a known RF standard.
A menu guides you through the
calibration process. You connect
the calibrator to a 4020-series AF
Power Sensor, and drive it with a
known amount of AF power at a
specific frequency. You enter the
power level, and the calibrator automatically
calculates and stores
a correction lactor in the Power
Sensor's memory for that frequency.
Since calibration data is
stored in the Sensor, rather than
in the display unit, you can use
any aoao-eenee Sensor, with any
4420-series Power Meter, with no
degradation of accuracy.
The 4029can add, delete, clear,
andlist calibrationpoints for review.
The unit also checks the validity of
operator input and warns of incorrect
responses. The calibrator
comes with connectors for a standard
zs-oin serial cable and the
Power Sensor cable. Voltage is
11 5/230 volts AC, 50/60 Hz. Price,
$1750. Bird Electronic Corporation,
30303 Aurora Rd. , Cleveland
OH 44139. (216) 248-1200. Circle
Reader Service Number 202.