GEPRC RAD 5.8GHz 1.6W VTX

GEPRC RAD 5.8GHz 1.6W VTX Specifications and Features:

Introducing the newly developed RAD VTX by GEPRC. It is a super-power VTX boasting a maximum power of 1600MW with five adjustable outputs: Pit/25mW/200mW/600mW/1600mW!

The RAD adopts a double-layer PCB design to separate the power supply from the main board, which can reduce and shield interference. The double-layer structure results in better heat dissipation. The built-in microphone on the VTX board supports a 7-36V voltage (2-8S battery) input, uses an MMCX connector, and is equipped with mounting holes spaced 30.5×30.5mm.

Features:

• 1600mW power, suitable for Long Range flight with good stability.
• Five power channel: PIT mode/25mW/200mW/600mW/1600mW.
• Two-layer board cooling structure, Separate power BEC, and main-board shielding from interference.
• Temperature control protection function that can prevent high-temperature burning
• Wide voltage input, Supports 7V-36V Voltage input.
• VTX control protocol is IRC Tramp, which supports OSD parameter adjustment.
• VTX built-in microphone, Real-time transmission of Drone sounds.
• Has 3 regional frequency tables to meet the needs of various regions.
• Two function buttons, three indicator lights, easy to control.

Specifications:

• Input voltage: DC 7-36V(2-8S Battery)
• Output: 5V@600mA(power 5V to Camera)
• Input impedance: 75Ω
• Protocol: IRC Tramp
• Antenna interface: MMCX
• Output power: PIT mode/25mW/200mW/600mW/1600mW PIT MODE
• Frequency tables: Universal frequency table(40CH),American FCC frequency table(37CH),European EU frequency table(26CH)
• Video format: PAL / NTSC
• Microphone: Built-in microphone
• Size: 36×36.5×5.5mm
• Weight: 9.7g(without cable)
• Mounting hole: 30X30mm(M3)

Warning:

• Install Antenna before use.
• To prevent overheating, provide constant airflow and a well-ventilated environment. Install a cooling fan if operating in confined conditions.
• The 5V Output is for Camera/Cooling Fan use only!
• Do not connect the Power Input/Battery to 5V Out. Serious damage will occur to VTX.

Connector definition description

• DC 7-36V: Input 2-8s Battery power
• GND: Common ground wire
• Video: connect to the video output port of FC or Camera
• IRC: Connect to UART TX port of FC
• 5V OUT: output 5V power to the Camera
• GND: Common ground wire

Description of button and indicator light

• Two function buttons are parallel in the VTX circuit, and the operation and function are the same
• Blue light: Ch indicator
• Greenlight: Band indicator
• Red light: Power indicator

Includes

• 1 x GEPRC RAD VTX 5G8 1.6W
• 1 x 72mm MMCX Copper tube antenna
• 1 x GH 1.25*6P 150mm Connecting cable
• 1 x MMCX to SMA connector
• 1 x Matching screw package

What is a Video Transmitter?

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VTX stands for video transmitter, this is the heart of the FPV life system. Pumping life into the many possibilities of FPV. VTX’s come in many different shapes, sizes, strengths and wiring set-ups. Strapped to the front of the quad is an FPV camera, and strapped to the head is a pair of FPV goggles. You can watch live, instantaneous footage right from the cockpit because the VTX is sending the footage received from the camera out to the goggles.

You are picking the right VTX for you. This will start with knowing if size and weight is a factor for you. If you are planning to race, and only race, then you will select any VTX that is light in weight. It’s probably important that your VTX can do pit mode and channel control (depending on which one you choose). This may be a smart audio feature or the tramp protocol. Pit mode is where you will be able to set your VTX to a certain mode that allows you to power up your quad without powering up your VTX to keep you from blasting video and trampling over other racers on the track. Channel control allows you to change your frequency right from your radio for easy switching at a race, or to prepare your quads for the race the next day. Seeing that range is not so much of a factor in a race, only 25mw is allowed, and all that you need. So you can pretty much pick any when it comes to figuring out which is best for you and your power output needs.