VECTA2TM
Direction Finder
- Alert and Locate system allows the user to monitor ALL emergency 121.5 MHz frequencies for land based direction finding involving PLBs & ELTs as well as marine based emergency situations involving EPIRB direction finding homing frequencies, and man overboard situations.
- Innovative Macro/Zoom TM scale displays 255 units of signal strength and provides ultra sensitive interpretation of signal direction
- Channel 2 training frequency of 121.775
- -113 db sensitive receiver detects weak signals at maximum range
- Mini-yagi antenna design provides decisive directional signal indication
- Speaker with volume control amplifies audible tone of beacon
- Rugged, stainless steel body design with collapsible PCB antenna is portable and durable
- User-friendly display with large touch pad controls
- Weather resistant; can be used in light rain and damp conditions
- Polished stainless steel mounting bracket/handle included for securing Vecta2 to any horizontal surface for effective scanning; quick release of Vecta2 for use as a portable device by disconnecting cables, engaging handle
- Includes carry case, hip pouch, AC/DC power supply, fold-down handle, headphones, remote antenna, training video
- User replaceable batteries (Duracell DL223A or equivalent)
- Operating life: 30 hours continuous
Size:9.0 x 2.5 x 1.5 in (23 x 6 x 4 cm), 9.0 x 16.0 x 1.5 in (23 x 40.6 x 4 cm) with antenna opened
Weight:15.6 oz (442 g) with battery and handle
Accessory:
3-ft (91 cm) low profile stainless whip antenna; stainless steel ferrule with standard 1-in x 14 thread (mounting base sold separately at your local marine dealer): 20-ft coaxial cable
Application Recommendations:
This device is used for
ALL 121.5 homing frequencies for land based direction finding involving PLBs & ELTs as well as marine based emergency situations involving EPIRB direction finding homing frequencies, and man overboard situations. Also appropriate for SAR responsible for PLB searches.
Material:Aluminum body, PCB antennas
Color:Hi-Viz Yellow with blue label
Limited Warranty:1 year
Frequency Received:121.5 MHz and 121.755 MHz
Battery:2-2/3 A Lithium (DL223A Duracell), common camera battery, readily available
Operating Life:30 hours continuous on one battery, unlimited operating life on either AC or DC power supply
